irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $711KEXPERT VOICES TOGETHER (EVT) PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT TO JOURNALISTS AND RESEARCHERS WHOSE VITAL PUBLIC-INTEREST WORK IS BEING UNDERMINED BY COORDINATED CAMPAIGNS OF ABUSE AND HARASSMENT. WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY EVT, EXPERTS MAY STOP SHARING THEIR IMPORTANT WORK, OR WORSE, QUIT ALTOGETHER. WE HELP KEEP EXPERT VOICES IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE.
- #2 $207KTRACKING STORIES OF HATE AND HOPE: RIGHT TO BE'S HATE AND HOPE TRACKER, IS RIGHT TO BE'S ONLINE STORYTELLING PLATFORM FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SHARE, DOCUMENT, AND MAP EXPERIENCES OF HATE, HARASSMENT, OR BYSTANDER INTERVENTION, AND TO RECEIVE REAL TIME SUPPORT FROM BYSTANDERS. BYSTANDERS CAN SUPPORT BY INCLUDING OR PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION, SENDING SUPPORTIVE MESSAGES, REPORTING PLATFORMS, AND MORE, ALL CHOSEN BY THE PERSON EXPERIENCING THE HARASSMENT. SINCE 2005, RIGHT TO BE HAS COLLECTED OVER 32,000 STORIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
5Ds for You(th)
School-based anti-bullying curriculum for youth in grades 8-12 that teaches bystander intervention using Right To Be's 5Ds framework
Bystander Intervention Training
Free virtual training programs teaching safe and effective responses to harassment in public, workplace, and online settings
Expert Voices Together (EVT)
Provides trauma-informed support to journalists and researchers whose work is undermined by coordinated harassment campaigns
Hate and Hope Tracker
Online storytelling platform for individuals to share, document, and map experiences of hate, harassment, or bystander intervention
HeartMob
Online platform where individuals experiencing online harassment can request and receive real-time support from vetted bystanders
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 3 activities
- Developing educational materials and public campaigns on bystander interventionCreated a book (*I’ve Got Your Back*), animated video series, printable guides, posters, murals, and public transit videos to teach the 5Ds of bystander intervention; co-developed the “Safe To Be” and “Hearts not Hate” campaigns to promote respectful public and online behavior.
- Implementing school-based anti-bullying and bystander intervention programsDeveloped and piloted a 13-lesson bystander intervention curriculum for grades 8–12 in collaboration with PK12 specialists; delivers training for K-12 educators and created peer discussion guides for middle school students to combat bullying.
- Operating online support platforms for harassment victimsOperates HeartMob and the Hate and Hope Tracker, online platforms where individuals facing online or public harassment can document experiences, request support, and receive real-time assistance from vetted bystanders.
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Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 2 activities
- Building organizational capacity in anti-harassment practicesCollaborates with community organizations and industries to design and deliver specialized bystander intervention training programs, including for music industry professionals and staff at social service agencies.
- Delivering free bystander intervention trainingsOffers free virtual or in-person bystander intervention training on over 25 topics, including anti-Asian, anti-Black, trans, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, disability, and online harassment, using the 5Ds methodology; trained over 5 million people across 44 countries, with 98.8% of participants reporting increased preparedness to act.
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Anti-Hate Incident Response & Support 1 activity
- Advocating against identity-based hate and harassmentFacilitates rapid response advocacy, social media campaigns, public statements, petitions, and expert dialogues to address identity-based hate and harassment and promote policy change.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Delivering train-the-trainer and leadership development programsRuns a Train the Trainer Program and a six-month community organizer program that equips emerging leaders with skills in strategic planning, outreach, media, and public speaking to lead local anti-harassment initiatives.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Providing trauma-informed support to journalists and researchersProvides trauma-informed support to journalists and researchers experiencing coordinated harassment, enabling them to remain active in public discourse.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducting research on street harassmentConducted the largest international study on street harassment in partnership with Cornell University and global activists.
- Running a global storytelling platform for harassment experiencesOperates a storytelling platform where individuals can share, map, and document experiences of harassment in real time; has collected over 32,000 stories and provides community support to those affected.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.44M
Contributions & grants$464K13%
Program service revenue$2.94M85%
Investment income$35K1%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$3.67M
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$2.45M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.31M
Cash$1.36M
Investments$0
Liabilities$351K
Net assets$1.96M
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -17.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY MAY | PRESIDENT & ED | 40 | $183K |
| JORGE ARTEAGA | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $150K |
| KAJA BURKE-WILLIAMS | VP OF FINANCE AND GROWTH | 40 | $127K |
| ADVOCATE SCOTT THRU MAY 2025 | DIRECTOR OF HR (THRU MAY 2025) | 40 | $113K |
board members · 13
- ASHLEY ST PREUX — SECRETARY
- BILL JACOBS — BOARD MEMBER
- CARMEN BOLIVAR — BOARD MEMBER
- COURTNEY YOUNG — VICE CHAIR
- ETHAN ASHLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- JACQUELINE EBANKS — CHAIR
- JESSICA O'DOWD — TREASURER
- LAURA SOMOGGI — BOARD MEMBER
- LINDSAY GASKINS — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCUS HAYMON — BOARD MEMBER
- PAM FOX ROLLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK CHUN — BOARD MEMBER
- XOCHITL MONTEON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- 1M4 Partner — Co-facilitates a free 90-minute bystander intervention training in response to anti-Black police violence.
- 1M4 Partner — Co-offers a free 90-minute training on bystander intervention in response to anti-Black police-sponsored violence.
- AAJC Partner — Co-created an interactive educational video series for parents and kids on intervening in racism and harassment.
- AARP Partner — Collaborated to create a series of animated videos demonstrating the 5Ds of bystander intervention.
- AARP Partner — Collaborated with Right To Be and Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC to produce educational videos on intervening in anti-Asian hate and harassment.
- ANJEL Tech Partner — Co-facilitates a free 90-minute bystander intervention training in response to anti-Black police violence.
- ANJEL Tech Partner — Co-offers a free 90-minute training on bystander intervention in response to anti-Black police-sponsored violence.
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice Partner — Co-developed and delivered bystander intervention training to address anti-Asian and xenophobic harassment.
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) Partner — Co-provided anti-harassment training with Right To Be for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC Partner — Co-facilitates a conflict de-escalation training addressing anti-Asian and xenophobic harassment.
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC Partner — Partnered to adapt and deliver bystander intervention training in response to anti-Asian/American and xenophobic harassment.
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Partner — Partnered to create educational videos on how to intervene in anti-Asian hate and harassment.
- Blue Mountains City Council Partner — Collaborated on the “Safe To Be” campaign using art and the 5Ds of bystander intervention to promote community safety.
- Center for Urban Pedagogy Partner — Collaborated to create a printable, public access guide on bystander intervention and recognizing harassment.
- Chicago Public Schools Partner — Created a peer-to-peer discussion guide for middle school students to lead anti-bullying conversations.
- City University of New York (CUNY) Partner — Ongoing partnership to deliver bystander intervention training to students and staff across multiple CUNY colleges.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborated on the largest international study on street harassment.
- Expert Voices Together Partner — Collaborates to provide support for journalists and researchers facing online abuse.
- Expert Voices Together Partner — Provides support for journalists and researchers facing online abuse, in connection with Right To Be.
- Grand Street Settlement Partner — Developed a multi-year learning journey to build staff capacity in delivering social services safely.
- Hollaback! Partner — Collaborates on story-sharing platforms and community organizer training programs.
- LA vs Hate Partner — Provided train-the-trainer programming and created a bystander intervention video for Metro transit as part of a countywide initiative.
- L’Oréal Paris Partner — Co-hosts free anti-harassment training on street harassment with Right To Be.
- L’Oréal Paris Partner — Multi-year partnership to launch the StandUp campaign addressing gender-based street harassment globally.
- PEN America Partner — Co-hosts an interactive training on bystander intervention to stop online harassment.
- PEN America Partner — Co-hosts an interactive training on how to safely intervene when witnessing online harassment.
- PK12 curriculum specialists Partner — Collaborated to develop a 13-lesson bystander intervention curriculum for youth.
- SafeTour Partner — Partnered to create and deliver training for music industry artists and tour crews on bystander intervention.
- Sephora Partner — Co-launched the “Hearts not Hate” campaign on World Mental Health Day to promote respectful online discussion.
- Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) Partner — Partnered to develop bystander intervention training to support siblings of people with disabilities in public spaces.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Bystander Intervention with the 5Ds Frameworkmethodology: 5ds_of_bystander_interventionBy teaching individuals the 5Ds of bystander intervention (Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, Direct), we produce safer and more effective responses to harassment because this structured approach lowers barriers to action, increases confidence, and accommodates diverse comfort levels in high-pressure situations.
- Culture Change via Co-Created Campaigns and Collective Networksmethodology: culture_change_through_co_creationBy co-creating campaigns and building solidarity networks, we drive organizational culture change because shared ownership deepens engagement and enables collective responses to hate that are more resilient and scalable than individual actions.
- HEAL Method for Accountability and Repairmethodology: heal_methodBy using the HEAL method (Hear, Empathize, Apologize, Learn) in response to harm, we foster trust and transformation because it centers healing over punishment and supports long-term behavioral change through restorative practices.
- Intersectional Approach to Address Harassmentmethodology: intersectional_approachBy analyzing harassment through an intersectional lens, we produce more inclusive and effective interventions because we account for overlapping systems of oppression that shape who is targeted and how they experience harm.
- Transforming Care into Action through Experiential Toolsmethodology: care_to_actionBy channeling interpersonal care and empathy into concrete tools and trainings, we produce sustained anti-harassment behaviors because emotional motivation becomes actionable through creative, accessible, and practice-based learning formats.