College Park Arts Exchange Inc
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College Park Arts Exchange Inc at a glance
In short: College Park Arts Exchange Inc gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $119,896
- +9.0% 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 September 2026.
Who College Park Arts Exchange Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was College Park Academy ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| College Park Academy Riverdale, MD | This was a grant from the Maryland General Assembly for Art In Schools. CPAE was acting as a fiscal agent for College Park Academy. The funds were entirely paid out to CPA for classes run for the benefits for the students at the Charter School. | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,896 | $131,627 | $129,116 | $30,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $110,002 | $105,803 | $95,502 | — | — |
| 2023 | $100,299 | $98,737 | $80,794 | — | — |
| 2022 | $81,855 | $76,844 | $61,851 | — | — |
| 2021 | $67,845 | $64,825 | $47,587 | — | — |
About College Park Arts Exchange Inc
Based on IRS filings
College Park Arts Exchange Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in College Park, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
College Park Arts Exchange Inc is led by Melissa Sites, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Sites
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $27K (2025)
Richard Biffl
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Hughes
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $9K (2025)
Claudia Chudacoff
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Eric Maring
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$700 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Laura Lising
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$759 (2021) → $900 (2025)
Birgit Meade
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Xander
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis Oppelt
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Aaron Springer (2021–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $27K, to Melissa Sites (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about College Park Arts Exchange Inc
How much does College Park Arts Exchange Inc give each year?
College Park Arts Exchange Inc gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is College Park Arts Exchange Inc?
College Park Arts Exchange Inc reported $120K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132K.
What is College Park Arts Exchange Inc?
College Park Arts Exchange Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in College Park, MD. It holds $120K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does College Park Arts Exchange Inc operate?
College Park Arts Exchange Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is College Park Arts Exchange Inc's EIN?
College Park Arts Exchange Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2111971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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