Private foundation · Syracuse, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The William G Pomeroy Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $101,950
- Typical grant
- $1,950 to $100,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $50,975, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Maury County · plus 201 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2021–2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $4.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | $102K | 2 |
| 2023 | $3.5M | $100K | 1 |
| 2021 | $3.2M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- William g pomeroy foundation · syracuse · 3159134060 · info@wgpfoundation.org
- What to send
- Applications must be submitted online at www.wgpfoundation.org
- Deadlines
- Submission deadlines vary, refer to the guidelines at www.wgpfoundation.org
- Limits
- Restrictions and limitations vary, refer to www.wgpfoundation.org
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- William G PomeroyTrustee
- Paula MillerTrustee
- Deryn PomeroyDirector of strategic unit
- Laura Pomeroy-GerberTrustee
- William H BrowerExecutive director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Patriot burials marker
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Association for State and Local History | Nashville, Davidson County | Donation | $100K |
| Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution | Columbia, Maury County | Patriot burials marker | $1,950 |
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