Puffin Bay Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Puffin Bay Foundation is a private foundation in Biddeford, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $31.5 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $31.5 million and the largest $31.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$31.5 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$31.5 million
- Largest grant$31.5 million
- Assets$743 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $90.0 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90.0 million | 1 | $679 million |
| 2025 | $31.5 million | 1 | $743 million |
How to apply
Puffin Bay Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $31.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General Support | $31.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- Brewster Kahle
- Mary Austin
Questions people ask
Does Puffin Bay Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Puffin Bay Foundation give?
$31.5 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $31.5 million.
Who runs Puffin Bay Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brewster Kahle (Chairman) and Mary Austin (Secretary/Treas).