Charles B Keesee Educational Fund
Accepts applications
Charles B Keesee Educational Fund is a private foundation in Martinsville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $2.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$74.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.6 million | 14 | $70.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 14 | $74.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles B Keesee Educational Fund I PO Box 431, Martinsville, VA 24114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (276) 632-2229 |
| What to submit | Please see our website for information on applying for a grant. |
| Deadlines | Various. Please see our website. |
| Restrictions | Please see our website. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Charles B Keesee Educational Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $2.6 million |
| Virginia | 6 | $536,502 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $505,819 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $181,728 |
| Texas | 1 | $40,150 |
| Missouri | 1 | $29,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $2.3 million |
| Individual | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $505,819 |
| Individual | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $262,502 |
| Individual | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $195,227 |
| Individual | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $181,728 |
| Individual | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $127,325 |
| Fork Union Military Academy | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc | $100,000 |
| Hargrave Military Academy | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $100,000 |
| Individual | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $67,131 |
| Individual | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $40,150 |
| Averett University | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $32,500 |
| Individual | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $29,700 |
| Bluefield University | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $25,000 |
| Individual | $16,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas T Ramsey
- Georgia P Compton
- G Paul Fletcher
- John T Fulcher
- Ryan R Hutchinson
- Martha W Medley
- Betty B Pigg
- Andrew H Wakefield
Questions people ask
Does Charles B Keesee Educational Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various. Please see our website.
How much does Charles B Keesee Educational Fund give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Charles B Keesee Educational Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas T Ramsey (Vice President), Georgia P Compton (Treasurer/SECRE), G Paul Fletcher (Trustee) and John T Fulcher (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Charles B Keesee Educational Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and veterans.