Arundel Community Development Services Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. Founded in 1993 and tax-exempt since April 1994, the organization is committed to creating affordable housing opportunities and improving the lives of low-income individuals through community development initiatives. ACDS directly implements homeownership and rental programs while serving as a developer, funding administrator, and project manager for affordable housing and community development projects in partnership with other organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.1M
-19.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.8M
-8.5% YoY
Grant Count
74
+184.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$187K
-67.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization enhances affordable housing and community development, supporting low-income residents through various programs and targeted investment in Anne Arundel County. Primary program areas include:
- Administering local, state, and federally funded community grant programs, including grant management, compliance monitoring, and fiscal management
- Providing direct financial assistance and services to at-risk households to prevent evictions and stabilize housing
- Developing and redeveloping affordable rental and homeownership properties and projects for income-eligible households
Grantmaking
Arundel Community Development Services functions as both a grantmaker and grant administrator. The organization has total giving of $12,852,103 with typical awards ranging from $10,000 to $2,245,489. Recent grants made include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily serves Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with funding activities extending to Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year 2024 (ending June 2024):
- Total Assets: $32,095,186
- Total Revenue: $39,857,975
- Total Expenses: $39,055,609
- Total Giving: $12,852,103
- Employees: 49
As of fiscal year 2023:
- Total Assets: $39.7M
- Revenue: $40.7M
- Expenses: $40M
- Total Liabilities: $33.5M
The organization maintains a Three-Star rating with an 81% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,095,186 | $39,681,072 | $37,517,619 |
| Revenue | $39,857,975 | $40,672,107 | $56,031,436 |
| Expenses | $39,055,609 | $39,988,987 | $55,620,879 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $251,017 | $8,562 | $2,624 |
| 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
76 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arundel Community Development
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Housing Commission of Aaco ($2,198,161), Anne Arundel County Food Bank ($1,926,348), Aaco Partnership for Children Youth and Families ($1,649,887).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ANNAPOLIS, MD | PROVIDE HMIS SERVICES | $459,877 |
| AA COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY ANNAPOLIS, MD | PROVIDE HOUSING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | $792,483 |
| AAC COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY ANNAPOLIS, MD | PROVIDE CHILD CARE/EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | $371,547 |
| AACO PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES ANNAPOLIS, MD | PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICE PROGRAMS | $1,649,887 |
| ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES FOR INDEPENDENCE INC GLEN BURNIE, MD | PROVIDE LAUREL OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT | $21,122 |
| AFRICAN DIASPORA AFFAIRS OF AACO LAUREL, MD | PROVIDE FESTIVAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| ANNAPOLIS IMMIGRATION JUSTICE NETWORK INC ANNAPOLIS, MD | PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $50,000 |
| ANNAPOLIS MARITAME MUSEUM INC ANNAPOLIS, MD | PROVIDE OYSTER EDUCATION, BOX OF RAIN AND BUILD-A-BOAT PROGRAMS | $40,000 |
| ANNAPOLIS PRIDE INC ANNAPOLIS, MD | PROVIDE OUTREACH AND SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER INC ANNAPOLIS, MD | PROVIDE ANGER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS | $89,920 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives include:
- Erin Karpewicz, Chief Executive Officer
- James Sylvester, Chief Operations Officer
- Chauncey Hall, Chief Program Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD W GOSSELIN | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| M MICHAEL BEARD | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA THOMAS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| YOLANDA METTHEWS | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BEVERLY SWAIM-STALEY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BALDWIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SANDRA ERVIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WONZA SPANN-NICHOLAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NANCY RASE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL PITCHFORD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NATHAN BETNUN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY GRACE FOLWELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ASHA SMITH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ERIN S KARPEWICZ | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $219,109 |
| CHRISTOPHER MARUYAMA | CHIEF PROJECT OFFICER | 40 | $118,422 |
| CHAUNCEY HALL | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $145,304 |
| ELIZABETH BRUSH | CHIEF PLANNING DIRECTOR | 40 | $131,764 |
| CARRINA BUCKNOR | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $113,199 |
| LISA SARRO | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $130,417 |
| JAMES SYLVESTER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (END 6/28/24) | 40 | $183,654 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization received $2.8 million in state grants for the Severn Intergenerational Center
Arundel Community Development Services Receives $2.8 Million in State GrantsCounty Executive Pittman and Arundel Community Development Services announced collaborative initiatives for FY24
County Executive Pittman Announces Opening of FY 2026 ...The organization administers the County Executive's Community Support Grant program, which awarded $2 million to 65 nonprofits in recent funding cycles
Anne Arundel County Awards $2 Million in Community Support ...FY 2026 Community Support Grant applications were opened through the organization's administration
Anne Arundel County Awards $2 Million in Community Support ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Arundel Community Development fund?
The organization enhances affordable housing and community development, supporting low-income residents through various programs and targeted investment in Anne Arundel County. Primary program areas include: • Administering local, state, and federally funded community grant programs, including grant management, compliance monitoring, and fiscal management • Providing direct financial assistance and services to at-risk households to prevent evictions and stabilize housing • Developing and redeve…
How do I apply for a grant from Arundel Community Development?
Arundel Community Development Services functions as both a grantmaker and grant administrator. The organization has total giving of $12,852,103 with typical awards ranging from $10,000 to $2,245,489. Recent grants made include: • Anne Arundel County Food Bank: $1,926,348 for emergency food assistance (2024) • BWI Community Development Foundation: $1,241,727 for transportation policy advocacy and initiatives (2024) The organization administers the ACDS Community Support Grants program, with one …
Where does Arundel Community Development make grants?
The organization primarily serves Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with funding activities extending to Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.
What size grants does Arundel Community Development award?
In 2024, Arundel Community Development awarded 74 grants totaling $13.8M — an average of about $187K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arundel Community Development's EIN?
Arundel Community Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1817557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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