The William G Pomeroy Foundation
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is a private foundation based in Syracuse, New York, established in 2006. The organization operates as a trust and is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, making it eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114.9M
+18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+21.0% YoY
Grant Count
203
-10.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
+34.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation is committed to two primary areas:
- Community History Preservation and Celebration — Supporting the celebration and preservation of community history and raising awareness through historical marker programs
- Blood Cancer Support — Supporting research and improving the quality of care for patients and their families facing blood cancer diagnoses
Grantmaking
The foundation is highly active in grantmaking with a focus on historical markers and blood cancer initiatives.
Grant Range
s and Activity
Review Cycle
vary by region
How to Apply
For New York State Historic Marker programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- New York (primary focus)
- Pennsylvania
- Louisiana
- Minnesota
- Florida
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 41 states, with New York, Minnesota, and Florida accounting for 67% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets: $114.9 million (2024)
- Total assets have grown from $17.1 million in 2011 to $114.9 million in 2024
Annual Activity:
- Total revenues: $2,187,293 (2023)
- Total expenses: $4,343,015 (2023)
- Annual income: $7.3 million
- Total liabilities: $0 (2023)
Historical Giving:
- Annual giving has grown from $2.9 million in 2020 to $3.5 million in 2023
- The foundation has made 1,160 grants totaling $17.2 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $114,901,391 | $96,709,252 | $78,174,865 |
| Revenue | $5,609,369 | $2,187,293 | $4,913,180 |
| Expenses | $4,842,098 | $4,343,015 | $4,738,262 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,803,260 | $4,307,854 | $4,667,364 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,994,531 | $2,173,132 | $1,929,235 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,247,661 | $4,309,707 | $4,203,987 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The William G Pomeroy Foundation
Historical Transportation Marker Program Grant
THE WILLIAM G POMEROY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Hungry for History Marker Grant Program
THE WILLIAM G POMEROY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
New York State Historic Marker Grant Program
THE WILLIAM G POMEROY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- William G Pomeroy — Principal Officer
- Deryn Pomeroy — Trustee and Director of Strategic Initiatives
The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees and employs 3 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM G POMEROY | TRUSTEE | 40 | — |
| PAULA MILLER | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| DERYN POMEROY | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC UNIT | 40 | $4,166 |
| LAURA POMEROY-GERBER | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM H BROWER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $61,053 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively administer regional rounds of its New York State Historic Marker Grant Program, with multiple grant rounds opening throughout the year covering different regions of the state. Recent grant rounds have included regions covering counties across upstate New York, with Letter of Intent and final application deadlines announced for each regional cycle.
Grants Available for Roadside Markers Commemorating History ...The foundation also partners with organizations such as the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities to recognize cultural heritage through marker programs in other states.
Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities Partners with Pomeroy Foundation\Notable recent grants include $1,190,000 to the Central New York Community Foundation, $200,000 to DKMS for the Give Hope, Save Lives Project, and $200,000 to Gift of Life Marrow Registry for the Increasing Diversity To Save Lives Grant.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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