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The Whipple Foundation is a private family-initiated not-for-profit educational organization established in 1999 to foster preservation of
the historic architectural character and natural environment of Putnam County, NY, - it operates under the names: Society for the Preservation of Putnam County Antiquities and Greenways as well as Preserve
Putnam County.
The Whipple Foundation works with non-profit organizations and government agencies that are engaged in activities that foster
preservation of our built, natural and historic environments. [ see Links ] PPC encourages the granting of restrictive easements and
maintenance and restoration of historic dwellings, buildings and architecturally significant properties of Putnam County, New York in furtherance of such charitable and educational purposes.
Whipple Foundation activities provide public benefit in its restoration and preservation activities through educational programs that provide
access to our County’s historic resources.
George Whipple, a philanthropist and outdoorsman has been dedicated to the preservation of land in Putnam County for many years
. Mr. Whipple and his sister Meredith Whipple are members of the Board of TrusteesTrustees of the Society and have devoted much of their time to insuring the success of the Society's mission.
Mr. Whipple and the Whipple family have long been part of the Putnam county
community involved in local affairs, especially those concerning the environment and land preservation. Their ongoing generosity has enabled the protection of much
valuable acreage throught the area. The diligence of these efforts will insure that valuable greenspaces throughout the area remains for generations to come.
George Whipple is a managing director at Credit Suisse in New York City.
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