Funders / Maryland
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Maryland
261 foundations have made 4,557 grants to performing arts organizations in Maryland, with a median grant of $9,500. At least 101 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
261
Funders
4,557
Grants
$9,500
Median grant
511
Organizations in category
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County — 129 grants to 44 organizations, median $39,000, largest $789,600. That is 37% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Shubert Foundation Inc — 13 grants to 5 organizations, median $80,000, largest $350,000. That is 65% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Talbot County Arts Council Inc — 18 grants to 5 organizations, median $8,000, largest $20,619. That is 56% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc — 36 grants to 14 organizations, median $30,550, largest $118,050. That is 20% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Howard County Arts Council — 33 grants to 8 organizations, median $13,166, largest $45,000. That is 24% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The William G Baker Jr Memorial Fund — 11 grants to 11 organizations, median $10,000, largest $39,000. That is 27% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc — 12 grants to 10 organizations, median $9,500, largest $112,230. That is 24% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc — 13 grants to 9 organizations, median $6,000, largest $10,400. That is 20% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The John J Leidy Foundation Inc — 16 grants to 9 organizations, median $7,500, largest $30,000. That is 10% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Seattle Foundation — 18 grants to 8 organizations, median $9,000, largest $469,846. That is 9% of its Maryland giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Maryland, out of 261 on record.
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