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Respect Together

HARRISBURG, PA EIN: 23-2067636 Website

Respect Together is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, dedicated to eliminating sexual violence and supporting survivors. Operating through two primary divisions—the Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR) and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)—the organization mobilizes advocates, service providers, leaders, and communities to support survivors, advance victims' rights, and prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.1M

-0.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$16.8M

+6.4% YoY

Grant Count

63

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$267K

-5.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To work to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and to advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault.

Primary Focus Areas:

  • Sexual violence prevention and intervention
  • Victim advocacy and support services
  • Primary prevention programs
  • Counseling services for victims of all ages
  • System advocacy and professional training on sexual assault-related issues
  • Protection against abuse and exploitation

Service Delivery:

Through PCAR, Respect Together funds and supports a network of rape crisis centers providing services across Pennsylvania's 67 counties. The organization delivers primary prevention programs and counseling to victims of all ages.

Through NSVRC, the organization provides resources, consultation, system advocacy, and trainings on sexual assault-related issues to professionals across the country, supporting sexual assault prevention and intervention nationally.

Grantmaking

The organization functions as both a direct service provider and a grantmaker, funding the network of rape crisis centers throughout Pennsylvania.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

  • Primary: Pennsylvania (all 67 counties)
  • Secondary: National scope through NSVRC, with particular activity in California and Washington

Grant Distribution by State

16states
+8 more states

Cities

AllentownAltoonaAnchorageBeaverBedfordBloomsburgBoiseBradfordBronxBrooklynButlerCalabasasCarlisleChambersburgChantillyChicagoClarionCoudersportDelaware Water GapDes Moines

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent (2024):

  • Total Assets: $9,055,836
  • Total Revenue: $24,305,301
  • Total Expenses: $23,894,517
  • Total Giving: $16,910,091

Staffing: 71 employees

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization EIN: 23-2067636 Year Formed: 1977

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$7M$13M$20M$27M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$9,055,836$9,129,232$7,837,193
Revenue$24,305,301$22,218,563$20,202,267
Expenses$23,894,517$21,926,093$20,268,234
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$158,404$76,587$15,509
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$4M$8M$13M$17M59 grants202055 grants202153 grants202256 grants202363 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

THE CENTER FOR VICTIMS$987KDELAWARE COUNTY VICTIM A…$878KNETWORK OF VICTIM ASSIST…$821KVALORUS$820KPITTSBURGH ACTION AGAINS…$632KVICTIM SERVICES CENTER O…$580KTHE CRIME VICTIMS CENTER…$559KCRIME VICTIMS COUNCIL OF…$516KSEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE …$513KVICTIMS RESOURCE CENTER$486K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

36<$50K33$50–100K90$100–250K58$250–500K28$500K–1M5$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Yolanda Edrington: Chief Executive Officer
  • Heather Pachkoski: Chief Financial Officer
  • Melissa Joy P: Head Librarian
  • Karen Baker: Principal Officer (listed in earlier organizational records)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

KAREN BAKER TILL 1223CEO$167KJOYCE LUKIMACOO, COALITION$105KHEATHER PACHKOSKICFO$104KYOLANDA EDRINGTONCEO (START 12/23)$99K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MARY ONAMAPRESIDENT8
TONY SACCO TILL 0923TREASURER2
ANGIE LIGHTFOOT ROTHTREASURER (START 9/23)2
JILL TROUTMANSECRETARY2
PATRICK LEMMONDIRECTOR1
KATHRYN SIMPSONDIRECTOR1
AUDIA BOYLESDIRECTOR - PASAC REP.2
DAVID HYDEDIRECTOR - PASAC REP.2
CHRISTINE ZACCARELLILDIRECTOR - PASAC REP.2
AMBER MORNINGSTARDIRECTOR - PASAC REP.2
MANDY BILLMAN START 923DIRECTOR - PASAC REP.1
SHAYLENE SCHEIBDIRECTOR1
KIMBERLY MYERS TILL 0124DIRECTOR1
KATHERINE KADE TILL 0624DIRECTOR1
JODI MAXFIELD TILL 0624DIRECTOR1
GEORGE FERNANDEZ TILL 1123DIRECTOR1
MELINDA MALONEYDIRECTOR1
SUSHEELA VARKYDIRECTOR1
DONALD MCPHERSON TILL 0224DIRECTOR1
BETH MARCELLO START 0723DIRECTOR1
ROBENA SPANGLER START 0723DIRECTOR1
HEATHER PACHKOSKICFO37.5$103,680
KAREN BAKER TILL 1223CEO37.5$167,097
YOLANDA EDRINGTONCEO (START 12/23)37.5$98,986
JOYCE LUKIMACOO, COALITION37.5$104,757

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The organization released a 2024 Year in Review, documenting its activities and impact during that period. Respect Together received FY 2025 Office for Victims of Crime (OVW) grant awards from the Department of Justice.

FY 2025 OVW Grant Awards by State - Department of Justice

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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