AI Summary
The William G. Porter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for interested nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the filing year 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $84.2K across three grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE MARYLAND THEATRE ASSOCIATION
Hagerstown, MD
$190.7K
25%

HOSPICE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INC
Hagerstown, MD
$190.7K
25%
WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
Hagerstown, MD
$190.7K
25%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$16K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION?
No. WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $84 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include THE MARYLAND THEATRE ASSOCIATION, HOSPICE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY INC, and WASHINGTON COUNTY FREE LIBRARY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION?
WILLIAM G PORTER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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