Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County (ACAAC) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Annapolis, Maryland. Created in 1992, the organization serves as a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the arts community through funding, leadership, and advocacy. The organization operates from 2666 Riva Road, Suite 150, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$783K
-5.4% YoY
Grant Count
36
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-15.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Arts Council's mission is to provide leadership, funding, and support that promotes artistic expression and historic preservation and to advocate for resources and education that expand arts opportunities for all, helping to create an enriched and healthy community.
Vision: The organization envisions Anne Arundel County as a place where artists are inspired and creativity thrives, where arts and culture bring people of all backgrounds together to enrich, bind, and celebrate the community.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Visual arts
- Performing arts
- Historic preservation
- Arts education and integration into community life
- Support for artists and arts organizations
Grantmaking
The Arts Council operates several grant programs for nonprofit cultural and arts organizations:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with primary operations in Annapolis.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $1,342,358
- Annual Revenue: $1.55 million
- Annual Expenses: $1.53 million
- Total Liabilities: $21,800
Staffing: The organization operates with 5 employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,342,358 | $1,285,414 | $946,110 |
| Revenue | $1,554,453 | $2,187,500 | $1,984,253 |
| Expenses | $1,532,781 | $1,785,557 | $1,670,748 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6 | $7 | $8 |
| 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
185 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Community Arts Grants
ARTS COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY INC
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Mini Grants
ARTS COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY INC
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County: Arts in Education Grants
ARTS COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY INC
Amount
Up to US $5,000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| APRIL NYMAN | PRESIDENT CEO | 40 | $145,210 |
| DANIEL LEDUC | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JERRAY SLOCUM | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW EARL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROBERTA PARDO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CAROLE ALEXANDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDY BIENSTOCK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GRETA CHAPIN-MCGILL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LIZ BORCIK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| COMACELL BROWN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAMELA GENTRY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DARIN GILLIAM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHANON HARCUM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOE NATOLI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDY NOEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEANNETTE NUNEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HANNAH THOMPSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| AMY TATE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILFREDO VALLADARES LARA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Arts Council hosts "Paint the Town," described as the biggest annual celebration of the arts in Anne Arundel County. The organization maintains an active calendar of exhibits and art events, including exhibitions, classes, and community programming. The organization actively seeks grant proposals and manages post-award grant responsibilities including outcome tracking and required reporting.
County Executive Pittman, Arundel Community Development ...Subject 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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