Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer
The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the designated local arts agency for Montgomery County, Maryland. Founded in 1976, AHCMC is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland at 801 Ellsworth Drive, Suite A. The organization supports arts excellence, advocates for the creative sector, and enhances community identity through public art programs, grants, and cultural services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+15.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
-31.3% YoY
Grant Count
98
-3.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-28.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, in partnership with the community, cultivates and supports excellence in the arts and humanities, expands access to cultural expression, and contributes to economic vitality in the region.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Arts and humanities excellence
- Arts education and student arts activities
- Community outreach and cultural access
- Public arts programs
- Cultural planning and advocacy
- Economic vitality through creative sector support
Grantmaking
AHCMC is a competitive grantmaking organization that disburses Montgomery County funds in support of the arts and humanities. The organization relies on advisory review panels to evaluate grant applications.
Grant Types
How to Apply
and requirements. In FY 2024, approximately 213 prospective applicants attended 14 grant preparation workshops by webinar, including artists, scholars, arts and humanities organizations, civic organizations, and schools.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Montgomery County, Maryland. AHCMC requires grantees to serve Montgomery County's diverse population of approximately 1.2 million residents.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
FY 2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenue: $7,176,746
- Total Expenses: $7,003,907
- Total Assets: $3,863,885
- Total Liabilities: $919,000
- Number of Employees: 12
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since August 1977 (EIN: 52-1086825)
Funding Sources: AHCMC funding is provided by Montgomery County Government, the Maryland State Arts Council, corporations, organizations, and individuals.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,863,885 | $3,355,236 | $1,619,347 |
| Revenue | $7,176,746 | $11,065,506 | $6,596,599 |
| Expenses | $7,003,907 | $9,565,121 | $6,407,260 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,286 | $2,617 | $1,979 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer
AHCMC: Advancement Grants
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMER
Amount
US $10,000 - US $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AHCMC: General Operating Support I
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AHCMC: Programming & Capacity Building Project Grants
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMER
Amount
US $1,000 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN COOK | BOARD CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| CINDER COOPER BARNES | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| RYAN LOREY | BOARD TREASURER; FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| ELAINE ROBNETT MOORE | BOARD SECRETARY | 3.5 | — |
| DANA PAULEY PARTIAL YEAR | AUDIT CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| RAESHARN SPAIN BEAM PARTIAL YEAR | AUDIT CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| MAMIE BITTNER | GRANTS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| SARAH ANDREW WILSON | GRANTS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| SHARON FECHTER | GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| ELEANOR CHOI | PUBLIC ARTS TRUST STERERING COMMITTEE CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| RUBY LOPEZ HARPER | ADVOCACY COMMITTEE CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| NORMAN ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 3.5 | — |
| DANIEL GUZMAN | DIRECTOR | 3.5 | — |
| FEBY EMELIO | DIRECTOR | 3.5 | — |
| SUZAN JENKINS | CEO | 40 | $162,698 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
FY27 Spring Grants are currently open
AHCMC participated in Maryland Arts Day in Annapolis, where staff joined hundreds of arts and humanities practitioners, advocates, and champions from across the state to advocate for increased funding to legislators
The organization maintains an active cultural events calendar and continues to expand programming and capacity building initiatives
Programming & Capacity Building Project GrantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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