The Parker Frank Preservation
The Parker Frank Preservation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 grants included awards with purposes stated as educating and fostering the performing arts, including support for arts organizations in Florida and other states.
The Parker Frank Preservation at a glance
In short: The Parker Frank Preservation gave $265K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $265,274
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -17.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,147
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,400
- Total assets
- $3,610,688
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (9 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Parker Frank Preservation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2165 Ibis Isle Road Ste 9, Palm Beach, FL 33480
Phone: (561) 370-7430
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Parker Frank Preservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ala Alumni Association ($50K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 181 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 73% of grant dollars. Recipients in Alabama received 19%; those in New York and the District of Columbia each received 3%; and those in Kentucky received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Parker Frank Preservation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 29 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $254K (2023) to $445K (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ala Alumni Association Tuscaloosa, AL | Educate & Foster the Performing Arts | $50,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of PB Palm Beach, FL | Educate & Foster the Performing Arts | $25,000 |
| Glazer Hall Palm Beach, FL | Educate & Foster the Performing Arts | $25,000 |
| Bethesda by the Sea Palm Beach, FL | Educate & Foster the Performing Arts | $23,275 |
| Palm Beach Symphony West Palm Beach, FL | Educate & Foster Performing Arts | $20,000 |
| The Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | Educate & Foster the Performing Arts | $20,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of PB Palm Beach, FL | Educate & Foster the Performing Arts | $15,000 |
| Americas Future Inc North Port, FL | Educate & Foster the Performing Arts | $14,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Educate & Foster Peforming Arts | $12,300 |
| Ballet Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Educate & Foster the Performing Arts | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,610,688 | $232,781 | $416,413 | $265,274 | 29 | $265,274 | $88,442 | $162,214 |
| 2023 | $3,822,832 | $42,257 | $374,546 | $253,526 | 35 | $253,526 | $8,201 | $173,406 |
| 2022 | $4,155,121 | $-531,563 | $595,623 | $444,936 | 46 | $444,936 | — | $198,550 |
| 2021 | $5,282,307 | $278,105 | $628,442 | $401,605 | 38 | $401,605 | $66,552 | $261,396 |
| 2020 | $5,631,137 | $521,651 | $568,593 | $358,997 | 33 | — | $342,730 | $256,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Parker Frank Preservation reported a distributable amount of $162K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate foundation mission statement is provided. The purposes listed for many of its 2024 grants refer to educating and fostering the performing arts.
Recipients describe a range of work. The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches and engages the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. Miami City Ballet describes its mission as presenting dance performances, training young dancers, and developing dance education. Ballet Palm Beach says it is committed to preserving classical ballet and enriching the community through dance. Other recipients describe work in areas including community aid and advocacy, opera, cultural activities, and support for the Kentucky Horse Park.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $265,274. Awards ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,400.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to ALA Alumni Association; $25,000 each to Chamber Music Society of PB and Glazer Hall; $23,275 to Bethesda by the Sea; and $20,000 each to Palm Beach Symphony and the Kravis Center. The listed purposes for these grants were to educate and foster the performing arts. Other 2024 recipients included Americas Future Inc. ($14,000), the Society of the Four Arts ($12,300), Ballet Palm Beach ($10,000), and Miami City Ballet ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ellis J. Parker is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Parker Frank Preservation is led by Ellis J. Parker, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellis J. Parker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Parker Frank Preservation
How much does The Parker Frank Preservation give each year?
The Parker Frank Preservation gave $265K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $254K across 35 grants.
What is The Parker Frank Preservation's typical grant size?
The Parker Frank Preservation's median grant in 2024 was $5,400, and its average grant was $9,147, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Parker Frank Preservation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Parker Frank Preservation give grants?
The Parker Frank Preservation gives mostly in Florida: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Lexington, KY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Parker Frank Preservation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Parker Frank Preservation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educate & Foster the Performing Arts" (23 grants) and "Educate & Foster Performing Arts" (3 grants).
Who are The Parker Frank Preservation's largest grantees?
The Parker Frank Preservation's largest 2024 grantees include Ala Alumni Association ($50,000), Chamber Music Society of PB ($25,000) and Glazer Hall ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Parker Frank Preservation?
The Parker Frank Preservation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $265K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Parker Frank Preservation fund?
No separate foundation mission statement is provided. The purposes listed for many of its 2024 grants refer to educating and fostering the performing arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Parker Frank Preservation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Parker Frank Preservation's EIN?
The Parker Frank Preservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0103466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Parker Frank Preservation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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