The James Branch Cabell Library
To promote the critical study of the works of the writer James Branch Cabell and the interests of The James Branch Cabell Library.
The James Branch Cabell Library at a glance
In short: The James Branch Cabell Library gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $604,458
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The James Branch Cabell Library funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was VCU Foundation ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The James Branch Cabell Library gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VCU Foundation Richmond, VA | To support the James Branch Cabell Library and promote James Branch Cabell. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $604,458 | $62,240 | $62,801 | $50,000 | 1 | $62,240 |
| 2024 | $605,019 | $130,526 | $61,656 | $50,000 | 1 | $130,526 |
| 2023 | $536,149 | $75,768 | $49,938 | $40,000 | 1 | $75,768 |
| 2022 | $510,319 | $56,880 | $57,227 | $46,000 | 1 | $56,846 |
| 2021 | $510,666 | $134,002 | $56,992 | $46,119 | 1 | $133,933 |
About The James Branch Cabell Library
Based on IRS filings
The James Branch Cabell Library is a nonprofit organization, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $604K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $62K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James Branch Cabell Library is led by Trevor Cox, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trevor Cox
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Slipek
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Zeugner IV
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Farmer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Smith
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Green
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzette Denslow
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Ellyson Jaskowaik
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brockenbrough Lamb
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare Osdene Schapiro
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Zeugner
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Maxwell Dotts III
Immediate Past-President
President → Immediate Past-President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ward Tefft (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 James Branch Cabell Library
How much does The James Branch Cabell Library give each year?
The James Branch Cabell Library gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is The James Branch Cabell Library?
The James Branch Cabell Library reported $604K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $62K.
Where does The James Branch Cabell Library operate?
The James Branch Cabell Library has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The James Branch Cabell Library's EIN?
The James Branch Cabell Library's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7211885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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