THE WILLIAM G POMEROY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$4.2M+21% YoY
Grants
203
Median Grant
$2K
Organizations Funded
69
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is committed to supporting the celebration of community history and care for families facing a blood cancer diagnosis. The foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit educational institutions and local, state and federal government entities that support their two-part mission, with one part being to help communities across the United States celebrate their history and cultural heritage.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
The Pomeroy Foundation supported 26 organizations in 2020 with programs focused on celebrating and preserving history, with an average grant size of $14,478 and a median grant size of $5,000. The Foundation awarded 363 historic signage grants in 2020 averaging $1,178 per grant. The Foundation provided 12 professional development grants in 2020 averaging $1,000 per grant. Grant types available include historic marker grants for various specific programs, challenge grants intended to help organizations reach specific fundraising goals, and Professional Development Grant Application for NYS Historical Societies and Cultural Museums providing need-based scholarships of $1,000 each.
How to Apply
Starting today, we're accepting the online letter of intent (LOI) to apply for a marker through Friday, April 12. They have an instructional guide on how to apply available on their website. This program is open to local, state and federal government entities, nonprofit academic institutions and 501(c)(3) organizations in New York State. Student-led applications for NYS Historic markers will be accepted on a rolling basis through our Pomeroy Education Program. Educators may complete the LOI with their students at any time. Primary source documentation is required to verify historical accuracy. The applying agency is responsible for providing photocopies of sources and specific statements used to verify historical facts. Contact Christy at info@wgpfoundation.org or 315-913-4060, Monday – Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (EST).
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$4.2M
Grants
203
Median
$2K
States
30
$3.5M
Grants
226
Median
$2K
States
32
$3.8M
Grants
224
Median
$2K
States
34
Grant Size Distribution
$2K
Typical Grant (Median)
$50
Smallest
$2K
25th Pctile
$4K
75th Pctile
$900K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $2K and $4K.
Largest Recent Grants
$900K
2024
CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
NY · DONATION
$728K
2024
FIDELITY CHARITABLE
OH · DONATION
$400K
2024
GIFT OF LIFE MARROW REGISTRY
FL · YEAR END GIFT
$400K
2024
BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION
NY · YEAR END GIFT
$300K
2024
DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE
MA · DONOR SELECTION STUDY
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.