Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc
To improve the quality of life for all residents of Brevard county through cultural, educational, recreational and community arts programs by providing access to high quality challenging and diverse touring and local performing arts events.
Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc at a glance
In short: Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc gave $2.7M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.7M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,742,820
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,742,820
- Median grant
- $2,742,820
- Total assets
- $9,066,883
- -18.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastern Florida State College ($2.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Florida State College Cocoa, FL | Renovations to the Maxwell C. King Center | $2,742,820 |
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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 | $9,066,883 | $8,073,489 | $10,305,730 | $2,742,820 | 1 | $767,474 |
| 2024 | $11,109,712 | $9,591,824 | $9,436,794 | — | — | $476,123 |
| 2023 | $10,420,953 | $7,169,300 | $7,464,388 | — | — | $109,667 |
| 2022 | $10,137,230 | $8,368,626 | $5,476,715 | — | — | $225,619 |
| 2021 | $7,468,968 | $1,092,228 | $1,942,480 | — | — | $130,177 |
About Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cocoa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $767K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc is led by Anthony J. Catanese, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony J. Catanese
Chair
Chair → Chairperson, 2024
Chairperson → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Papke
General Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $157K (2025)
Carol Craig
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Lance
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcia Jones Francey
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Watson
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howie Dorough
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James H. Richey JD
Member
President of Eastern Florida State College → President of Efsc, 2023
President of Efsc → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Grieves
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rita Moreno
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Widerman
Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven W. Bierbrunner
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Molnar
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chairperson, 2024
Vice Chairperson → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winston E. Scott
Member
Member → District Board of Trustees, 2023
District Board of Trustees → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Curtin
Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Maxwell
CFO & Vice President Operations
CFO & Vice President Operations → Vice President Operations, 2024
Vice President Operations → CFO & Vice President Operations, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dwyer
Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas G. Fox
Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Harris Caldwell
Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
G. Mitchell Varnes Jr.
Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Naberhaus III
Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Mitch Varnes (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Stephanie Moss Dandridge (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Don Farnsworth (2023) — Member
- Former: Henry Lonski (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Michael Gaich (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Michael J Coleman (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Rick Balda (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Ted Peters (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: William C Potter (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Ronald Howse (2022) — District Board of Trustees Appointment
- Former: Charles Clemente (2021) — Member
- Former: G Melvin Mills (2021) — Member
- Former: Kim Vice (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Pam Gatto (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $157K, to Robert Papke (General Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc
How much does Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc give each year?
Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc gave $2.7M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc?
Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.1M.
What is Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc?
Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cocoa, FL. It holds $9.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc operate?
Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc's EIN?
Maxwell C King Center for the Performing Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2844281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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