Foundation Annual Grants for Arts

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Deadline

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Grant Type

foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Significant contributions to arts development in the county

Geography

  • In Kent County

Other requirements

  • Demonstrated excellence and service in the arts

Overview

KENNY Award

Funder: The Hedgelawn Foundation (Ben and Judy Kohl Trustees) and Kent County Arts Council

Geographic Scope: Kent County, Maryland

Award Type: Recognition award for excellence and service in the arts

Purpose: Honors individuals and organizations for significant contributions to the development of the arts in Kent County and exceptional service to the arts community

Award Details:

  • Sculpted work of art by artist Marilee Schumann

  • Consists of a poured bronze bowl suspended over a native eastern shore walnut pedestal

  • Presented annually since 2006
  • Eligibility:

  • Individuals or organizations in Kent County

  • Demonstrated excellence and service in the arts

  • Significant contributions to arts development in the county
  • Past Recipients (selected):

  • 2006 (Inaugural): Vincent & Leslie Raimond and Senator Barbara Mikulski

  • 2014: John Wilson (musician and teacher)

  • 2015: Lani Hall Seikaly

  • 2017: Red Devil Moon (creators and performers)
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: 410-778-3700

  • Email: john@kentculture.org

  • Address: 101 Spring Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620
  • What Kent Cultural Alliance Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    5
    Total given
    $40K
    Median grant
    $7,500
    Range
    $7,500–$10K
    • By dollars: Maryland 100%. Top recipient cities: Chestertown, MD; Rock Hall, MD.
    • 80% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Kent County Public Schools · Rock Hall, MD

      Musical instruments

      $10K

    • Garfield Center for the Arts at · Chestertown, MD

      General operating

      $7,500

    • Chester Riverarts · Chestertown, MD

      General operating

      $7,500

    • The Mainstay · Rock Hall, MD

      General operating

      $7,500

    • National Music Festival · Chestertown, MD

      General operating

      $7,500

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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    Fields of Work

    arts

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