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Oakland, California$2.2M revenue66 funders on file

Critical Resistance seeks to build an international movement to end the prison industrial complex (PIC) by challenging the belief that caging and controlling people makes us safe. We believe that basic necessities such as food, shelter, and freedom are what really make our communities secure. As such, our work is part of global struggles against inequality and powerlessness. The success of the movement requires that it reflect communities most affected by the PIC. Because we seek to abolish the PIC, we cannot support any work that extends its life or…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$40k, your typical grant1 in 401 in 201 in 102 in 10$10k$30k$100k$300k$1.0MChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$920k–$2.8Mover two years, from 14–24 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$140kfrom 10 new funders

Half the value is in your top 12 funders, of 154

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  1. 1Crankstart FoundationGives in California (319 of 503)Similar grantees: Network on Women in Prison dba Legal Services for Prisoners w Children ($290k/yr), The Anti-Recidivism Coalition ($630k/yr), Ella Baker Center for Human Rights ($1.5M/yr)1 in 10$110k
  2. 2The Ford FoundationSimilar grantees: Civil Rights Corps ($190k/yr), Chainless Change Inc ($100k/yr), Grassroots Leadership Inc ($130k/yr)2 in 10$37k
  3. 3The Andrew W Mellon FoundationSimilar grantees: Vera Institute of Justice Inc ($1.1M/yr), Arts for Healing and Justice Network ($500k/yr), Alliance for California Traditional Arts ($2.5M/yr)1 in 19$410k

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