T of L Inc
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T of L Inc at a glance
In short: T of L Inc gave $36K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,400
- +82.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,133
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,900
- Total assets
- $25,115,209
- +39.3% 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.
Who T of L Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania ($25K). Together the top 3 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Shaler Area High School Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $5,900 |
| Jeannette City School District Jeannette, PA | General Support | $5,500 |
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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 | $25,115,209 | $11,483,812 | $3,629,027 | $36,400 | 3 | $189,734 |
| 2024 | $18,026,804 | $8,784,279 | $3,829,315 | $20,000 | 2 | $153,691 |
| 2023 | $10,923,522 | $12,847,429 | $2,606,685 | $50,000 | 2 | $49,418 |
About T of L Inc
Based on IRS filings
T of L Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $190K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
T of L Inc is led by Carole Zawatsky, CEO on every filing since 2023; 2 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carole Zawatsky
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$37K (2023) → $280K (2025)
Michael Bernstein
Board Chair
Chair → Interim Governance Committee Chair & Chair of Board, 2024
Interim Governance Committee Chair & Chair of Board → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Hausman
Director
Interim Governance Committee Member → Interim Governance Committee Member & Director, 2024
Interim Governance Committee Member & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Recht
Director
Interim Governance Committee Member → Interim Governance Committee Member & Director, 2024
Interim Governance Committee Member & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Lebowitz
Director
Interim Governance Committee Member → Interim Governance Committee Member & Director, 2024
Interim Governance Committee Member & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Stewart
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Williams
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Van Kirk
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Letwin
Director
Interim Governance Committee Member, Ex-Officio & D → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent McElhattan
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Gelernter
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meryl Ainsman
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramsey Lyons
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Reiman
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Fine
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Halpern
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Cohen
Cfoo
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$188K (2025)
Diane Rosenthal
Board Secretary
Interim Governance Committee Member → Interim Governance Committee Member & Secretary, 2024
Interim Governance Committee Member & Secretary → Board Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Solomon
Board Vice Chair
Campaign Co-Chair → Interim Governance Committee Member & Vice Chair, 2024
Interim Governance Committee Member & Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Jeffrey Myers
Ex-Oficio
Ex-Officio → Ex-Oficio, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Kushner
Board Treasurer
Treasurer of the Board → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Shapiro
Honorary Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warner Macklin
Board Vice Treasurer
Vice Treasurer of the Board → Board Vice Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Barbara Shapira (2023–2024) — Interim Governance Committee Vice Chair
- Former: Ellen Stewart Cohen (2023–2024) — Interim Governance Committee Member
- Former: Jeffrey Cohen (2023–2024) — Interim Governance Committee Member
- Former: Linda Solomon (2023–2024) — Interim Governance Committee Member
- Former: Mel Solomon (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Paula Garret (2023–2024) — Interim COO & Interim Governance Committee Member
- Former: Robbie Markovitz (2023–2024) — Interim Governance Committee Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jeff Letwin (2023) — Steering Committee Chair & Ex-Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $280K, to Carole Zawatsky (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about T of L Inc
How much does T of L Inc give each year?
T of L Inc gave $36K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
What is T of L Inc's typical grant size?
T of L Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,900, and its average grant was $12,133, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does T of L Inc give grants?
T of L Inc 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 T of L Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of T of L Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is T of L Inc?
T of L Inc reported $25.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.5M.
What is T of L Inc?
T of L Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $25.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is T of L Inc's EIN?
T of L Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1323223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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