The Parker Frank Preservation
The Parker Frank Preservation is a private foundation located in Palm Beach, Florida. The organization is also known as the Judith Lanier Waldrop Randolph Adams Frank Foundation. Established in 2017, it operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation with a primary focus on funding and fostering the performing arts through grants to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
-5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$265K
+4.6% YoY
Grant Count
29
-17.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+26.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary mission is to educate and foster the performing arts. Its funding interests center on:
- Arts and cultural programs
- Performing arts education and support
- Arts access and participation
- Historic buildings preservation
Grantmaking
The foundation made 38 grants in 2024, with typical award sizes ranging from $10 to $87,161. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Kentucky, and the District of Columbia, with a notable concentration in the Palm Beach area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary
- Total Assets: $3,610,688
- Total Giving: $265,274
- Total Revenues: $232,781
- Total Expenses: $416,413
- Investment Income and Dividends: $26,050
- Net Rental Income: -$42,489
- Number of Employees: 0
2023 Financial Summary
- Investment Income and Dividends: $40,192
- Net Rental Income: -$32,294
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,610,688 | $3,822,832 | $4,155,121 |
| Revenue | $232,781 | $42,257 | $-531,563 |
| Expenses | $416,413 | $374,546 | $595,623 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $265,274 | $253,526 | $444,936 |
| Net Investment Income | $88,442 | $8,201 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $162,214 | $173,406 | $198,550 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELLIS J PARKER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2165 Ibis Isle Rd Apt 9, Palm Beach, FL 33480-5366
Telephone: 561-370-7430
EIN: 90-0103466
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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