Resist Inc

Organization Overview

Resist Inc is located in Jamaica Plain, MA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Resist Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Resist Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Resist Inc generated $7.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Resist Inc has awarded 149 individual grants totaling $2,238,591. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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RESIST IS A FOUNDATION THAT SUPPORTS PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTS FOR JUSTICE AND LIBERATION. WE REDISTRIBUTE RESOURCES BACK TO FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES AT THE FOREFRONT OF CHANGE WHILE AMPLIFYING THEIR STORIES OF BUILDING A BETTER WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GRANTMAKING PROGRAM:RESIST MAINTAINS A VIGOROUS GRANTMAKING PROGRAM THAT FUNDS FOUR TIMES EACH YEAR.RESIST FUNDS ACTIVIST ORGANIZING, CULTURAL ORGANIZING, RESILIENCE BUILDING, AND EDUCATIONAL WORK WITHIN MOVEMENTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE - CONCENTRATING ON SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO MORE TRADITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDS. AS A RESULT, RESIST'S FUNDING PRIORITIES INCLUDE GROUPS WITH AN ANNUAL BUDGET OF $150,000 OR LESS AND PROJECTS THAT ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION, RATHER THAN MERELY DISSEMINATE INFORMATION OR PERFORM SOCIAL SERVICES. GRANT DECISIONS ARE MADE BY CURRENT OR PAST GRANTEES WHO SIT ON RESIST'S GRANT-MAKING PANEL AND ARE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESIST'S FUNDING PRIORITIES. TARGETED GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS INCLUDE:GENERAL SUPPORT - ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET RESIST'S FUNDING CRITERIA MAY APPLY FOR A ONE-YEAR GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT, WITH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT REQUESTED NOT TO EXCEED $4,000. RESIST PROVIDES FUNDS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AS A MEANS OF ENABLING GRANTEES TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPACITY WHILE ENGAGED IN ONGOING SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISM. ACCESSIBILITY FUNDING- RESIST IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT ENABLE ALL PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MOVEMENT FOR JUSTICE AND LIBERATION. RESIST WILL FUND THE ADDITIONAL COSTS OF MAKING PROJECTS OR EVENTS MORE ACCESSIBLE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH SPECIFIC ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS. ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEETS RESIST'S FUNDING CRITERIA MAY APPLY FOR A ONE-YEAR ACCESSIBILITY GRANT, WITH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT REQUESTED NOT TO EXCEED $4,000.MULTI-YEAR FUNDING - AFTER CAREFULLY CONSIDERING HOW TO MAXIMIZE ITS IMPACT IN BUILDING CAPACITY AND SUPPORTING THE LONG-TERM WORK OF MOVEMENTS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, RESIST INITIATED A MULTI-YEAR FUNDING PROGRAM IN 2001. MULTI-YEAR GRANTS COVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD AND ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT TO ELIGIBLE GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS. GRANTS AWARDS ARE $4,000 FOR EACH YEAR OF ELIGIBILITY.RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING - RESIST OFFERS A $1,000 RAPID RESPONSE GRANT TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF FRONTLINE GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THIS GRANT IS FOR GROUPS LOOKING TO:IMAGINE AND BUILD: FOR GROUPS SEEKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT WITH TRAINING, CONSULTATION, HEALING, CULTURAL WORK, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND/OR RESTRUCTURING. RESIST AND RESPOND: FOR GROUPS SEEKING TO RESPOND TO UNFORESEEN AND TIMELY POLITICAL OPPORTUNITIES WITH ORGANIZING AND/OR CULTURAL INTERVENTIONS.


MOVEMENT SUSTAINABILITY COMMONS WAS FOUNDED IN 2020 AS JOINT PROJECT BETWEEN RESIST AND THE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEMOCRACY. BASED IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MOVEMENT SUSTAINABILITY COMMONS NOURISHES AND SUSTAINS PEOPLE AND GROUPS WORKING FOR JUSTICE, ECONOMIC DEMOCRACY, AND LIBERATION BY OFFERING AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY SERVICES, PRACTICES, SPACES AND PATHWAYS THAT SUPPORT BOTH INTERDEPENDENCE AND SELF-RELIANCE FOR COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION. MOVEMENT SUSTAINABILITY COMMONS STRENGTHENS PARTNERS' SHORT AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY BY OFFERING AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY SERVICES WHILE CENTERING RELATIONSHIPS AND CONNECTION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,043,701
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $424,873
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,043,701
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $17,815
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $41,164
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,102,680

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Resist Inc has awarded $947,462 in support to 57 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MOVEMENT GROUND FARM

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tiverton, RI

PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORED PROJECT

$127,600

JENNIE JOSEPH HEALTH LLC

PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORED PROJECT

$90,000

COMMUNITY BIRTH CENTER

PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORED PROJECT

$57,000

BEST SOUTHWEST MIDWIFERY CENTER

PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORED PROJECT

$50,000

ROOTS COMMUNITY BIRTH CENTER

PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORED PROJECT

$45,000

MUSLIM JUSTICE LEAGUE (MJL)

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: FISCAL SPONSORED PROJECT

$20,636
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 30 grants that Resist Inc has recieved totaling $2,273,764.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$413,874
Tara Health Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: BIRTH CENTER EQUITY

$350,000
Tara Health Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: BIRTH CENTER EQUITY

$300,000
Peace Development Fund Inc

Amherst, MA

PURPOSE: Land Trust

$104,000
Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc

Quincy, MA

PURPOSE: MASSACHUSETTS EDUCATION JUSTICE ALLIANCE EDUCATION FUND

$100,000
Common Counsel Foundation

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR NORTHEAST FARMERS OF COLOR NETWORK

$100,000
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