Respect Together
Respect Together is a public charity based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, working to eliminate sexual violence and advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault. It supports sexual violence prevention and response through its Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR) and National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), and funds a network of rape crisis centers serving Pennsylvania’s 67 counties.
Respect Together at a glance
In short: Respect Together gave $16.4M across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $269K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,381,366
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $268,547
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $198,750
- Total assets
- $9,561,652
- +5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (3 of 61, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Respect Together
- Contact
Mailing address: 2101 N Front Street Building 2, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 728-9740
Website: https://respecttogether.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Respect Together funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Woar ($1.8M). Together the top 10 received $8.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
288 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 101 grants of 288 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant data shows that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Smaller shares went to recipients in California and Virginia, at 1% each; the reported shares for Washington and Massachusetts were 0% each. PCAR supports a network of rape crisis centers serving all 67 Pennsylvania counties, while NSVRC provides resources and tools to organizations and advocates across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Respect Together open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 61 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $87K; repeat grants $278K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $199K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13.1M (2021) to $16.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $16.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woar Philadelphia, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $1,803,558 |
| Pittsburgh Action Against Rape Pittsburgh, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, rpe, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $1,166,092 |
| Delaware County Victim Assistance Center Media, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, rpe, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $868,999 |
| Network of Victim Assistance Jamison, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, rpe, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $769,623 |
| The Center for Victims Pittsburgh, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, rpe, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $639,393 |
| Victim Services Center of Montgomery County Inc Norristown, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, rpe, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $635,720 |
| The Crime Victims Center of Chester County Inc West Chester, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $567,250 |
| Crime Victims Council of Lehigh Valley Inc Allentown, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $522,909 |
| Victims Resource Center Wilkes-Barre, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $516,307 |
| Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center Lebanon, PA | Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, rpe, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient | $515,866 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,561,652 | $24,098,572 | $23,214,464 | $16,381,366 | 61 | $173,597 |
| 2024 | $9,055,836 | $24,305,301 | $23,894,517 | $16,834,462 | 63 | $158,404 |
| 2023 | $9,129,232 | $22,218,563 | $21,926,093 | $15,824,040 | 56 | $76,587 |
| 2022 | $7,837,193 | $20,202,267 | $20,268,234 | $14,633,695 | 53 | $15,509 |
| 2021 | $6,796,112 | $19,809,514 | $19,274,277 | $13,087,279 | 55 | $16,692 |
| 2020 | $5,726,294 | $20,459,028 | $19,590,893 | $13,566,686 | 59 | $29,898 |
| 2019 | $4,336,452 | $19,106,673 | $18,952,063 | $13,130,805 | 75 | $25,764 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Respect Together’s mission is to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault. Its work includes supporting rape crisis centers, prevention and intervention, education, advocacy, resources, consultation, and training.
Its 2025 grants include support for organizations providing sexual-violence response and related services. For example, Pittsburgh Action Against Rape describes its mission as responding, educating, and advocating to end sexual violence. The Delaware County Victim Assistance Center says it provides direct services to victims of rape, other sexual assaults, and other serious crimes, and works to increase awareness and education. The Center for Victims says it helps individuals, families, and communities heal from trauma including sexual assault and abuse. These are grantees’ stated missions, not Respect Together’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Respect Together reported 61 grants totaling $16,381,366. Grant amounts ranged from $6,743 to $1,803,558, with a median of $198,750. The largest grant listed was $1,803,558 to WOAR in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Other large awards included $1,166,092 to Pittsburgh Action Against Rape; $868,999 to the Delaware County Victim Assistance Center; $769,623 to Network of Victim Assistance; and $639,393 to the Center for Victims.
The listed grant purposes refer to recipients of programs including ACT 44, Title XX, FVPSA, RPE, PHHSBG, SASP, and RSCCA. Respect Together’s website also describes a PCAR Bridge Fund providing short-term financial support to Pennsylvania rape crisis centers facing urgent needs during funding delays or other disruptions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mandy Billman, Audia Boyles, David Hyde, Amber Morningstar, and Christine Zaccarelli as directors and PASAC representatives. It also lists Bri Ledsome, Patrick Lemmon, Melinda Maloney, Beth Marcello, and Maureen Powers as directors.
Respect Together is led by Yolanda Edrington, CEO on every filing since 2024; 3 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yolanda Edrington
CEO
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$99K (2024) → $165K (2025)
Mary Onama
President
Director - Pasac Representative → Vice President- Pasac Representative, 2022
Vice President- Pasac Representative → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audia Boyles
Director - Pasac Representative
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hyde
Director - Pasac Representative
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Simpson
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2020
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Powers
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Lemmon
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robena Spangler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaylene Scheib
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Zaccarelli
Director - Pasac Representative
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Morningstar
Director - Pasac Representative
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Maloney
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susheela Varky
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Thyrring
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Marcello
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bri Ledsome
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Billman
Director - Pasac Representative
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Pachkoski
CFO
On filings since 2019
37.5 hrs/week
$81K (2019) → $119K (2025)
Joyce Lukima
COO & Coalition
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $110K (2025)
Angie Lightfoot Roth
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Troutman
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (51)
- Former: Beth Marcello Start (2024) — Director
- Former: Donald McPherson Till (2024) — Director
- Former: George Fernandez Till (2024) — Director
- Former: Jodi Maxfield Till (2024) — Director
- Former: Karen Baker Till (2024) — CEO
- Former: Katherine Kade Till (2024) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Myers Till (2024) — Director
- Former: Mandy Billman Start (2024) — Director - Pasac Representative
- Former: Robena Spangler Start (2024) — Director
- Former: Tony Sacco Till (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Baker (2019–2023) — CEO
- Former: Tony Sacco (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jodi Maxfield (2022–2023) — Director · Filing note: Began 921
- Former: Katherine Kade (2022–2023) — Director · Filing note: Began 921
- Former: Amber Moringstar Start (2023) — Director - Pasac Representative
- Former: Anisa Gilbert Till (2023) — Director
- Former: Caitlin Green Till (2023) — Director
- Former: Donald McPherson Start (2023) — Director
- Former: George Fernandez Start (2023) — Director
- Former: Jill Troutman Start (2023) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Myers (2023) — Director
- Former: Lauren Peterson Till (2023) — Director - Pasac Representative
- Former: Maureen Powers Till (2023) — Director
- Former: Melinda Maloney Start (2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Minor Wolftill (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Robena Spangler Till (2023) — Director
- Former: Sakinah Rahman Till (2023) — Director
- Former: Susheela Varky Start (2023) — Director
- Former: Tracey Lewis Till (2023) — Director
- Former: William Pugh V. Till (2023) — Director
- Former: Caitlin Green (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lauren Peterson (2019–2022) — Director - Pasac Representative
- Former: Sakinah Rahman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Anisa Gilbert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Russell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Minor Wolf (2020–2022) — Secretary - Pasac Representative
- Former: Tracey Lewis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: William Pugh V (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Antonette Silvestri Till (2022) — Director
- Former: Monique Howard Till (2022) — Director - Pasac Representative
- Former: Regina King-Dykes Till (2022) — Director
- Former: Sarah Roncolato Till (2022) — Director
- Former: Antonette Silvestri (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer McNew (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Monique Howard (2019–2021) — Director - Pasac Representative
- Former: Regina King-Dykes (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Roncolato (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nicola Overton (2021) — Director
- Former: Arthur Seifert (2019) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Lester-Moody (2019) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Beck (2019) — Director - Pasac Representative
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to Yolanda Edrington (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Respect Together
How much does Respect Together give each year?
Respect Together gave $16.4M across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16.8M across 63 grants.
What is Respect Together's typical grant size?
Respect Together's median grant in 2025 was $198,750, and its average grant was $268,547, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Respect Together that year got $87K on average.
Where does Respect Together give grants?
Respect Together gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants), Reading, PA (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Respect Together give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on Respect Together's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "NFL Grant Recipient" (10 grants).
Who are Respect Together's largest grantees?
Respect Together's largest 2025 grantees include Woar ($1,803,558), Pittsburgh Action Against Rape ($1,166,092) and Delaware County Victim Assistance Center ($868,999), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Respect Together?
Respect Together reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.1M.
What does Respect Together fund?
Respect Together’s mission is to eliminate all forms of sexual violence and advocate for the rights and needs of victims of sexual assault. Its work includes supporting rape crisis centers, prevention and intervention, education, advocacy, resources, consultation, and training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Respect Together?
Respect Together has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check respecttogether.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Respect Together's EIN?
Respect Together's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2067636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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