Rapid Resist Action
Rapid Resist Action is a Form 990 public charity based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports progressive organizations fighting attacks on communities and democracy and describes its purpose as increasing civic engagement by encouraging voters and citizens to attend events promoting public policy issues.
Rapid Resist Action at a glance
In short: Rapid Resist Action gave $9.8M across 185 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,819,252
- +130.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 185
- +560.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,077
- -65.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $13,582,980
- +161.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Rapid Resist Action
- Contact
Mailing address: 2045 W Grand Ave Ste B Pmb 31638, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (510) 207-3850
Website: https://rapidresist.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rapid Resist Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Voters of These 50 States of America ($6.0M). Together the top 10 received $9.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 213 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes work with grassroots groups in key legislative districts and lists groups it has supported across multiple states. In its 2025 filing, 99% of grant dollars were reported for recipients in California; the remaining listed recipient-state shares were each reported as 0% for DC, Georgia, Utah, and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 185 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.3M (2024) to $9.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 185 grants totaling $9.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Voters of These 50 States of America San Francisco, CA | General Support | $6,000,000 |
| Did They Vote Pac Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Building America Pac Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,653,652 |
| Contest Every Race Pac Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ikon Global Consulting Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Alliance for a Better Utah Inc Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Secure Families Initiative Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Modern Military Association of America Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Adams County Democratic Central Committee Quincy, IL | General Support | $400 |
| Adams County Democratic Joint Central & Executive Committee Winchester, OH | General Support | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s filing narrative reports that during the year ended September 30, 2025, it experienced several instances of fraudulent activity involving its bank accounts. It stated that all but one identified incident had been resolved by year-end. In June 2025, a fictitious vendor made an unauthorized $50,000 withdrawal; as of September 30, the organization was working with its financial institution to recover the funds.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,582,980 | $20,878,501 | $12,495,896 | $9,819,252 | 185 | $494,436 |
| 2024 | $5,198,375 | $17,999,283 | $16,384,108 | $4,260,000 | 28 | $72,042 |
| 2023 | $3,583,200 | $1,987,939 | $291,959 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,887,220 | $1,930,217 | $322,943 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $279,946 | $369,133 | $348,666 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $198,193 | $266,189 | $181,373 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated purpose is social welfare, specifically increasing civic engagement by encouraging voters and citizens to attend events that promote public policy issues. Its website describes using data, volunteers, and software to support grassroots organizing through peer-to-peer texting.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Secure Families Initiative says it mobilizes military partners, family members, and veterans to vote and advocate, especially on foreign policy and national security. Alliance for a Better Utah says it works to empower Utah’s electorate and hold public officials accountable. Modern Military Association of America describes itself as serving the LGBTQ+ military community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Rapid Resist Action reported 185 grants totaling $9,819,252. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $6,000,000; the median was $400.
The largest reported grants were $6,000,000 to Voters of These 50 States of America, $2,000,000 to Did They Vote PAC, and $1,653,652 to Building America PAC. Each was for general support. Other reported grants included $50,000 to Contest Every Race PAC; $25,000 to Ikon Global Consulting Inc; $10,000 each to Alliance for a Better Utah and Secure Families Initiative; and $5,000 to Modern Military Association of America. These grants were also listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Slifka as president, Miles Lasater as secretary/treasurer, and Yonatan Landau as CEO.
Rapid Resist Action is led by Yonatan Landau, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yonatan Landau
CEO
CEO → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$110K (2021) → $0 (2025)
David Slifka
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miles Lasater
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $161K, to Yonatan Landau (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Rapid Resist Action
How much does Rapid Resist Action give each year?
Rapid Resist Action gave $9.8M across 185 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.3M across 28 grants.
What is Rapid Resist Action's typical grant size?
Rapid Resist Action's median grant in 2025 was $400, and its average grant was $53,077, across 185 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rapid Resist Action give grants?
Rapid Resist Action gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Phoenix, AZ (3 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Rapid Resist Action give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rapid Resist Action's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (185 of 185) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Rapid Resist Action's largest grantees?
Rapid Resist Action's largest 2025 grantees include Voters of These 50 States of America ($6,000,000), Did They Vote Pac ($2,000,000) and Building America Pac ($1,653,652), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rapid Resist Action?
Rapid Resist Action reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.9M.
What does Rapid Resist Action fund?
The organization’s stated purpose is social welfare, specifically increasing civic engagement by encouraging voters and citizens to attend events that promote public policy issues. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rapid Resist Action?
Rapid Resist Action has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check rapidresist.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rapid Resist Action's EIN?
Rapid Resist Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2476207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
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Grantable. (2026). Rapid Resist Action funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rapid-resist-action-morg_6a345a71f999401d8896394fd1232659
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