BGBESPOKE GRANTSTry one free search →
Grant funders / Virginia / Charles B Keesee Educational Fund

Charles B Keesee Educational Fund

Martinsville, Virginia  ·  EIN 540490435  ·  Private foundation

Based in Martinsville, Virginia, Charles B Keesee Educational Fund has awarded $14.5M across 76 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Southeastern Baptist Theological Se. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$3.3M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$75.3M
Assets (FY2021)
76
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Charles B Keesee Educational Fund funds

Charles B Keesee Educational Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), higher education, libraries & literacy.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Southeastern Baptist Theological Se
STUDENT GRANTS FOR TUITION, BOOKS, FEES, ETC.
Wake Forest, NC$2.3M2025
Southeastern Baptist Theological Se
STUDENT GRANTS FOR TUITION, BOOKS, FEES, ETC.
Wake Forest, NC$1.9M2024
Southeastern Baptist Theological Se
STUDENT GRANTS FOR TUITION, BOOKS, FEES, ETC.
Wake Forest, NC$1.7M2023

How to apply for funding from Charles B Keesee Educational Fund

From Charles B Keesee Educational Fund's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Various. Please see our website.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at cbkeesee.com.

Research Charles B Keesee Educational Fund with All access

Full indexed grant histories, analysis, and research filters are available with All access for $19/month.

Unlock All access — $19/month →

Already subscribed? View this funder →

New to Bespoke Grants? Try one free search with up to three sourced matches. One successful search per account, for life. No credit card.

Frequently asked questions about Charles B Keesee Educational Fund

Does Charles B Keesee Educational Fund accept grant applications?
Yes — Charles B Keesee Educational Fund's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Charles B Keesee Educational Fund fund?
Charles B Keesee Educational Fund's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Southeastern Baptist Theological Se. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Charles B Keesee Educational Fund give in grants?
Charles B Keesee Educational Fund reported $3.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.5M over 76 grants.
Where is Charles B Keesee Educational Fund located?
Charles B Keesee Educational Fund is based in Martinsville, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 540490435.
How can I find foundations similar to Charles B Keesee Educational Fund?
Compare priorities, past recipients, and grant sizes with your program. Bespoke Grants includes one free successful search per account, for life, with up to three sourced matches. No card. Further searches and full research cost $19/month.

Find more funders like Charles B Keesee Educational Fund

Foundations similar to Charles B Keesee Educational Fund

Other Virginia grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from Charles B Keesee Educational Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Charles B Keesee Educational Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.