Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated
Enhance the cultural opportunities and access to the arts in each of the countys unique communities. Promote economic development and downtown revitalization through the arts. Inspire creativity and personal development by supporting arts education programs in our schools.
Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated at a glance
In short: Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated gave $24K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,000
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $538,223
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated
- Next open deadline
- March 7, 2027 (Artist in Residence (2-Month Residency))
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated
Who Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore ($14K). Together the top 2 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $27K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore Denton, MD | General Support | $14,000 |
| Caroline County Commissioner Denton, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $538,223 | $324,666 | $352,183 | $24,000 | 2 | $70 |
| 2024 | $565,966 | $261,426 | $282,699 | $19,845 | 2 | $65 |
| 2023 | $594,070 | $432,665 | $295,819 | $27,000 | 2 | $845 |
| 2022 | $541,285 | $249,573 | $220,762 | $27,000 | 2 | $29 |
| 2021 | $516,949 | $219,540 | $186,496 | $15,000 | 1 | $26 |
| 2020 | $492,994 | $204,257 | $171,329 | — | — | $16 |
| 2019 | $467,626 | $292,364 | $223,234 | — | — | $93 |
About Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated
Based on IRS filings
Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Denton, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $538K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $24K. Net investment income was $70.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated is led by George Karos, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Karos
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$42K (2025)
Kendall Teague
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debby Bennet
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Shaffer
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yolanda Acree
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Korell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Billy Johnson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Reveal
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mickey Pullen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria McConnell
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dorr
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Simmons
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Jones
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Nicholas Tindall (2021–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Debi Sewell (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Nicole Fisher (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Doncella Wilson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Judith Reveal (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Krista Carter Smith (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dawn Malosh (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Janice Davidson (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Donna Hayes (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tina Miles (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Cathy Spence (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Hodge (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Steve Mead (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sue Simmons (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Renee Hesson (2021) — Director
- Former: Audrey Clemens (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lisa Marvel (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Lynn Cegelski (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Amy Shepler (2020) — Director
- Former: Mila Hathaway (2020) — Director
- Former: Amy Shelper (2019) — Director
- Former: Chrissie Barr (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Marina Dowdall (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Sara Grantham (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $42K, to George Karos (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated
How much does Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated give each year?
Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated gave $24K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated?
Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated reported $538K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $325K.
What is Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated?
Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Denton, MD. It holds $538K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated operate?
Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated's EIN?
Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1100196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
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