Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co
The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC) is a 501(c)(3) publicly supported philanthropic organization established in 1998. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, CFAAC is one of the largest funders of nonprofit organizations in Anne Arundel County. The organization connects donors with local causes and manages charitable assets to support community nonprofits through grants and special projects.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.8M
+35.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.4M
-23.0% YoY
Grant Count
121
-25.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+3.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To inspire and promote giving in Anne Arundel County by connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Core Activities:
- Promote philanthropy and identify critical needs in Anne Arundel County
- Partner with donors to help them meet their philanthropic and financial goals
- Promote collaboration to strengthen local nonprofits
- Monitor all areas of community need including human services, education, the environment, healthcare, the arts, and economic development
- Provide capacity building training for nonprofit professionals
Grantmaking
CFAAC distributes between $2.3 million and $6 million in grant funding annually to a variety of nonprofit organizations. The foundation manages more than 200 named funds and endowments that support nonprofits across the county.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $41,826,275
- Total Revenues: $15,178,968
- Total Expenses: $5,924,778
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $30.9M
- Total Revenues: $9.9M
- Total Expenses: $6.93M
- Total Liabilities: $520,000
Staffing: 11 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,826,275 | $30,864,239 | $26,887,438 |
| Revenue | $15,178,968 | $9,904,278 | $6,555,142 |
| Expenses | $5,924,778 | $6,934,627 | $4,733,056 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,067,026 | $740,645 | $617,446 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Community Foundation of Anne Arundel Co
Anne Arundel Women Giving Together Grants
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL CO
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Celebration of Philanthropy Nominations Grant
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL CO
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CFAAC: Community Crisis Response Fund
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ANNE ARUNDEL CO
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President & CEO: Mary Spencer
- Chair: H. Lawrence Clark
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SPENCER | PRESIDENT CEO | 40 | $184,808 |
| JOHN RODENHAUSEN | DIRECTOR OF GIFT PLANNING | 40 | $112,119 |
| JENNIFER LAGROTTERIA | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES | 40 | $101,750 |
| KATHY LUTHCKE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OPERATIONS | 40 | $104,154 |
| LARRY CLARK | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| AMY TATE | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| KAREN WHALEY | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| LAWRENCE BURROWS | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| KATE BELDEN SCHOFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANDREA BEEGLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR CORYSE BRATHWAITE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHARINE CALDWELL | ASST. SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAN MATHIAS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARGUERITE KEANE GIBBONS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL WATKINS WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDWARD EVANS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| VINCENT MOULDEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER PRATT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NAEEMAH STAGGS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NEIL WEISSMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LEHR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARTHA VAN WOEKKOM | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JIM HUMPHREY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County 900 Bestgate Road, Suite 400 Annapolis, MD 21401 Phone: 410-280-1102 Fax: 410-280-1104 Website: www.cfaac.org Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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