Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation
Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $262K. Net investment income was $139K.
Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation at a glance
In short: Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation gave $262K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $261,946
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,315
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,325
- Total assets
- $3,690,637
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($161K). Together the top 3 received $262K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 18 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 238% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2020) to $262K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | General Support | $161,121 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | General Support | $55,325 |
| Metropolitan State University Denver, CO | General Support | $45,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,690,637 | $448,037 | $522,009 | $261,946 | 3 | $494,044 | $139,088 | $207,984 |
| 2023 | $3,764,609 | $630,848 | $380,387 | $211,600 | 3 | $335,091 | $345,152 | $186,898 |
| 2022 | $3,514,148 | $322,492 | $328,856 | $225,000 | 4 | $267,007 | $165,503 | $195,793 |
| 2021 | $3,530,512 | $369,862 | $319,287 | $195,453 | 4 | $277,860 | $174,963 | $213,440 |
| 2020 | $3,479,937 | $186,046 | $260,274 | $152,000 | 4 | — | $58,270 | $181,700 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation is led by John Mulstay, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Mulstay
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation
How much does Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation give each year?
Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation gave $262K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $212K across 3 grants.
What is Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation's typical grant size?
Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $55,325, and its average grant was $87,315, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation give grants?
Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation?
Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $494K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation's EIN?
Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1555566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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