The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust
The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust is a private foundation based in Greenwood, Virginia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including health, education, food assistance, housing, and arts organizations.
The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust gave $26K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,418
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,202
- +47.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $913
- Total assets
- $551,118
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 98, Greenwood, VA 22942
Phone: (434) 242-1065
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital ($8K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The remaining shares went to recipients in the District of Columbia (6%), Illinois (3%), Pennsylvania (2%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $34K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Richmond, VA | HEALTH | $7,500 |
| Virginia Home Richmond, VA | HEALTH | $7,500 |
| VMI Foundation Lexington, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | HEALTH | $1,375 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Verona, VA | HEALTH | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Charlottesville, VA | Public Health & Welfare | $1,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief Chicago, IL | Health & Welfare | $825 |
| Mennonite Central Committee Akron, PA | General | $625 |
| The Bridge RVA Richmond, VA | General | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | HEALTH | $450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $551,118 | $69,232 | $32,013 | $26,418 | 12 | $26,418 | $63,637 | $31,641 |
| 2023 | $518,513 | $518,264 | $30,429 | $25,355 | 17 | $25,355 | $509,692 | $13,646 |
| 2022 | $30,664 | $45,506 | $34,892 | $31,580 | 13 | $31,580 | $40,906 | $28,034 |
| 2021 | $20,050 | $512,089 | $34,337 | $24,255 | 8 | $24,255 | $23,423 | $19,174 |
| 2020 | $13,218 | $19,928 | $40,923 | $33,500 | 6 | — | $13,505 | $3,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in health and welfare, education, food assistance, housing, and the arts. The VMI Foundation describes its mission as advancing and supporting the Virginia Military Institute and its alumni association. Blue Ridge Area Food Bank says it distributes food to people in need across central and western Virginia through community providers and nutrition programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust gave 12 grants totaling $26,418. Grants ranged from $250 to $7,500, with a median grant of $912.
The largest listed grants were $7,500 each to Children’s Hospital and Virginia Home, both for health; $5,000 to VMI Foundation for education; $1,375 to Feeding America for health; and $1,000 each to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank for health and Habitat for Humanity for public health and welfare. Other listed recipients included World Bicycle Relief ($825), Mennonite Central Committee ($625), The Bridge RVA ($500), Doctors Without Borders ($450), Kindness Charlottesville ($393), and the Kennedy Center ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Meredith C. Shipp as trustee.
The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust is led by Meredith C. Shipp, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meredith C. Shipp
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust
How much does The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust give each year?
The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust gave $26K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 17 grants.
What is The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust's median grant in 2024 was $913, and its average grant was $2,202, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust give grants?
The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Charlottesville, VA (2 grants).
Does The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Health" (5 grants).
Who are The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Hospital ($7,500), Virginia Home ($7,500) and VMI Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust?
The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust reported $551K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in health and welfare, education, food assistance, housing, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust's EIN?
The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6073824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Edwin P Conquest Memorial Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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