The Puskar Family Foundation
The Puskar Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kettering, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Puskar Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Puskar Family Foundation gave $78K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,000
- -6.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,143
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $1,372,097
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (33% 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 The Puskar Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Convergence Resource Center ($13K). Together the top 7 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Puskar Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $78K (2024) to $130K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convergence Resource Center Milwaukee, WI | To Further Their Expressed Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Nova Ukraine Stanford, CA | To Further Their Expressed Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Path Home Portland, OR | To Further Their Expressed Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Fondy Food Center Milwaukee, WI | To Further Their Expressed Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Remote Area Medical Rockford, TN | To Further Their Expressed Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| I Am ALS Washington, DC | To Further Their Expressed Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Clarksburg, MD | To Further Their Expressed Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,372,097 | $48,838 | $100,055 | $78,000 | 7 | $78,200 | $28,483 | $84,452 |
| 2023 | $1,421,259 | $96,718 | $100,989 | $83,000 | 9 | $83,200 | $78,929 | $75,749 |
| 2022 | $1,425,530 | $-88,955 | $116,243 | $96,000 | 8 | $96,000 | $10,269 | $83,542 |
| 2021 | $1,630,728 | $153,147 | $153,523 | $130,000 | 7 | $130,400 | $131,024 | $90,727 |
| 2020 | $1,631,104 | $110,902 | $149,472 | $130,000 | 8 | — | $91,630 | $90,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Puskar Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Puskar Family Foundation is led by Cynthia A. Puskar, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia A. Puskar
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryan M. Puskar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert J. Puskar
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 The Puskar Family Foundation
How much does The Puskar Family Foundation give each year?
The Puskar Family Foundation gave $78K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $83K across 9 grants.
What is The Puskar Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Puskar Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $11,143, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Puskar Family Foundation give grants?
The Puskar Family Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (17%) and Oregon (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Who are The Puskar Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Puskar Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Convergence Resource Center ($13,000), Nova Ukraine ($13,000) and Path Home ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Puskar Family Foundation?
The Puskar Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (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 is The Puskar Family Foundation's EIN?
The Puskar Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0530585. 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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