PROTEUS FUND INC
PROTEUS FUND INC
PROTEUS FUND INC
AI Summary
PROTEUS FUND INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering social justice and equity through its funding initiatives. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $21.6 million in grants to 1,149 grantees. It operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
3
Foundations
Human rights
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT
$38.4M
18%
ReThink Media
$10.2M
5%
THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER
$10.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
219
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PROTEUS FUND INC?
No. PROTEUS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PROTEUS FUND INC give?
PROTEUS FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PROTEUS FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PROTEUS FUND INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PROTEUS FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, PROTEUS FUND INC awarded about 220 grants, totaling nearly $21.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PROTEUS FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, PROTEUS FUND INC awarded grants to about 1,090 grantees. Recent grantees include VOTER REGISTRATION PROJECT, ReThink Media, and THE VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PROTEUS FUND INC?
PROTEUS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.