The Seilheimer Foundation
The Seilheimer Foundation is a private foundation based in Orange, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports 103 grants totaling $43,980, supporting organizations including churches, youth and educational organizations, and arts and community groups.
The Seilheimer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seilheimer Foundation gave $44K across 103 grants in 2024 (avg $426.99), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,980
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 103
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $427
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $478,219
- -1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Seilheimer Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Charles H Seilheimer Jr. No specific form is required. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles H Seilheimer Jr
Mailing address: PO Box 511, Orange, VA 22960-0301
Phone: (540) 672-4700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Seilheimer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Orange ($5K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 206 grants of 206 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. Other listed recipient-state shares were New York (4%), Vermont (2%), Washington, DC (2%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Seilheimer Foundation gives
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $45K (2021). In 2024 it made 103 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Episcopal Church Orange, VA | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Orange Orange, VA | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Orange Orange, VA | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church Greenwood, VA | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Grymes Memorial School Orange, VA | Charitable Donation | $2,000 |
| Grymes Memorial School Orange, VA | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
| Arts Center in Orange Orange, VA | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Four County Players Barboursville, VA | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Grace Episcopal Church The Plains, VA | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $478,219 | $44,563 | $53,743 | $43,980 | 103 | $43,980 | $17,150 | $35,254 |
| 2023 | $487,399 | $52,025 | $55,188 | $38,685 | 100 | $38,685 | $36,983 | $31,449 |
| 2022 | $497,362 | $20,526 | $52,126 | $37,840 | 1 | $37,840 | $13,334 | $33,414 |
| 2021 | $528,962 | $191,718 | $55,159 | $45,030 | 1 | $45,030 | $184,214 | $34,323 |
| 2020 | $392,403 | $378 | $49,621 | $41,435 | 1 | — | $1,624 | $26,553 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seilheimer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — 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 overall mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for religious, educational, arts, health, and community organizations. In the grantees’ own descriptions, Grymes Memorial School says it nurtures character, builds thinkers, cultivates creativity, fosters community, and launches learners. Four County Players says it advances theatrical arts in a community theatre setting open to people regardless of age, sex, race, religion, gender, or disability. The Arts Center in Orange describes its work as promoting artistic excellence, education, and community participation in the arts. Orange Free Clinic says it provides primary medical care to Orange County residents who lack resources to obtain basic health care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 103 grants totaling $43,980. Grants ranged from $25 to $3,000, with a median of $200. Among the largest listed grants were $3,000 to St. Thomas Episcopal Church; $2,500 and $2,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Orange; $2,000 each to Emmanuel Episcopal Church and Grymes Memorial School; and $1,500 to Grymes Memorial School. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Arts Center in Orange, Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation, Four County Players, Grace Episcopal Church, Middlebury College, and Montpelier Steeplechase & Equestrian Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles H Seilheimer Jr. as president and Mary Louise Seilheimer as vice president.
The Seilheimer Foundation is led by Charles H. Seilheimer Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles H. Seilheimer Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Louise Seilheimer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Seilheimer Foundation
How much does The Seilheimer Foundation give each year?
The Seilheimer Foundation gave $44K across 103 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 100 grants.
What is The Seilheimer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Seilheimer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $427, across 103 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Seilheimer Foundation give grants?
The Seilheimer Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orange, VA (19 grants), Charlottesville, VA (14 grants), Richmond, VA (7 grants) and Middleburg, VA (7 grants).
Does The Seilheimer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 103 grants with a stated purpose on The Seilheimer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (103 grants).
Who are The Seilheimer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Seilheimer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Orange ($5,250 across 4 grants), St Thomas Episcopal Church ($4,080 across 3 grants) and Grymes Memorial School ($3,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Seilheimer Foundation?
The Seilheimer Foundation reported $478K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Seilheimer Foundation fund?
No overall mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for religious, educational, arts, health, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Seilheimer Foundation?
Contact Charles H Seilheimer Jr. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Seilheimer Foundation's EIN?
The Seilheimer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1921692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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