GCAC'S VISION IS FOR GARRETT COUNTY TO HAVE A VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE ARTS COMMUNITY FOR ARTISTS, THEIR AUDIENCES, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THE ARTS CONNECT OUR SHARED HUMANITY, AND TRANSFORM INDIVIDUALS AND OUR GARRETT COUNTY COMMUNITY AND REGION. GCAC IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING AND MODELING EQUITY, DIVERSITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND INCLUSION IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, EMBRACING EQUITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGIOUS CREED, COLOR, AGE, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CLASS, LANGUAGE, AND/OR ABILITY.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$539K
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$11K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$11K
About Garrett County Arts Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Garrett County Arts Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in OAKLAND, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $539K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $539,442 | $517,210 | $543,819 |
| Revenue | $553,757 | $486,429 | $735,348 |
| Expenses | $531,547 | $513,038 | $664,034 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,343 | $3,490 | $73 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Garrett County Arts Council Inc
Arts-in-Education Grant
GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Independent Artist Grant Award
GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship
GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC
Amount
$250 per recipient
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Southern High School ($11,197).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL OAKLAND, MD | ARTS IN SCHOOL | $11,197 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY BEACHLER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $77,677 |
| DAVE BRUFFY | TREASURER | — | — |
| TOM DABNEY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| EMILY NEWMAN EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| FRED FOX | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MARGARET JAMISON | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| CHERIE KRUG | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MIKAL MCCARTNEY | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| STEPHANIE MURPHY | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MAGGIE ROBEY | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| EMILY TUSING | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| THOMAS VOSE | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garrett County Arts Council Inc?
Garrett County Arts Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in OAKLAND, MD. It holds $539K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Garrett County Arts Council Inc?
As of 2025, Garrett County Arts Council Inc holds $539K in total assets with $554K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $11K in 2025.
Where does Garrett County Arts Council Inc operate?
Garrett County Arts Council Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What size grants does Garrett County Arts Council Inc award?
In 2025, Garrett County Arts Council Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $11K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Garrett County Arts Council Inc's EIN?
Garrett County Arts Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1181638. 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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