Puffin Foundation West Ltd
Historical FunderRaleigh, North Carolina · EIN 27-2753994 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | PUFFIN FOUNDATION WEST LTD CO JUDIT |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 ST ALBANS DRIVE UNIT 1903, RALEIGH NC 276098430 |
| Phone | 6144993632 |
| PUFFINOH@COLUMBUS.RR.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION MUST BE MAILED AND SIGNED HARD COPY ON THE GRANT APPLICATION WHICH CAN BE FOUND ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.PUFFINWEST.ORG. |
| Deadlines | EARLY SEPTEMBER - LATE DECEMBER |
| Restrictions | GRANT PROPOSALS/APPLICATIONS MUST COMPORT WITH OUR MISSIONS STATEMENT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
61% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $200,000 |
| Dolphin Research Center | Grassy Key, FL | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $170,000 |
| Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Inc | Scotland Neck, NC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $125,708 |
| Interfaith Association of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $95,000 |
| Welltone New Music Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $75,000 |
| Austin Farm Sanctuary | Paige, TX | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $63,500 |
| 54 Below Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Dublin Arts Council | Dublin, OH | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Friends of Casa of Franklin County Ohio | Dublin, OH | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| North Carolina Symphony Society Inc | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Social Security Works Education Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| North Shore Music Alliance Inc | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $30,000 |
| The Umstead Coalition | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Hollys Nest Animal Rescue | Sanford, NC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $20,000 |
| Theatre Raleigh Inc | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| Lake Erie Ink | Cleveland Heights, OH | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| The Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center | Durham, NC | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Columbus Music Commission | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose. | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,084,408 | 18 |
| 2023 | $2,345,200 | 79 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521289349100342
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2753994
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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