The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $381,202 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $64,984. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$381,202
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$64,984
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $361,874 the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $282,682 | 33 | $3.9 million |
| 2023 | $346,931 | 35 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $361,874 | 40 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $381,202 | 34 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 33 | $361,202 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan County Starting Points | General contribution | $64,984 |
| Warm SPGS Intermedate Sch | General contribution | $31,866 |
| Blackcat Music Cooperative | General contributon | $28,890 |
| Pleasant View Elem School | General contribution | $24,676 |
| Casa Ep | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Morgan Co Partnership | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Berkeley Springs High School | General contribution | $19,392 |
| Morgan County Observatory Foundatio | General contribution | $14,590 |
| Morgan Arts Council | General contribution | $14,000 |
| Wind Dance Earth Ed CNT | General contribution | $14,000 |
| Morgan County Public Library | General contribution | $11,985 |
| Morgan County Public Schools | General contribution | $10,422 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Ep | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Life or Drugs Tristate Support | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Morgan County Wellness Center | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Stepping Stones to A Brighter Futur | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Morgan County Association for Farms | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Team Hope | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Greenwood School Community Center | Genral contribution | $9,903 |
| Morgan County Parks and Recreation | General contribution | $8,013 |
| Paw Paw Public Library | General contribution | $5,430 |
| Bath Civic Trust | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Paw Paw Festival | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Cacapon State Park Foundation | General contribution | $2,899 |
| Trinity Asbury UMC | General contribution | $2,500 |
| Senior Life SVS of Morg Co | General contribution | $1,500 |
| Paw Paw Schools | General contribution | $1,352 |
| Museaum of Berkeley Springs | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Widmyer Ele School | General contribution | $1,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Friends of Cacapon River | General contribution | $500 |
| Sleepy Creek Watershed | General contribution | $500 |
| Warm Springs Watershed | General contribution | $500 |
| Morgan County Tennis Association | General contribution | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Jackie Gandy
- Monna Lea Hurst
- Gat Caperton
- Barbara Pichot
- Susan Caperton
- Nancy Kesecker Pearse
- Mark Harrell
- Linda McGraw
- Kathy Yost
Questions people ask
Does The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation give?
$381,202 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jackie Gandy (President), Monna Lea Hurst (Vice Preside), Gat Caperton (Secretary) and Barbara Pichot (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Tom & Virginia Seely Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.