PROTEUS ACTION LEAGUE (PAL) IS A 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS. PAL CONVENES AND FACILITATES DONOR COLLABORATIVES, PARTNERS WITH INNOVATIVE PROJECTS THROUGH FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, AND OFFERS DONOR ADVISED C4 ACCOUNTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-33.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+118.9% YoY
Grant Count
42
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+45.9% YoY
About Proteus Action League
Based on IRS filings
Proteus Action League is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WALTHAM, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 42 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,919,583 | $2,867,075 | $3,264,251 |
| Revenue | $1,025,431 | $1,376,800 | $2,985,131 |
| Expenses | $1,941,945 | $1,598,978 | $1,801,818 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $53,051 | $13,246 | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Neo Philanthropy Action Fund ($150,000), Emgage Action ($125,000), Niac Action ($84,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEO PHILANTHROPY ACTION FUND NEW YORK, NY | RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $150,000 |
| EMGAGE ACTION LAKELAND, FL | RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $125,000 |
| NIAC ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $84,300 |
| TIRRC VOTES NASHVILLE, TN | RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $75,000 |
| WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ALLIANCE ACTION-DBA PEOPLE POWERED ELECTIONS PAC BELLINGHAM, WA | DEMOCRACY | $75,000 |
| GRASSROOTS GLOBAL JUSTICE ACTION FUND OAKLAND, CA | RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $50,000 |
| REFORM FOR ILLINOIS CHICAGO, IL | DEMOCRACY | $50,000 |
| FLORIDIANS FOR OPEN DEMOCRACY TALLAHASSEE, FL | DEMOCRACY | $50,000 |
| SHOWING UP FOR RACIAL JUSTICE ACTION BUFFALO, NY | RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $45,000 |
| VOTERS NOT MONEY ANN ARBOR, MI | DEMOCRACY | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL DI DONATO | PRESIDENT & CEO | 1 | — |
| BEERY JIMENEZ | DIRECTOR-PHILANTHROPY & FISCAL SPONSORSHIP | 1 | — |
| RYAN CHAVEZ | FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | — |
| QUANITA TOFFIE | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| DANIEL RAMOS | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JESSIE ULIBARRI | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| JESSE BEASON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD BURNS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NICOLE CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GUILLERMO QUINTEROS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Proteus Action League?
Proteus Action League is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in WALTHAM, MA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Proteus Action League?
As of 2024, Proteus Action League holds $1.9M in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 42 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Proteus Action League operate?
Proteus Action League has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia.
What size grants does Proteus Action League award?
In 2024, Proteus Action League awarded 42 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Proteus Action League's EIN?
Proteus Action League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3888268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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