Proteus Action League
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-3888268
Organization Overview
Proteus Action League is located in Waltham, MA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Proteus Action League is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Proteus Action League generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.7%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Proteus Action League has awarded 393 individual grants totaling $21,032,218. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTEUS ACTION LEAGUE IS A 501(C)4 ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH FOUNDATIONS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS, AND ADVOCATES TO ADVANCE RACIAL, GENDER, QUEER, AND DISABILITY JUSTICE, AS WELL AS AN INCLUSIVE, FULLY REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROTEUS ACTION LEAGUE ADVANCES SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES BY HOSTING ACTION FUNDS ON SPECIFIC ISSUE AREA AND PARTNERING WITH INNOVATIVE PROJECTS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AND DONOR ADVISED 501(C)4 FUNDS ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES.
PIPER ACTION FUND IS A GRANTMAKING PROGRAM THAT BRINGS TOGETHER INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND 501(C)4 ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY AND ISSUE-SPECIFIC REFORM CAMPAIGNS TO DEFEND DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS AND THE RULE OF LAW. THE ACTION FUND CONNECTS, AND RESOURCES GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY AND ENVISIONING REFORMS TO MAKE IT MORE INCLUSIVE AND REPRESENTATIVE.
RIGHTS, INCLUSION, SOLIDARITY, AND EQUITY (RISE) TOGETHER ACTION FUND IS A GRANTMAKING PROGRAM THAT BOLSTERS THE CRITICAL WORK OF BLACK, AFRICAN, ARAB, MUSLIM, MIDDLE EASTERN, AND SOUTH ASIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES TO DEFEND AND UPHOLD THEIR LEGAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS, FIGHT FOR FULL INCLUSION, AND PROMOTE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEMOCRACY, CULTURE, AND SOCIETY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Di Donato President & CEO | 1 | $0 | |
Amardeep Singh Bhalla Vice President Of Programm | 1 | $0 | |
Beery Jimenez Director Of Philanthropy & Fiscal Sponsorship | 1 | $0 | |
Ryan Chavez Chief Financial Officer | 1 | $0 | |
Rana Elmir Program Director | 1 | $0 | |
Ryan Alexander Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $400,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $886,320 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,286,320 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $77,234 |
| Investment income | $13,246 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,376,800 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,002,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $226,124 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,801 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,367 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,644 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $54,829 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $135,067 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $67,891 |
| Information technology | $105 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $27,850 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,598,978 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $643,088 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,715,927 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $508,060 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,867,075 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $137,189 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $137,189 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$185,434 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,915,320 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,867,075 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Proteus Action League has awarded $573,500 in support to 28 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EMGAGE ACTION PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $50,000 |
NEO PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $50,000 |
NIAC ACTION PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $50,000 |
TIRRC VOTES PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $50,000 |
JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE ACTION PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $30,000 |
OHIO FAMILIES UNITE FOR POLITICAL ACTION AND CHANGE PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $35,000 |