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EIN 27-2753994

Puffin Foundation West

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Raleigh
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
Puffin Foundation West is a private foundation located in Raleigh, NC, that actively supports Not For Profit organizations, American citizens, and Legal Permanent Residents through grants aimed at furthering the arts. The foundation primarily funds unrestricted grants that align with its mission to foster dialogue and transform society through fine arts. Last year, it awarded 79 grants to various beneficiaries, including Duke University.
Total revenues
$-584,479
2023
Total expenses
$2,489,068
2023
Total assets
$1,161,984
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Puffin Foundation West

Grants and awards for the furtherance of the arts. Awards were given to 79 beneficiaries. Detail is available upon request.
Advertising/shows & salaries related predominately to operations of art, music, drama & other cultural events including, but not limited to exhibits & other functions.
2019 excise tax refund

Grants made by Puffin Foundation West

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Unc Health FoundationUnrestricted Grant To Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.$250,000
Anne Frank Center USAUnrestricted Grant To Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.$210,000
Dolphin Research CenterUnrestricted Grant To Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.$200,000
...and 58 more grants made totalling $1,973,500

Personnel at Puffin Foundation West

NameTitleCompensation
Judith KitrickPresident$97,500

Financials for Puffin Foundation West

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$51,450
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-636,039
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$110
Total revenues$-584,479

Form 990s for Puffin Foundation West

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-03990PFView PDF
2022-122023-09-28990PFView PDF
2021-122022-05-12990PFView PDF
2020-122021-07-20990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-09990PFView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
October 17, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2019
October 10, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
320 St Albans Dr 1903
Raleigh, NC 27609
Metro area
Raleigh-Cary, NC
County
Wake County, NC
Website URL
puffinwest.org/ 
Phone
(614) 499-3632
IRS details
EIN
27-2753994
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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