Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-4806941
Foundation Overview
Based in Lewisburg, WV, Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation has awarded 132 grants totaling $2,478,579 to organizations in West Virginia. Individual grants range from $750 to $295,000, with a median award of $11,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 10 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in West Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within West Virginia, funding concentrates in Lewisburg (42%), Ronceverte (16%), Rainelle (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 86% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (78%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gehs Project Graduation | $2,023 | Lewisburg, WV, US | 2023 Grand Prize | 2023 |
| Greenbrier Co Public Library | $10,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Child/adult Prog, Lawn Care, Bldg | 2023 |
| Penny Pitch | $750 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Help Needy Families At Christmas | 2023 |
| Rainelle Public Library | $10,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Utilities, Audit , Security System | 2023 |
| Ronceverte Stocking Fund | $750 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Help Needy Families At Christmas | 2023 |
| Rupert Public Library | $10,000 | Rupert, WV, US | Audit/utilities, Art Show | 2023 |
| Ronceverte Public Library | $10,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Shed, Programming | 2023 |
| Wss Public Library | $10,000 | White Sulpher Springs, WV, US | Utilites, Programming | 2023 |
| Alderson Public Library | $10,000 | Alderson, WV, US | Utilities, Security System, Etc. | 2023 |
| Gwhs Asl Cte | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Field Trip For Deaf Students | 2023 |
| White Sulpher Springs Pub | $12,000 | White Sulpher Springs, WV, US | Audit, Utilities, Operational Costs | 2022 |
| Communities In School | $20,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Programming, Trg, Incentive Program | 2022 |
| Wv Helping Hands | $20,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Repair Annex Rook, Other Reno | 2022 |
| God's Way Home | $50,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Remodeling & Payment On House | 2022 |
| State Fair Of Wv | $57,615 | Lewisburg, WV, US | New Family Restroom/ Add Handicap | 2022 |
| Organ Cave Community Center | $17,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Repair Roof, Windows And Porch | 2022 |
| Rupert Public Library | $11,000 | Rupert, WV, US | Utilities | 2022 |
| Rainelle Public Library | $9,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Utilities, Audit , Security System | 2022 |
| Western Greenbrier Little League | $50,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Start Up Leage | 2022 |
| Gehs Project Graduation | $2,022 | Lewisburg, WV, US | 2022 Grand Prize | 2022 |
| Lewisburg Lions Club | $8,900 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Exams, Dog Trd Intnt Fond, Youth | 2022 |
| Wgms School Nurse | $6,000 | Crawley, WV, US | Stock Emergency/ Reacttotes | 2022 |
| Wild & Wonderful Reading Camp | $1,500 | Charleston, WV, US | Purchase Books, Meals, Pool Fee | 2022 |
| Greenbrier Co Public Library | $12,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Child/adult Prog, Lawn Care, Bldg | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots | $2,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Purchase Toys For Christmas | 2022 |
| Penny Pitch | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Help Needy Families At Christmas | 2022 |
| Ronceverte Stocking Fund | $2,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Help Needy Families At Christmas | 2022 |
| White Sulpher Springs Pub | $12,000 | White Sulpher Springs, WV, US | Audit, Utilities, Operational Costs | 2022 |
| Communities In School | $20,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Programming, Trg, Incentive Program | 2022 |
| Wv Helping Hands | $20,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Repair Annex Rook, Other Reno | 2022 |
| God's Way Home | $50,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Remodeling & Payment On House | 2022 |
| State Fair Of Wv | $57,615 | Lewisburg, WV, US | New Family Restroom/ Add Handicap | 2022 |
| Organ Cave Community Center | $17,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Repair Roof, Windows And Porch | 2022 |
| Rupert Public Library | $11,000 | Rupert, WV, US | Utilities | 2022 |
| Rainelle Public Library | $9,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Utilities, Audit , Security System | 2022 |
| Western Greenbrier Little League | $50,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Start Up Leage | 2022 |
| Gehs Project Graduation | $2,022 | Lewisburg, WV, US | 2022 Grand Prize | 2022 |
| Lewisburg Lions Club | $8,900 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Exams, Dog Trd Intnt Fond, Youth | 2022 |
| Wgms School Nurse | $6,000 | Crawley, WV, US | Stock Emergency/ Reacttotes | 2022 |
| Wild & Wonderful Reading Camp | $1,500 | Charleston, WV, US | Purchase Books, Meals, Pool Fee | 2022 |
| Greenbrier Co Public Library | $12,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Child/adult Prog, Lawn Care, Bldg | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots | $2,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Purchase Toys For Christmas | 2022 |
| Penny Pitch | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Help Needy Families At Christmas | 2022 |
| Ronceverte Stocking Fund | $2,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Help Needy Families At Christmas | 2022 |
| White Sulpher Springs Pub | $12,000 | White Sulpher Springs, WV, US | Audit, Utilities, Operational Costs | 2022 |
| Communities In School | $20,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Programming, Trg, Incentive Program | 2022 |
| Wv Helping Hands | $20,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Repair Annex Rook, Other Reno | 2022 |
| God's Way Home | $50,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Remodeling & Payment On House | 2022 |
| State Fair Of Wv | $57,615 | Lewisburg, WV, US | New Family Restroom/ Add Handicap | 2022 |
| Organ Cave Community Center | $17,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Repair Roof, Windows And Porch | 2022 |
| Rupert Public Library | $11,000 | Rupert, WV, US | Utilities | 2022 |
| Rainelle Public Library | $9,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Utilities, Audit , Security System | 2022 |
| Western Greenbrier Little League | $50,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Start Up Leage | 2022 |
| Gehs Project Graduation | $2,022 | Lewisburg, WV, US | 2022 Grand Prize | 2022 |
| Lewisburg Lions Club | $8,900 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Exams, Dog Trd Intnt Fond, Youth | 2022 |
| Wgms School Nurse | $6,000 | Crawley, WV, US | Stock Emergency/ Reacttotes | 2022 |
| Wild & Wonderful Reading Camp | $1,500 | Charleston, WV, US | Purchase Books, Meals, Pool Fee | 2022 |
| Greenbrier Co Public Library | $12,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Child/adult Prog, Lawn Care, Bldg | 2022 |
| Toys For Tots | $2,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Purchase Toys For Christmas | 2022 |
| Penny Pitch | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Help Needy Families At Christmas | 2022 |
| Ronceverte Stocking Fund | $2,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Help Needy Families At Christmas | 2022 |
| White Sulpher Springs Public Library | $12,000 | White Sulpher Springs, WV, US | Audit, Utilities, Programming | 2021 |
| Alderson Public Library | $13,000 | Alderson, WV, US | Audits, Seal Parking Lot, News, Programs | 2021 |
| Ronceverte Volunteer Fire Dept | $15,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | 5 Sets Of Turnout Gear, Gloves | 2021 |
| Gehs Men & Women Soccer | $17,500 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Development Of New Soccer Complex | 2021 |
| Communities In School | $15,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Caught With Kindness Program | 2021 |
| Family Refuge Center | $15,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Meals, Lawn Care, Client Aid | 2021 |
| Gateway Industries | $13,849 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Replace Existing Technology | 2021 |
| Gehs Football | $75,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Football Facility | 2021 |
| Gehs Project Graduation | $2,021 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Project Graduation | 2021 |
| Renick Community Center | $105,000 | Renick, WV, US | Walking Trail | 2021 |
| Greenbrier County Humane Society | $15,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Medical Supplies | 2021 |
| Greenbrier Public Library | $10,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Educational And Lawn Care | 2021 |
| Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center | $295,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment | 2021 |
| Greenbrier Youth Camp | $20,000 | Frankford, WV, US | Picnic Shelter Addition | 2021 |
| Greenbrier Community Schools | $50,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Renovating Gymnasium | 2021 |
| Lewisburg Foundation | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Maintenace Expenses | 2021 |
| Western Greenbrier Middle School | $75,000 | Crawley, WV, US | Obstacle Court/ Outdoor Classroom | 2021 |
| Western Greenbrier Middle School | $8,800 | Crawley, WV, US | Band Instruments | 2021 |
| Monroe Historical | $40,000 | Union, WV, US | Log Replacement/ Clark House | 2021 |
| Western Greenbrier Middle School | $7,000 | Crawley, WV, US | Uniforms | 2021 |
| Frankford Elementary School | $10,000 | Frankford, WV, US | Memorial | 2021 |
| Town Of Alderson | $41,000 | Alderson, WV, US | Concession Stand, Paving | 2021 |
| Central Greenbrier Little League | $26,800 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Fulfill Financial Needs | 2021 |
| Wvsom Alumni Association | $100,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | 20 Ge Vscan Air Devices | 2021 |
| Rupert Food Pantry | $11,000 | Rupert, WV, US | Audit, Utilities | 2021 |
| Shepherds Center Of Gbr Valley | $20,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| The Oregon Cave Community Center | $15,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Construct Shelter, Electricity & Water Line | 2021 |
| Wellspring | $30,000 | Rupert, WV, US | Food | 2021 |
| Wvsom Health Fit Kids Program | $6,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Support Fit Kids Program | 2021 |
| Greenbrier Valley Pickleball Club | $22,500 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Construction Of Courts | 2021 |
| Cyac | $13,650 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Utilities, Staff Training | 2021 |
| Alderson Food Pantry | $2,000 | Alderson, WV, US | Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Alderson Public Library | $10,000 | Alderson, WV, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Carnegie Hall Inc | $19,655 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Supplies | 2020 |
| City Of Ronceverte | $35,150 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Park Upgrades | 2020 |
| Communities In School | $15,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Support Youth Services | 2020 |
| Family Refuge Center | $10,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Maintenace | 2020 |
| Gateway Industries | $10,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Purchase Etching Business | 2020 |
| Gehs Football | $30,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Football Facility | 2020 |
| Gehs Project Graduation | $4,020 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Matching Fundraiser | 2020 |
| Greater Gbr Ltrc | $30,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Disaster Recovery | 2020 |
| Greenbrier County Humane Society | $15,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Medical Supplies | 2020 |
| Greenbrier Public Library | $10,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Educational And Lawn Care | 2020 |
| Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center | $45,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | 2nd Year Commitment | 2020 |
| Greenbrier Youth Camp | $15,000 | Frankford, WV, US | Beds | 2020 |
| Lewisburg Food Pantry | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Lewisburg Foundation | $1,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Membership | 2020 |
| Lewisburg Literary Grouo | $5,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | 2021 Festival | 2020 |
| Marvel Center | $18,500 | Rupert, WV, US | Operating Costs | 2020 |
| Monroe Historical | $10,000 | Union, WV, US | Repairs To Cabin | 2020 |
| Monroebotics 4-h | $3,000 | Union, WV, US | Attend World Championship | 2020 |
| Penny Pitch | $5,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Help Needy Families At Christmas | 2020 |
| Pocahontas Frn Food Pantry | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Quinwood Comm Food Service | $2,000 | Quinwood, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Race Matters In Education | $5,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Supplies | 2020 |
| Rainelle Food Pantry | $2,000 | Rainelle, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Rainelle Public Library | $10,500 | Rainelle, WV, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Renick Food Pantry | $2,000 | Renick, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| River City Athletics | $15,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | New Equipment | 2020 |
| Ronceverte Food Pantry | $2,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Reonceverte Public Library | $12,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Walking Trail, Garden | 2020 |
| Ronceverte Stocking Fund | $5,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Rosewood Cemetery | $15,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Remembrance Project | 2020 |
| Rupert Food Pantry | $2,000 | Rupert, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Shepherds Center Of Gbr Valley | $20,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| The Oregon Cave Community Center | $6,000 | Ronceverte, WV, US | Roof For Community Center | 2020 |
| Wellspring | $15,000 | Rupert, WV, US | Food | 2020 |
| Western Grennbrier Junior High School | $30,000 | Crawley, WV, US | New Band Uniforms | 2020 |
| Williamsburg Food Pantry | $2,000 | Lewisburg, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Wss Comm Food Pantry | $2,000 | White Sulpher Springs, WV, US | Fill Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Wv Voluntary Organization Sactive In Disaster | $18,000 | Williamson, WV, US | Rebuild Family House | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-4806941 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 563 Lewisburg, WV 24901-0563 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Seneca Trail Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Janet B Turner |
|---|---|
| Vice Preside | Catherine Hill |
| Treasurer | Vicki Dove |
Forms 990-PF
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