T OF L INC

EIN: 881323223 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PITTSBURGH, PA

Total Revenue
$11,483,812
Total Expenses
$3,629,027
Total Assets
$25,115,209
Net Assets
$24,486,449
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
CAROLE ZAWATSKY
Phone
4128017020
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

T OF L INC, founded in 2022, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $11.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $7.9M, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

THE TREE OF LIFE IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA. OUR MISSION IS TO UPROOT ANTISEMITISM BY PRESERVING THE MEMORY OF THOSE LOST ON OCTOBER 27, 2018-THE DEADLIEST ANTISEMITIC ATTACK IN U.S. HISTORY-AND TRANSFORMING THE SITE INTO A CENTER FOR EDUCATION, REMEMBRANCE, BRIDGING, AND CELEBRATION.THE NEW TREE OF LIFE IS A LOCALLY GROUNDED INSTITUTION WITH NATIONAL REACH THAT HONORS THE LIVES LOST AND INSPIRES PEOPLE EVERYWHERE TO CONFRONT ANTISEMITISM AND ALL FORMS OF IDENTITY-BASED HATE.UPON COMPLETION, THE BUILDING WILL HOUSE THE FIRST MUSEUM DEDICATED TO EXPLORING THE HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY REALITY OF ANTISEMITISM IN AMERICA; A MEMORIAL TO THOSE MURDERED IN THE ATTACK; A SACRED SANCTUARY; AND SPACES FOR EDUCATION, PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, AND DIALOGUE. IT WILL SERVE AS A NATIONAL DESTINATION FOR LEARNING, REMEMBRANCE, AND ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,559,257

THE TREE OF LIFE, INC. IS WORKING TO UPROOT ANTISEMITISM BY REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THE LOVED ONES TAKEN ON OCTOBER 27, 2018, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DIFFERENCES TO REPAIR OUR WORLD. THE...

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THE TREE OF LIFE, INC. IS WORKING TO UPROOT ANTISEMITISM BY REMEMBERING THE LIVES OF THE LOVED ONES TAKEN ON OCTOBER 27, 2018, AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DIFFERENCES TO REPAIR OUR WORLD. THE REIMAGINED TREE OF LIFE IS A PLACE THAT WILL CELEBRATE JEWISH LIFE AND TRADITION AND REMEMBER EACH VICTIM AND THE HORROR THAT HAPPENED FROM THE 2018 PITTSBURGH SYNAGOGUE SHOOTING. IT IS A PLACE THAT PROVIDES PROGRAMMING AND A MUSEUM TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS, BUILDS CONNECTIONS, AND INSPIRES COURAGEOUS ACTION TO CREATE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $444,891 Revenue: $18,522

THE HOLOCAUST CENTER OF PITTSBURGH (HCP) CONNECTS THE HORRORS OF THE HOLOCAUST AND ANTISEMITISM WITH INJUSTICES OF TODAY. THROUGH EDUCATION, THE HCP SEEKS TO ADDRESS THESE INJUSTICES AND EMPOWER...

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THE HOLOCAUST CENTER OF PITTSBURGH (HCP) CONNECTS THE HORRORS OF THE HOLOCAUST AND ANTISEMITISM WITH INJUSTICES OF TODAY. THROUGH EDUCATION, THE HCP SEEKS TO ADDRESS THESE INJUSTICES AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD A MORE CIVIL AND HUMANE SOCIETY. THE HCP REACHES THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ANNUALLY THROUGH ENGAGING CULTURAL EVENTS AND LECTURES; A ROBUST GENERATIONS SPEAKER BUREAU; CHUTZ-POW! SUPERHEROES OF THE HOLOCAUST COMIC BOOK SERIES; A PUBLIC EXHIBIT CALLED "REVOLVING DOORS; TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS TO HELP PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND AND WORK TO DISMANTLE ANTISEMITISM; AND FREE AND AFFORDABLE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE HOLOCAUST AND DISMANTLING ANTISEMITISM.

Program 3
Expenses: $499,676

LIGHT IS TREE OF LIFES K-12 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERING, EQUIPPING SCHOOL AGE LEARNERS TO IDENTIFY AND CONFRONT HATE IN THEIR OWN LIVES THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL AND DIALOGUE-BASED LEARNING. THE TREE OF...

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LIGHT IS TREE OF LIFES K-12 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERING, EQUIPPING SCHOOL AGE LEARNERS TO IDENTIFY AND CONFRONT HATE IN THEIR OWN LIVES THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL AND DIALOGUE-BASED LEARNING. THE TREE OF LIFE HOSTS ITS OWN ROBUST ADULT PUBLIC PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING A NATIONAL TRAVELING EXHIBITION AND ASSOCIATED PROGRAMMING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,240,098
Program Service Revenue $18,522
Investment Income $189,734
Other Revenue $35,458
TOTAL REVENUE $11,483,812

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $64,218
Salaries & Benefits $1,419,480
Fundraising Expenses $565,342
Program Expenses $2,503,824
Other Expenses $2,145,329
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,629,027

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $11,483,812 $8,784,279 +0.3%
Expenses $3,629,027 $3,829,315 -0.1%
Net Income $7,854,785 $4,954,964 +0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
10
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$520,211
Total Directors
23
$520,211
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL BERNSTEIN BOARD CHAIR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MERYL AINSMAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA FINE DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX GELERNTER DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HALPERN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN HAUSMAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON KUSHNER BOARD TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY LEBOWITZ DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY LETWIN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMSEY LYONS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WARNER MACKLIN BOARD VICE TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT MCELHATTAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RABBI JEFFREY MYERS EX-OFICIO 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JO RECHT DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE ROSENTHAL BOARD SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM REIMAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI SHAPIRO HONORARY MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY SOLOMON BOARD VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW STEWART DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE VAN KIRK DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLE ZAWATSKY CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$279,878 $17,599 $297,477
ROBIN COHEN CFOO 40.00
Officer Director
$187,815 $34,919 $222,734
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $11,483,812 $3,629,027 $25,115,209 $7,854,785
2024 $8,784,279 $3,829,315 $18,026,804 $4,954,964
2023 $12,847,429 $2,606,685 $10,923,522 $10,240,744
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