Nonprofit · EIN 99-1227398
PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,650,010 | $1,143,957 | $1,506,053 | $1,891,521 | $62,315 | $1,829,206 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $841,158 | $518,005 | $323,153 | $349,404 | $26,251 | $323,153 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,627,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $21,922
- Other revenue
- $1,088
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $391,246
- Other salaries and wages
- $256,439
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $759,541
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $313
- Accounting fees
- $27,461
- Occupancy
- $22,006
- Travel
- $30,777
- Program services (functional)
- $963,207
- Management and general (functional)
- $180,650
- Fundraising (functional)
- $100
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $349,404
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,891,521
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $62,315
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,829,206
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $983,723
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $845,483
- Gross receipts
- $2,650,010
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN SHAW | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $262,629 | $7,262 |
| JEFFERY AUSTIN PRICE | VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Key employee | 40 | $156,692 | $16,713 |
| JENNIFER RICK | SENIOR COMMUNITY MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,346 | $4,094 |
| D TYLER GOURLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN FACHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL ONORATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON BEAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIELLA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MCNULTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN SHAW | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $146,596 |
| D TYLER GOURLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 |
| EVAN FACHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.75 | $0 |
| DANIEL ONORATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| ALISON BEAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| SAM REIMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| TIM MCNULTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 115 ATWOOD ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213-3401
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MEGAN SHAW, 122 MEYRAN AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
- Signed the 990
- MEGAN SHAW, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (412) 239-7135
- Website
- WWW.PITTSBURGHLIFESCI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE (PLSA) IS DEDICATED TO MAKING GREATER PITTSBURGH A GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES LEADER AND ECONOMIC ENGINE AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE REGION'S UNIQUE CLINICAL, RESEARCH, MANUFACTURING, AND TECHNOLOGY STRENGTHS.
Program accomplishments
- ADVANCE: PROVIDE A VISION AND GOALS FOR THE GREATER PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ECOSYSTEM AND HELP TO CREATE A REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR ACHIEVING THEM.Expenses $297,859
- COMMUNICATE: RAISE AWARENESS OF THE GREATER PITTSBURGH REGION'S STRENGTHS AND ASSETS IN THE LIFE SCIENCES.Expenses $166,248
- CONVENE: HOST EVENTS TO CONNECT INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, AND THE ECOSYSTEM PLAYERS TO REDUCE SILOS, INCREASE INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT AND CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $449,701
- WORKFORCE: PROVIDING A CENTRAL VIEW OF REGIONAL LIFE SCIENCES WORKFORCE NEEDS, TRAINING PROVIDERS AND GAPS BETWEEN THEM THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED.Expenses $49,399
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-1227398
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,891,521
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,650,010
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,650,010 | $1,143,957 | $1,891,521 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $841,158 | $518,005 | $349,404 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-1227398).
Questions about PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE is 99-1227398.
- Is PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MEGAN SHAW.
- Who are the officers and directors of PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $262,629 (MEGAN SHAW, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does PITTSBURGH LIFE SCIENCES ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,650,010, expenses of $1,143,957 and total assets of $1,891,521 at year end.
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