Private foundation · EIN 51-0530585 · Kettering, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Puskar Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $97K total, median $11K. 30% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$97K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in OH
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kinship Mke Inc (aka Kinship Community Food CenterMilwaukee, WITo further their expressed charitable purpose$16K
Give WellOakland, CATo further their expressed charitable purpose$16K
Path HomePortland, ORTo further their expressed charitable purpose$12K
Rural ActionThe Plains, OHTo further their expressed charitable purpose$11K
Open Arms Health ClinicArlington, TXTo further their expressed charitable purpose$11K
Dayton Food BankDayton, OHTo further their expressed charitable purpose$11K
Macular DegenerationClarksburg, MDTo further their expressed charitable purpose$6,000
Convergence Resource CenterMilwaukee, WITo further their expressed charitable purpose$5,000
Gina Rimer ALS FoundationPowell, OHTo further their expressed charitable purpose$5,000
Portland Food BankPortland, ORTo further their expressed charitable purpose$4,000

By state: Ohio 3 · Wisconsin 2 · Oregon 2 · California 1 · Texas 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

The Puskar Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kettering, Ohio, administered in care of Cynthia a Puskar, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Puskar Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Puskar Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $97K across 10 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does The Puskar Family Foundation give?

Ohio (3 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), Oregon (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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