Arts & Culture Grant Funders in Maryland
347 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to Maryland nonprofits in recent years, together directing $155.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 347 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in Maryland
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Maryland giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Selz Foundation | New York | $13.8M | 2 | 2023 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $12.3M | 20 | 2024 |
| 3 | Walters Art Gallery End | Pennsylvania | $9.9M | 4 | 2024 |
| 4 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $6.8M | 28 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | New Jersey | $4.8M | 34 | 2024 |
| 6 | Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Inc | Maryland | $4.3M | 210 | 2024 |
| 7 | Howard County Arts Council | Maryland | $4.2M | 198 | 2025 |
| 8 | The Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc | New York | $3.2M | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz | District of Columbia | $3.1M | 81 | 2025 |
| 10 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $3.1M | 3 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Wallace Foundation | New York | $3.0M | 2 | 2023 |
| 12 | Ann's Circle Inc | Maryland | $2.9M | 7 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in Maryland — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 347 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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