PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
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The Prometheus Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $4.1 million in grants to 24 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and funding opportunities are available by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE AYN RAND INSTITUTE THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF OBJECTIVISM
Santa Ana, CA
$9M
27%
OBJECTIVE STANDARD INSTITUTE
Glen Allen, VA
$3.2M
10%

STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY INC
MCLEAN, VA
$2.9M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION?
No. PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION give?
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Georgia, and California. 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 PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $4.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THE AYN RAND INSTITUTE THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF OBJECTIVISM, OBJECTIVE STANDARD INSTITUTE, and STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION?
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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