Cultural Council of Palm Beach
To educate, develop, coordinate, and promote the visual and performing arts and cultural activities throughout Palm Beach County, Florida.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+548.3% YoY
Grant Count
52
+246.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+87.0% YoY
About Cultural Council of Palm Beach
Based on IRS filings
Cultural Council of Palm Beach is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 52 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,417,239 | $5,124,316 | $4,793,143 |
| Revenue | $7,202,482 | $5,735,254 | $4,742,344 |
| Expenses | $7,218,367 | $5,765,308 | $4,507,411 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,294 | $14,196 | $6,241 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Cultural Council of Palm Beach
Arts & Cultural Education Fund
Cultural Council of Palm Beach
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Capacity-Building & Education Grants Category C-I
Cultural Council of Palm Beach
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Tourism Grants Category B
Cultural Council of Palm Beach
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Milagro Foundation Inc ($65,000), Cox Science Center and Aquarium Inc ($60,000), Boca Raton Muuseum of Art Inc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AequalisDBA Core Ensemble Lake Worth, FL | C-1 Grant | $15,796 |
| Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Inc West Palm Beach, FL | ACE Grant | $20,000 |
| Arts Garage Delray Beach, FL | ACE Grant | $20,000 |
| Arts4All Florida Lake Worth, FL | C-1 Grant | $15,578 |
| Arts4All Florida Lake Worth, FL | ACE Grant | $10,000 |
| BAM Festival Inc West Palm Beach, FL | C-1 Grant | $5,374 |
| Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts Inc Lake Worth, FL | C-1 Grant | $15,632 |
| Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts Inc Lake Worth, FL | ACE Grant | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Muuseum of Art Inc Boca Raton, FL | ACE Grant | $50,000 |
| Boca Raton Philharmonic Symphania Boca Raton, FL | ACE Grant | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Parmelee | Member | 2 | — |
| Jean Sharf | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Christopher D Caneles | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Elizabeth Bowers Stoops | Member | 2 | — |
| Bruce Beal | Member | 2 | — |
| Phil DiComo | Member | 2 | — |
| Donald M Ephraim | Member | 2 | — |
| Daryn M Kirchfeld | Chairman | 4 | — |
| Roe Green | Member | 2 | — |
| Phillip Edwards | Member | 2 | — |
| Denise Rivas | Member | 2 | — |
| Cheryl K Crowley | Member | 2 | — |
| David Cohen | Member | 2 | — |
| Stephen Jacobs | Member | 2 | — |
| Edrick E Barnes | Member | 2 | — |
| Barbara McQuinn | EX Officio Member | 2 | — |
| Davika Thompson | EX Officio Member | 2 | — |
| Commissioner Marci Woodward | EX Officio Member | 2 | — |
| Emanuel Perry | EX Officio Member | 2 | — |
| David Lawrence | President and CEO | 40 | $259,314 |
| Kathleen Alex | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $146,988 |
| Jennifer Sullivan | Senior Vice President | 40 | $150,065 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cultural Council of Palm Beach?
Cultural Council of Palm Beach is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cultural Council of Palm Beach?
As of 2024, Cultural Council of Palm Beach holds $5.4M in total assets with $7.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 52 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Cultural Council of Palm Beach operate?
Cultural Council of Palm Beach has awarded grants in Florida.
What size grants does Cultural Council of Palm Beach award?
In 2024, Cultural Council of Palm Beach awarded 52 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cultural Council of Palm Beach's EIN?
Cultural Council of Palm Beach's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1862336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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