Cave Conservancy of the Virginias
The Cave Conservancy provides grants and scholarships and conducts programs to further education about and the conservation of caves
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias at a glance
In short: Cave Conservancy of the Virginias gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,620
- -67.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,810
- -83.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,810
- Total assets
- $2,260,157
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cave Conservancy of the Virginias
- Next open deadline
- February 15, 2027 (CCV Grant Program (incl. Small Grant Program))
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cave Conservancy of the Virginias
Who Cave Conservancy of the Virginias funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Appalachian Cave Conservancy ($9K). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cave Conservancy of the Virginias gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $42K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Cave Conservancy Front Royal, VA | Conservation | $8,500 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Research | $5,120 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,260,157 | $612,521 | $485,316 | $13,620 | 2 |
| 2023 | $2,143,538 | $687,450 | $531,474 | $41,700 | 1 |
| 2022 | $2,132,512 | $626,939 | $523,091 | $13,211 | 2 |
| 2021 | $1,995,516 | $536,516 | $455,398 | $30,075 | 2 |
| 2020 | $1,797,109 | $301,740 | $334,994 | — | — |
About Cave Conservancy of the Virginias
Based on IRS filings
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Glen Allen, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias is led by Joseph Fagan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Fagan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Ficco
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Blaine Schubert
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Tinkham
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Renee Gaskins
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Fleetwood
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanna Brauer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Riley Drake
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Katarina Kosic
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Matthew Niemiller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
David Socky
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary Felden
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Madeline Schreiber (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katarina Ficco (2023) — Director
- Former: Ira Sasowsky (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steven Taylor (2020–2022) — Director
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 Cave Conservancy of the Virginias
How much does Cave Conservancy of the Virginias give each year?
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias gave $14K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $42K across 1 grant.
How large is Cave Conservancy of the Virginias?
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $613K.
What is Cave Conservancy of the Virginias?
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Glen Allen, VA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cave Conservancy of the Virginias operate?
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia.
What is Cave Conservancy of the Virginias's EIN?
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1150211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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