Puffin Foundation West Ltd
Puffin Foundation West Ltd is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its 2024 Form 990-PF is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Puffin Foundation West Ltd at a glance
In short: Puffin Foundation West Ltd gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), top state North Carolina. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,084,408
- -53.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -77.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,245
- +102.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (41% 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 Puffin Foundation West Ltd
- Contact
Application contact: Puffin Foundation West Ltd Co Judit
Mailing address: 320 St Albans Drive Unit 1903, Raleigh, NC 27609-8430
Phone: (614) 499-3632
Email: puffinoh@columbus.rr.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Puffin Foundation West Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $929K.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 232 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (41%), Ohio (19%), Florida (16%), New York (12%), and Texas (6%). These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Puffin Foundation West Ltd open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 561% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $89K (2022) to $2.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $20,981 | $1,182,965 | $1,084,408 | 18 | $1,147,287 | — | $24,783 |
| 2023 | $1,161,984 | $-584,479 | $2,489,068 | $2,345,200 | 79 | $2,436,428 | $38,907 | $102,939 |
| 2022 | $3,518,977 | $-67,431 | $250,518 | $89,413 | 27 | $193,913 | $50,039 | $211,810 |
| 2021 | $4,691,505 | $78,716 | $362,782 | $164,138 | 54 | $286,460 | $52,482 | $234,102 |
| 2020 | $5,012,730 | $436,493 | $310,304 | $168,453 | 54 | — | $397,074 | $233,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Puffin Foundation West Ltd reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking as furthering the arts. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations whose own missions span cultural activities and other fields. For example, the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation says it connects diverse communities to cultural and natural resources, while Dolphin Research Center describes its work as providing sanctuary and promoting education, research, and rescue. Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park & Eco-Center says it advances waterfowl and wetlands conservation. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,084,408. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $200,000 to the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, $170,000 to Dolphin Research Center, and $125,708 to Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center. Other grants included $95,000 to Interfaith Association of Central Ohio, $75,000 to Welltone New Music, and $63,500 to Austin Farm Sanctuary. The filing describes these grants as unrestricted support for each recipient’s exempt purpose.
The filing states that grant proposals or applications must comport with the foundation’s mission statement. It specifies a signed, hard-copy application, available on the organization’s website, to be mailed. The filing lists an application period of early September through late December; this is a past cycle, not a current deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith Kitrick as president and Mark Kitrick as secretary/treasurer.
Puffin Foundation West Ltd is led by Judith Kitrick, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Kitrick
President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Mark Kitrick
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Judith Kitrick (President).
Frequently asked questions about Puffin Foundation West Ltd
How much does Puffin Foundation West Ltd give each year?
Puffin Foundation West Ltd gave $1.1M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 79 grants.
What is Puffin Foundation West Ltd's typical grant size?
Puffin Foundation West Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,245, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Puffin Foundation West Ltd that year got $34K on average.
Where does Puffin Foundation West Ltd give grants?
Puffin Foundation West Ltd's top state is North Carolina, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (19%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants), Dublin, OH (2 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Puffin Foundation West Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Puffin Foundation West Ltd's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Puffin Foundation West Ltd's largest grantees?
Puffin Foundation West Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation ($200,000), Dolphin Research Center ($170,000) and Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center Inc ($125,708), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Puffin Foundation West Ltd fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its grantmaking as furthering the arts. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations whose own missions span cultural activities and other fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Puffin Foundation West Ltd?
Puffin Foundation West Ltd has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check puffinfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Puffin Foundation West Ltd required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Puffin Foundation West Ltd reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Puffin Foundation West Ltd's EIN?
Puffin Foundation West Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2753994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 25, 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 September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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