Pennsylvania Coalition Against
The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) is a statewide collaborative membership organization and the oldest domestic violence coalition in the nation, founded in 1976. Based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, PCADV operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates a network of 59 community-based domestic violence programs serving all 67 counties across Pennsylvania.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.4M
+15.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$39.0M
-0.0% YoY
Grant Count
61
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$640K
-0.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
PCADV's mission is to end intimate partner violence and all forms of violence and oppression. The organization addresses domestic violence as a pervasive and life-threatening crime and public health issue, recognizing that more than 1 in 3 women, 1 in 4 men, and nearly half of all LGBTQ+ survivors in the U.S. have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
Primary Program Areas:
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Funding: PCADV receives foundational funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for comprehensive domestic violence services. The organization passes through 90% of this funding to its 59 local domestic violence programs while using the administrative portion to provide infrastructure and build capacity for the network.
Direct Services: Local programs provide survivor-centered services including 24-hour hotlines, safety planning, counseling and support, legal system navigation and court accompaniment, transportation services, emergency shelter, and prevention education.
Public Education and Awareness: Programs produce public education and awareness events to increase community understanding of domestic violence.
Grantmaking
PCADV functions as a pass-through funder, distributing 90% of its core Pennsylvania Department of Human Services funding to its network of 59 local domestic violence programs. The organization also manages specialized funding initiatives, including the Civil Legal Representation Initiative.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
PCADV serves all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through its network of local programs. The organization provides free and confidential services to nearly 90,000 victims of domestic violence and their children annually.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $44,825,437
- Total Expenses: $44,693,075
- Total Assets: $9,038,678
- Total Liabilities: $7,140,000
- Number of Employees: 80
Organization Rating: PCADV holds a Three-Star rating with an 84% overall score, indicating strong accountability and financial management.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,393,770 | $9,038,678 | $12,880,221 |
| Revenue | $44,769,321 | $44,825,437 | $39,594,971 |
| Expenses | $44,873,566 | $44,693,075 | $39,597,107 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $22,059 | $20,485 | $252,370 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Turning Point Lehigh Valley ($2,013,466), Women Against Abuse Inc ($1,812,330), Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh ($1,482,234).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A SAFE PLACE WARREN, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $276,882 |
| A WAY OUT COUDERSPORT, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $207,024 |
| A WOMEN'S PLACE DOYLESTOWN, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $723,460 |
| ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTER TOWANDA, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $399,383 |
| ALICE PAUL HOUSE INDIANA, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $305,807 |
| ALLE-KISKI AREA HOPE CENTER TARENTUM, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $900,261 |
| AWARE INC SHARON, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $492,937 |
| SAFE BERKS READING, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $1,068,678 |
| BLACKBURN CENTER GREENSBURG, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $517,383 |
| CAPSEA INC RIDGEWAY, PA | SUPPORT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS | $711,080 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Susan Higginbotham - Chief Executive Officer (MEd)
- Jenifer Thompson - Chief Operating Officer
- Chastity M. - Chief Financial Officer
- Jennifer Beittel - Chief Philanthropic Officer
- Alexandra Cantrell - Acting Policy Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANNA OTERO-CRUZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SUSAN B MATHIAS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| VASHTI BLEDSOE | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HEATHER MANEVAL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JULIET JONES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JUDY CHANG MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| AMY EUSEBIO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| RHONDA FLEMING | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MAE-LING KRANZ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| NICOLE MOLINARO | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| AMBIKA ROOS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PENELOPE K MORRISON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOE GARCIA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MELINDA GHILARDI | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MARVIN RUDNITSKY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SUSAN HIGGINBOTHAM | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 45 | $209,793 |
| JENIFER THOMPSON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 45 | $133,824 |
| CHASTITY MORAN | CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER, EFF 8/2023 | 45 | $52,498 |
| TAMMY OLIVER | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 45 | $132,801 |
| MARIA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF HOUSING | 45 | $116,298 |
| JENNIFER BEITTEL | CHIEF PHILANTHROPIC OFFICER | 45 | $113,287 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
PCADV announced recipients of FY25 & FY26 Core Services and Civil Legal Representation Initiative funding, continuing its commitment to supporting local domestic violence programs across the Commonwealth.
PCADV Announces Recipients of FY25 & FY26 Core Services and Civil Legal RepresentationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pennsylvania Coalition Against fund?
PCADV's mission is to end intimate partner violence and all forms of violence and oppression. The organization addresses domestic violence as a pervasive and life-threatening crime and public health issue, recognizing that more than 1 in 3 women, 1 in 4 men, and nearly half of all LGBTQ+ survivors in the U.S. have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. **Primary Program Areas:** • **Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Funding**: PC…
How do I apply for a grant from Pennsylvania Coalition Against?
PCADV functions as a pass-through funder, distributing 90% of its core Pennsylvania Department of Human Services funding to its network of 59 local domestic violence programs. The organization also manages specialized funding initiatives, including the Civil Legal Representation Initiative. **Service Volume (FY2022):** • Served 79,900 survivors • Answered 91,233 hotline calls • Sheltered 9,059 survivors and their children for a total of 220,397 shelter nights • Provided training and technical a…
Where does Pennsylvania Coalition Against make grants?
PCADV serves all 67 counties in Pennsylvania through its network of local programs. The organization provides free and confidential services to nearly 90,000 victims of domestic violence and their children annually.
What size grants does Pennsylvania Coalition Against award?
In 2024, Pennsylvania Coalition Against awarded 61 grants totaling $39.0M — an average of about $640K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pennsylvania Coalition Against's EIN?
Pennsylvania Coalition Against's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2052886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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