The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation
The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation is a private foundation established in 1997 and based in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation operates with a mission centered on supporting the children of Morgan County through strategic philanthropic investments in local nonprofits and community organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$362K
+4.3% YoY
Grant Count
40
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-8.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is helping the children of Morgan County. The foundation does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its grantmaking activities or operations.
Primary funding areas include:
- Youth development
- Community and economic development
- Human services
- Children's programs and services
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated consistent and growing grantmaking activity in recent years:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds projects in West Virginia and Virginia, with particular emphasis on Morgan County, West Virginia. Specific communities served include Berkeley Springs, Capon Bridge, Hedgesville, Martinsburg, Paw Paw, and Winchester.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2025):
- Total Assets: $4,679,949
- Total Revenues: $448,641
- Total Expenses: $410,695
Historical Context: The foundation's financial position reflects consistent growth and stability, with assets maintained in the $4.6 million range and annual revenues supporting substantial grantmaking activity.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,679,949 | $4,645,683 | $4,048,720 |
| Revenue | $448,641 | $993,919 | $339,067 |
| Expenses | $410,695 | $394,525 | $371,686 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $376,832 | $360,274 | $342,883 |
| Net Investment Income | $423,422 | $263,702 | $216,408 |
| Distributable Amount | $245,168 | $231,147 | $196,900 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board of directors:
- President: Jackie Gandy
- Vice President: Monna Lea Hurst
- Secretary: Gat Caperton
- Treasurer: Barbara Pichot
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE GANDY | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MONNA LEA HURST | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| GAT CAPERTON | SECRETARY | — | — |
| BARBARA PICHOT | TREASURER | — | — |
| SUSAN CAPERTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NANCY KESECKER PEARSE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARK HARRELL | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LINDA MCGRAW | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KATHY YOST | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained active grantmaking throughout 2023-2025, with annual grant distributions ranging from $221,000 to $262,000. Recent grant announcements highlight the foundation's continued commitment to youth programs, educational initiatives, and community services across Morgan County. The foundation's grantmaking reflects a strategic focus on organizations serving children and families in the region.
The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation awards $221K to groups serving localSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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