"Over 180 philanthropies signed a joint statement condemning 'acts of political violence' while defending their freedom of speech, although many had already been quietly protecting themselves from Trump by pulling their support for grassroots movement organizations."
"The Asian American abolitionist organization 18 Million Rising lost a quarter of its annual budget after a major funder, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, objected to a single Instagram post in solidarity with Palestine."
"As the right expands and consolidates their power, leftists must be strategic about the kind of money required to mount a serious counterforce and be fearless about organizing that money."
In September 2025, President Trump urged investigations into major philanthropic organizations, prompting over 180 philanthropies to defend their freedom of speech. Despite this, many have quietly reduced support for grassroots movements. The Asian American organization 18 Million Rising faced significant funding loss due to a funder's objection to a social media post. This reflects a broader trend of authoritarianism destabilizing funding for leftist organizations. To counter this, there is a need for strategic donor organizing that focuses on leveraging wealth for movement goals amidst growing political challenges.
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