The Pomeroy Family Foundation
The Pomeroy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Its 2023 filing states that it distributed all its assets to public charities and terminated its status as a private foundation under IRC Section 507(b)(1)(A).
The Pomeroy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pomeroy Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 27 grants in 2023 (avg $86K), mostly in Illinois. 11% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,333,845
- +1710.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 27
- -10.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $86,439
- +1912.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (95% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pomeroy Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 23, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 766-3786
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pomeroy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Pomeroy Donor Advised Fund ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 142 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining reported shares were Virginia, Minnesota, Washington, and Pennsylvania, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pomeroy Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $742K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 85% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 2317% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2019) to $2.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 27 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Pomeroy Donor Advised Fund Chicago, IL | General Use of Charity | $2,215,745 |
| Crista Seattle, WA | General Use of Charity | $11,000 |
| Purdue Univesity Foundation West Lafayette, IN | General Use of Charity | $10,000 |
| Penn State University State College, PA | General Use of Charity | $8,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief Chicago, IL | General Use of Charity | $6,000 |
| Friends of the BWCA Wilderness St. Paul, MN | General Use of Charity | $5,500 |
| Union Mission Ministries Norfolk, VA | General Use of Charity | $5,500 |
| Albion College Albion, MI | General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| Church Hill Academy Richmond, VA | General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
| English Language Institute Fort Collins, CO | General Use of Charity | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it distributed all its assets to public charities and terminated its private-foundation status.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $83,574 | $2,354,717 | $2,333,845 | 27 | $2,333,845 | $62,702 | — |
| 2022 | $2,271,143 | $42,888 | $142,969 | $128,875 | 30 | $128,875 | $223,762 | $114,540 |
| 2021 | $2,235,524 | $176,959 | $125,483 | $109,150 | 30 | $109,150 | $162,791 | $130,732 |
| 2020 | $2,184,048 | $502,161 | $114,362 | $96,550 | 26 | — | $189,920 | $109,109 |
| 2019 | $1,796,249 | $119,988 | $114,345 | $93,200 | 29 | — | $109,343 | $96,888 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Union Mission Ministries describes its work as providing shelter, clothing, food, counseling, and structured programs for people in need in West Virginia. Peninsula Rescue Mission describes its services as including shelter and work rehabilitation for homeless people, aid to needy families, and a summer camp for children. Albion College describes itself as an undergraduate liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $2,333,845. The median grant was $4,000; grants ranged from $1,800 to $2,215,745. The largest grant was $2,215,745 to Fidelity Charitable Pomeroy Donor, for the general use of charity. Other notable grants included CRISTA ($11,000), Purdue University Foundation ($10,000), Penn State University ($8,000), World Bicycle Relief ($6,000), Friends of the BWCA Wilderness ($5,500), and Union Mission Ministries ($5,500), each for the general use of charity.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Linda L. Pomeroy as president, Brian R. Pomeroy as treasurer, and Brent W. Pomeroy as director.
The Pomeroy Family Foundation is led by Linda L. Pomeroy, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Linda L. Pomeroy
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brent W. Pomeroy
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brian R. Pomeroy
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Walter L. Pomeroy (2019–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Pomeroy Family Foundation
How much does The Pomeroy Family Foundation give each year?
The Pomeroy Family Foundation gave $2.3M across 27 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $129K across 30 grants.
What is The Pomeroy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pomeroy Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $4,000, and its average grant was $86,439, across 27 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pomeroy Family Foundation that year got $742K on average.
Where does The Pomeroy Family Foundation give grants?
The Pomeroy Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (3 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants), Newport News, VA (2 grants) and Bremen, ME (2 grants).
Does The Pomeroy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pomeroy Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pomeroy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pomeroy Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Pomeroy Donor Advised Fund ($2,215,745), Crista ($11,000) and Purdue Univesity Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Pomeroy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a range of organizations. For example, Union Mission Ministries describes its work as providing shelter, clothing, food, counseling, and structured programs for people in need in West Virginia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pomeroy Family Foundation?
The Pomeroy Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Pomeroy Family Foundation's EIN?
The Pomeroy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0647596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does The Pomeroy Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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