The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation
The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $172K. Net investment income was $648K.
The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation gave $172K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $86K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $172,254
- +441.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $86,127
- +441.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $86,127
- Total assets
- $6,243,341
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pen America ($120K). Together the top 2 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $172K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pen America New York, NY | Donation supports the 2025 pen/nabokov award for achievement in international literature. For support of pen America against book bans and censorship, to celebrate literature across cultural and international boundaries, and toadvocate for citizens who know that the right to discourse is fundamental to democracy. | $120,000 |
| International Vladimir Nabokov Society Red Hook, NY | To support society activities of raising awareness of the works of vladimir nabokov, and the society's funding of other nabokov related charities. | $52,254 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,243,341 | $907,869 | $486,954 | $172,254 | 2 | $218,871 | $648,058 | $227,389 |
| 2024 | $5,822,426 | $797,650 | $308,683 | $31,800 | 2 | $78,491 | $574,942 | $178,251 |
| 2023 | $5,333,459 | $713,144 | $336,133 | $66,933 | 2 | $115,670 | $553,604 | $147,944 |
| 2022 | $4,956,448 | $810,799 | $444,028 | $146,422 | 2 | $205,499 | $575,273 | $128,098 |
| 2021 | $4,598,197 | $695,422 | $354,180 | $63,000 | 2 | $152,388 | $502,570 | $120,919 |
| 2020 | $4,256,955 | $709,909 | $306,630 | $62,384 | 2 | — | $526,327 | $78,751 |
| 2019 | $3,868,667 | $668,785 | $364,183 | $103,774 | 2 | — | $476,794 | $70,025 |
| 2018 | $3,513,065 | $616,515 | $354,776 | $47,200 | 1 | — | $453,998 | $94,250 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation reported a distributable amount of $227K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation is led by Andrew Wylie - The Wylie Agency, President on every filing since 2018; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Wylie - The Wylie Agency
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
$15K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Brian Boyd
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
$15K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Olga Voronina
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
$15K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Lila Azam Zanganeh
Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
$15K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Morris Kahn
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
$28K (2018) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gennady Barabtarlo (2018–2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Andrew Wylie - the Wylie Agency (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation
How much does The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation give each year?
The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation gave $172K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 2 grants.
How large is The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation?
The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $227K (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.
Where does The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation operate?
The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation's EIN?
The Vladimir Nabokov Literary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3458181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 22, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
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