Hazelwood Initiative Inc
The mission of Hazelwood Initiative is building a stronger hazelwood through inclusive community development.
Hazelwood Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Hazelwood Initiative Inc gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- -84.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -38.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $16,572,318
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hazelwood Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catapult Greater Pittsburgh ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $392K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catapult Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | GRANT | $60,000 |
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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 | $16,572,318 | $4,978,236 | $2,605,364 | $60,000 | 1 | $-144,186 |
| 2023 | $14,173,808 | $2,782,271 | $2,860,628 | $391,984 | 4 | $-241,118 |
| 2022 | $14,161,652 | $3,197,103 | $2,692,305 | $140,000 | 2 | $5,087 |
| 2021 | $12,916,299 | $2,940,670 | $2,040,080 | — | — | $-667,166 |
| 2020 | $10,863,720 | $1,745,982 | $1,684,596 | — | — | $-367,135 |
About Hazelwood Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hazelwood Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hazelwood Initiative Inc is led by Sonya Tilghman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sonya Tilghman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Jourdan Hicks
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Rooke
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelo Vaughn
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Bertonaschi
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gavin White
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mikal Merlina
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rena Halsel
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Wynnyckyj
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Shields
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Kulina
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dianne Shenk (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Danielle Parson (2020) — Board Member
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 $108K, to Sonya Tilghman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Hazelwood Initiative Inc
How much does Hazelwood Initiative Inc give each year?
Hazelwood Initiative Inc gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $392K across 4 grants.
How large is Hazelwood Initiative Inc?
Hazelwood Initiative Inc reported $16.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Hazelwood Initiative Inc?
Hazelwood Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $16.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hazelwood Initiative Inc operate?
Hazelwood Initiative Inc has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Hazelwood Initiative Inc's EIN?
Hazelwood Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1825591. 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 November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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