Ben D Conley Charitable & Educational Foundation
Historical FunderKilmarnock, Virginia · EIN 54-1398809 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KEMP GASKILL |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1419, KILMARNOCK VA 22482 |
| Phone | 8044354243 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club | Kilmarnock, VA | Safety, education | $15,000 |
| Northern Neck YMCA | Kilmarnock, VA | Health | $10,000 |
| Lancaster County Youth Club | Kilmarnock, VA | Youth support | $8,000 |
| University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA | Education | $7,000 |
| Virginia Wesleyan Univ | Virginia Beach, VA | Education | $7,000 |
| Lancaster Community Library | Kilmarnock, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Northern Neck Free Health Clinic | Kilmarnock, VA | Health clinic | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Historical Society | Lancaster, VA | Education | $4,000 |
| Charities 1000 and Below | Kilmarnock, VA | Various | $3,750 |
| Christopher Newport University | Newport News, VA | Education | $3,500 |
| East Carolina University | Greenville, NC | Education | $3,500 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Education | $3,500 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Education | $3,500 |
| Montana University | Missoula, MT | Education | $3,500 |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA | Education | $3,500 |
| Randolph Macon College | Ashland, VA | Education | $3,500 |
| Shenandoah University | Winchester, VA | Education | $3,500 |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg, VA | Education | $3,500 |
| Morattico Baptist Church | Kilmarnock, VA | Religious | $2,750 |
| The Bay Center | Kilmarnock, VA | Elderly support | $2,000 |
| Wicomico Baptist Church | Wicomico, VA | Religious | $2,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($39,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $154,900 | 30 |
| 2022 | $135,285 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640559349100019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1398809
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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