Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer
The Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, established in 1996. The organization serves as a grantmaking entity dedicated to supporting civil legal assistance programs throughout Pennsylvania. It operates as a crime and legal-related fund distribution organization, channeling resources to nonprofits that provide legal services to underserved populations.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$128.7M
+33.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$36.1M
+18.4% YoY
Grant Count
44
+2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$820K
+15.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's primary exempt purpose is to award grants for the delivery of civil legal assistance to the poor and disadvantaged in Pennsylvania through nonprofit corporations described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Key Program Areas:
- Civil Legal Assistance Grants: Facilitating and awarding grants to nonprofits that provide civil legal assistance to poor and disadvantaged Pennsylvanians
- Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP): Established to help legal services organizations attract and retain qualified attorneys by providing loan repayment assistance. The program addresses the challenge that attorneys interested in public service careers cannot afford to work in legal aid due to substantial student debt. A grant was made to the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, to administer the LRAP. Attorneys employed by IOLTA-funded qualified legal services organizations are eligible for assistance.
Grantmaking
The organization distributes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing civil legal services in Pennsylvania. The LRAP program, administered through the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, provides loan repayment assistance to attorneys employed by IOLTA-funded organizations. According to available information, the program has provided loan repayment assistance to more than 400 attorneys and is budgeted to award more than two million dollars in loan assistance during its fifth three-year cycle.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization funds civil legal assistance programs statewide throughout Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2025):
- Total revenues: $69,481,812
- Total expenses: $37,333,227
- Total assets: $128,721,059
Prior Year Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total revenues: $68,222,068
- Total expenses: $31,624,444
- Total assets: $96,299,853
Staffing:
- 7 employees (as of 2025)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $128,721,059 | $96,299,853 | $59,438,241 |
| Revenue | $69,481,812 | $68,222,068 | $49,000,531 |
| Expenses | $37,333,227 | $31,624,444 | $29,297,179 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,588,573 | $2,447,494 | $842,299 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer
Law School Clinical and Internship Programs Grants
PENNSYLVANIA INTEREST ON LAWYER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
January 23, 2027
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)
PENNSYLVANIA INTEREST ON LAWYER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants)
PENNSYLVANIA INTEREST ON LAWYER
Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 12, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HON KAY YU ESQ | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| JOSEPH G PRICE ESQ | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| SHARON R LOPEZ ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JW ALBERSTADT JR ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAVID R FINE ESQ | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| SAMUEL W MILKES ESQ | VICE-CHAIR | 3 | — |
| GITTEL HILIBRAND ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| COLLEEN F COONELLY ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARCEL S PRATT ESQ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE S LIBHART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $185,749 |
| ISABELLE WOZNIAK | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMIN (UNTIL 6/30/2025) | 35 | $109,489 |
| KAREN RAUGH | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMIN (EFFECTIVE 5/5/25) | 35 | — |
| JAMES BLYTHE | IOLTA COMPLIANCE MANAGER | 35 | $103,677 |
| JAMES SWOYER | GRANTS MANAGER | 35 | $104,738 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board released its Annual Report for 2024, documenting the organization's grantmaking activities and impact during the fiscal year.
[PDF] PENNSYLVANIA INTEREST ON LAWYERS TRUST ACCOUNT ...Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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