Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation
Accepts applications
Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $465,630 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$465,630
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $426,930 the year before.
61% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $361,755 | 34 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $426,930 | 30 | $8.6 million |
| 2025 | $465,630 | 28 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ignite Philantrophy 308 E 8th Street 4th Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 381-1848 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Please visit our website at www.seasongoodfoundation.com |
What Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 23 | $379,470 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $71,160 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immigrant and Refugee Law Center | Justice Behind Bars: Preventing Deportation and Family Separation | $50,000 |
| City of Cincinnati | 2024 Summer Internships | $40,250 |
| Northern Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc | Future Leaders Internship Program (FLIP) | $38,400 |
| Greater Cincinnati Television Educational Foundation | Brick by Brick: Solutions for a Thriving Community Season 2 | $25,000 |
| School Board School | Mobilizing Our Community to Protect Public Education & Strengthen Democracy | $25,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund | Unengaged But Eligible: Nonpartisan Outreach in Communities with Low Voter Participation | $20,400 |
| Matriots Education Fund | Building a Statewide Pipeline of Engaged Young Women in Ohio | $20,000 |
| Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio | Empowering the nonprofit community to navigate the 2025 legal landscape | $20,000 |
| Signal Ohio | Cincinnati Documenters a component of Signal Cincinnati | $20,000 |
| League Of Women Voters Of The Cincinnati Area Education Fund | Nonpartisan Voter Guides for November 2025 Election - Printed and Online | $16,000 |
| Communities United for Action | Organizing Revival: Leadership Development for Power-building | $15,000 |
| Fair Elections Center | Ohio Campus Vote Project: Cincinnati | $15,000 |
| Invest in Neighborhoods | Cincinnati Neighborhood Summit | $15,000 |
| Invest in Neighborhoods | Cincinnati Neighborhood Summit 2026 | $15,000 |
| Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled Inc dba LADD Inc | Empowerment Council: Voter's Rights & Education for Adults with Disabilities and Elected Officials | $15,000 |
| Northern Kentucky Childrens Law Center Inc | Community Education, Narrative Shifts, & Policy Change to Support Greater Cincinnati's Youth | $15,000 |
| Ohio Voice | Ohio Voter Rights Coalition 2025 Democracy Defenders Program | $15,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | The Seasongood Foundation Artificial Intelligence and Courtroom Evidence Conference for Judges and Attorneys in the Criminal Justice System | $15,000 |
| Northern Kentucky University Research Foundation Inc | Future Leaders Internship Program (FLIP) | $12,000 |
| City of Cincinnati | 2023 Summer Internships | $11,520 |
| First Suburbs Consortium Of Southwest Ohio Inc | First Suburbs-Beyond Borders series Year 2026 | $10,000 |
| Leadership Council for Nonprofits | Advancing the Civic Good: Policy Advocacy for Nonprofit Organizations | $10,000 |
| League Of Women Voters Of The Cincinnati Area Education Fund | Expanding the Electorate and Reaching the Excluded: Naturalization Ceremony and Jail Voter Registration | $6,500 |
| Planning and Development Services of Kenton County | Planning Department Internship | $5,760 |
| City of Montgomery | City of Montgomery's Ongoing Work for Depolarization in a Climate of Division and Distrust | $5,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund | League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund (LWVOEF) 2024 Internship | $4,800 |
| Center for Local Government | Center for Local Government Leadership Academy Class 12 | $3,000 |
| American Society for Public Administration | 2025 Outstanding Public Service Awards | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jena Bradley
- Danilo Palazzo
- Fanon Rucker
- Jerry Newfarmer
- Julie Olberding
- Mark Manley
- Barb Rinto
- Elizabeth Blume
- Melanie Moody
- Susan Ingmire
- Gaines Brown III
- Ryan Salzman
Questions people ask
Does Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Please visit our website at www.seasongoodfoundation.com.
How much does Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation give?
$465,630 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jena Bradley (Vice President), Danilo Palazzo (Trustee), Fanon Rucker (Trustee) and Jerry Newfarmer (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and community development.