Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
Based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization serving 11 municipalities in Palm Beach North. Its stated purpose is to bring private, public, education, and civic organizations together to support the region’s prosperity.
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce at a glance
In short: Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce gave $208K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $208,391
- +666.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,336
- +605.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing described the student scholarship process above; it does not establish a current application process.
- Review Cycle
- The filing gave March 31 each year as the deadline. This is past-cycle information, not an open deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing gave March 31 each year as the deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerc
Mailing address: 5520 Pga Blvd Ste 200, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (561) 748-3948
Website: https://www.pbnchamber.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palm Beach North Education Foundation II Inc ($161K).
Organizations only. It also paid 24 grants to individuals ($47,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 95 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Chamber states that it serves 11 municipalities in Palm Beach North. Filing data shows that all reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The 2024 filing’s scholarship restrictions specified that students must live or attend school in North Palm Beach County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce gives
- Giving grew 892% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $208K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach North Education Foundation II Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Funding of New Public Charity | $161,391 |
| 24 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $47,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is a private foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $86,734 | $238,560 | $208,391 | 25 | $228,362 | $20,999 | $7,187 |
| 2024 | $179,197 | $57,844 | $30,463 | $27,180 | 23 | $29,723 | $23,089 | $7,711 |
| 2023 | $155,271 | $32,794 | $47,499 | $44,000 | 27 | $47,199 | $2,127 | $7,431 |
| 2022 | $157,371 | $49,944 | $22,200 | $21,000 | 8 | $21,780 | $35,588 | $8,712 |
| 2021 | $187,475 | $28,657 | $29,999 | $26,750 | 12 | — | $10,063 | $9,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Chamber’s stated shared purpose is to foster partnership among private, public, education, and civic organizations to help ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.” Its stated strategic imperatives are a prosperous economy, high quality of life, a resilient and connected region, and regional leadership.
Filing data shows 2025 grants for education scholarships, teacher-of-the-year awards, and funding for a new public charity. The recipient Palm Beach North Education Foundation describes its own mission as investing in young people’s educational futures through literacy programs, teacher externships and retention incentives, and leadership awards for post-secondary education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Chamber reported 25 grants totaling $208,391. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $161,391, with a median of $1,000. Its largest reported grant was $161,391 to Palm Beach North Education Foundation II Inc. Other listed grants included education scholarship awards paid directly to education institutions and teacher-of-the-year awards.
The Chamber’s 2024 filing described a scholarship application process for high school students, with paper applications distributed by teachers and principals. Students could mail or email applications to the Chamber office. The filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Because the 2024 filing is marked final, these application details should not be treated as current.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katie Thompson as president, Alex Martinez Slaton as vice president, Noel Martinez as treasurer, and Stephanie Mitrione as secretary. It lists Rob Taylor, Carrie Combes, Kerrlene Wills, Virginia Spencer, and Elle Harrigan as directors.
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is led by Katie Thompson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katie Thompson
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Taylor
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Combes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elle Harrigan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerrlene Wills
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Spencer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noel Martinez
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Martinez Slaton
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Mitrione
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Rick Murell (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Joy (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Laura King-Curran (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Taylor (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Bob Goldfarb (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Laura King (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Patti Dent (2021–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Phil D'amico (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Sal Faso (2021–2022) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
How much does Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce give each year?
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce gave $208K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 23 grants.
What is Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce's typical grant size?
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,336, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce give grants?
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2025 Teacher of the Year Award" (19 grants).
What does Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce fund?
The Chamber’s stated shared purpose is to foster partnership among private, public, education, and civic organizations to help ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce?
The 2024 filing described the student scholarship process above; it does not establish a current application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce's EIN?
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0784996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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