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The Puffin Foundation Ltd

Teaneck, New Jersey  ·  EIN 471164496  ·  Private foundation

The Puffin Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Teaneck, New Jersey. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.8M in grants paid and $58.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 123 individual grants from this funder — $14.3M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$58.3M
Total assets
123
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Puffin Foundation Ltd funds

The Puffin Foundation Ltd's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (jewish).

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Puffin Foundation Ltd, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Total Grants
FURTHERANCE OF THE ARTS
Teaneck, NJ$816K2019
Type Media Centerthe Nation Institute
UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$755K2022
Total Grants
FURTHERANCE OF THE ARTS
Teaneck, NJ$752K2020
Total Grants
FURTHERANCE OF THE ARTS.
Teaneck, NJ$602K2022
Association for Promotion of Jewish Secularism Inc
SUPPORT FURTHERANCE OF JEWISH STUDIES
Accord, NY$475K2020
Total Other Grants
FURTHERANCE OF THE ARTS.
Teaneck, NJ$389K2023
The Nation Institute
RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND/OR PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
New York, NY$385K2020
Institute for Public Affairs Dba in These Times
PUBLIC, SOCIETY, BENEFIT- MULTIPURPOSE AND OTHER N.E.C.
Chicago, IL$382K2022
Brick by Brick Partners
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND SCHOOLS
New York, NY$375K2019
Institute for Public Affairs Dba in These Times
UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Chicago, IL$362K2024
Type Media Center Inc
UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$355K2023
Institute for Public Affairs Dba in These Times
PUBLIC, SOCIETY, BENEFIT- MULTIPURPOSE AND OTHER N.E.C.
Chicago, IL$346K2023
Other Contributions
UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
Teaneck, NJ$345K2024
Type Media Centerthe Nation Institute
UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$335K2024
Museum of the City of New York
SUPPORT HISTORY MUSEUMS
New York, NY$318K2019

The Puffin Foundation Ltd giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$2.7M
2020$2.8M
2022$3.7M
2023$2.5M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from The Puffin Foundation Ltd

From The Puffin Foundation Ltd's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“DECEMBER 30TH”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at puffinfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Puffin Foundation Ltd

Does The Puffin Foundation Ltd accept grant applications?
Yes — The Puffin Foundation Ltd's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Puffin Foundation Ltd fund?
The Puffin Foundation Ltd's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Total Grants, Type Media Centerthe Nation Institute, Total Grants. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Puffin Foundation Ltd give in grants?
The Puffin Foundation Ltd reported $2.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.3M over 123 grants.
Where is The Puffin Foundation Ltd located?
The Puffin Foundation Ltd is based in Teaneck, New Jersey. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471164496.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Puffin Foundation Ltd's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Puffin Foundation Ltd. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.