The Cave Conservancy provides grants and scholarships and conducts programs to further education about and the conservation of caves
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$14K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$7K
About Cave Conservancy of the Virginias
Based on IRS filings
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,260,157 | $2,143,538 | $2,132,512 |
| Revenue | $612,521 | $687,450 | $626,939 |
| Expenses | $485,316 | $531,474 | $523,091 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Cave Conservancy of the Virginias
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias General Grant Program
CAVE CONSERVANCY OF THE VIRGINIAS
Amount
Variable (ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars)
Deadline
August 15, 2026
CCF Academic Fellowship in Karst Studies
CAVE CONSERVANCY OF THE VIRGINIAS
Amount
$5,000 - $20,000
Deadline
August 15, 2026
Small Grant Program
CAVE CONSERVANCY OF THE VIRGINIAS
Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
August 15, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Appalachian Cave Conservancy ($8,500), Ohio University ($5,120).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Research | $5,120 |
| Appalachian Cave Conservancy Front Royal, VA | Conservation | $8,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Ficco | Chairman | — | — |
| Joseph Fagan | President | — | — |
| David Socky | Secretary | — | — |
| Gary Felden | Treasurer | — | — |
| Renee Gaskins | Director | — | — |
| Blaine Schubert | Director | — | — |
| Matthew Niemiller | Director | — | — |
| Janet Tinkham | Director | — | — |
| Sarah Fleetwood | Director | — | — |
| Suzanna Brauer | Director | — | — |
| Katarina Kosic | Director | — | — |
| Riley Drake | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cave Conservancy of the Virginias?
Cave Conservancy of the Virginias is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in GLEN ALLEN, VA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cave Conservancy of the Virginias?
As of 2024, Cave Conservancy of the Virginias holds $2.3M in total assets with $613K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $14K in 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 size grants does Cave Conservancy of the Virginias award?
In 2024, Cave Conservancy of the Virginias awarded 2 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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