Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc
Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc. is a public charity based in Melbourne, Florida, and Brevard County’s designated local arts agency. It works to build and sustain a vibrant arts and cultural sector as part of the Space Coast’s quality of life, including through services to artists and arts organizations, arts education, and public art programs.
Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $254,512
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $387,279
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,664
- +61.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $386,048
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 513 N Harbor City Blvd Suite C, Melbourne, FL 32935
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated service and grant-program context is Brevard County, Florida. The FY 2022–2023 program aimed to promote Brevard County as a cultural destination for visitors and residents.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 11 grants totaling $74K.
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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 | $254,512 | $387,279 | $386,048 | — | — | $2,664 |
| 2024 | $246,039 | $395,518 | $403,685 | — | — | $1,654 |
| 2023 | $280,628 | $479,387 | $438,470 | — | — | $610 |
| 2022 | $256,078 | $429,999 | $435,505 | — | — | $293 |
| 2021 | $254,664 | $379,296 | $377,279 | — | — | $224 |
| 2020 | $243,633 | $375,057 | $367,252 | — | — | $779 |
| 2019 | $295,806 | $729,871 | $774,315 | $74,389 | 11 | $1,205 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to build and sustain a dynamic and vibrant arts and cultural sector integral to Brevard County’s quality of life. Its reported programs include technical assistance and capacity-building workshops for cultural organizations, area nonprofits, and individual artists; promotion of Brevard County as a cultural destination; artist residencies with school partners; and temporary public exhibitions featuring area artists.
The historical grantees listed include organizations with varied missions. Brevard Achievement Center Inc. describes its mission as providing people with disabilities innovative services and opportunities for personal success. Brevard Symphony Orchestra Inc. says it seeks to bring live orchestral music to Brevard County residents and beyond; Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc. describes its mission as providing classical music at an affordable price. Other listed recipients include Florida Institute of Technology Inc., whose stated mission includes education, research, and service; Valiant Air Command Inc., which describes work to raise awareness of military and civilian heritage; and Florida Historical Society Inc., which describes work preserving and educating the public about Florida history.
Grantmaking
The organization’s website describes the Cultural Support Grant Program as co-administered with the Space Coast Office of Tourism. For FY 2022–2023, up to $500,000 was available through the program to support groups presenting cultural and special events and marketing them to out-of-county tourists. The guidelines describe an application review process involving BCA staff, a Cultural Committee, the Tourist Development Council, and the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners. That cycle’s application deadline was June 24, 2022, and the website states that applications for the cycle are closed.
The 2025, 2024, and 2023 filings each report a grant count of zero. Separately, the supplied record lists 2019 support of $7,514 each for Brevard Achievement Center Inc., Florida Institute of Technology Inc., and Brevard Symphony Orchestra Inc.; $6,763 for Space Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc.; and $6,012 each for Valiant Air Command Inc. and Florida Historical Society Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine Esrock as executive director and Daniel Ciuro, Ron Davis, Eliza Dopira, Bonnie King, Michelle Meulke, Sandy Michelson, Melissa Naughton, and Michael Peacock as board members. Dr. Susan Pinsky is listed as secretary.
Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc is led by Catherine Esrock, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Esrock
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
$64K (2024) → $65K (2025)
Niko Stamos
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Michael Peacock
Board Member
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Annette Condo
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Delores Spearman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eliza Dopira
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ron Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Staci Hawkins Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bonnie King
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel Ciuro
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Melissa Naughton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sandy Michelson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan Pinsky
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michelle Meulke
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Derek Gores
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Gigi Gordon
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Hadasssah Eitenne
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sherri Mason
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sonya Mallard
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: David Schillhammer (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Leah Blackmore (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Freismuth (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Eric Parent (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kathy Engerran (2019–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Ben Brotemarkle (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Heron (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Meulke (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Weintraub (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cordell Rolle (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Ridenour (2019–2020) — Chair Elect
- Former: Joe Mayer (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Montas (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Fisher (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Packard (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Farmer (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Jack Kirschenbaum (2019) — Legal
- Former: Jill Reyes (2019) — Past Chair
- Former: Julie Braga (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Monica Baloga (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Neil Levine (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Shane Burgman (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Pokrywa (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $65K, to Catherine Esrock (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc
How large is Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc?
Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc reported $255K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $387K.
What does Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to build and sustain a dynamic and vibrant arts and cultural sector integral to Brevard County’s quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc?
Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc make grants?
The organization’s stated service and grant-program context is Brevard County, Florida. The FY 2022–2023 program aimed to promote Brevard County as a cultural destination for visitors and residents.
What is Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc's EIN?
Brevard Cultural Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0179099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 5, 2026)
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