Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board
PENNSYLVANIA INTEREST ON LAWYER is a public charity based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Operating under the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania IOLTA Board supports free civil legal representation for low-income and disadvantaged Pennsylvanians through grants to legal aid organizations and law school clinical and internship programs.
Key facts about Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board
In short: Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board gave $36.1M across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $820K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 2% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 25-1802119
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,074,558
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- Average grant
- $819,876
- Median grant
- $138,700
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 43, 2025)
- Total assets
- $128,721,059
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Deadline
- The next Other Legal Services Grant application is listed as due December 12, 2026, by 11:59 p.m.
- Next open deadline
- December 12, 2026 (Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants))
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · 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
Is Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 43 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $60K; repeat grants $857K. How we count
Medians: $60K first-time, $150K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Board’s mission is to support the provision of free civil legal representation to low-income Pennsylvanians. Its stated grantmaking purpose includes civil legal assistance for poor and disadvantaged people in Pennsylvania, law school clinical and internship programs, and the administration of justice in Pennsylvania.
Its grant programs include statewide legal services, competitive grants for specialized legal services, and grants to Pennsylvania law schools’ clinical and internship programs. Examples of grantees’ work include Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network’s leadership, funding, and support for civil legal aid and direct services; SeniorLAW Center’s legal advocacy for older people; and the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center’s legal services for vulnerable immigrants and their families. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the Board’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Board reported 44 grants totaling $36,074,558. Grant amounts ranged from $15,750 to $29,245,435, with a median of $138,700. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The largest 2025 award was $29,245,435 to Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. Other notable awards included $448,520 to SeniorLAW Center, $408,265 to Pennsylvania HIAS Indigent Immigrant Legal Services, $393,613 to the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation for administration of LRAP, $355,226 to Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center, and $331,200 to Justice at Work.
The annual Statewide Legal Services Grant is non-competitive and goes to Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc., which subcontracts most of the funding to legal aid organizations and specialized projects. Other Legal Services, or “zone,” grants are competitive; applicants apply for funds in the zone where proposed services would be delivered. Grants are also made to each of Pennsylvania’s eight law schools for clinical and internship programs providing free civil legal representation to eligible Pennsylvanians.
Applicants for legal services grants must meet basic organizational criteria, including being a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Pennsylvania nonprofit operating primarily in Pennsylvania and having free civil legal representation as its primary purpose. The Board also requires recipients to meet organizational performance and financial-health requirements. For the primary-purpose test, an organization must spend at least 50% of its audited resources on free civil legal representation for Pennsylvanians living at or below 187.5% of the Federal Poverty Level. The law school program serves Pennsylvanians at or below that same income threshold.
Applications require a signed assurances page. Legal aid organizations must submit audited financial statements for their most recently completed fiscal year by October 15; extensions are not granted. Grant recipients submit narrative and financial reports quarterly or twice annually, and the Board may conduct site visits.
Review Cycle
The next Other Legal Services Grant application is listed as due December 12, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. The next Law School Clinical and Internship Programs application is listed as due January 23, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board
Law School Clinical and Internship Programs Grants
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Other Legal Services Grants (Zone Grants)
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Board funds civil legal assistance in Pennsylvania. Legal services grant funding is allocated by geographic area: statewide funds support Pennsylvania-wide services, while zone-grant applicants compete in the zone where proposed services would be provided. The Board says zone funding is allocated based on the geographic proportion of people living in poverty, using the most recent Census data.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23.2M (2019) to $36.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $36.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Inc ($29.2M). Together the top 10 received $32.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($293,541), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 98 grants of 223 (44%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Inc Harrisburg, PA | Legal Assistance | $29,245,435 |
| Seniorlaw Center Philadelphia, PA | Legal Assistance | $448,520 |
| Pennsylvania Hias Indigent Immigrant Legal Services Philadelphia, PA | Legal Assistance | $408,265 |
| Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Harrisburg, PA | Admin of Lrap | $393,613 |
| Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center York, PA | Legal Assistance | $355,226 |
| Justice at Work Philadelphia, PA | Legal Assistance | $331,200 |
| Community Justice Project Harrisburg, PA | Legal Assistance | $314,250 |
| Franklin County Legal Services Chambersburg, PA | Legal Assistance | $290,000 |
| Allegheny County Bar Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Legal Assistance | $222,950 |
| Legal Services for Immigrants & Internationals Pittsburgh, PA | Legal Assistance | $185,310 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,721,059 | $69,481,812 | $37,333,227 | $36,074,558 | 44 |
| 2024 | $96,299,853 | $68,222,068 | $31,624,444 | $30,477,462 | 43 |
| 2023 | $59,438,241 | $49,000,531 | $29,297,179 | $28,171,167 | 44 |
| 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 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,588,573 | $2,447,494 | $842,299 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Hon Kay Yu, Esq., as chair; Samuel W. Milkes, Esq., as vice-chair; Joseph G. Price, Esq., as treasurer; David R. Fine, Esq., as secretary; and Sharon R. Lopez, Esq., J.W. Alberstadt Jr., Esq., Gittel Hilib rand, Esq., Colleen F. Coonelly, Esq., and Marcel S. Pratt, Esq., as directors. Stephanie S. Libhart is listed as executive director.
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board is led by Stephanie S. Libhart, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 4 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie S. Libhart
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$153K (2019) → $186K (2025)
Kay Yu Esq.
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabelle Wozniak
Director of Finance & Administrator
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Administrator, 2025
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$116K (2019) → $109K (2025)
Sharon R. Lopez Esq.
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen F. Coonelly Esq.
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gittel Hilibrand Esq.
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jw Alberstadt Jr. Esq.
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Raugh
Director of Finance & Administrator
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcel S. Pratt Esq.
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Blythe
Iolta Compliance Manager
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
James Swoyer
Grants Manager
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
David R. Fine Esq.
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph G. Price Esq.
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel W. Milkes Esq.
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Stephanie A. Domitrovich (2019–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Vanessa Garrett Harley Esq. (2019–2024) — Chair
- Former: Kenneth M. Argentieri Esq. (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Dave Feidt Esq. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Barry M. Simpson Esq. (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Stella L. Smetanka Esq. (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Alan M. Feldman Esq. (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: David S. Posner Esq. (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Forest N. Myers Esq. (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Gretchen L. Kelly Esq. (2019) — Chair
- Former: Markita Morris-Louis Esq. (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $186K, to Stephanie S Libhart (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 601 Commonwealth Avenue 2400, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0901
Phone: (717) 238-2001
Website: https://paiolta.org
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board
How much does Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board give each year?
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board gave $36.1M across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30.5M across 43 grants.
What is Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board's typical grant size?
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board's median grant in 2025 was $138,700, and its average grant was $819,876, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board that year got $60K on average.
Where does Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board give grants?
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (21 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (7 grants) and Harrisburg, PA (5 grants).
Does Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Legal Assistance" (43 grants).
Who are Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board's largest grantees?
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board's largest 2025 grantees include Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Inc ($29,245,435), Seniorlaw Center ($448,520) and Pennsylvania Hias Indigent Immigrant Legal Services ($408,265), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($293,541), which are not listed by name. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board?
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board reported $128.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $69.5M.
What does Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board fund?
The Board’s mission is to support the provision of free civil legal representation to low-income Pennsylvanians. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board?
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check paiolta.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board's EIN?
Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1802119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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