Puckett Foundation
Puckett Foundation is a private foundation established in 1977 and located in Fairfield, Illinois. The foundation is structured with Fairfield National Bank serving as trustee. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on grantmaking to support education, community services, and local organizations.
Key facts about Puckett Foundation
- EIN
- 13-6115138
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,232
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- Average grant
- $3,932
- Median grant
- $3,016
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Puckett Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Puckett Foundation's 26 itemized 2025 grants were Illinois (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, IL (19 grants). None of its 26 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Scholarship" (10 grants) and "Operations" (3 grants).
Is Puckett Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$102K
+13.4% YoY
Grant Count
26
+4.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- Education scholarships
- Community college support
- Public libraries
- Food pantries
- Healthcare organizations
- Community services and operations
- Varsity scholastic teams
- Ambulance services and emergency response
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Average Grant
$2,243 (based on education scholarship program data)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus in Illinois and Indiana, with particular emphasis on Wayne County, Illinois communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 26 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $1,468,243
- Total revenues: $190,316
- Total expenses: $115,272
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $1,393,199
- Total revenues: $141,005
- Total expenses: $116,595
Giving Rate: Approximately 4.8% of assets annually
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation ($13,000), Frontier Community College Foundation ($10,000), Fairfield Park District ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Fairfield, IL | SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE HOSPITAL'S EXPANSION PROJECT | $13,000 |
| FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Fairfield, IL | SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE NEW ATHLETIC CENTER | $10,000 |
| FAIRFIELD PARK DISTRICT Fairfield, IL | OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
| MIDWEST FOOD BANK Normal, IL | FOOD PANTRY | $5,000 |
| WABASH AREA DEVELOPMENT INC Fairfield, IL | FOOD PANTRY | $5,000 |
| WAYNE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE Fairfield, IL | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| WAYNE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Fairfield, IL | OPERATIONS OF ANIMAL SHELTER | $5,000 |
| WAYNE-WHITE ROUND UP KARE & SHARE DENNIS SCRANTON MEMORIAL CANCER FUND Fairfield, IL | CANCER PATIENT TRANSPORTATION | $5,000 |
| REAGHAN WELLS Fairfield, IL | EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP | $4,500 |
| SARA MCGEHEE Fairfield, IL | EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP | $4,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield National Bank | Trustee | 15 | $23,979 |
| Diane Robinson | Advisory Committee | 1 | — |
| Judith Puckett | Advisory Committee | 1 | — |
| David Harrison | Advisory Committee | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 429 Fairfield, IL 62837-0429
EIN: 13-6115138
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Puckett Foundation fund?
The foundation primarily funds: • Education scholarships • Community college support • Public libraries • Food pantries • Healthcare organizations • Community services and operations • Varsity scholastic teams • Ambulance services and emergency response
How do I apply for a grant from Puckett Foundation?
The foundation accepts applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Puckett Foundation make grants?
Primary funding focus in Illinois and Indiana, with particular emphasis on Wayne County, Illinois communities.
What size grants does Puckett Foundation award?
In 2025, Puckett Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $102K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Puckett Foundation's EIN?
Puckett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6115138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.