Mid Atlantic Arts Inc
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc. is a Baltimore-based organization whose filing type is Form 990 (a public charity). It supports artists, arts organizations, presenters, and communities through grants, partnerships, and programs focused on artistic creation, presentation, touring, and cultural activity. The organization says it serves residents across the mid-Atlantic and beyond. Its website gives 1979 as its founding year, while its 2024 filing statement lists 1980 as the year formed.
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc at a glance
In short: Mid Atlantic Arts Inc gave $3.4M across 129 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), top state Georgia. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,385,239
- +162.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 129
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,242
- +150.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,710,951
- +4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (83 of 129, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mid Atlantic Arts Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 North Charles Street No 401, Baltimore, MD 21201-4102
Phone: (410) 539-6656
Website: https://midatlanticarts.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from Mid Atlantic Arts Inc
ArtsCONNECT Grants
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship Grant
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
CALT Experiences Grants
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc
Amount
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Mid Atlantic Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South Arts ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
858 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 823 grants of 858 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Mid Atlantic Arts says it serves Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia. Its programs also include opportunities beyond that core constituency: for example, Central Appalachia Living Traditions serves designated Appalachian counties in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
In the 2025 filing, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Georgia (30%), New York (10%), Virginia (9%), West Virginia (9%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 129 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mid Atlantic Arts Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 83 of 129 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $3.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 129 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Arts Atlanta, GA | Creativity in Community | $1,000,000 |
| Birthplace of Country Music Alliance Bristol, VA | Folk and Traditional Arts | $100,000 |
| Federal Valley Resource Center Stewart, OH | Folk and Traditional Arts | $100,000 |
| Shack Neighborhood House Inc Pursglove, WV | Folk and Traditional Arts | $100,000 |
| Barrio Alegria Reading, PA | Creativity in Community | $67,000 |
| Create in Chinatown Inc New York, NY | Creativity in Community | $67,000 |
| Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival Jersey City, NJ | Creativity in Community | $67,000 |
| Mujeres De Islas Inc Culebra, PR | Creativity in Community | $67,000 |
| Multi-Cultural Festival of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | Creativity in Community | $67,000 |
| Podium Foundation Richmond, VA | Creativity in Community | $67,000 |
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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 | $19,710,951 | $10,635,352 | $10,143,340 | $3,385,239 | 129 | $725,988 |
| 2024 | $18,832,906 | $8,190,396 | $7,921,546 | $1,289,114 | 123 | $561,328 |
| 2023 | $14,543,445 | $6,596,184 | $6,480,611 | $1,982,336 | 155 | $172,331 |
| 2022 | $13,619,874 | $13,407,580 | $5,973,468 | $2,934,319 | 252 | $37,471 |
| 2021 | $4,986,510 | $4,229,657 | $6,226,576 | $3,545,187 | 199 | $47,198 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mid Atlantic Arts states its mission is to strengthen and serve the arts and culture ecosystem in the mid-Atlantic region by elevating local voices through accessible resources, programs, and partnerships. Its filing statement describes work in presenting, touring and exhibiting; artist fellowships, projects and residencies; and community initiatives. The organization also describes its Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects grants as supporting the vitality of traditional arts and cultures.
Its programs include ArtsCONNECT, which supports performing arts tours developed collaboratively by presenters; Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects; and Central Appalachia Living Traditions grants for public-facing projects and events in designated Appalachian counties. Cultural Sustainability: Community Roots provides unrestricted operating support to eligible arts and culture organizations rooted in communities of color, with annual operating budgets under $500,000 and at least three years of programming. The organization says that program is expected to select up to 20 grantees across the ten states and territories it serves.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. For example, grantee South Arts describes its mission as strengthening the South through arts programs and connections with state arts agencies. Sole Defined says it works to preserve and advance percussive dance and integrate arts into K–12 learning. Create in Chinatown describes a focus on intergenerational community through neighborhood engagement, storytelling, and the arts. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Mid Atlantic Arts’ own.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Mid Atlantic Arts reported 129 grants totaling $3,385,239. Grants ranged from $5,104 to $1,000,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $1,000,000 to South Arts for “Creativity in Community.” Three organizations received $100,000 each: Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, Federal Valley Resource Center, and Shack Neighborhood House, for “Folk and Traditional Arts.” Other listed awards of $67,000 included grants for “Creativity in Community” to Barrio Alegria, Create in Chinatown, Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival, Mujeres de Islas, Multi-Cultural Festival of West Virginia, Podium Foundation, Sole Defined, and Ten Sleepless Knights.
The website’s ArtsCONNECT guidelines describe support for projects involving three or more mid-Atlantic presenters partnering to present the same artist or company. Each presenter can receive a subsidy of up to 50% of that artist or company’s compensation, plus support for other eligible project expenses. The listed 2025–2026 ArtsCONNECT application deadline was February 25, 2025, a past cycle.
For Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects, the published 2026–2027 guidelines list an application deadline of April 30, 2026, also past. The guidelines identify nonprofit organizations in the program’s eligible region as applicants and describe application materials, project budgets, a match requirement, review criteria, and grant limitations. The Central Appalachia Living Traditions Experiences program describes awards of $1,000 to $10,000 for eligible nonprofits and folk and traditional artists or practitioners in designated Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia; no match is required, and most project activities must take place in those counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Juan Souki as executive director. Listed board officers are Donna Walker-Kuhne, chair; James Lemons, vice chair; Nicholas Hawkins, treasurer; and John McEwen, secretary. The listed directors are Vernon Araujo, Jessica Ball, Romona Riscoe Benson, Lora Bottinelli, and Kim Chan.
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc is led by Juan Souki, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 4 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Juan Souki
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$43K (2024) → $217K (2025)
Donna Walker-Kuhne
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittney Huff
Director of Development
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Mary Childress Last Day
Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
Phillip Harmon Last Day
Director of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$112K (2025)
John Strickland
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juanita Hardy
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mara Manus
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret G. Vanderhye
Director
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Romona Riscoe Benson
Director
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vernon Araujo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Ball
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Chan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Ruiz Corts
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lora Bottinelli
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Gay
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Lemons
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Hawkins
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John McEwen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Karen R. Newell (2021–2024) — Director of External Affairs
- Former: Theresa M. Colvin (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Phillip Harmon (2023–2024) — Director of Operations
- Former: Mary Childress (2024) — Director of Finance & Human Resources
- Former: Guha Shankar (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Marilyn Santarelli (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Asa Jackson (2023) — Director
- Former: John Rainero (2023) — Director
- Former: Barbara Bershon (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Hal Real (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: J. Mack Wathen (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kay Kendall (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lenwood Sloan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Butler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Susie Farr (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $217K, to Juan Souki (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mid Atlantic Arts Inc
How much does Mid Atlantic Arts Inc give each year?
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc gave $3.4M across 129 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 123 grants.
What is Mid Atlantic Arts Inc's typical grant size?
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,242, across 129 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Inc that year got $31K on average.
Where does Mid Atlantic Arts Inc give grants?
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc's top state is Georgia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Wilmington, DE (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does Mid Atlantic Arts Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 129 grants with a stated purpose on Mid Atlantic Arts Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Performing Arts Presenting and Touring" (68 grants), "Folk and Traditional Arts" (32 grants) and "Creativity in Community" (21 grants).
Who are Mid Atlantic Arts Inc's largest grantees?
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc's largest 2025 grantees include South Arts ($1,000,000), Birthplace of Country Music Alliance ($100,000) and Federal Valley Resource Center ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mid Atlantic Arts Inc?
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc reported $19.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.6M.
What does Mid Atlantic Arts Inc fund?
Mid Atlantic Arts states its mission is to strengthen and serve the arts and culture ecosystem in the mid-Atlantic region by elevating local voices through accessible resources, programs, and partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Inc?
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check midatlanticarts.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mid Atlantic Arts Inc's EIN?
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1169382. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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