Talbot County Arts Council Inc
Talbot County Arts Council Inc, known as Talbot Arts, is a public charity based in Easton, Maryland. Formed in 1987, it sub-grants funding to nonprofit and government-related organizations and schools for arts programs and projects in Talbot County; it does not itself produce or present arts programs.
Talbot County Arts Council Inc at a glance
In short: Talbot County Arts Council Inc gave $111K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,500
- +27.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $123,812
- -14.9% 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 Talbot County Arts Council Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
Talbot Arts accepts unsolicited requests through its described grant application processes. Applications are submitted to the Arts Council; mini-grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, while Special Grant Request applications are reviewed by the Executive Committee and then forwarded to the Board for review and approval. The website says grant decisions may consider artistic merit, organizational effectiveness, community service, available funding, financial need, community engagement, and other sources of support. The 2025 filing says grant recipients must acknowledge support, display the Council’s logo in promotional and event content, and report on how funds were used.
- Review Cycle
- The FY 2027 Community Arts Development application deadline was April 30, 2026; that cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The FY 2027 Community Arts Development application deadline was April 30, 2026; that cycle has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 6, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 245-5195
Website: https://talbotarts.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Talbot County Arts Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Academy Art Museum Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Talbot Arts says its grants support arts programs and projects in Talbot County, Maryland. All 2025 grant dollars reported in the filing went to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Talbot County Arts Council Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $111K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy Art Museum Inc Easton, MD | Community Arts Development | $19,500 |
| The Avalon Foundation Inc Easton, MD | Community Arts Development | $12,500 |
| Oxford Community Center Inc Oxford, MD | Community Arts Development | $9,000 |
| Chesapeake Music Easton, MD | Community Arts Development | $9,000 |
| Allegro Academy Easton, MD | Community Arts Development | $8,000 |
| Easton Choral Arts Easton, MD | Community Arts Development | $7,500 |
| Building African American Minds Easton, MD | Community Arts Development | $7,000 |
| St Michaels Art League St Michaels, MD | Community Arts Development | $7,000 |
| Carpe Diem Arts Royal Oak, MD | Community Arts Development | $7,000 |
| Crashbox Theatre Easton, MD | Community Arts Development | $6,500 |
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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 | $123,812 | $244,177 | $267,472 | $110,500 | 13 | $2,111 |
| 2024 | $145,425 | $275,917 | $277,951 | $86,542 | 8 | $1,105 |
| 2023 | $147,459 | $358,653 | $241,606 | $79,510 | 7 | $40 |
| 2022 | $30,412 | $201,167 | $215,929 | $76,064 | 8 | $21 |
| 2021 | $45,174 | $189,154 | $166,864 | $60,765 | 6 | $35 |
| 2020 | $22,884 | $169,427 | $153,359 | $40,200 | 3 | $24 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to allocate government funds to arts programs in Talbot County and make sub-grants to eligible and deserving arts programs of nonprofit and government-related organizations and schools.
Its website describes grant support for community arts, school-based arts enrichment, mini-grants, scholarships, and special requests. It identifies underserved groups of particular interest, including people in healthcare settings, seniors, racial and ethnic minority groups, economically disadvantaged people, and people with disabilities or special needs.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Oxford Community Center says it provides a welcoming place where area residents and visitors of all ages can take part in activities that enrich community life. Carpe Diem Arts says it uses shared arts experiences to inspire creative self-expression and strengthen communities. Building African American Minds says it provides tutoring and assistance to African American elementary school children at risk of underachievement, including help with reading.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Talbot Arts reported 13 grants totaling $110,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $19,500, with a median of $7,000. Notable awards included $19,500 to Academy Art Museum, $12,500 to The Avalon Foundation, $9,000 each to Oxford Community Center and Chesapeake Music, and $8,000 to Allegro Academy. The filing described the grants’ purpose as community arts development.
Talbot Arts’ website invites nonprofit organizations and programs providing equitable access to diverse and inclusive arts activities in Talbot County to apply for Community Arts Development grants. It also describes mini-grants of $100–$500 for qualifying organizations and schools; no matching funds are required, and recipients generally may receive no more than two in a fiscal year, with combined awards capped at $750. Mini-grants are reviewed on a rolling basis. The website also describes a rolling Special Grant Request process for qualifying nonprofit and government-related organizations with ongoing arts activities that primarily benefit Talbot County residents and visitors. Applicants may receive funding for only one Special Grant Request application per fiscal year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Larson as president, Peggy J. Ford as vice president, Karla Wieland-Cherry as secretary, and Vicki Higgins Lane as treasurer. It also lists Damika Baker Wilson, Scott Clausen, Chris Noyes, Pete Lesher, Erinne Lewis, and Miguel Salinas as directors.
Talbot County Arts Council Inc is led by Nancy S. Larson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy S. Larson
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Lesher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erinne Lewis
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Noyes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damika Baker Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Salinas
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Walker
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Wagner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Tindall
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Clausen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Wieland-Cherry
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy J. Ford
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Higgins Lane
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Amelia Blades Stewart (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Ann E. Demart (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: James T. Mueller (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Janet J. Adams (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Mary Ann Schindler (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Joan Levy (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Carl M. Tankersley (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Patrick Rogan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William P. Peak Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gerald Early (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Victoria Gomez Lozano (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Talbot County Arts Council Inc
How much does Talbot County Arts Council Inc give each year?
Talbot County Arts Council Inc gave $111K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $87K across 8 grants.
What is Talbot County Arts Council Inc's typical grant size?
Talbot County Arts Council Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $8,500, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Talbot County Arts Council Inc give grants?
Talbot County Arts Council Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Easton, MD (9 grants) and St Michaels, MD (2 grants).
Does Talbot County Arts Council Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Talbot County Arts Council Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Arts Development" (13 grants).
Who are Talbot County Arts Council Inc's largest grantees?
Talbot County Arts Council Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Academy Art Museum Inc ($19,500), The Avalon Foundation Inc ($12,500) and Oxford Community Center Inc ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Talbot County Arts Council Inc?
Talbot County Arts Council Inc reported $124K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $244K.
What does Talbot County Arts Council Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to allocate government funds to arts programs in Talbot County and make sub-grants to eligible and deserving arts programs of nonprofit and government-related organizations and schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Talbot County Arts Council Inc?
Talbot Arts accepts unsolicited requests through its described grant application processes. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Talbot County Arts Council Inc's EIN?
Talbot County Arts Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1532573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Talbot County Arts Council Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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