Milan Puskar Foundation Inc
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Its mission is to improve quality of life in West Virginia, and its grantmaking supports organizations and activities serving the state.
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Milan Puskar Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in West Virginia. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,142,633
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,964
- -18.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $47,865,740
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (34 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Milan Puskar Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its stated process begins with a letter of inquiry for pre-qualification; qualified organizations proceed to a formal application.
- Review Cycle
- The stated deadline for a letter of inquiry is September 30, and the application deadline is October 31.
- Deadline
- The stated deadline for a letter of inquiry is September 30, and the application deadline is October 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Lori Maynard
Mailing address: 7 Suburban Court, Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: (304) 329-2752
Website: https://puskarfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Milan Puskar Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Virginia University Foundation Inc ($250K). Together the top 10 received $877K.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 228 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s guidelines require recipient organizations to be authorized to do business in West Virginia, with primary facilities, operations, and activities in the state. All 2024 grant dollars were reported for recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Milan Puskar Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 65 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $2.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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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 | $47,865,740 | $4,859,769 | $2,570,715 | $2,142,633 | 65 | $2,278,197 | $3,823,124 | $2,621,322 |
| 2023 | $45,571,128 | $4,630,495 | $2,548,770 | $2,188,639 | 54 | $2,309,396 | $2,634,044 | $2,287,942 |
| 2022 | $43,492,452 | $1,492,957 | $2,739,301 | $2,401,492 | 49 | $2,506,623 | $884,451 | $2,311,663 |
| 2021 | $44,779,653 | $8,728,455 | $2,234,556 | $1,794,910 | 37 | $1,896,755 | $5,326,903 | $2,510,633 |
| 2020 | $38,198,149 | $2,698,623 | $1,449,497 | $1,156,500 | 23 | — | $1,585,409 | $1,978,587 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milan Puskar Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in West Virginia. Its guidelines identify health, training, and education; care for people experiencing homelessness; addiction prevention, treatment, counseling, and care; and efforts to improve the lives and prospects of West Virginia youth as areas for consideration. Its 2024 filing also lists education, medical, recreation, and social welfare as award restrictions.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. Milan Puskar Health Right says it provides free primary care to uninsured and underinsured low-income West Virginians. Project Healthy Kids says it provides education, training, materials, and support related to healthy foods, nutrition, and gardening. Mission West Virginia says it supports youth and families through foster-family recruitment, life-skills education, and community connections. Catholic Charities West Virginia describes its work as providing services to people in need and pursuing lasting change.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $2,142,633. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $250,000 to West Virginia University Foundation Inc for a medical-related purpose, $150,000 to The Foundation of Monongalia General Hospital for a medical-related purpose, $100,000 to Milan Puskar Health Right Inc for a medical-related purpose, and $70,000 to University of Charleston for a medical-related purpose. Other grants included $57,000 to Project Healthy Kids Inc for a social-welfare-related purpose and $50,000 each to Mission West Virginia and Cherry River Foundation for education-related purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kyle M. Pratt, F. Thomas Rubenstein, and David M. Thomas as directors. The foundation identifies Lori M. Maynard as executive director.
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David M. Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
F. Thomas Rubenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Kyle M. Pratt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Kyle M Pratt (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Milan Puskar Foundation Inc
How much does Milan Puskar Foundation Inc give each year?
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 54 grants.
What is Milan Puskar Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,964, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Milan Puskar Foundation Inc that year got $27K on average.
Where does Milan Puskar Foundation Inc give grants?
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morgantown, WV (20 grants), Charleston, WV (8 grants), Wheeling, WV (3 grants) and Hurricane, WV (2 grants).
Does Milan Puskar Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 65 grants with a stated purpose on Milan Puskar Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Welfare Related" (41 grants), "Medical Related" (11 grants) and "Education Related" (11 grants).
Who are Milan Puskar Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include West Virginia University Foundation Inc ($250,000), The Foundation of Monongalia General Hospital ($150,000) and Milan Puskar Health Right Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Milan Puskar Foundation Inc?
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc reported $47.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Milan Puskar Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in West Virginia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Milan Puskar Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Milan Puskar Foundation Inc's EIN?
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0749674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Milan Puskar Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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