Project for Public Spaces Inc
Project for Public Spaces, inc. Is a not for profit organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities.
Project for Public Spaces Inc at a glance
In short: Project for Public Spaces Inc gave $740K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $93K), top state Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $740,000
- +89.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,500
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,893,784
- +36.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Project for Public Spaces Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Project for Public Spaces Inc
Who Project for Public Spaces Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rochester Downtown Development Corp ($100K). Together the top 8 received $740K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 18 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2022) to $740K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $740K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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 | $1,893,784 | $2,869,759 | $2,698,720 | $740,000 | 8 | $7,558 |
| 2023 | $1,385,223 | $1,652,231 | $2,000,674 | $390,000 | 5 | $163 |
| 2022 | $1,628,214 | $2,778,853 | $2,083,156 | $330,000 | 5 | $101 |
| 2021 | $985,831 | $2,895,436 | $2,208,034 | — | — | $60 |
| 2020 | $648,849 | $2,512,686 | $3,595,380 | — | — | — |
About Project for Public Spaces Inc
Based on IRS filings
Project for Public Spaces Inc is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project for Public Spaces Inc is led by Kelly Verel, Co-Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Verel
Co-Executive Director
Senior Director of Programs → Co-Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $129K (2024)
Nathan Storring
Co-Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2024)
David Burney
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Vickers Left
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Zadrodzky Left
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Madison
Director of Projects
Vice President → Director of Projects, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $103K (2024)
David Koren
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Byrd
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reena Agarwal
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Marquis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Knip
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Palmer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Park
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Abraham
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Low-Beer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Krager
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jennifer Vickers (2020–2023) — Chair of Governance Committee
- Former: Jon E. Zagrodzky (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nate Storring (2022–2023) — Co-Executive Director
- Former: Benjamin De La Pena (2020–2021) — Former Board Member
- Former: Kimberly C. Driggins (2020–2021) — Former Board Member
- Former: Ellen McDermott (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Gary Toth (2020) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Phillip C. Myrick (2020) — Chief Executive Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $129K, to Kelly Verel (Co-Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Project for Public Spaces Inc
How much does Project for Public Spaces Inc give each year?
Project for Public Spaces Inc gave $740K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $390K across 5 grants.
What is Project for Public Spaces Inc's typical grant size?
Project for Public Spaces Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $92,500, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Project for Public Spaces Inc give grants?
Project for Public Spaces Inc's top state is Arkansas, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Ohio (27%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Project for Public Spaces Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Project for Public Spaces Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Placemaking" (8 grants).
Who are Project for Public Spaces Inc's largest grantees?
Project for Public Spaces Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Rochester Downtown Development Corp ($100,000), Austin Parks Foundation ($100,000) and Marion Public Library ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Project for Public Spaces Inc?
Project for Public Spaces Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is Project for Public Spaces Inc?
Project for Public Spaces Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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