named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Nabokov Legacy Support Program
Funding initiative supporting the International Vladimir Nabokov Society’s efforts to promote Nabokov’s literary works and support related charities.
PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature
Annual award recognizing distinguished literary work in international literature, supported through a grant to PEN America.
Russian-Language Publication Support
Grant program supporting the translation and publication of scholarly works on Vladimir Nabokov, including Brian Boyd's biography.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Advanced Literary Scholarship and Advocacy 2 activities
- Funding organizations that promote Vladimir Nabokov's literary legacyProvides grants to the International Vladimir Nabokov Society and similar entities to raise awareness of Vladimir Nabokov's works and support Nabokov-related charitable initiatives.
- Funding scholarly publications on Vladimir NabokovFinances the publication of scholarly works on Vladimir Nabokov, including supporting Princeton University Press to publish a biography of Nabokov in Russian.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Funding the PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International LiteratureFunds the annual PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature, which recognizes a body of artistic work of unique distinction, in partnership with PEN America.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$908K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$107K12%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$315K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$75K
Grants paid out$172K
balance sheet
Total assets$6.24M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6.24M
8 years on record · 2018–2025 · YoY revenue +13.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW WYLIE - THE WYLIE AGENCY | PRESIDENT | 1 | $15K |
| BRIAN BOYD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $15K |
| LILA AZAM ZANGANEH | SECRETARY | 1 | $15K |
| MORRIS KAHN | TREASURER | 1 | $15K |
| OLGA VORONINA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $15K |
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- INTERNATIONAL VLADIMIR NABOKOV SOCIETY Partner — Funded to raise awareness of Vladimir Nabokov's works and support other Nabokov-related charities.
- PEN AMERICA Partner — Funded to support the PEN/Nabokov Award and advocacy against book bans and censorship.
- PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS Partner — Funded to publish Brian Boyd's biography of Vladimir Nabokov in Russian.
- VLADIMIR NABOKOV SOCIETY Partner — Funded to raise awareness of Vladimir Nabokov's works and support other Nabokov-related charities.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Legacy Preservation via Networked Supportmethodology: cultural-legacy-preservationBy funding organizations that promote public awareness of Vladimir Nabokov’s work, the foundation sustains engagement with his literary legacy, because a coordinated network of charitable efforts ensures long-term cultural continuity and scholarly access.
- Literary Advocacy Through Grantmakingmethodology: literary-advocacy-through-grantmakingBy funding awards and anti-censorship initiatives, the foundation supports international literary achievement and free expression, because cross-cultural discourse is essential to democratic resilience and global literary vitality.