Ben Conley Charitable & Education Foundation
Accepts applications
Ben Conley Charitable & Education Foundation is a private foundation in Kilmarnock, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $142,000 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$142,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $154,900 the year before.
24% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $135,285 | 26 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $154,900 | 30 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $142,000 | 28 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kemp Gaskill PO Box 1419, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 435-4243 |
What Ben Conley Charitable & Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 23 | $124,500 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $10,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club | Safety, education | $15,000 |
| Individual | Education | $10,500 |
| Northern Neck YMCA | Health | $10,000 |
| Healthy Food Harvest | Food bank | $8,000 |
| Individual | $8,000 | |
| Lancaster County Youth Club | Youth support | $8,000 |
| University of Lynchburg | Education | $7,000 |
| Virginia Wesleyan Univ | Education | $7,000 |
| Lancaster Community Library | Education | $5,000 |
| Northern Neck Free Health Clinic | Health clinic | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Historical Society | Education | $4,000 |
| Charities 1000 and Below | Various | $3,750 |
| Christopher Newport University | Education | $3,500 |
| East Carolina University | Education | $3,500 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Education | $3,500 |
| High Point University | Education | $3,500 |
| Montana University | Education | $3,500 |
| Norfolk State University | Education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Education | $3,500 |
| Randolph Macon College | Education | $3,500 |
| Shenandoah University | Education | $3,500 |
| Virginia State University | Education | $3,500 |
| Macorp | Advocacy program | $3,000 |
| The Haven | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| The Link | Emergency services | $3,000 |
| Morattico Baptist Church | Religious | $2,750 |
| The Bay Center | Elderly support | $2,000 |
| Wicomico Baptist Church | Religious | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Conley
- Jean H Light
- Vera Lee
- C Welby Saunders
- C Dwight Clarke
Questions people ask
Does Ben Conley Charitable & Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ben Conley Charitable & Education Foundation give?
$142,000 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Ben Conley Charitable & Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Conley (Vice Pres.), Jean H Light (Director), Vera Lee (Treasurer) and C Welby Saunders (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ben Conley Charitable & Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.