Charles B Keesee Educational Fund Incorporated
Historical FunderMartinsville, Virginia · EIN 54-0490435 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $127,325.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHARLES B KEESEE EDUCATIONAL FUND I |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 431, MARTINSVILLE VA 24114 |
| Phone | 2766322229 |
| CBKEESEE.COM | |
| Form and materials | Please see our website for information on applying for a grant. |
| Deadlines | Various. Please see our website. |
| Restrictions | Please see our website. |
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
25% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlings School of Divinity at Libe | Lynchburg, VA | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $262,502 |
| Garder-Webb Divinity School | Boiling Springs, NC | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $195,227 |
| Duke Divinity School | Durham, NC | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $127,325 |
| Fork Union Military Academy | Fork Union, VA | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc | $100,000 |
| Hargrave Military Academy | Chatham, VA | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $100,000 |
| Averett University | Danville, VA | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $32,500 |
| Bluefield University | Bluefield, VA | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $25,000 |
| John Leland Center for Theological | Arlington, VA | Student grants for tuition, books, fees, etc. | $16,500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($3,079,271). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,938,325 | 14 |
| 2023 | $3,552,881 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513079349100731
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-0490435
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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