Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations and individuals in the Greater Greenbrier Valley area of West Virginia, including support for community facilities, youth athletics, social services, and local history.
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation gave $635K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in West Virginia. 51% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $635,403
- +92.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,173
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $9,554,262
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (19 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Submit a letter request with a detailed explanation of the need.
- Review Cycle
- Letter requests are accepted anytime.
- Deadline
- Letter requests are accepted anytime.
- Contact
Application contact: Vicki Dove
Mailing address: PO Box 563, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Phone: (681) 318-3535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Greenbrier Youth Baseball ($88K). Together the top 10 received $394K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 121 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia. The foundation’s stated award restrictions specify the Greater Greenbrier Valley area of West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 37 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 32% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 124% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $65K (2023) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $635K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Greenbrier Youth Baseball Rupert, WV | Field Completion | $87,500 |
| Greenbrier Humane Society Lewisburg, WV | Medical Supplies | $50,000 |
| Raic Rupert, WV | Shower/ Laundry Area | $42,000 |
| Ronceverte Lions Club Ronceverte, WV | Repairs | $37,083 |
| Organ Cave Community Cty Ronceverte, WV | ROOF | $35,316 |
| Greenbrier Historical Society Lewisburg, WV | Hidden History Project | $35,000 |
| Renick Community Center Renick, WV | Handicap Shelter | $32,600 |
| Greenbrier River Trail Foundation Marlinton, WV | Bridge Construction | $25,000 |
| Greenbrier West Athletics Charmco, WV | Safety Gear | $25,000 |
| Shepherds Center GBR Valley Lewisburg, WV | Support Programs | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF, a private foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,554,262 | $700,717 | $737,859 | $635,403 | 37 | $709,763 | $672,748 | $450,198 |
| 2024 | $9,339,412 | $504,982 | $415,929 | $329,366 | 26 | $392,424 | $482,192 | $440,626 |
| 2023 | $8,949,809 | $385,154 | $142,979 | $64,523 | 10 | $123,225 | $370,479 | $426,858 |
| 2022 | $8,659,634 | $201,629 | $365,613 | $283,037 | 17 | $283,037 | $306,871 | $429,589 |
| 2021 | $8,622,973 | $621,360 | $1,195,883 | $1,102,120 | 31 | $1,169,285 | $604,568 | $421,858 |
| 2020 | $8,902,862 | $524,802 | $546,956 | $462,825 | 40 | — | $510,039 | $427,243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $450K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of local needs, including facility repairs and construction, medical supplies, safety equipment, and programs.
Among its 2025 grantees, Greenbrier Historical Society says its mission is to maintain and operate a museum that collects, preserves, and exhibits materials relating to the history of the Greenbrier area. Family Refuge Center says it provides community outreach, advocacy, and shelter for victims of domestic violence. Appalachian Headwaters says it works to improve streams, forests, and communities and conduct environmental education throughout central Appalachia. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $635,403 through 37 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $87,500, with a median of $11,000. Larger awards included $87,500 to Western Greenbrier Youth Baseball for field completion, $50,000 to Greenbrier Humane Society for medical supplies, and $42,000 to RAIC for a shower and laundry area. Other notable grants included $35,000 to Greenbrier Historical Society for its Hidden History Project, $25,000 to Greenbrier River Trail Foundation for bridge construction, and $15,000 to Family Refuge Center.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be sent as a letter to Vicki Dove, with a detailed explanation of what the grant is needed for. Awards are restricted to nonprofit organizations and qualifying individuals in the Greater Greenbrier Valley area of West Virginia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janet B. Turner as president, Catherine Hill as vice preside, and Vicki Dove as treasurer.
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation is led by Janet B. Turner, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet B. Turner
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Catherine Hill
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Vicki Dove
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles W. Lewis III (2020–2021) — President
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 $10K, to Vicki Dove (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation
How much does Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation give each year?
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation gave $635K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $329K across 26 grants.
What is Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $17,173, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation give grants?
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lewisburg, WV (13 grants), Ronceverte, WV (8 grants), Rupert, WV (5 grants) and Charmco, WV (2 grants).
Does Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Western Greenbrier Youth Baseball ($87,500), Greenbrier Humane Society ($50,000) and Raic ($42,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation?
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $710K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $450K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of local needs, including facility repairs and construction, medical supplies, safety equipment, and programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation?
Submit a letter request with a detailed explanation of the need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4806941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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