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William G Porter Foundation

Preselected recipients only Williamsport, Maryland · EIN 527228917

William G Porter Foundation is a private foundation in Williamsport, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,244 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $21,061 and the largest $21,061. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $75,500 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$75,5004$1.7 million
2024$84,2444$1.9 million

How to apply

William G Porter 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William G Porter Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Maryland.

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland4$84,244

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Alzheimer's Association of Western Maryland
Hagerstown, MD
Charitable$21,061
Hospice of Washington County Inc
Hagerstown, MD
Charitable$21,061
Maryland Theatre Association
Hagerstown, MD
Charitable$21,061
Washington County Free Library
Hagerstown, MD
Charitable$21,061

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William G Porter Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William G Porter Foundation give?

$84,244 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $21,061.

Who runs William G Porter Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Edward L Kuczynski (Trustee) and James M McGarity (Trustee).

What does William G Porter Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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