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EIN 84-1555566

Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Denver
State
Colorado
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation is an organization that provides scholarships, mentorship, and experiential community engagement training to undergraduate Colorado students in order to promote civic engagement. They support students at five of Colorado's top universities by offering scholarships to those ready to get involved in causes on and beyond their campuses, with a focus on human rights, music education, and voter turnout. The website features information about current and alumni scholars, projects they have worked on, and how to become a Puksta Scholar.
Total revenues
$630,848
2023
Total expenses
$380,387
2023
Total assets
$3,764,609
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation

The $41,444 of income recieved was a refund from Colorado treasury.

Grants made by Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of Colorado FoundationGeneral Support$110,000
University of Denver (DU)General Support$54,600
Colorado State University FoundationGeneral Support$47,000

Who funds Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Prosperity Denver FundTo Reimburse for Scholarships$224,318

Financials for Harry L and Eva J Puksta Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$242,629
Investment income and dividends$104,462
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$283,757
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$630,848

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Data update history
January 15, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $224,318 from Prosperity Denver Fund
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2221 W 30th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
pukstafoundation.org/ 
Phone
(303) 595-2031
IRS details
EIN
84-1555566
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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