Eternal Seed Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Mt Clare, WV EIN: 92-1322455

Eternal Seed Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Mt Clare, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $339K.

Key facts about Eternal Seed Foundation

EIN: 92-1322455
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $339,000
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $56,500
Median grant: $31,500
Total assets: $1,571,981
Primary geography: West Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Eternal Seed Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Eternal Seed Foundation's 6 itemized 2024 grants were West Virginia (100%). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).

How Eternal Seed Foundation gives

In 2024 it paid out 411% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.6M

-17.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$339K

+605.5% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$57K

+958.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eternal Seed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Eternal Seed Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

West Virginia $339K (100%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Ohio West Virginia

Cities

ClarksburgBridgeportElkinsMorgantownMt ClarePennsboroBelpreSalemShinnston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,571,981	$1,906,781	$954,832
Revenue	$5,000	$1,000,000	$1,005,000
Expenses	$339,800	$48,051	$50,168
Qualifying Distributions	$339,800	$48,051	$50,000
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$82,651	$50,376	$2,448

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Lifepointe Church ($130,000), Centerbranch Church ($120,000), Radiant Church ($36,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LIFEPOINTE CHURCH Mt Clare, WV	CHARITABLE	$130,000
CENTERBRANCH CHURCH Bridgeport, WV	CHARITABLE	$120,000
RADIANT CHURCH Pennsboro, WV	CHARITABLE	$36,000
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN RANCH Morgantown, WV	CHARITABLE	$27,000
TEEN CHALLENGE Clarksburg, WV	CHARITABLE	$25,000
CLARK MCCLAIN FOUNDATION Salem, WV	CHARITABLE	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Joseph Spurlock	Trustee	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eternal Seed Foundation?

Eternal Seed Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Mt Clare, WV. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Eternal Seed Foundation?

As of 2024, Eternal Seed Foundation holds $1.6M in total assets with $5K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $339K in 2024.

Where does Eternal Seed Foundation operate?

Eternal Seed Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio, West Virginia.

What size grants does Eternal Seed Foundation award?

In 2024, Eternal Seed Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $339K — an average of about $57K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Eternal Seed Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Eternal Seed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.