Milan Puskar Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Morgantown, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$55.1 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 54 | $50.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 65 | $55.1 million |
How to apply
Milan Puskar Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Milan Puskar Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 64 | $2.1 million |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | Medical related | $250,000 |
| The Foundation of Monongalia General Hospital | Medical related | $150,000 |
| Milan Puskar Health Right Inc | Medical related | $100,000 |
| University of Charleston | Medical related | $70,000 |
| Project Healthy Kids Inc | Social welfare related | $57,000 |
| Mission West Virginia | Education related | $50,000 |
| The United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties | Social welfare related | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities West Virginia Inc | Social welfare related | $50,000 |
| McDowell County Commission on Aging Inc | Social welfare related | $50,000 |
| Mononglia County Schools | Social welfare related | $50,000 |
| Cherry River Foundation | Education related | $50,000 |
| Libera Inc | Social welfare related | $40,000 |
| West Virginia Casa Association Inc | Social welfare related | $40,000 |
| Food for Preston | Social welfare related | $40,000 |
| Raleigh County Family Support Center | Social welfare related | $39,020 |
| The Walking Miracles Org Inc | Medical related | $37,000 |
| Morgantown Early Learning Facility | Education related | $35,000 |
| Mountaineer Food Bank Inc | Social welfare related | $35,000 |
| POLLEN8 Inc | Social welfare related | $35,000 |
| Shack Neighborhood House Inc | Education related | $35,000 |
| Christian Help Inc of Mingo County | Social welfare related | $30,000 |
| Upshur Cooperative Parish House Inc | Social welfare related | $30,000 |
| Community Bridge | Social welfare related | $27,400 |
| Scotts Run Settlement House Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder Assistance Fund | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Lauren's Wish Addiction Triage Center Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Barn Community Group | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Big Creek People in Action Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Christian Help Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Enact Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Heartbeat of the Valley Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Hoh-Share Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Project Rainbow Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Seed Sower Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| The Healing House Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| Pantry Plus More Inc | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| WV Food & Farm Coalition | Social welfare related | $25,000 |
| WV Child Advocacy Network | Medical related | $25,000 |
| West Virginians for Affordable Healthcare | Medical related | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kyle M Pratt
- F Thomas Rubenstein
- David M Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Milan Puskar Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Milan Puskar Foundation Inc give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Milan Puskar Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kyle M Pratt (Director), F Thomas Rubenstein (Director) and David M Thomas (Director).
What does Milan Puskar Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.