William G Porter Foundation
William G Porter Foundation is a private foundation, based in Williamsport, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $91K. Net investment income was $156K.
William G Porter Foundation at a glance
In short: William G Porter Foundation gave $91K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $91,000
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $22,750
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $22,750
- Total assets
- $1,315,816
- +5.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who William G Porter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Alzheimer's Association of Western Maryland ($23K). Together the top 4 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William G Porter Foundation gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2021) to $91K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association of Western Maryland Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $22,750 |
| Hospice of Washington County Inc Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $22,750 |
| Maryland Theatre Association Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $22,750 |
| Washington County Free Library Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $22,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,315,816 | $172,522 | $110,079 | $91,000 | 4 | $93,505 | $155,948 | $94,562 |
| 2025 | $1,248,474 | $135,629 | $92,550 | $84,244 | 4 | $86,311 | $129,390 | $86,309 |
| 2024 | $1,196,788 | $84,736 | $83,554 | $75,500 | 4 | $77,444 | $78,626 | $76,980 |
| 2023 | $1,190,554 | $75,048 | $80,532 | $70,320 | 4 | $72,552 | $67,068 | $71,931 |
| 2022 | $1,205,734 | $105,617 | $85,333 | $77,200 | 4 | $79,118 | $99,402 | $79,104 |
| 2021 | $1,173,344 | $77,421 | $71,937 | $64,432 | 4 | — | $71,784 | $72,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William G Porter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William G Porter Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Edward L. Kuczynski
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2026)
James M. McGarity
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: The Estate Of Fred E. Phillips Sr. (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $4K, to Edward L Kuczynski (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William G Porter Foundation
How much does William G Porter Foundation give each year?
William G Porter Foundation gave $91K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $84K across 4 grants.
What is William G Porter Foundation's typical grant size?
William G Porter Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $22,750, and its average grant was $22,750, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William G Porter Foundation give grants?
William G Porter Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hagerstown, MD (4 grants).
Does William G Porter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on William G Porter Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is William G Porter Foundation?
William G Porter Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is William G Porter Foundation's EIN?
William G Porter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-7228917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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