Pucks for Autism Inc
Host various hockey events to help raise awareness & acceptance for individuals on the autism spectrum
Pucks for Autism Inc at a glance
In short: Pucks for Autism Inc gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,667
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $176,434
- +71.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pucks for Autism Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SEDOL Foundation ($55K). Together the top 3 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pucks for Autism Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2024) to $97K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEDOL Foundation Grayslake, IL | Support Kids with Special Needs | $55,000 |
| Kent ISD Wyoming, MI | Support Kids with Special Needs | $15,000 |
| American Special Hockey Association Binghamton, NY | Support Kids with Special Needs | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,434 | $603,213 | $532,335 | $80,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $103,038 | $417,688 | $411,937 | $77,245 | 3 |
| 2023 | $96,769 | $405,427 | $379,827 | $95,545 | 4 |
| 2022 | $71,169 | $324,576 | $256,873 | $96,500 | 4 |
About Pucks for Autism Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pucks for Autism Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Valparaiso, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $176K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $80K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pucks for Autism Inc is led by Shawn Pfeiffer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shawn Pfeiffer
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Smith
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walker Aurand
Board of Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eva Pfeiffer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ricardo Ponce (2022–2023) — Board of Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Pucks for Autism Inc
How much does Pucks for Autism Inc give each year?
Pucks for Autism Inc gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $77K across 3 grants.
What is Pucks for Autism Inc's typical grant size?
Pucks for Autism Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $26,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pucks for Autism Inc give grants?
Pucks for Autism Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (19%) and New York (13%).
Does Pucks for Autism Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Pucks for Autism Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Kids with Special Needs" (3 grants).
How large is Pucks for Autism Inc?
Pucks for Autism Inc reported $176K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $603K.
What is Pucks for Autism Inc?
Pucks for Autism Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Valparaiso, IN. It holds $176K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Pucks for Autism Inc's EIN?
Pucks for Autism Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2648259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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