Foundation
Advancing the College and Community through Philanthropic Giving
Helen M. Salzberg Gallery
Celebration of the Arts
Check out Helen and VP David Rutherford on the cover of Palm Beach Society
“It’s your heart that makes a difference in the lives of our students.”
President Ava Parker’s words to artist Helen Salzberg are as brilliant as the colorful brush strokes emanating from Helen’s artwork. Palm Beach State’s naming dedication for the Helen M. Salzberg Gallery on October 28 brought a tremendous opportunity to showcase the College, the arts and the power of giving.
The Palm Beach Gardens Eissey Campus is now home to the Helen M. Salzberg Gallery, complementing her scholarship endowment that serves students and elevates the arts program for both College and community. Helen’s opportunity to embark on a lifetime of artistic expression and talent came at a young age. Now, she is providing the same for our students at a time when securing the arts in educational programming is essential.
Excellence in Medical Simulation
A Partnership with the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation
Changing lives is not easy. But when you’re the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County, it’s your mission.
Palm Beach State College has been sending its medical students to area hospitals for required clinical training for years. However, our local healthcare facilities are not immune to current circumstances. Restrictions now prevent the College from placing students in community hospitals to complete their clinical hours. But a new partnership has brought solutions, enhancing Palm Beach State’s Health Sciences program and impacting healthcare throughout Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach State has partnered with the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation to expand its Center of Excellence in Medical Simulation. Created in 1997 by the late Frederick DeLuca, co-founder of the global SUBWAY® restaurant chain, the DeLuca Foundation supports health awareness, workforce development and artistic experiences through educational programs. A generous gift from the DeLuca Foundation is launching a 21st century facility with cutting-edge simulators, technology and equipment used in today’s medical industry.
A New Vision for Philanthropic Giving
Frank DiMino's Extraordinary Gift for Medical Innovation
Palm Beach State College’s mission to transform lives does not happen without the incredible partnership of individuals like Frank DiMino, a local resident, longtime entrepreneur and friend of the College. A recent seven-figure gift from the Frank DiMino Family Foundation is thought to be the largest in Palm Beach State’s 87-year history, an unprecedented investment in the future of the College, its students and Palm Beach County.
Panther TRUE Fund
To the Relief of Urgent Emergencies
Dear Friends,
The Panther TRUE Fund is providing much needed relief for our students during this extraordinary time. Knowing our community and many of you individually, I have felt the tremendous outreach and concern that has been expressed for our students’ financial stress. Their ability to sustain themselves requires help with food shortages, housing costs, health care and other daily necessities.
We are in this together. Through unity we shall not only persist but also prevail. Together, we can make a TRUE difference.
To the extent that you can help, thank you on behalf of these students we continue to serve.
David A. Rutherford
Vice President of Advancement
Executive Director of PBSC Foundation
Watch the Panther TRUE Fund Video Here
Giving to Palm Beach State College
When you give to the Palm Beach State College Foundation, your gift extends far beyond the dollar amount you give; it builds momentum and grows exponentially. A single scholarship can change an entire family's future. Gifts can expand with matching funds from government and other grant organizations. An endowment can create a new classroom, support faculty, launch a new program or even break ground on a new educational building.
The Palm Beach State College Foundation, Inc., operates under the auspices of the Division of Institutional Advancement and serves
as fiduciary, connecting private philanthropy with charitable giving opportunities
that advance the College’s mission and strategic plan.
Palm Beach State Mission Statement
Palm Beach State College provides student-centered learning experiences that transform
lives and strengthen our community.
Foundation Mission
The Foundation provides value to the College by expanding awareness of and engagement
in Palm Beach State while accepting, stewarding and distributing philanthropic gifts
in accordance with donors’ wishes.
Foundation Vision
A better, healthier future through equitable education
Palm Beach State’s Foundation
- seeks private philanthropic gifts and partnerships to further initiatives and opportunities that impact students’ lives and the community
- is committed to developing relationships with individuals, businesses and community partners, who share in the vision and goals of the College
- serves the College, its students and the community through scholarships, philanthropic gifts and non-public grant opportunities
Palm Beach State College is the Heart of Palm Beach County
- Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State is the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County with a $1 billion annual economic impact on the County.
- Serving nearly 50,000 students annually across five campuses, Palm Beach State offers customized training, college credit and career certificate programs, and over 130 bachelor’s and associate’s degrees.
- Palm Beach State serves over 30% of college-bound high school seniors in area public schools, more than any other institution of higher learning in Palm Beach County.
- Palm Beach State also empowers students through continuing education, cultural arts and online learning, contributing to the prosperity of Palm Beach County.
- Palm Beach State graduates serve Palm Beach County in healthcare, emergency and essential workforce services.
Tax-deductible contributions provide
- Academic & career paths for students
- Advancements for the College’s most urgent needs
- Capital improvements for academic, training and new & ongoing programs
- Economic & workforce development
- Scholarships for students
- Support in perpetuity through establishing an endowment fund
2020 - 2021 Foundation Board of Directors
Officers
Chair: Mr. Ricky Wade - B'ing the Best, Inc.
Vice Chair: Noel Guillama *Alumnus* - Guillama, Inc.
Immediate Past Chair: George Gentile *Alumnus* - Gentile, Glas, Holloway, O'Mahoney & Associates, Inc.
Treasurer/Investment: William C. Greenman, Jr.
Secretary: Trish Lowry
Executive Committee
College President: Ava L. Parker, J.D.
Vice President of Institutional Advancement/Executive Director of PBSC Foundation: David Rutherford, M.A., CFRE
Vice President for Finance & Administration: James Duffie, CPA
Assistant Controller: Jadeen Notice, MBA
Foundation Board Members
Professor Debbie Beres
(Faculty Representative)
Palm Beach State College
Yvonne Boice
National Endowment for Humanities
Vicki Chouris *Alumna*
South Florida Fair & Palm Beach
County Expositions, Inc.
Hermine Drezner
Windrez LLC
George T. Elmore
Hardrives, Inc.
Brent Fykes
CIBC/Atlantic Trust
Pia Giannone
Rotary Club of Boca Raton
Elizabeth Hamma
Hubbard Radio
Lance C. Ivey *Alumnus*
Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
Julie Kime *Alumna*
Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
Robert W. (Bob) Koo
Koo Consulting Group, Inc.
Ellice Martinez *Alumna*
HCA East Florida Division
Whitney Cunningham Walker
Florida Power & Light Company
Patrice Bishop
(DBOT Representative)
Melissa Friedman-Levine, MD
(DBOT Representative)
Student
Representative:
Manda Kotori
Investment Firm:
Merrill, a Bank of America Company
Fabiola Sardinha
Note: These documents are in PDF format, unless stated otherwise.
Forms
Disclosure Form for Conflict of Interest
Request for Check or Purchase Order (xls)
Letter of Determination | Tax-Exempt Certificate
Audit Reports
990 Forms
Policies
AFP Code of Ethics
Donor Bill of Rights
Reports
Palm Beach State College Foundation is a subscriber to the Association of Fundraising
Professionals of Palm Beach County.
We follow and believe in the Donor Bill of Rights with respect to the treatment of
donors.
All members of the Palm Beach State College Foundation Board of Directors are required to sign an acknowledgment form stating they have reviewed and understand the Sunshine Law and Conflict of Interest Policy of Palm Beach State College Foundation, Inc.
Legal Notice
Foundation Board of Directors
Palm Beach State College
The Palm Beach State College Foundation Board of Directors Executive Committee meetings are open to the public and are held at Palm Beach State College, Eissey Campus, 3160 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, in the Smith Conference Room. The purpose of these meetings is for the Executive Committee to conduct public business. A copy of the agenda is available at the Foundation Office, Lake Worth campus, Room CRA 200 at 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, Florida. Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aid services for this meeting may call the Foundation at 561-868-3450 with their request.
Note: All meetings to be held via Zoom until further notice.
Executive Committee Meetings
Oct. 21, 2020 - 8:00 a.m.
Palm Beach Gardens campus, Smith Conference Room
Dec. 9, 2020 - 8:00 a.m.
Palm Beach Gardens campus, Smith Conference Room
Feb. 17, 2021 - 8:00 a.m.
Palm Beach Gardens campus, Smith Conference Room
April 28, 2021 - 8:00 a.m.
Palm Beach Gardens campus, Smith Conference Room
June 16, 2021 - 8:00 a.m.
Palm Beach Gardens campus, Smith Conference Room
July 28, 2021 - 8:00 a.m.
Lake Worth campus, CBP, 3rd Floor Conf. Room
Full Board Meetings
Sept. 16, 2020 - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Worth campus, CBP103
Nov. 18, 2020 - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Worth campus, CE129
Jan. 13, 2021 - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Worth campus, CE129
March 17, 2021 - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Worth campus, Center for Bachelor’s Programs/103
May 19, 2021 - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Worth campus, Center for Bachelor’s Programs/103
Investment Committee Meeting
Oct. 21, 2020 - 9:00 a.m.
Palm Beach Gardens campus, Smith Conference Room
Jan. 27, 2021 - 9:00 a.m.
Lake Worth campus, CBP, 3rd Floor Conf. Room 321
April 28, 2021 - 9:00 a.m.
Palm Beach Gardens campus, Smith Conference Room
July 28, 2021 - 9:00 a.m.
Lake Worth campus, CBP, 3rd Floor Conf. Room
Nominating Committee Meeting
TBA
Gift Acceptance Committee Meeting
TBA
By-Laws Committee Meeting
TBA
Contact Info
Palm Beach State College Foundation
4200 Congress Avenue, CRA 200
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Phone: 561-868-3450 | Fax: 561-868-3687
Established in 1973. A 501(c)3 organization.
