Funding search · EIN 272753994 · Raleigh, NC

Puffin Foundation West Ltd

Name: Puffin Foundation West Ltd grants, 2022–2024
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

124
grants reported: $3.5M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $4,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

arts furtherance

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

1 grant matching “treament” · $5,000

$5,000
Bird Treament and Learning Center · Anchorage, AK · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Dolphin Research Center3 grants · $371,000
North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation2 grants · $320,000
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center3 grants · $285,708
Duke University1 grant · $275,000
Unc Health Foundation1 grant · $250,000
Anne Frank Center USA2 grants · $215,000
Interfaith Association of Central Ohio3 grants · $147,500
North Carolina Symphony Society3 grants · $140,000
International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals1 grant · $125,000
Welltone New Music3 grants · $119,000

Giving over time

$89,413

2022

$2.3M

2023

$1.1M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 124 grants.

$275,000
Duke University · Durham, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$250,000
Unc Health Foundation · Chapel Hill, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$210,000
Anne Frank Center USA · New York, NY · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$200,000
North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation · Raleigh, NC · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$200,000
Dolphin Research Center · Grassy Key, FL · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$170,000
Dolphin Research Center · Grassy Key, FL · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$150,000
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center · Scotland Neck, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$125,708
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center · Scotland Neck, NC · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$125,000
International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals · Cumberland, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$120,000
North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation · Raleigh, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$100,000
Backbone Campaign · Vashon, WA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$100,000
Lakota Language Consortium Inc Aka the Language Conservancy · Bloomington, IN · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$100,000
Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund · Cleveland, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$95,000
Interfaith Association of Central Ohio · Columbus, OH · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$80,000
Queen City Chamber Opera · Cincinnati, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$75,000
Welltone New Music · New York, NY · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$65,000
North Carolina Symphony Society · Raleigh, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$63,500
Austin Farm Sanctuary · Paige, TX · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$55,000
Dublin Arts Council · Dublin, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$50,000
54 Below · New York, NY · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$50,000
Dublin Arts Council · Dublin, OH · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$50,000
Friends of Casa of Franklin County Ohio · Dublin, OH · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$50,000
North Carolina Symphony Society · Raleigh, NC · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$50,000
Social Security Works Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$50,000
54 Below · New York, NY · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$50,000
Interfaith Association of Central Ohio · Columbus, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$40,000
Welltone New Music · New York, NY · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$30,000
North Shore Music Alliance · Northbrook, IL · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$25,000
The Umstead Coalition · Raleigh, NC · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$25,000
Arizona State University Foundation for a New American University · Tempe, AZ · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$25,000
More Perfect Union Foundation · Arlington, VA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$25,000
National Audobon Society · New York, NY · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$25,000
North Shore Music Alliance · Northbrook, IL · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$25,000
North Carolina Symphony Society · Raleigh, NC · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$20,000
Hollys Nest Animal Rescue · Sanford, NC · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$15,000
Theatre Raleigh · Raleigh, NC · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$15,000
Central Community House of Columbus · Columbus, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$15,000
Ohiodance · Columbus, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$15,000
The Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center · Durham, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$15,000
The Umstead Coalition · Raleigh, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$10,000
Lake Erie Ink · Cleveland Heights, OH · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$10,000
Arts Access · Raleigh, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$10,000
Austin Farm Sanctuary · Paige, TX · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$10,000
Life With Pigs · Williamsburg, VA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$10,000
Loving Farm Animal Sanctuary · Paso Robles, CA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$10,000
St Mary'S Home - Little Sisters of the Poor · Chicago, IL · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$10,000
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and Eco-Center · Scotland Neck, NC · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
The Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center · Durham, NC · 2024
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
Anne Frank Center - University of South Carolina Educational Foundation · Columbia, SC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
Bird Treament and Learning Center · Anchorage, AK · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
Concord Counseling Services · Westerville, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
Friends of Casa of Franklin County · Dublin, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
Helping Paws Animal Sanctuary · Saint James City, FL · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
Little Sisters of the Poor of Chicago Inc St Marys Home · Chicago, IL · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
Religions for Peace USA · Dublin, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
Steampunk Farms Rescue Barn · Ranchita, CA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
The Animal Rescue Mission · W Hollywood, CA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
Anne Frank Center USA · New York, NY · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$5,000
North Shore Music Alliance · Northbrook, IL · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
And-Hof Sanctuary for Farm Animals · Catskill, NY · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Another Chance Ranch Domestic Animal Sanctuary · Neosho, WI · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary · Cherryfield, ME · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Dream Catcher Stables · Spring, TX · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary of Western North Carolina · Warm Springs, GA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Grace Farm Animal Rescue and Sanctuary · Islandton, SC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Latsky Dance · New York, NY · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Million Meal Movement · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Save Our Seabirds · Sarasota, FL · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Tomten Farm & Sanctuary of New Hampshire · Haverhill, NH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
We Care Arts · Dayton, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Wheelchairs for Warriors · League City, TX · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$4,000
Welltone New Music · New York, NY · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,500
Kathleen Lowson · St Augustine, FL · 2023
Furtherance of the arts.
$3,000
Artreach · Philadelphia, PA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Emmanu Wheel · Lexington, SC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Extreme Kids and Crew · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Grassland Bird Trust · Schulyerville, NY · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Junior League of Raleigh · Raleigh, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Mad Hatter Farm Ltd · Harlem, GA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Omnium Circus Circu Sense · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Ramp Access Made Possible By Students · Richmonad, VA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Revitalize T-Town · Tulsa, OK · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Servants at Work · Indianapolis, IN · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Shady Oaks Camp for People With Disabilities · Homer Glen, IL · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Texas Ramp Project · Richardson, TX · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
The Arc of High Point · High Point, NC · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Wheel To Walk Foundaiton · Portland, OR · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Wheelchairs 4 Kids · Tarpon Springs, FL · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Whyarts · Omaha, NE · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$3,000
Youth in Arts · San Rafael, CA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$2,700
Bundith Phunsombatlert · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
Furtherance of the arts.
$2,500
Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth · Cleveland Heights, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$2,500
Interfaith Association of Central Ohio · Columbus, OH · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$2,500
Jess Lamar Reese Holler · Columbus, OH · 2022
Furtherance of the arts.
$2,500
Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus · Columbus, OH · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$2,500
Ohio Citizen Action Education Fund · Cleveland, OH · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$2,500
Ohiodance · Columbus, OH · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$2,500
Summer Jam West · Columbus, OH · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$2,500
The Object Group · Atlanta, GA · 2022
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.
$2,000
The Hilltop Collective Fka Summer Jam West · Coumbus, OH · 2023
Unrestricted grant to support the organization's exempt purpose.

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.