Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia
Cultural Development Corporation (CulturalDC) creates opportunities for artists and arts organizations that stimulate economic development and improve the quality of the DC area. CulturalDC current programs include operating the Source Theater, presenting visual and performing arts programs through their Mobile Arts Programming and Mobile Art Gallery, and providing artspace design, development and management support services.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-36.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$420K
Grant Count
8
Avg Grant Size
$53K
About Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia
Based on IRS filings
Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $420K. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,471,433 | $2,305,259 | $2,907,834 |
| Revenue | $2,969,379 | $689,245 | $951,415 |
| Expenses | $2,236,002 | $1,157,204 | $1,216,073 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,611,771 | $4,874 | $6,115 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Theatre Alliance ($250,000), Nicholoson Project ($100,000), The Howard University ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre Alliance Washington, DC | Restricted Gift for Alliance for the Future Campaign | $250,000 |
| Nicholoson Project Washington, DC | Ownership of the MAG, funds for repairs to MAG and Programming | $100,000 |
| The Howard University Washington, DC | Restricted gift for Department of Theatre Arts, Senior Industry Showcase Fund. | $25,000 |
| Extreme Lengths Productions Inc Washington, DC | Gift for General Operating | $25,000 |
| JCINTIME Creatives Spencertown, NY | Restricted gift to support film series in partnership with HU during 25/26 Academic Year. | $5,000 |
| Capital Fringe Inc Washington, DC | Restricted Gift to support The Ed Tyler Fund | $5,000 |
| Rorschach Theatre Washington, DC | Gift for Support | $5,000 |
| John Jarboe dba The Bearded Ladies Cabaret Philadelphia, PA | Restricted gift to support LGBTQIA+ community and accessible programs | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshi Jacobs | President | 2 | — |
| Emily Ann Alexander | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Cotter Spratley | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jessica Nigro | Immediate Past President | 2 | — |
| Avery Ash | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Brin Frazier | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Greg Ghent | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Kellyn Mahan | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Michelle Green | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Stephanie Mercedes | Director | 0.25 | — |
| J Brooks Martin | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Maurice Perry | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Nia Rubin | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Mehari Sequar | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Joshua Maps Glover | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Kristi Maiselman | Executive Director | 40 | $115,921 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia?
Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia?
As of 2025, Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia holds $1.5M in total assets with $3.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $420K in 2025.
Where does Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia operate?
Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia award?
In 2025, Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia awarded 8 grants totaling $420K — an average of about $53K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia's EIN?
Cultural Development Corporation of the District of Columbia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2122445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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