Point Park University
Provides innovative education in a dynamic urban setting. Dedicated to academic excellence and community engagement,we prepare students of diverse backgrounds with the knowledge, skill,and experience to lead meaningful lives as informed citizens and successful professionals.
Point Park University at a glance
In short: Point Park University gave $34K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,500
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,167
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $187,089,752
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Point Park University
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Point Park University
Federal Work-Study Program
Point Park University
Amount
Up to $3,200 per semester (total $9,600 per academic year)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Heinz College Scholarship for Point Park Alumni
Point Park University
Amount
At least $6,000 per semester (most students receive more)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Point Park University funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Allegheny Conference ($15K). Together the top 3 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Point Park University gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $64K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Conference Pittburgh, PA | Economic Development | $15,000 |
| Partnership to Advance Responsible Technology Pittsburgh, PA | Community Research | $10,000 |
| Downtown Neighbors Alliance Pittsburgh, PA | Economic Development | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,089,752 | $132,666,014 | $140,990,401 | $33,500 | 3 | $3,843,022 |
| 2024 | $197,631,041 | $131,320,425 | $131,291,298 | $31,265 | 3 | $14,265,757 |
| 2023 | $191,322,220 | $116,941,857 | $129,931,296 | $34,000 | 3 | $2,866,439 |
| 2022 | $203,147,496 | $126,829,529 | $128,943,326 | $21,500 | 2 | $-350,183 |
| 2021 | $213,510,842 | $122,379,566 | $123,752,230 | $13,500 | 2 | $1,630,029 |
| 2020 | $208,533,496 | $126,694,029 | $122,414,006 | $63,667 | 3 | $6,083,764 |
About Point Park University
Based on IRS filings
Point Park University is a public charity, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $187.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $3.8M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Point Park University is led by Chris W. Brussalis EdD, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 19 of 40 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris W. Brussalis EdD
President
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2023
President & Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$495K (2024) → $595K (2025)
Lisa M. Cibik MD
Board Member & Chair
Board Member → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garfield Lemonius
Dean & Artistic Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$154K (2023) → $175K (2025)
Kiesha Lalama
Managing & Artistic Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024) → $263K (2025)
Bridget Mancosh
Senior Vice President Finance & Board Treasurer
Senior Vice President of Finance, Administrator & Boa Secretary → Senior Vice President Finance, Opr. & Board Treasurer, 2023
Senior Vice President Finance, Opr. & Board Treasurer → Senior Vice President Finance & Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$308K (2020) → $398K (2025)
Darlene Marnich
Professor
Dean - Sch. of Education → Dean & Sch. of Education, 2023
Dean & Sch. of Education → Professor, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $215K (2025)
Karen McIntyre
Professor
Professor & Former Officer → Professor, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$192K (2020) → $217K (2025)
Keith Paylo
Vice President of Student Affairs
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $197K (2025)
Stephen Tanzilli
Dean Row. School of Business
Dean Row. School of Bu → Dean Row. School of Bus, 2021
Dean Row. School of Bus → Dean Row. School of Business, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $191K (2025)
Timothy Wilson
Associate Vice President of It
Assistant Vice President of It Service → Associate Vice President of It Service, 2023
Associate Vice President of It Service → Associate Vice President of It, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $174K (2025)
James Hardt
Assistant Vice President Finance
Associate Vice President of Finance → Assistant Vice President Finance, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$143K (2021) → $170K (2025)
Michael Soto
Provost
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$137K (2022) → $252K (2025)
Natalie Rice
Vice President of Human Resources
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024) → $175K (2025)
Theodore Black
Senior Vice President of Inst. Advisor & Strategy
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$285K (2024) → $373K (2025)
Andrew Hughey Dec
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Board
New on the 2025 filing
$113K (2025)
Chris Choncek
Associate Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$157K (2025)
Justin Delecki
Vice President & General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2025)
Marlin Collingwood
Vice President of Enrollment Management
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$247K (2025)
Raymond Ankney
Dean School of Communications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$156K (2025)
Shari Payne -Provost
Senior Vice President Academic
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$205K (2025)
David S. Duncan
Board Member & Secretary
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Kevin McMahon
Board Member
Board Member → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Tomayko PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey E. Cohen
Board Member
Board Member → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Miller
Board Member
Board Member → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann Baney
Board Member
Board Member- Entered → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Dinardo
Board Member
Board Member → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Cunningham
Board Member
Board Member- Entered → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Pegher
Board Member
Board Member → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saurabh Tripathi
Board Member
Board Member- Entered → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yale Gutnick Esq.
Board Member
Board Member- Entered → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Inferrera Esq.
Board Member & Vice Chair
Trustee → Board Member & Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rep Robert Mercuri
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Vankirk
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daryl Fields MD PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Bethel
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Poffenbarger
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Schiavone Ed D.
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Randall
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (42)
- Former: Edward Haberle (2020–2025) — Board Member · Filing note: Ended 721
- Former: Dean Jordan (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dimitris Kraniou (2020–2024) — Professor
- Former: Donald J. Jenkins (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Hennigan (2020–2024) — Former Officer & President Emeritus
- Former: Donald Green (2021–2024) — Former President · Filing note: Began 71121
- Former: Andrew Hughey Exited (2024) — Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Board
- Former: Josie Brown Exited (2024) — Dean & Artistic Director
- Former: Charles Perkins (2020–2023) — Professor
- Former: Darrell E. Smalley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Greco (2020–2023) — Board Member & Chair
- Former: Peggy Schiavone EdD (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Haskins (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Stana (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Trudy Williams (2020–2023) — Vice President Enrollment Management
- Former: Andrew Hughey (2023) — Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Board Secretary
- Former: Austin Davis (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Channa Newman (2023) — Professor
- Former: Kevin McMahon (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Chipman (2023) — Dean, Sch. of Continuing & Assoc.vp
- Former: Darryl Ford Williams (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Diana Bucco (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Stefanko (2020–2022) — Vice President of Hr, Equity & Inclusion
- Former: Mary Beth Taylor (2020–2022) — Trustee & Vice Chair
- Former: Rep Austin Davis (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rep Robert Matzie (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Tomayko Ph D. (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Andrew Hughey Entered (2022) — Senior Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Ron Lindblom - Professor (2022) — Adjunct
- Former: Steven Breese - Former (2022) — Key Employee
- Former: Celina Pompeani (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 721
- Former: John H. Pearson (2020–2021) — Provost & Spec. Advisor · Filing note: Ended 43021
- Former: Joseph Ogrodnick (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 12621
- Former: Lafe Metz Esq. (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 721
- Former: Mariann Geyer (2020–2021) — Vice President for Ext Affairs · Filing note: Ended 83121
- Former: Maura Minteer (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 721
- Former: Peggy McKnight (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 721
- Former: Todd Moules (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Ended 12621
- Former: Steven Breese (2021) — Artistic Director & Dean Copa · Filing note: Ended 51121
- Former: Anne Lewis (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Karen Farmer White (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kishore Gopaul (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $595K, to Chris W Brussalis EDD (President). 19 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Point Park University
How much does Point Park University give each year?
Point Park University gave $34K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $31K across 3 grants.
What is Point Park University's typical grant size?
Point Park University's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,167, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Point Park University give grants?
Point Park University 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 Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Point Park University give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Point Park University's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Point Park University?
Point Park University reported $187.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132.7M.
What is Point Park University's EIN?
Point Park University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1094922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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