Murray and Agnes Seasongood
The Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) foundation established in 1987 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The foundation honors the legacy of Agnes and Murray Seasongood, philanthropists who promoted good government and civic reform. The foundation advances its mission by providing grants to community organizations and professional associations serving the Greater Cincinnati Region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$427K
+18.0% YoY
Grant Count
30
-11.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+33.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is devoted to civic philanthropy, striving to ensure accountability, transparency, equity, and efficiency in local government. The foundation supports initiatives to advance representative democracy, strengthen its structures and institutions, and facilitate the active participation of an informed citizenry.
Key Investment Areas:
Engagement in Democracy – Projects and programs that actively and directly champion voter education, voting access, and equitable voting; projects and programs that address issues of redistricting, gerrymandering, and the rising threat of authoritarianism in America
Public Service Professionalism – Public service internships (especially for college students with local government offices), public/private collaborations, anti-corruption efforts, the protection of poll workers and election officials
Combating Political Polarization – Projects and programs that advance fair, balanced media and fact-based reporting; community efforts to cultivate civil discourse; projects and programs that advocate for transparency in government actions and policies
Grantmaking
The foundation reviews proposals three times each year. Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) community organizations and professional associations serving the Greater Cincinnati Region.
Grant Range
of approximately $43
Average Grant
of approximately $43
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves the Greater Cincinnati Region. However, the foundation also supports various cities across the United States, including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and other locations in states such as Colorado, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Washington D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $6.8 million
- Annual Expenses: $468,000
- Revenue: −$8,051
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since March 1988 EIN: 31-1220827
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,902,076 | $6,804,631 | $7,281,026 |
| Revenue | $639,991 | $-8,051 | $255,801 |
| Expenses | $549,250 | $468,344 | $447,670 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $493,117 | $428,583 | $374,556 |
| Net Investment Income | $583,858 | $147,953 | $202,466 |
| Distributable Amount | $414,257 | $387,977 | $370,456 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
139 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Murray and Agnes Seasongood
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President: Barbara Rinto
The foundation is led by a board of trustees, all of whom serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Blume | President | 1 | — |
| Jena Bradley | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Melanie Moody | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Susan Ingmire | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Barb Rinto | Past President | 1 | — |
| Mark Manley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jerry Newfarmer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Julie Olberding | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Danilo Palazzo | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Fanon Rucker | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eric Kearney | Trustee - Exit 05/24 | 1 | — |
| Simon Tam | Trustee - Exit 05/24 | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has a long history of supporting public service initiatives. For over 45 years, the Seasongood Foundation has sponsored summer internships with the City of Cincinnati. The foundation has also funded journalism internships and supported various civic engagement projects across its service areas.
Seasongood grant funds journalism internships | University of CincinnatiData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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