International Society of Palm
The International Society of Palm is a public charity based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2023 filing states that it raises funds to support various 501(c)(3) organizations; its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $143,480.
International Society of Palm at a glance
In short: International Society of Palm gave $143K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,480
- +124.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,348
- +146.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,660
- Total assets
- $69,066
- -76.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to International Society of Palm
- Contact
Mailing address: 44 Cocoanut Row M207C, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who International Society of Palm funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caritas DEI Bish ($60K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 83% of grant dollars, Illinois recipients 10%, and Virginia recipients 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is International Society of Palm open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $143K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caritas DEI Bish West Palm B, FL | Caritas De | $60,000 |
| Animal Care Leag Oak Park, IL | General | $15,000 |
| NAMI Arlington, VA | General | $10,000 |
| PB Opera West Palm B, FL | General | $10,000 |
| St Anns Place West Palm B, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Center for Creat West Palm B, FL | General | $9,320 |
| Life Lake Worth, FL | General | $9,000 |
| PB Island Hospic Palm Beach, FL | General | $8,000 |
| PB Symphony West Palm B, FL | General | $7,160 |
| Grandmas Place Royal Palm, FL | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,066 | $61,863 | $288,041 | $143,480 | 10 | $663 |
| 2023 | $292,637 | $187,654 | $253,947 | $64,050 | 11 | $201 |
| 2022 | $361,217 | $288,031 | $221,488 | $37,500 | 3 | $31 |
| 2021 | $292,232 | $323,500 | $182,246 | $40,000 | 4 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “fundraising to support various 501C3 organizations.” Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a children-and-families service provider, a hospital, an opera company, a symphony, and organizations identified by their names as serving animal care and mental health. Grandma’s Place, which received $5,000, describes its own mission as providing housing, compassionate loving care, educational opportunities, and support to vulnerable children and families. These are grantees’ activities and missions, not stated focus areas of the funder.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization gave 10 grants totaling $143,480. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $9,660. Notable grants included $60,000 to Caritas Dei Bish in West Palm Beach, Florida; $15,000 to Animal Care League in Oak Park, Illinois; and $10,000 each to NAMI in Arlington, Virginia, PB Opera, and St. Ann’s Place, both in West Palm Beach. Grandma’s Place in Royal Palm Beach received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith Zerfoss as president, Stephen Lindsay as secretary, Roland Manuel as treasurer, and Cathy Lively, Mary Harper, and Elayne Flam as trustees.
International Society of Palm is led by Judith Zerfoss, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Zerfoss
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$28K (2023) → $83K (2024)
Cathy Lively
Trustee
Trustee → Director & Trustee, 2022
Director & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elayne Flam
Trustee
Trustee → Director & Trustee, 2022
Director & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Harper
Trustee
Trustee → Director & Trustee, 2022
Director & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roland Manuel
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Lindsa
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Robin Saltzman (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Herme De Wyman (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Judith Zerfoos (2021–2022) — Executive Secretary
- Former: Richard Robins (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Dick Robinson (2022) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Herb Reommele (2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Sandy Shepard (2021) — Clerical
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $83K, to Judith Zerfoss (Pres).
Frequently asked questions about International Society of Palm
How much does International Society of Palm give each year?
International Society of Palm gave $143K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $64K across 11 grants.
What is International Society of Palm's typical grant size?
International Society of Palm's median grant in 2024 was $9,660, and its average grant was $14,348, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from International Society of Palm that year got $17K on average.
Where does International Society of Palm give grants?
International Society of Palm gives mostly in Florida: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm B, FL (5 grants).
Does International Society of Palm give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of International Society of Palm's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are International Society of Palm's largest grantees?
International Society of Palm's largest 2024 grantees include Caritas DEI Bish ($60,000), Animal Care Leag ($15,000) and NAMI ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is International Society of Palm?
International Society of Palm reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $62K.
What does International Society of Palm fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “fundraising to support various 501C3 organizations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from International Society of Palm?
International Society of Palm has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is International Society of Palm's EIN?
International Society of Palm's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2411929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). International Society of Palm funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/international-society-of-palm-morg_23e7caef678949199acbc810f2347f16
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