The Puzzle Piece Foundation
The Puzzle Piece Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Seneca, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
The Puzzle Piece Foundation at a glance
In short: The Puzzle Piece Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,500
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,500
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $22,166
- +97.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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.
Who The Puzzle Piece Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brasher Falls School ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Puzzle Piece Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $4K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brasher Falls School Brasher Falls, NY | Services for Children with Autism | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,166 | $29,665 | $18,699 | $1,500 | 1 | $10,097 | $547 |
| 2023 | $11,200 | $18,574 | $11,911 | $4,000 | 1 | $9,155 | $437 |
| 2022 | $4,537 | $8,730 | $8,989 | $4,000 | 1 | $7,493 | $412 |
| 2021 | $4,796 | $36,564 | $56,725 | — | — | $43,169 | $487 |
| 2020 | $2,925 | $675 | $90,670 | — | — | — | $1,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Puzzle Piece Foundation reported a distributable amount of $547 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Puzzle Piece Foundation is led by Mike Lunderville Mike Lunderville M., President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Lunderville Mike Lunderville M.
President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Phoebus
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lafave
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mike Lunderville (2020–2023) — President
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 Puzzle Piece Foundation
How much does The Puzzle Piece Foundation give each year?
The Puzzle Piece Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
How large is The Puzzle Piece Foundation?
The Puzzle Piece Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $547 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Puzzle Piece Foundation?
The Puzzle Piece Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Seneca, SC. It holds $22K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Puzzle Piece Foundation operate?
The Puzzle Piece Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Puzzle Piece Foundation's EIN?
The Puzzle Piece Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1588899. 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.
Data update history
(6)
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 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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