Palm Beach Civic Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To protect and improve the quality of life in the Town of Palm Beach by taking proactive stands on civic affairs; informing, educating, and engaging residents on key town issues; working with local government; and encouraging citizen involvement in the community.
- Income
- $2.5 million
- Spending
- $2.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 74%
- Reserves
- 18.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 17
- Highest pay
- $413,048, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $1.7 million spent. The Palm Beach Civic Association (PBCA) had a successful season of programs and forums. The PBCA exceeded its membership and fundraising goals. During the season, the PBCA held 3 Signature Series events with well-known speakers including political analyst Charlie Cook, TV broadcaster Deborah Norville and former Ambassador Elizabeth Frawley Bagley.The Annual Community Service Award Breakfast featured TV journalist Richard Engel as the keynote speaker.(Continued on Schedule O) The PBCA hosted a Welcome Back Community Forum that educated attendees on water quality and a Traffic Forum to discuss traffic issues on the island. The PBCA gives back to the community through the following awards and scholarship programs: The Raymond J. Kunkel Award, the William J. "Bill" Brooks Community Service Award, the Town of Palm Beach Employee of the Year Award, and scholarships to two children of Town of Palm Beach employees. The PBCA award winning news reached nearly 5,000 subscribers and the communications team also worked with the Health Care Committee to produce a 2-part educational video series on heart disease and strokes. PBTV produced a hurricane special with information to prepare residents before, during and after a storm. The team developed and produced a new series highlighting cultural institutions: Felicia Taylor Arts Legacy Series and created a new studio interview program with notable people on the island: Studio 33480 with Tim Malloy. All communications are shared to our social media page with over 3,000 followers.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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