The Puffin Foundation, established in 1983, is a non-profit organization that aims to amplify the voices of minorities who may underrepresented due to their race, gender, social philosophy, etc. The foundation achieves this mission of fostering free expression by providing grants and resources to local artists and art organizations. Ultimately, the goal of the Puffin Foundation is to provide people with an understanding that every single person can go out and make change happen.