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Proteus Fund INC

Public charity
DBA: % PROT
Other · WALTHAM, MA · EIN 04-3243004

About

Proteus fund connects philanthropy to the frontlines of social justice to advance racial, gender, queer, and disability justice, as well as an inclusive, fully representative democracy.

In care of PROT

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
105
Volunteers
12

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-12-31
Revenue
$72.0M
Expenses
$49.2M
Assets
$75.4M
Liabilities
$7.4M

Financial history

$72.0M$36.0M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $72.0M · Avg: $41.9M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$400K
Grants Given
$18.9M
PROTEUS FUND INC
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Address

303 Wyman ST STE 300
Waltham, MA, 02451-125

Governance

Voting board members12
Independent members12
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Net to org-$318K
Retained by contractors$318K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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