Proteus Action League
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Amherst, MA
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-3888268
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.
Form
990
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:
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 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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Quanita Toffie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Fuller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Alexander Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Jarvis Program Director-Tai | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Paul Di Donato President & CEO | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jill Price Marshall Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 1 | $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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,208,322 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $269,121 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $26,266 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $43,628 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,733 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $10,800 |
| 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 | $1,570,870 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,359 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,034,720 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $884,865 |
| 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 | $1,923,944 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $155,193 |
| 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 | $155,193 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$94,990 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,863,741 |
| 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 | $1,923,944 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Proteus Action League has awarded $1,013,122 in support to 52 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $100,000 |
Amherst, MA PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $85,122 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $75,000 |
Nashville, TN PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $75,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $45,000 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: DEMOCRACY | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Proteus Action League has recieved totaling $1,339,410.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Neo Philanthropy Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $9,329,811 | $21,155,351 |
The Atlantic Advocacy Fund Inc New York, NY | $20,496 | $32,042 |
Justice And Education Fund Inc New York, NY | $2,456,298 | $7,724,323 |
Integrity First For America New York, NY | $2,075,766 | $5,017,665 |
Help From People To People Inc Nanuet, NY | $1,944,472 | $3,899,903 |
Firelight Media Inc New York, NY | $9,388,103 | $5,054,390 |
United For Respect Brooklyn, NY | $4,038,584 | $3,853,685 |
Womens Link Worldwide Inc New York, NY | $4,045,592 | $4,013,798 |
Glens Falls Independent Living Center Inc Queensbury, NY | $1,771,208 | $2,750,058 |
We Are All Human Foundation New York, NY | $644,546 | $2,024,063 |
Coro New York Leadership Center New York, NY | $1,264,232 | $1,726,368 |
Justice Systems Partners South Easton, MA | $2,510,639 | $2,600,439 |