William Townsend Porter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William Townsend Porter Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $177,626 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $141,500. 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$177,626
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$141,500
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $197,367 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $185,500 | 3 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $197,367 | 6 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $177,626 | 4 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
William Townsend 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.
What William Townsend Porter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $141,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $17,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $9,126 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Physiological Society | Support | $141,500 |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | Support | $17,000 |
| University of Louisville Research Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | Support | $9,126 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela J Gunter-Smith PHD
- Basil Stewart
- Arthur Bpage Esq
- David L van Vactor PHD
- Sheila M Thomas
- Martin Frank
- Eric Floyd Ms Mba PHD
- Jean King PHD
- Robert Carter MPH PHD
Questions people ask
Does William Townsend Porter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William Townsend Porter Foundation give?
$177,626 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs William Townsend Porter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela J Gunter-Smith PHD (President), Basil Stewart (Treasurer), Arthur Bpage Esq (Clerk) and David L van Vactor PHD (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does William Townsend Porter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.