Columbia Association Inc
Columbia Association Inc is a nonprofit community services organization established in 1965 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. The organization operates as a 501(c)(4) entity dedicated to serving the Columbia community through a comprehensive range of recreational, wellness, and community development programs. With approximately 1,596 employees, Columbia Association operates multiple community facilities and programs that serve millions of participants annually.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$182.2M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+6.0% YoY
Grant Count
13
+18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$286K
-10.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Engage our diverse community, cultivate a unique sense of place and enhance quality of life.
Columbia Association focuses on enhancing health, wellness, and quality of life for residents of Columbia, Maryland. Primary program areas include:
- Athletic and Wellness Programs: Fitness facilities, cardio, strength training, and wellness services
- Aquatic Facilities: Swimming pools and water-based activities
- Sports and Recreation: Tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), golf courses, ice rink operations
- Community Programs and Services: Family-friendly activities and events
- Community Events: Programming at the CA Lakefront and throughout the community
Grantmaking
Columbia Association provides funding to community organizations within Columbia, Maryland. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Columbia Association focuses exclusively on serving Columbia, Maryland and its residents.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- EIN: 52-0823992
- Tax-Exempt Status: Ruling year 1970
- Location: 6310 Hillside Court, Suite 100, Columbia, MD 21046-1070
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $182,228,197 | $179,130,073 | $175,615,475 |
| Revenue | $86,059,768 | $81,743,447 | $75,396,080 |
| Expenses | $75,426,944 | $73,649,296 | $68,086,768 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,087,211 | $2,182,040 | $-740,092 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Shawn MacInnes
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Krabbe | Senior Vice President/CFO/Secretary | 45 | $265,211 |
| John Kuchno | General Counsel/Assistant Secretary | 45 | $231,194 |
| Dan Burns | Vice President, Community Programs Services | 45 | $229,656 |
| Mary L Schwartz | Treasurer | 45 | $223,249 |
| Jacqueline Tuma | Director of Audit and Advisory Services | 45 | $194,322 |
| Monica McMellon-Ajayi | Director of Human Resources, Diversity Inclusion | 45 | $194,885 |
| Jeremy Scharfenberg | Vice President of Community Operations | 45 | $179,403 |
| Armsby Carbon | Director of Information Technology | 45 | $194,416 |
| Dennis Mattey | Interim President/CEO/VP Community Operations | 45 | $206,130 |
| Timothy Pinel | Director of Communications Marketing | 45 | $171,151 |
| Leslie Barnett | Assistant Director, Community Programs Services | 45 | $173,286 |
| Shawn Maclnnes | President/CEO | 45 | $179,092 |
| Lakey Boyd | President/CEO | — | $109,714 |
| Polly Anderson | Director | 15 | $1,508 |
| Reginald Avery | Director | 8 | $1,508 |
| Eric Greenberg | Director | 10 | $1,508 |
| Christopher Fuchs | Director | 10 | $1,508 |
| Collin Sullivan | Director | 10 | $1,138 |
| Michael Golibersuch | Director | 10 | $1,138 |
| Ashley Vaughan | Director | 10 | $1,138 |
| Karin Emery | Director | 8 | $1,138 |
| Paul Rader | Director | 10 | $968 |
| Bill Santos | Director | 8 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Columbia Association received a $35,000 grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust
CA Awarded $35,000 Grant from Chesapeake Bay TrustThe organization renewed a partnership with the Community Foundation of Howard County for community grants programs
Columbia Association Renews Partnership with Foundation for Community Grants\Columbia Association partnered with Columbia villages to distribute 1,000 trees annually to residents
Columbia Association Renews Partnership with Foundation for Community Grants\During FY24, community programs and services reached more than 2.2 million participants, including 1,140,168 visits to athletic and wellness facilities, 569,254 swimming pool visits, 213,156 ice rink visits, 150,899 tennis visits, and 113,023 golf course visits
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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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