Proteus Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Winchester, Virginia · EIN 54-2013543
- Virginia
- Winchester
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Virginia
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $520KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 30Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $8.6MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHARITIES IN HIGHLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA, STAUNTON, VIRGINIA, AND PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA. TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IN SUPPORT OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF COMPLEX ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS. ONCE COMPLETE, PROTEUS PLANS TO PUBLISH SCIENTIFIC PAPERS ON THESE FINDINGS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute for Machine Consciousness | $100K | 2025 |
| Center for Open Science | $50K | 2025 |
| Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge | $50K | 2025 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center | $50K | 2025 |
| Sweetwater Center for Arts | $38K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (30 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.proteusfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.