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William Townsend Porter Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1938. The principal officer is Edward Angell Palmer & Dodge. It holds total assets of $4.2M. Annual income is reported at $785K. Total assets have grown from $2.9M in 2011 to $4.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. According to available records, William Townsend Porter Foundation Inc. has made 9 grants totaling $508K, with a median grant of $14K. Annual giving has grown from $176K in 2022 to $332K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $11K to $142K, with an average award of $56K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maryland and Massachusetts and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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William Townsend Porter Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, MA, NY.
William Townsend Porter Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $508K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $14K, with an average of $56K. Individual grants have ranged from $11K to $142K.
William Townsend Porter Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William Townsend Porter Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Frank | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mr Lawrence R Ladd | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheila Thomas | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela J Gunter-Smith Phd | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David L Van Vactor Phd | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Darren E Higgins Phd | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arthur Bpage Esq | CLERK | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$254K
Total Assets
$4.2M
Fair Market Value
$4.2M
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
$186K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$195K
Distribution Amount
$195K
Total: $4.1M
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$508K
Average Grant
$56K
Median Grant
$14K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$14K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Physiological SocietySUPPORT | Rockville, MD | $142K | 2023 |
| Cold Springs Harbor LaboratorySUPPORT | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | $14K | 2023 |
| Marine Biological LaboratorySUPPORT | Woods Hole, MA | $11K | 2023 |
| The American Physiological SocietySUPPORT | Bethesda, MD | $142K | 2022 |