Promethean Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$25K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+0.0% YoY
About Promethean Fund
Based on IRS filings
Promethean Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $25K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Cathedral of St John the Evangelist ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST MILWAUKEE, WI | OPEN DOOR CAFE FOOD SERVICE FOR THE HOMELESS. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN CHECOTA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Promethean Fund?
Promethean Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MILWAUKEE, WI. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Promethean Fund operate?
Promethean Fund has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Promethean Fund award?
In 2021, Promethean Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $25K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Promethean Fund's EIN?
Promethean Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2187145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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