The William G Pomeroy Foundation
Accepts applications
The William G Pomeroy Foundation is a private foundation in Syracuse, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 203 grants; the typical grant was $1,950 and the largest $900,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants203
- Typical grant$1,950
- Largest grant$900,000
- Assets$115 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.2 million | 225 | $102 million |
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 226 | $96.7 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 203 | $115 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William G Pomeroy Foundation 492 E Brighton Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (315) 913-4060, info@wgpfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Applications must be submitted online at www.wgpfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Submission deadlines vary, refer to the guidelines at www.wgpfoundation.org |
| Restrictions | Restrictions and limitations vary, refer to www.wgpfoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The William G Pomeroy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 128 | $2.3 million |
| Ohio | 5 | $763,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $400,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $302,700 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $101,950 |
| Maryland | 3 | $69,250 |
| Indiana | 4 | $44,928 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $37,757 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $21,612 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central New York Community Foundation | Donation | $900,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable | Donation | $727,652 |
| Be the Match Foundation | Year end gift | $400,000 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry | Year end gift | $400,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Donor selection study | $300,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Year end gift | $250,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Central New York Chapter | Sponsor the promise garden - walk to end alzheimer's and support of the mission of the alzheimer's association | $100,000 |
| American Association for State and Local History | Donation | $100,000 |
| Museum Association of New York | 10 scholarship awards to the 2024 many conference, street traveling exhibition "voice and votes", sponsor 2025 annual conference | $76,080 |
| The Lafayette Trail Inc | 34 lafayette trail markers | $66,300 |
| Columbia-Mid Hudson Valley Sar Chapter | 30 patriot burials markers | $58,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Mother's day food and kettle sponsorships | $50,000 |
| New York Geneological & Biographical Society | Digitize new york expansion | $46,940 |
| Wcny | Wcny grants. Women's history month, 2024 calendar, taste of fame 2024, transportation month programming | $39,000 |
| Nsdar - Treasurer General | 16 nsdar historic markers | $31,200 |
| Ohio History Connection | 8 ohio historical markers | $30,120 |
| Wamc Northeast Public Radio | Sponsor of 12 months of podcasts for "a new york minute in history" | $30,000 |
| DKMS | Year end gift | $25,000 |
| Indiana Historical Bureau | 3 fully funded markers at $3,300 each and 15 partially funded markers at $1,000 each. | $24,900 |
| Crouse Health Foundation | Pomeroy carepassion awards. Head, hands and heart scholarships. Lights of love sponsorship. Tribute gala sponsporship. | $20,000 |
| Onondaga Historical Association | 2024 history day lead sponsorship, oha medal breakfast, 2 nys markers, public history media series | $18,650 |
| Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution | 8 patriot burial markers | $15,600 |
| State of Michigan | Michigan historical markers | $12,510 |
| Albany Institute of History & Art | Infrastructre upgrades to the technology system including the replacement of eight ethernet switches | $10,000 |
| BMT Infonet | 2024 celebrating a second chance at life virtual survivorship symposium silver sponsorship. | $10,000 |
| Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum | Enhancing the visitor experience | $10,000 |
| New York Folklore Society | Along the river project | $10,000 |
| New York State Archives Partnership Trust | 2024 nys history conference | $10,000 |
| Ontario County Historical Society | Rebuilding of the historical societies website. | $10,000 |
| Greater Oneonta Historical Society | 5 nys historical markers | $9,750 |
| Chenango Chapter - Nys Archaeological Association | 5 nys cemetery markers | $9,039 |
| Millbrook Historical Society | 2 national register marker, 2 nys historic markers | $7,800 |
| Warsaw Historical Society and the Gates House Museum | Nys historic markers | $7,800 |
| Oswego County Historical Society | Dr. Mary walker medal of honor display case and security updates | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation | Wisconsin historical marker | $6,900 |
| Holland Purchase Historical Society | Equipment and software for the digitization of the holland land office museum and historical society's collection | $5,994 |
| Arlington High School | Nys historic marker | $5,850 |
| Hamilton College | 3 nys historic markers | $5,850 |
| Sons of the American Revolution - Empire State Society - Chautauqua Chapter | 3 patriot burials markers | $5,850 |
| Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution | 3 patriot burials markers | $5,850 |
Officers and trustees
- William G Pomeroy
- Paula Miller
- Deryn Pomeroy
- Laura Pomeroy-Gerber
- William H Brower
Questions people ask
Does The William G Pomeroy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadlines vary, refer to the guidelines at www.wgpfoundation.org.
How much does The William G Pomeroy Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 203 grants, with a typical grant of $1,950.
Who runs The William G Pomeroy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William G Pomeroy (Trustee), Paula Miller (Trustee), Deryn Pomeroy (Director of Strategic Unit) and Laura Pomeroy-Gerber (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The William G Pomeroy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and arts and culture.