Resist is a Boston-based philanthropic organization that provides no-strings-attached grants to frontline grassroots groups working for social justice and liberation. Founded in 1967 out of opposition to the Vietnam War, it now supports movements focused on racial justice, gender equality, LGBTQ+ freedom, immigrants’ rights, abolition, anti-war organizing, and economic and environmental justice.
Grassroots organizing, racial justice, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrants’ rights, abolition, anti-war policy, economic justice, and environmental justice.
Primarily funded by donations and philanthropic contributions.
Historically associated with progressive movement leaders and organizations; current public-facing materials highlight a staff collective and board rather than high-profile individual affiliates.
Non-profit philanthropic organization
