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Indivisible Project

Founded: 2016

Headquarters: Washington, D.C.

Type: 501(c)(4) non-profit organization

Tax ID: 81-4944067

Type: Progressive political movement and organization

This organization has been identified as promoting violence and receiving significant funding from billionaire donors while claiming to be grassroots.

Indivisible is a progressive movement and organization in the United States initiated in 2016 as a reaction to the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States. The movement's organizational leadership includes the Indivisible Project, Indivisible Civics, and Indivisible Action.

The movement began with the online publication of a handbook written by Congressional staffers with suggestions for peacefully but effectively resisting the move to the right in the executive branch of the United States government under the Trump administration. According to Peter Dreier, the goal of Indivisible is to "save American democracy" and "resume the project of creating a humane America that is more like social democracy than corporate plutocracy."

Movement Purpose

Resist conservative policies and the Trump administration
Promote progressive policies and candidates
Organize local resistance through grassroots activism
Influence the Democratic Party to move further left
Oppose the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk's involvement in government

Concerning Activities

Activities that have raised concerns about the movement's methods and goals

Promotion of Violence
Individuals at Indivisible protest events have been documented wearing t-shirts showing support for violence. The organization has not publicly condemned these displays.

Misrepresentation of Grassroots Status
While claiming to be a grassroots movement, Indivisible has received millions in funding from major donors including George Soros' Open Society Foundations ($7.6 million between 2017-2023) and other wealthy liberal donors.

Centralized Control Despite Grassroots Claims
Critics note that Indivisible has increasingly raised money as a grassroots organization but declined to organize its local chapters, spent the majority of its money on funding the national office, and spent an "extraordinarily" excessive amount on salaries.

Anti-DOGE Demonstrations (2025)
In February 2025, Indivisible, along with MoveOn, organized a series of demonstrations during state townhalls with Republican members of Congress while protesting against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In March, they announced plans for "even bigger" protests during the Mid-March Congressional Recess.

The Washington Free Beacon reported that Indivisible would be reimbursing protesters and other activists taking part in demonstrations against what it calls the "Trump-Musk Coup" during the March Congressional recess, offering up to $200 for activists to pay for "audio and video equipment, signage, promotional materials...gas...cardboard depictions of your Member of Congress" and "chicken suits."

Protest Tactics

Indivisible employs various tactics to advance its political agenda, including:

Attending town halls held by Republican members of Congress
Organizing "empty chair" town halls when elected officials don't hold their own
Calling congressional officials and visiting their offices
Organizing weekly "Resist Trump Tuesday" meetings
Creating "Cardboard Congressmen" demonstrations in Republican-controlled Congressional districts
Coordinating nationwide protests on specific dates
The organization's tactics are explicitly modeled after the Tea Party movement's approach to opposing President Obama's agenda, focusing on local activism and obstruction of the opposing party's initiatives.

Key Figures

Ezra Levin

Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of the Indivisible Project. Before founding the organization, he served as a congressional staffer for Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), where he worked on legislative initiatives related to social welfare and entitlement expansion. Levin later became associate director for federal policy at Prosperity Now, a left-leaning nonprofit focused on increasing government welfare programs. His experience in Democratic policymaking and nonprofit advocacy provided the framework for Indivisible’s top-down organizing model, which uses professional infrastructure while claiming grassroots authenticity.

Leah Greenberg

Married to Ezra Levin. Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Indivisible. She previously worked as a congressional aide to Representative Tom Perriello (D-VA) and later served as the policy director for Perriello’s unsuccessful 2017 gubernatorial campaign in Virginia. Greenberg’s background in progressive campaign management shaped Indivisible’s confrontational strategy toward Republican lawmakers and moderate Democrats alike. She has been a central figure in pushing Indivisible's alignment with far-left policy goals, including open-border immigration policies and defunding traditional law enforcement institutions.

Angel Padilla

Angel Padilla is a Co-founder of Indivisible and served as the organization’s Policy Director. Before joining Indivisible, he worked as an immigration policy analyst at the National Immigration Law Center and served as a legislative assistant to Representative Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL), a prominent advocate for expansive immigration reform. Padilla played a major role in developing the "Indivisible Guide" and is central to crafting the organization’s policy agenda, particularly in areas like immigration, healthcare, and federal spending expansion.

Sarah Dohl

Sarah Dohl is a Co-founder and the Communications Director of Indivisible. She previously worked in political communications for several Democratic politicians and causes, including serving on Capitol Hill as a communications staffer. Dohl was instrumental in shaping Indivisible’s media strategy, which focuses on aggressive, high-visibility confrontations designed to drive national media coverage. Her work has helped build Indivisible’s brand as a leading voice of the progressive resistance while tightly managing its public image and narrative.

Chad Bolt

Chad Bolt is a former Associate Policy Director at the Indivisible Project, where he worked from 2017 to 2019. Before his time at Indivisible, he served as a legislative aide to Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), focusing on tax, Social Security, and retirement policies. Bolt helped develop Indivisible’s domestic policy strategies and contributed to its national campaign infrastructure during its early expansion. He is now affiliated with Families Over Billionaires, a progressive coalition focused on opposing conservative tax reforms.

Organizational Structure

Indivisible operates through three main organizational entities:

Indivisible Project - A 501(c)(4) non-profit organization that serves as the main advocacy arm
Indivisible Civics - A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on education and training
Indivisible Action - A Political Action Committee (PAC) that supports progressive candidates

The organization claims to represent over 5,800 local groups across the country, though critics have questioned whether all these groups are active or follow shared goals. The national organization provides resources, coordination, and strategic guidance to these local chapters.

Funding

The Indivisible Project presents itself as a decentralized grassroots movement, but a closer look at its financial and operational structure reveals a heavy reliance on major donors, left-wing foundations, and professional fundraising networks. Despite its branding as a citizen-led initiative, Indivisible has drawn significant funding and logistical support from some of the largest and most politically influential liberal organizations.

Tides Foundation and Advocacy Fund

Initially fiscally sponsored by the Tides Foundation and its affiliate, the Advocacy Fund, Indivisible received critical early infrastructure and financial support. The Tides Foundation, a major player in progressive philanthropy, specializes in pass-through funding, allowing large donors to contribute anonymously to controversial political causes.

Democracy Alliance

Indivisible has strong connections to the Democracy Alliance, a network of elite left-wing donors including George Soros, Reid Hoffman, and other wealthy individuals. Reports have documented Indivisible founders networking with Democracy Alliance members at donor summits. This relationship provided not only funding but strategic guidance, integrating Indivisible into a broader, coordinated political ecosystem on the Left.

Major Donors and Foundations

InfluenceWatch notes that prominent liberals, including LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, mortgage billionaire Herbert Sandler, real estate heiress Patricia Bauman, and oil heiress Leah Hunt-Hendrix, have contributed heavily to Indivisible’s operations. In 2021, Hoffman’s “Investing in US” initiative pledged additional funding to support Indivisible’s so-called “Truth Brigade” disinformation monitoring campaign.

Revenue Overview

According to the most recent financial filings:

In 2023, Indivisible reported over $12.6 million in revenue and $12.8 million in expenses.
They maintain net assets of approximately $6.2 million.
Contributions account for about 62.8% of total revenue, while program services generate around 36.9%.
A significant portion of expenditures, about 45.9%, is dedicated to salaries and wages, reflecting a top-heavy administrative structure rather than widespread grassroots mobilization.

Indivisible Civics

Indivisible also operates a 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate called Indivisible Civics. This arm is eligible for tax-exempt donations and can accept foundation grants that legally cannot go directly to overt political campaigning. This arrangement allows Indivisible to separate political and so-called educational activities while benefiting financially from both.

Financial Criticisms

Critics have noted that while Indivisible claims to support thousands of local groups, most of the organization’s resources are centralized in Washington, D.C., and spent on national leadership salaries and political lobbying. Reports show a steep decline in grassroots small-dollar donations, dropping from 35% of income in 2017 to just 17.3% by 2019. This erosion of authentic small-donor support contrasts sharply with their public image.

Social Media Presence

The movement maintains an active presence across multiple platforms

X

Handle: @IndivisibleTeam

Followers: 232,000+

Their X account is highly active, posting multiple times daily with calls to action, protest information, and criticism of the Trump administration and DOGE. They frequently use hashtags like #ResistTrump and #StopDOGE to organize online campaigns.

Bluesky

Handle: @indivisible.org

Followers: 218,000+

Indivisible has expanded to platforms like Bluesky as part of a broader strategy to diversify their social media presence, especially after reducing activity on Twitter/X.

Facebook

Page: Indivisible Guide

Followers: 407,000+

Their Facebook page serves as a hub for longer-form content, including event announcements, live streams of protests, and detailed guides for activists. They also maintain numerous local group pages for regional chapters.

Instagram

Handle: @indivisibleteam

Followers: 202,000+

Their Instagram account focuses on visual content, including protest photos, infographics about political issues, and shareable quote cards. They frequently use Instagram Stories to provide real-time updates from demonstrations and events.

Social Media Strategy

Overview of Indivisible Project's online tactics, demographic trends, and escalation in rhetoric and behavior:

Coordinated Rapid Response Campaigns: Indivisible prioritizes quick reactions to major political news, often organizing responses within hours to influence narratives before opposition voices can gain traction.
Bluesky and Decentralized Media Expansion: As users migrate away from Twitter/X, Indivisible has built a strong presence on Bluesky and similar platforms, tailoring content to progressive audiences and avoiding open debate with ideological opponents.
Crisis-Oriented Messaging: Posts are heavily framed around urgent calls to action, often portraying political developments as existential threats requiring immediate mass mobilization. Language centers around "defending democracy" and resisting "authoritarianism."
Echo Chamber Reinforcement: Indivisible’s social media groups actively curate participant lists, moderating out dissenting views to maintain ideological cohesion. Participants are encouraged to only share pre-approved narratives and talking points.
Narrative Weaponization: Rather than simply informing supporters, Indivisible’s digital content often seeks to villainize opposition groups and individuals. Political opponents are frequently labeled as extremists, racists, or threats to democracy to shut down debate.
Militant Rhetoric: Users frequently refer to their cause as a defense of democracy against a "fascist" regime, framing their actions in existential terms.
Controlled Emotional Mobilization: Posts deliberately tap into anger, fear, and urgency, aiming to drive followers into action through emotional appeals rather than through policy discussion or rational deliberation.
Centralized Messaging Templates: Despite its claims of local autonomy, much of Indivisible’s local activism content is templated by the national organization. Sample tweets, protest signs, slogans, and talking points are provided to local chapters to maintain strict message discipline across all platforms.

Connections

Open Society Foundations (OSF)
The Indivisible Project has received indirect support linked to the Open Society Foundations network. While OSF does not publicly list direct grants to Indivisible, several organizations funded by OSF, including the Tides Foundation and other pass-through entities, have played a role in supporting Indivisible’s operations and infrastructure. Key leadership figures within Indivisible, such as those connected to Tides Advocacy and Democracy Alliance, move within the same funding networks heavily supported by George Soros and OSF-backed initiatives. This relationship highlights Indivisible’s positioning within the broader landscape of progressive organizations that share financial and ideological ties to Soros-funded advocacy.

Tides Foundation and Tides Advocacy
Indivisible originally operated under the fiscal sponsorship of the Tides Foundation and Tides Advocacy, two organizations known for facilitating anonymous funding to left-wing causes. Fiscal sponsorship allowed Indivisible to quickly raise and spend millions without needing its own independent 501(c)(4) infrastructure during its formative months. This arrangement also shielded the identities of many early donors, providing the organization with professional resources and funding streams usually unavailable to genuine grassroots movements.

Democracy Alliance
The Indivisible Project has well-documented ties to the Democracy Alliance, an elite network of left-wing mega-donors including George Soros, Tom Steyer, and Reid Hoffman. Democracy Alliance operates as a coordinating body for high-dollar donors to fund approved progressive organizations, and Indivisible has been promoted within its donor ecosystem. Indivisible’s leadership has attended Democracy Alliance events and participated in strategic sessions aimed at mobilizing progressive voters and shaping national policy advocacy efforts. This relationship underscores Indivisible’s integration into the established professional activist class.

MoveOn.org
Indivisible has regularly coordinated actions and media campaigns with MoveOn.org, a major progressive advocacy group. During the Trump administration and beyond, Indivisible and MoveOn frequently co-organized protests, media blitzes, and public pressure campaigns targeting Republican legislators and the judiciary. While organizationally separate, the two groups' coordinated timing and aligned messaging suggest deep informal ties, reinforced by shared donor bases and aligned political goals.

Women’s March Network
The Indivisible Project also shares strong ties with the Women's March network, especially during its early growth in 2017. Both groups cross-promoted protests, shared organizational resources, and jointly mobilized activists around issues such as immigration, healthcare, and opposition to judicial appointments. Their partnership highlights the interlocking nature of professional left-wing activism, where separate groups amplify each other to create the appearance of broader consensus and larger grassroots support.

Center for Popular Democracy (CPD)
Another organizational ally of Indivisible is the Center for Popular Democracy, a left-wing advocacy group specializing in grassroots mobilization and protest organizing. CPD has often worked alongside Indivisible on campaigns related to voting rights, healthcare, and immigration policy. CPD itself receives major funding from Tides, OSF, and other progressive philanthropic networks, linking it back to the same financial ecosystem supporting Indivisible.

More Info

Indivisible official website

https://indivisible.org/

Indivisible Project Nonprofit info

https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/814944067

Open Society Foundations Board of Directors

https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/who-we-are/leadership

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