Proteus Action League

Organization Overview

Proteus Action League is located in Amherst, 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 12/2021, Proteus Action League generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (18.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Proteus Action League has awarded 331 individual grants totaling $19,627,392. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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:

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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 BOLSTER 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)Compensation
Ryan Alexander
Chair
$0
Quanita Toffie
Secretary
$0
Ian Fuller
Treasurer
$0
Jill Price Marshall
Chief Operating Officer
$0
Paul Di Donato
President & CEO
$0
Michael Jarvis
Program Director-Tai
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$783,502
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$304,631
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,088,133
Total Program Service Revenue$68,448
Investment income $0
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 $1,156,581

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Proteus Action League has awarded $1,013,122 in support to 52 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE

$100,000

Amherst, MA

PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY

$85,122

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE

$75,000

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE

$75,000

AFRICAN COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE

$45,000

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY

$30,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Proteus Action League has recieved totaling $1,339,410.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Proteus Fund Inc

Amherst, MA

PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY

$500,000
Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT/PIPER ACTION FUND

$121,000
Proteus Fund Inc

Amherst, MA

PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE

$100,000
Democracy Fund Voice Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Program support for Protecting the Right to Protest Fund

$100,000
Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT/EMERGENT FUND

$100,000
Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: CORE SUPPORT/RISE TOGETHER ACTION F

$100,000
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