Garrett County Arts Council Inc
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.
Garrett County Arts Council Inc at a glance
In short: Garrett County Arts Council Inc gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,197
- -79.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,197
- Median grant
- $11,197
- Total assets
- $539,442
- +4.3% 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.
How to apply to Garrett County Arts Council Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Garrett County Arts Council Inc
Arts-in-Education Grant
Garrett County Arts Council Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Independent Artist Grant Award
Garrett County Arts Council Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship
Garrett County Arts Council Inc
Amount
$250 per recipient
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Garrett County Arts Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern High School ($11K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Garrett County Arts Council Inc gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2025) to $318K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern High School Oakland, MD | Arts in School | $11,197 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $539,442 | $553,757 | $531,547 | $11,197 | 1 | $9,343 |
| 2024 | $517,210 | $486,429 | $513,038 | $55,496 | Total only | $3,490 |
| 2023 | $543,819 | $735,348 | $664,034 | $318,121 | 1 | $73 |
| 2022 | $473,419 | $341,154 | $298,717 | $16,350 | 3 | $11 |
| 2021 | $430,720 | $408,363 | $254,620 | $47,105 | Total only | $12 |
| 2020 | $295,286 | $269,369 | $207,981 | $16,000 | 2 | $-50 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Garrett County Arts Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Garrett County Arts Council Inc is a public charity 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 grant totaling $11K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Garrett County Arts Council Inc is led by Stephanie Murphy, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie Murphy
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathy Beachler
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $78K (2025)
Dave Bruffy
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mikal McCartney
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Dabney
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maggie Robey
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Emily Newman Edwards
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Thomas Vose
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cherie Krug
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Emily Tusing
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Fred Fox
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Margaret Jamison
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Michael Virts (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: William Hentosh (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Tobin (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Samantha Roller (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: M. Kendall Ludwig (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Susan Johnston (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Roller (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Frank Shap (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jack Dubose (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $78K, to Kathy Beachler (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Garrett County Arts Council Inc
How much does Garrett County Arts Council Inc give each year?
Garrett County Arts Council Inc gave $11K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $55K in grants paid.
How large is Garrett County Arts Council Inc?
Garrett County Arts Council Inc reported $539K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $554K.
What is Garrett County Arts Council Inc?
Garrett County Arts Council Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Oakland, MD. It holds $539K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Garrett County Arts Council Inc operate?
Garrett County Arts Council Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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