William M Cage Library Trust
Accepts applications
William M Cage Library Trust is a private foundation in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $90,028 in 132 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $11,028. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$90,028
- Number of grants132
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$11,028
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,430 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,565 | 123 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $71,430 | 121 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $90,028 | 132 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark C Willis 315 William Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 373-5033 |
| What to submit | Awards to qualifying libraries are required to be used for library operations as set forth in the will. |
| Deadlines | September 1 of each year |
| Restrictions | Recipients must be a library located in the state of Virginia, maximum grant $500.oo per year and per recipient. |
What William M Cage Library Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 132 | $90,028 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County Public Schools | Library grants | $11,028 |
| Central Rappahannock Regional Library | Library grants | $4,500 |
| Massanutten Regional Library | Library grants | $3,500 |
| Caroline County Public Schools | Library grants | $2,500 |
| Caroline County Library | Library grants | $2,000 |
| Legal Aid Works | Library grants | $1,500 |
| Orange County Library | Library grants | $1,500 |
| Richmond County Public School | Library grants | $1,500 |
| Amherst County Museum & Historical Society | Library grants | $500 |
| Eastern Shore Public Library | Library grants | $500 |
| Edgar Allan Poe Museum & Library | Library grants | $500 |
| Ag Wright Middle School | Library grants | $500 |
| Accawmacke Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Albert Harris Elementary | Library grants | $500 |
| Anne E Moncure Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Anthony Burns Elementary | Library grants | $500 |
| Arcadia High School | Library grants | $500 |
| Arcadia Middle School | Library grants | $500 |
| Battlefield Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Battlefield Middle School | Library grants | $500 |
| Berkeley Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Brighton Elementary | Library grants | $500 |
| Brock Road Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Brooke Point High School | Library grants | $500 |
| Carlisle School | Library grants | $500 |
| Carrollton Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Cedar Forest Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Chancellor Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Chancellor High School | Library grants | $500 |
| Chancellor Middle School | Library grants | $500 |
| Chincoteague Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Chincoteague High School | Library grants | $500 |
| Churchland Academy | Library grants | $500 |
| Churchland Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Churchland High School | Library grants | $500 |
| Churchland Middle School | Library grants | $500 |
| Churchland Primary & Intermediate School | Library grants | $500 |
| Colonial Forge High School | Library grants | $500 |
| Conway Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
| Courthouse Road Elementary School | Library grants | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark C Willis
Questions people ask
Does William M Cage Library Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1 of each year.
How much does William M Cage Library Trust give?
$90,028 in tax year 2025, across 132 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs William M Cage Library Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark C Willis (Trustee).
What does William M Cage Library Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.