Resist Inc
RESIST Inc is a progressive grantmaking foundation based in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Established in 1967, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to supporting grassroots movements for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice. The foundation has evolved from its origins opposing the Vietnam War and draft resistance to become a major funder of frontline activist organizations working toward systemic change.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.6M
-13.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+0.9% YoY
Grant Count
119
+83.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-44.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
RESIST's mission is to resource frontline movements working toward collective freedom and liberation. The organization describes itself as supporting "people's movements for justice and liberation" while redistributing resources back to frontline communities at the forefront of change.
The foundation operates through two primary programmatic areas:
- Resource Redistribution: Providing critical funding to grassroots organizing groups
- Storytelling: Amplifying the narratives and work of grantees building toward social change
RESIST funds groups working on issues including peace, economic justice, social justice, environmental justice, and political education for social change activism. The organization specifically supports grassroots organizing that challenges what it identifies as reactionary government policies, corporate power, and right-wing movements.
The foundation also operates the Movement Sustainability Commons, which provides fiscal sponsorship, affordable services, and support infrastructure to grassroots organizations across New England and nationally.
Grantmaking
RESIST has granted approximately $12 million across 6,000 grantees over its 60-year history. Recent financial data shows:
Grant Range
**: $6,000–$550,976
Average Grant
amount**: Data available in recent 990 filings
How to Apply
. The organization also provides a grantee database and resources for prospective applicants on its website.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RESIST's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- California
- Massachusetts
- New York
The organization also provides fiscal sponsorship to projects across New England and nationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $23,628,621
- Total revenues: $14,996,011
- Total expenses: $14,781,824
- Net income: $214,187
- Total liabilities: $502,000
Organization Rating: RESIST received a Four-Star rating with a 96% score, reflecting strong performance in accountability, finance, leadership, and culture metrics.
Donor Support: The organization maintains approximately 8,000+ monthly donors nationwide through its Movement Sustainer program. In 2022, RESIST divested from the stock market to align with its values and provide more immediate capital to grassroots organizations, though it continues to accept stock donations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,628,621 | $27,217,593 | $15,748,462 |
| Revenue | $14,996,011 | $24,940,047 | $16,115,438 |
| Expenses | $14,781,824 | $13,479,361 | $7,134,836 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $697,142 | $394,468 | $66,809 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Resist Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Allen Kwabena Frimpong serves as Board Chair.
The organization employs 77 staff members as of 2024.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLAS NICKI KATTOURA | CO-DIRECTOR/BOARD CLERK | 32 | $78,273 |
| ALLEN KWABENA FRIMPONG | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOBY GELBSPAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LUANA MORALES | DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY CARE | 32 | $59,626 |
| LYDIA YOUSIEF | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ERIKA RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR/CO-DIRECTOR (UNTIL MAR '24) | 2 | $12,654 |
| KATHERINE LEBRON | CO-DIRECTOR | 32 | $87,094 |
| SETH KIRSHENBAUM | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $95,163 |
| AVRY JACKSON | CO-DIRECTOR | 32 | $72,822 |
| JASMINE GOMEZ | CO-DIRECTOR | 32 | $78,273 |
| LESELIEY WELCH | CEO, BIRTH CENTER EQUITY | 40 | $208,542 |
| JESSICA FRECHETTE-GUTFREUND | CHIEF IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER | 32 | $189,239 |
| NASHIRA BARIL | DIRECTOR, NEIGHBORHOOD BIRTH CTR | 40 | $161,150 |
| KATHERINE RUSHFIRTH | DIRECTOR, NEIGHBORHOOD BIRTH CTR | 40 | $127,644 |
| DENICIA CADENA | DIRECTOR OF HR, BIRTH CENTER EQUITY | 40 | $125,474 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
RESIST publishes annual audited financial statements and maintains current 990 tax filings. The organization released its 2024 budget and 2023 audited financial statement publicly. The foundation continues to accept applications for grants and actively promotes its grantee stories and impact work through its website and donor communications.
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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