George J & Effie L Seay
The George J. & Effie L. Seay Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its stated mission is to support and promote programs and services provided by qualifying charitable organizations in Virginia.
George J & Effie L Seay at a glance
In short: George J & Effie L Seay gave $195K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Virginia. 63% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $194,500
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,156
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,930,591
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George J & Effie L Seay
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says written requests for funds should be submitted to the trustee. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are limited to net income distributions for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines are set up, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- No deadlines are set up, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America Robert Fox
Mailing address: Nc1-030-29-02, Charlotte, NC 28255
Phone: (980) 683-9845
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from George J & Effie L Seay
Who George J & Effie L Seay funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Childsavers-Memorial Child ($20K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s grant program identifies Virginia as its area served. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
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. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. 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 grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $143K (2021) to $275K (2020). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,930,591 | $393,333 | $281,032 | $194,500 | 16 | $233,231 | $327,553 | $252,601 |
| 2024 | $3,862,806 | $141,372 | $283,543 | $201,000 | 13 | $236,785 | $101,649 | $216,679 |
| 2023 | $3,920,744 | $-73,255 | $243,443 | $172,500 | 12 | $206,698 | $48,598 | $204,878 |
| 2022 | $4,185,319 | $820,552 | $284,383 | $200,000 | 16 | $239,281 | $774,649 | $229,905 |
| 2021 | $4,188,512 | $282,478 | $221,669 | $142,881 | 11 | — | $244,427 | $227,710 |
| 2020 | $3,595,618 | $202,973 | $340,851 | $275,000 | 27 | — | $178,864 | $196,068 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support and promote programs and services provided by qualifying charitable organizations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its grant program describes support for arts, culture, education, and human services, with grants primarily for programs and projects providing specific services or training.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Central Virginia Legal Aid Society says it provides free civil legal assistance to low-income people in its service area. Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond says it inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through a curriculum that incorporates running. ART 180 describes its work as cultivating creative tools and strength of spirit. Health Brigade says it provides an integrated approach to health and wellness, and Blue Sky Fund says it provides outdoor education experiences for Richmond-area youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $194,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. The foundation’s program information says grants are typically one year in duration and that organizations may not apply again until three years after receiving a grant. It also advises organizations to apply to either the Morgan Trust or the Seay Foundation.
Notable 2025 grants included $20,000 each to ChildSavers-Memorial Child, Children Youth & Family Services, Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, and Boys & Girls Club of SWVA. Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond and ART 180 each received $15,000. Blue Sky Fund and Health Brigade each received $10,000, and Lynchburg Grows received $5,000. The listed grant purposes were “unrestricted general,” while the program information says the foundation primarily funds programs and projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
George J & Effie L Seay's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$58K (2022) → $58K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $58K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George J & Effie L Seay
How much does George J & Effie L Seay give each year?
George J & Effie L Seay gave $195K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $201K across 13 grants.
What is George J & Effie L Seay's typical grant size?
George J & Effie L Seay's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,156, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George J & Effie L Seay that year got $12K on average.
Where does George J & Effie L Seay give grants?
George J & Effie L Seay gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (7 grants) and Roanoke, VA (2 grants).
Does George J & Effie L Seay give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George J & Effie L Seay's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George J & Effie L Seay's largest grantees?
George J & Effie L Seay's largest 2025 grantees include Childsavers-Memorial Child ($20,000), Children Youth & Family Services ($20,000) and Central Virginia Legal Aid Society ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George J & Effie L Seay?
George J & Effie L Seay reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $253K (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 does George J & Effie L Seay fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support and promote programs and services provided by qualifying charitable organizations in the Commonwealth of Virginia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George J & Effie L Seay?
The 2024 filing says written requests for funds should be submitted to the trustee. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George J & Effie L Seay's EIN?
George J & Effie L Seay's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6030604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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