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Respect Together

EIN 23-2067636 · Harrisburg, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESPECT TOGETHER THROUGH OUR DIVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER AND THE PENNSYLVANIA COALITION TO ADVANCE RESPECT, WILL CREATE LASTING CHANGE BY MOBILIZING ADVOCATES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, LEADERS, AND COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS, ADVANCE VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE, ASSAULT, AND HARASSMENT.

Income
$24.1 million
Spending
$23.2 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 90%
Employees
61
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$183,019, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $16.4 million spent. RESPECT TOGETHER THROUGH OUR DIVISIONS OF THE NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTER (NSVRC) AND THE PENNYSLVANI COALITION TO ADVANCE RESPECT (PCAR), WORKS TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE BY MOBILIZING ADVOCATES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, LEADERS, AND COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS, ADVANCE VICTIMS' RIGHTS AND PREVENT SEXUAL ABUSE, ASSAULT AND HARASSMENT. PCAR FUNDS AND SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF RAPE CRISIS CENTERS THAT PROVIDE PRIMARY PROVENTION PROGRAMS AND COUNSELING TO VICTIMS OF ALL AGES IN PENNSYLVANIA'S 67 COUNTIES. THE NSVRC PROVIDES SEXUAL ASSUAULT PREVENTION PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, CONSULTATION, SYSTREMS ADVOCACY AND TRAININGS ON SEXUAL ASSAULT-RELATED ISSUES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. SERVICES ARE FUNDED THROUGH THE PA DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES, PA DEPT. OF HEALTH, PA COMMISSION ON CRIME & DELINQUENCY AND THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.
  2. $4.8 million spent. FEDERAL FUNDS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO FUND PROGRAMS RELATED TO VICTIMS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE, LEGAL SERVICES FOR VICTIMS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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