Arundel Community Development Services Inc
Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) is a public charity based in Annapolis, Maryland, focused on affordable housing and community development. Chartered by Anne Arundel County in 1993, it directly implements homeownership and rental programs and serves as a developer, funding administrator, and project manager for related initiatives.
Arundel Community Development Services Inc at a glance
In short: Arundel Community Development Services Inc gave $12.8M across 105 grants in 2025 (avg $122K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,846,475
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 105
- +41.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $122,347
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,818
- Total assets
- $34,659,789
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arundel Community Development Services Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2666 Riva Road 210, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 222-7600
Website: https://acdsinc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arundel Community Development Services Inc
ACDS Community Support Grants
Arundel Community Development Services Inc
Amount
US $15,000 - US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund
Arundel Community Development Services Inc
Amount
Up to $1,500 per individual; up to $6,000 per year total
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Arundel Community Development Services Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Housing Commission of Aaco ($2.9M). Together the top 10 received $8.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
254 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 254 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ACDS describes its work and funding opportunities as serving Anne Arundel County, Maryland. In 2025, 99% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 1% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 105 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arundel Community Development Services Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.0M (2020) to $17.0M (2022). In 2025 it made 105 grants totaling $12.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Commission of Aaco Glen Burnie, MD | Provide Housing for Homeless | $2,868,266 |
| BWI Community Development Foundation Linthicum Heights, MD | Advocate for Strong Transportation Policy and Initiatives | $1,413,082 |
| Aa County Mental Health Agency Annapolis, MD | Provide Housing and Mental Health Services | $802,215 |
| Arundel House of Hope Millerville, MD | Provide Housing and Mental Health Services | $657,797 |
| Associated Catholic Charities Timonium, MD | Provide Housing and Mental Health Services | $605,250 |
| Anne Arundel County Food Bank Crownsville, MD | Provide Emergency Food Assistance | $573,909 |
| Aa County Department of Social Services Annapolis, MD | Provide Hmis Services | $329,874 |
| Aaco Partnership for Children Youth & Families Annapolis, MD | Provide Youth Service Programs | $302,659 |
| AAC Community Action Agency Annapolis, MD | Provide Child Care/Emergency Assistance | $289,002 |
| Kingdom Kare Inc Odenton, MD | Provide Youth Mentoring Programs | $280,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
ACDS states that its most recent audit showed administration expenditures at 13% of its total budget.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,659,789 | $28,939,760 | $28,041,733 | $12,846,475 | 105 | $196,030 |
| 2024 | $32,095,186 | $39,857,975 | $39,055,609 | $13,813,771 | 74 | $251,017 |
| 2023 | $39,681,072 | $40,672,107 | $39,988,987 | $15,100,750 | 26 | $8,562 |
| 2022 | $37,517,619 | $56,031,436 | $55,620,879 | $16,990,838 | 22 | $2,624 |
| 2021 | $42,935,600 | $33,111,572 | $32,458,504 | $11,697,084 | 27 | $4,832 |
| 2020 | $29,251,346 | $15,340,853 | $14,852,264 | $4,002,427 | 29 | $9,749 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ACDS’s mission includes revitalizing declining neighborhoods through public and private investment; preserving and expanding affordable rental housing; promoting homeownership through financial support, education, rehabilitation, and construction; ensuring affordable housing for people with special needs; and supporting neighborhood activities and services for low-income children, youth, and families.
Its stated activities include administering local, state, and federally funded community grant programs; developing or redeveloping affordable rental and homeownership properties for income-eligible households; and providing assistance and services to at-risk households to prevent evictions or stabilize housing.
The 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations working in housing, homelessness, mental health, food assistance, youth services, and domestic violence programs. For example, Arundel House of Hope describes its mission as providing emergency, transitional, and permanent affordable housing and support services for poor and homeless people in Anne Arundel County. The Anne Arundel County Food Bank says it works to alleviate food insecurity in the county, while Kingdom Kare says its mission is to empower children, youth, and families to thrive.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ACDS reported 105 grants totaling $12,846,475. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $2,868,266, with a median grant of $35,818.
The largest reported awards included $2,868,266 to the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County for housing for homeless people; $1,413,082 to the BWI Community Development Foundation for transportation policy and initiatives; and $802,215 to the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency for housing and mental health services. Other notable awards included $657,797 to Arundel House of Hope for housing and mental health services, $605,250 to Associated Catholic Charities for housing and mental health services, and $573,909 to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank for emergency food assistance.
ACDS lists Community Support Grants for nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County, with awards of $15,000–$50,000. The program description says funds can support existing programs or pilot projects related to neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and improving the lives of low-income residents. A separate Ardath M. Cade Scholarship Fund supports professional development for ACDS staff, board members, and housing and community development leaders; it is not described as a grant program for outside organizational projects.
For capital projects serving low- and moderate-income communities in Anne Arundel County, ACDS says federal funding is available each year through loans and, rarely, grants. Applicants are directed to review the application guidelines and complete a Capital Project Activity Recommendation form.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing include Edward W. Gosselin, chairman; M. Michael Beard, vice chairman; Virginia Thomas, treasurer; Yolanda Matthews, assistant secretary; Beverly Swaim-Staley, immediate past chairman; and trustees Michael Baldwin, Sandra Ervin, Wonza Spann-Nicholas, Nancy Rase, and Michael Pitchford.
Arundel Community Development Services Inc is led by Erin S. Karpewicz, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 8 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin S. Karpewicz
Chief Executive Officer
Policy & Development → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $216K (2025)
Edward W. Gosselin
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Brush
Chief Planning Director
Planning Director → Chief Planning Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $126K (2025)
Carrina Bucknor
Director of Finance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$113K (2024) → $121K (2025)
Michael Baldwin
Trustee
Trustee → Assistant Secretary, 2021
Assistant Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wonza Spann-Nicholas
Trustee
Assistant Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pitchford
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Betnun
Trustee
Trustee → At Large Director, 2022
At Large Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Ervin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Asha Smith
Trustee
At Large Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Grace Folwell
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Randall
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chauncey Hall
Chief Program Officer
Program Director → Chief Program Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $145K (2025)
James Sylvester
Chief Op. Officer
Finance & Administration Director → Chief Operating Officer, 2021
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Op. Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $136K (2025)
Lisa Sarro
General Counsel
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $115K (2025)
Christopher Maruyama
Chief Project Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $118K (2025)
Roy L. Ennis
COO & CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$9K (2025)
Beverly Swaim-Staley
Immediate Past Chairman
President → Immediate Past Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Michael Beard
Vice Chairman
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Thomas
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Matthews
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Nancy Rase (2020–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended September 2024
- Former: Robert G. Kramer (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Faith Hill (2022–2023) — Grants & Financial Coordinator
- Former: Kathleen M. Koch (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Former
- Former: William Gibbons (2020–2022) — Project Director
- Former: George Leslie (2021–2022) — Construction Specialist III
- Former: Danny Boyd (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Linton Pumphrey (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Samuel F. Minnitte Jr. (2020) — Past President
- Former: Sherry Williams (2020) — Program Developer Specialist
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $216K, to Erin S Karpewicz (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arundel Community Development Services Inc
How much does Arundel Community Development Services Inc give each year?
Arundel Community Development Services Inc gave $12.8M across 105 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13.8M across 74 grants.
What is Arundel Community Development Services Inc's typical grant size?
Arundel Community Development Services Inc's median grant in 2025 was $35,818, and its average grant was $122,347, across 105 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arundel Community Development Services Inc give grants?
Arundel Community Development Services Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (39 grants), Glen Burnie, MD (9 grants), Baltimore, MD (7 grants) and Severn, MD (5 grants).
Does Arundel Community Development Services Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Arundel Community Development Services Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 105) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Provide Housing and Mental Health Services" (4 grants).
Who are Arundel Community Development Services Inc's largest grantees?
Arundel Community Development Services Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Housing Commission of Aaco ($2,868,266), BWI Community Development Foundation ($1,413,082) and Aa County Mental Health Agency ($802,215), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arundel Community Development Services Inc?
Arundel Community Development Services Inc reported $34.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.9M.
What does Arundel Community Development Services Inc fund?
ACDS’s mission includes revitalizing declining neighborhoods through public and private investment; preserving and expanding affordable rental housing; promoting homeownership through financial support, education, rehabilitation, and construction; ensuring affordable housing for people with special needs; and supporting neighborhood activities and services for low-income children, youth, and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arundel Community Development Services Inc?
Arundel Community Development Services Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check acdsinc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Arundel Community Development Services Inc's EIN?
Arundel Community Development Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1817557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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