E P Conquest Memorial Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on health-related initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to improving public health and welfare, as evidenced by its funding of health charities, food banks, and educational institutions. The foundation serves a diverse range of populations and sectors, including healthcare, education, and community services. It primarily supports organizations that address health issues, food insecurity, and affordable housing, indicating a holistic approach to community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits working in health, food security, and local human services based in Virginia or with strong Virginia programs and an existing local referral or introduction.
Good Fit
- • Located in Virginia or demonstrably serving Virginia communities.
- • Provides health, food bank, public health, or local human services programs similar to prior grantees.
- • Can receive relatively small unrestricted or programmatic gifts (typical grants under $10k).
- • Has a personal introduction or an existing relationship to the trustee or past grantees.
Geography
Grant dollars are heavily concentrated in one state—about 87% went to Virginia—even though recipients span a few other states.
Recipient Variety
Across three years the foundation funded roughly a dozen to a few dozen distinct nonprofits each year, indicating a moderate spread of independent recipients despite dollar concentration among a few top grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation's documented process specifies preselected-only grants and the latest year shows no new recipients, so behavioral and process evidence point to low likelihood that an unfamiliar applicant could enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
