PROJECT FOR PUBLIC SPACES, INC. IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE CREATE AND SUSTAIN PUBLIC SPACES THAT BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+36.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$740K
+89.7% YoY
Grant Count
8
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$93K
+18.6% YoY
About Project for Public Spaces Inc
Based on IRS filings
Project for Public Spaces Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $740K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Project for Public Spaces Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,893,784 | $1,385,223 | $1,628,214 |
| Revenue | $2,869,759 | $1,652,231 | $2,778,853 |
| Expenses | $2,698,720 | $2,000,674 | $2,083,156 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,558 | $163 | $101 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Project for Public Spaces Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rochester Downtown Development Corp ($100,000), Austin Parks Foundation ($100,000), Marion Public Library ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS SILOAM SPRINGS, AR | PLACEMAKING | $80,000 |
| FARMINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY FARMINGTON, AR | PLACEMAKING | $80,000 |
| FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FAYETTEVILLE, AR | PLACEMAKING | $80,000 |
| ROCHESTER DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT CORP ROCHESTER, NY | PLACEMAKING | $100,000 |
| AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX | PLACEMAKING | $100,000 |
| MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY MARION, IN | PLACEMAKING | $100,000 |
| DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND CLEVELAND, OH | PLACEMAKING | $100,000 |
| CITY OF CLEVELAND PLANNING COMMISSION CLEVELAND, OH | PLACEMAKING | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BURNEY | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELLEN ABRAHAM | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RICARDO BYRD | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| REENA AGARWAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA KNIP | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID KOREN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIDGET MARQUIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TODD PALMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN LOW-BEER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIA KRAGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID PARK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER VICKERS LEFT 1224 | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JON ZADRODZKY LEFT 424 | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KELLY VEREL | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $128,524 |
| NATHAN STORRING | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $122,885 |
| ELENA MADISON | DIRECTOR OF PROJECTS | 40 | $103,455 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project for Public Spaces Inc?
Project for Public Spaces Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Project for Public Spaces Inc?
As of 2024, Project for Public Spaces Inc holds $1.9M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $740K in 2024.
Where does Project for Public Spaces Inc operate?
Project for Public Spaces Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Texas.
What size grants does Project for Public Spaces Inc award?
In 2024, Project for Public Spaces Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $740K — an average of about $93K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Project for Public Spaces Inc's EIN?
Project for Public Spaces Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2808114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Project for Public Spaces Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
BUFFALO, NY
Assets
$944.0M
Grants
562
Total Given
$33.4M
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
DETROIT, MI
Assets
—
Grants
413
Total Given
$141.2M
Eqt Foundation
CANONSBURG, PA
Assets
$26.2M
Grants
367
Total Given
$6.3M
Cullen Foundation
BUFFALO, NY
Assets
$112.3M
Grants
189
Total Given
$6.1M
Greater Austin Performing Arts Center
AUSTIN, TX
Assets
$59.2M
Grants
208
Total Given
$10.9M
The John R Oishei Foundation
BUFFALO, NY
Assets
$330.0M
Grants
168
Total Given
$9.5M
St David's Foundation
AUSTIN, TX
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
145
Total Given
$85.1M
The Precourt Foundation
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Assets
$30.6M
Grants
47
Total Given
$1.2M
Wynne Family Charitable Foundation
HORSESHOE BAY, TX
Assets
$822K
Grants
41
Total Given
$48K
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc
HOUSTON, TX
Assets
$61.7M
Grants
576
Total Given
$24.3M
Arch & Stella Rowan Foundation Inc
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
91
Total Given
$201K
One Skye Foundation Inc
AUSTIN, TX
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
11
Total Given
$179K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Project for Public Spaces Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities