The Intersection
Support economically disadvantaged individuals.
The Intersection at a glance
In short: The Intersection gave $839K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $210K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $838,647
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $209,662
- Median grant
- $156,824
- Total assets
- $1,186,909
- -38.7% 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 The Intersection funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carnigie Library of McKeesport ($475K). Together the top 4 received $839K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $839K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnigie Library of McKeesport McKeesport, PA | Supporting the grantee's mission to foster literacy, enable exploration, and create connections with all our neighbors. | $475,000 |
| Hope Ministries of McKeesport Inc McKeesport, PA | Cash and building contribution to support the grantee's charitable activities. | $213,647 |
| Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA | To provide support for students to help finalize thier scholarship funding and help them graduate. | $100,000 |
| McKeesport Area Meals on Wheels McKeesport, PA | Supporting the grantee's mission to providing meals to elderly and individuals who are homebound. | $50,000 |
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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 | $1,186,909 | $645,207 | $1,369,238 | $838,647 | 4 | $305,274 |
| 2023 | $1,936,701 | $431,799 | $464,241 | — | — | $77,250 |
| 2022 | $1,891,826 | $338,833 | $343,118 | — | — | $57,568 |
| 2021 | $2,177,991 | $454,139 | $364,198 | — | — | $77,826 |
| 2020 | $2,016,628 | $632,754 | $532,899 | — | — | $77,580 |
About The Intersection
Based on IRS filings
The Intersection is a public charity, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $839K. Net investment income was $305K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Intersection is led by Barbara Novosel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Novosel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Supansic
Executive Director
Acting Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Heh Rsm
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Seton Newton Sc
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Beisler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peg O'Neill Rsm (2020–2022) — Executive Director · Filing note: Deceased 72022
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Intersection
How much does The Intersection give each year?
The Intersection gave $839K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Intersection's typical grant size?
The Intersection's median grant in 2024 was $156,824, and its average grant was $209,662, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Intersection give grants?
The Intersection gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McKeesport, PA (3 grants).
Does The Intersection give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Intersection's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Intersection?
The Intersection reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $645K.
What is The Intersection's EIN?
The Intersection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1327874. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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