George J & Effie L Seay

Foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 54-6030604 Website

The George J & Effie L Seay Foundation is a private foundation established in 1957 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation is managed by Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions' District of Columbia office. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with EIN 54-6030604.

Key facts about George J & Effie L Seay

EIN: 54-6030604
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $194,500
Grants made (2025): 16
Average grant: $12,156
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2025)
Total assets: $3,930,591
Primary geography: Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply: Applicants can contact the foundation through Bank of America's grantmaking portal at www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking or by calling 888-866-3275. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who George J & Effie L Seay funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for George J & Effie L Seay's 16 itemized 2025 grants were Virginia (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (7 grants) and Roanoke, VA (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is George J & Effie L Seay open to new grantees?

63%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 10 of 16 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.

19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.9M

+1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$195K

-3.2% YoY

Grant Count

+23.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-21.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George J & Effie L Seay reported a distributable amount of $253K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to "support and promote programs and services provided by qualifying charitable organizations in the Commonwealth of Virginia."

Primary funding areas include:

Human Services: The foundation's largest giving area historically. Focus areas include support for vulnerable youth, veterans, and disabled populations.
Education: Grants span early childhood through higher education, supporting both public and private schools.
Arts and Culture: Support for cultural programming and institutions.

Grantmaking

How to Apply

**: Applicants can contact the foundation through Bank of America's grantmaking portal at www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking or by calling 888-866-3275.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation exclusively funds organizations in Virginia, with a particular emphasis on local efforts across Virginia communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $195K (100%)

Share of all 16 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Arizona District of Columbia New York Virginia

Cities

RichmondAlexandriaRoanokeCharlottesvilleArlingtonHenricoLeesburgVirginia BeachAnnandaleBig IslandFairfaxNorfolkOrangeWashingtonAbingdonBedfordBristolChesapeakeDanvilleFalls Church

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $3.86 million (as of 2024)

Total Liabilities: $0 (as of 2024)

Revenue: $141,372 (fiscal year 2024)

Expenses: $283,543 (fiscal year 2024)

Net Income: -$142,171 (fiscal year 2024)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,930,591	$3,862,806	$3,920,744
Revenue	$393,333	$141,372	$-73,255
Expenses	$281,032	$283,543	$243,443
Qualifying Distributions	$233,231	$236,785	$206,698
Net Investment Income	$327,553	$101,649	$48,598
Distributable Amount	$252,601	$216,679	$204,878

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

68 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from George J & Effie L Seay

Foundation

George J. & Effie L. Seay Foundation Grant

George J & Effie L Seay

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Childsavers-Memorial Child ($20,000), Children Youth & Family Services ($20,000), Central Virginia Legal Aid Society ($20,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDSAVERS-MEMORIAL CHILD Richmond, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
CHILDREN YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES Charlottesville, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
CENTRAL VIRGINIA LEGAL AID SOCIETY Richmond, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SWVA Roanoke, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
GIRLS ON THE RUN OF GREATER RICHMOND Richmond, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
ART 180 INC Richmond, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR LOUDOUN Leesburg, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$11,000
BLUE SKY FUND Richmond, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SWVA Roanoke, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
HEALTH BRIGADE Richmond, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bank of America	Trustee	1	$58,402

Frequently Asked Questions

What does George J & Effie L Seay fund?

The foundation's mission is to "support and promote programs and services provided by qualifying charitable organizations in the Commonwealth of Virginia." Primary funding areas include: • **Human Services**: The foundation's largest giving area historically. Focus areas include support for vulnerable youth, veterans, and disabled populations. • **Education**: Grants span early childhood through higher education, supporting both public and private schools. • **Arts and Culture**: Support for cu…

How do I apply for a grant from George J & Effie L Seay?

Applicants can contact the foundation through Bank of America's grantmaking portal at www.bankofamerica.com/grantmaking or by calling 888-866-3275. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does George J & Effie L Seay make grants?

The foundation exclusively funds organizations in Virginia, with a particular emphasis on local efforts across Virginia communities.

What size grants does George J & Effie L Seay award?

In 2025, George J & Effie L Seay awarded 16 grants totaling $195K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is George J & Effie L Seay required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, George J & Effie L Seay reported a distributable amount of $253K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.