Milan Puskar Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMorgantown, West Virginia · EIN 55-0749674 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.1M
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$55.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
1% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | Medical related | $250,000 |
| The Foundation of Monongalia General Hospital | Morgantown, WV | Medical related | $150,000 |
| Milan Puskar Health Right Inc | Morgantown, WV | Medical related | $100,000 |
| University of Charleston | Charleston, WV | Medical related | $70,000 |
| Project Healthy Kids Inc | Bridgeport, WV | Social welfare related | $57,000 |
| Mission West Virginia | Hurricane, WV | Education related | $50,000 |
| The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities West Virginia Inc | Wheeling, WV | Social welfare related | $50,000 |
| Mcdowell County Commission on Aging Inc | Welch, WV | Social welfare related | $50,000 |
| Mononglia County Schools | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $50,000 |
| Cherry River Foundation | Richwood, WV | Education related | $50,000 |
| Libera Inc | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $40,000 |
| West Virginia Casa Association Inc | Charleston, WV | Social welfare related | $40,000 |
| Food for Preston | Kingwood, WV | Social welfare related | $40,000 |
| Raleigh County Family Support Center | Beckley, WV | Social welfare related | $39,020 |
| The Walking Miracles Org Inc | Charleston, WV | Medical related | $37,000 |
| Morgantown Early Learning Facility | Morgantown, WV | Education related | $35,000 |
| Mountaineer Food Bank Inc | Gassaway, WV | Social welfare related | $35,000 |
| Pollen8 Inc | South Charleston, WV | Social welfare related | $35,000 |
| Shack Neighborhood House Inc | Pursglove, WV | Education related | $35,000 |
| Christian Help Inc of Mingo County | Kermit, WV | Social welfare related | $30,000 |
| Upshur Cooperative Parish House Inc | Buckhannon, WV | Social welfare related | $30,000 |
| Community Bridge | St Albans, WV | Social welfare related | $27,400 |
| Scotts Run Settlement House Inc | Pursglove, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Clarksburg, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder Assistance Fund | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Lauren's Wish Addiction Triage Center Inc | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Barn Community Group | Nellis, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Big Creek People in Action Inc | War, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Christian Help Inc | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Enact Inc | Charleston, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Heartbeat of the Valley Inc | Scott Depot, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Hoh-Share Inc | Wheeling, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Project Rainbow Inc | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Seed Sower Inc | Meadow Bridge, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| The Healing House Inc | St Albans, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Pantry Plus More Inc | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Wv Food & Farm Coalition | Chalreston, WV | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Wv Child Advocacy Network | Charleston, WV | Medical related | $25,000 |
| West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare | Charleston, WV | Medical related | $25,000 |
| Inspiring Dreams Network Corp | Hurricane, WV | Education related | $25,000 |
| Mylan Park Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Education related | $25,000 |
| Childhood Language Disorders Center Inc | Chalreston, WV | Education related | $23,313 |
| American Red Cross Central Appalachian Region | Charleston, WV | Medical related | $21,000 |
| Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $20,000 |
| The Appalachian Reading Center Inc | South Charleston, WV | Education related | $20,000 |
| Community Markets Inc | Charles Town, WV | Social welfare related | $20,000 |
| Golden Girl Group Home Inc | Ceredo, WV | Social welfare related | $20,000 |
| Larry Joe Harless Community Center Foundation | Gilbert, WV | Recreational related | $20,000 |
| Camp Appalachia | Scott Depot, WV | Education related | $20,000 |
| Access 304 | Shepherdstown, WV | Social welfare related | $15,000 |
| Aspire Services Center Inc | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $15,000 |
| West Liberty University Foundation | Wheeling, WV | Medical related | $12,800 |
| Boone County Qrt & Health Department | Danville, WV | Social welfare related | $12,500 |
| On Eagles' Wings | Fairmont, WV | Social welfare related | $12,000 |
| Dref | Institute, WV | Social welfare related | $11,000 |
| Empty Bowls Monongalia | Morgantown, WV | Social welfare related | $10,000 |
| Monongalia County Special Olympics | Morgantown, WV | Recreation related | $10,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | Omaha, NE | Social welfare related | $10,000 |
| Wv Drug Intervention Institute | Charleston, WV | Medical related | $9,600 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,142,633 | 65 |
| 2023 | $2,188,639 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349101715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 55-0749674
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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