Seda Vale Foundation Inc
Seda Vale Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In its 2026 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $142,485, all listed for operations, to organizations including nonprofits, a school, a church, and a university.
Seda Vale Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Seda Vale Foundation Inc gave $142K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $142,485
- +42.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,249
- +71.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $988,050
- +1.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Seda Vale Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 15518, Atlanta, GA 30333
Phone: (404) 325-9350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seda Vale Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Shepherd Center Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 7% to Virginia, and 4% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Seda Vale Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 93% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2021) to $142K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Center Foundation Atlanta, GA | Operations | $30,000 |
| Georgia Public Policy Foundation Atlanta, GA | Operations | $27,500 |
| Pace Academy Atlanta, GA | Operations | $24,985 |
| Peachtree Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | Operations | $20,000 |
| Skyland Trail Associates Atlanta, GA | Operations | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Camp Sunshine Decatur, GA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Tr Essex, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| UGA Foundation Athens, GA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Westminister Fund Atlanta, GA | Operations | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $988,050 | $171,560 | $153,872 | $142,485 | 10 | $142,485 | $39,535 | $143,673 |
| 2025 | $970,362 | $170,396 | $111,063 | $100,015 | 12 | $100,015 | $40,563 | $91,944 |
| 2024 | $911,029 | $61,859 | $112,269 | $101,500 | 17 | $101,500 | $22,792 | $93,090 |
| 2023 | $961,439 | $103,568 | $82,442 | $74,000 | 17 | $74,000 | $20,129 | $101,029 |
| 2022 | $945,729 | $199,382 | $108,152 | $100,250 | 16 | $100,250 | $44,674 | $106,076 |
| 2021 | $849,083 | $78,648 | $78,587 | $72,000 | 25 | — | $20,025 | $68,261 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seda Vale Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Shepherd Center Foundation says its mission is to support Shepherd Center through community awareness, private financial support for patient services, and volunteer involvement. Georgia Public Policy Foundation says it seeks to improve Georgians’ lives through policies that enhance economic opportunity and freedom. Pace Academy says its mission is to create prepared, confident global citizens who honor the academy’s values. Camp Sunshine says it supports children with cancer and their families through opportunities for development, growth, and shared experience.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $142,485. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $30,000 to Shepherd Center Foundation, $27,500 to Georgia Public Policy Foundation, $24,985 to Pace Academy, and $20,000 to Peachtree Presbyterian Church. Each was listed for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists W Clyde Shepherd III as president, and Jerry E Hendrix Jr and Warren O Wheeler as assistant secretaries.
Seda Vale Foundation Inc is led by W. Clyde Shepherd III, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
W. Clyde Shepherd III
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry E. Hendrix Jr.
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren O. Wheeler
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Seda Vale Foundation Inc
How much does Seda Vale Foundation Inc give each year?
Seda Vale Foundation Inc gave $142K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $100K across 12 grants.
What is Seda Vale Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Seda Vale Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,249, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Seda Vale Foundation Inc give grants?
Seda Vale Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does Seda Vale Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Seda Vale Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (10 grants).
Who are Seda Vale Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Seda Vale Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Shepherd Center Foundation ($30,000), Georgia Public Policy Foundation ($27,500) and Pace Academy ($24,985), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Seda Vale Foundation Inc?
Seda Vale Foundation Inc reported $988K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (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 Seda Vale Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Shepherd Center Foundation says its mission is to support Shepherd Center through community awareness, private financial support for patient services, and volunteer involvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seda Vale Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Seda Vale Foundation Inc's EIN?
Seda Vale Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2298378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Seda Vale Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Seda Vale Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/seda-vale-foundation-inc-morg_1081261856684eb78cd3a49e5581b48a
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