Funders / Maryland

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Maryland

198 foundations have made 2,939 grants to arts and culture organizations in Maryland, with a median grant of $17,979. At least 85 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

198

Funders

2,939

Grants

$17,979

Median grant

774

Organizations in category

  1. Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County — 55 grants to 17 organizations, median $31,100, largest $348,606. That is 16% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Mid Atlantic Arts Inc — 13 grants to 10 organizations, median $9,500, largest $70,000. That is 26% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc — 16 grants to 7 organizations, median $9,100, largest $39,000. That is 25% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc — 26 grants to 8 organizations, median $7,749, largest $34,500. That is 14% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Talbot County Arts Council Inc — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $14,175, largest $26,000. That is 25% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Maryland Humanities Council Inc — 17 grants to 9 organizations, median $10,000, largest $10,000. That is 6% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc — 8 grants to 8 organizations, median $150,000, largest $150,000. That is 8% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Fund for Educational Excellence Inc — 22 grants to 9 organizations, median $35,000, largest $171,880. That is 5% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Howard County Arts Council — 11 grants to 4 organizations, median $8,079, largest $70,420. That is 8% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation Inc — 12 grants to 5 organizations, median $15,000, largest $60,000. That is 7% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Maryland, out of 198 on record.

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