Civic Intelligence

Proteus Action League

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 22-3888268

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 14, 2017

Organization Profilewww.proteusfund.org
15 Research DriveAmherst, MA 01002

(413) 256-0349

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

28th percentile

-2.4%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$190,542

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.6% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

44th percentile

0.7%

Faster asset growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

73rd percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,407,605

Up $17,211 (+0.7%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$2,060,197

Down $98,628 (-4.6%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$347,408

Up $115,839 (+50%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,105,194

Up $434,932 (+12%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$4,203,822

Down $2,488,826 (-37%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$98,628

Up $2,923,758 (+97%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth44th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $5,588,468Liabilities 2010: $357,955Net Assets 2010: $5,230,5132010Assets 2011: $5,102,131Liabilities 2011: $390,153Net Assets 2011: $4,711,9782011Assets 2012: $4,935,173Liabilities 2012: $527,703Net Assets 2012: $4,407,4702012Assets 2013: $3,368,585Liabilities 2013: $42,504Net Assets 2013: $3,326,0812013Assets 2014: $5,817,893Liabilities 2014: $639,682Net Assets 2014: $5,178,2112014Assets 2015: $2,390,394Liabilities 2015: $231,569Net Assets 2015: $2,158,8252015Assets 2016: $2,407,605Liabilities 2016: $347,408Net Assets 2016: $2,060,1972016Assets 2017: $2,555,335Liabilities 2017: $4,585Net Assets 2017: $2,550,7502017Assets 2018: $1,871,452Liabilities 2018: $65,962Net Assets 2018: $1,805,4902018Assets 2019: $2,415,945Liabilities 2019: $72,449Net Assets 2019: $2,343,4962019Assets 2020: $2,428,417Liabilities 2020: $245,377Net Assets 2020: $2,183,0402020Assets 2021: $1,923,944Liabilities 2021: $155,193Net Assets 2021: $1,768,7512021Assets 2022: $3,264,251Liabilities 2022: $312,187Net Assets 2022: $2,952,0642022Assets 2023: $2,867,075Liabilities 2023: $391,382Net Assets 2023: $2,475,6932023Assets 2024: $1,919,583Liabilities 2024: $360,404Net Assets 2024: $1,559,1792024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$2,407,605
Liabilities$347,408
Net Assets$2,060,197
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth73rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $3,507,4722010Revenue 2011: $4,110,670Expenses 2011: $4,624,760Net Income 2011: -$514,0902011Expenses 2012: $6,244,8492012Revenue 2013: $4,462,539Expenses 2013: $5,543,928Net Income 2013: -$1,081,3892013Revenue 2014: $7,020,952Expenses 2014: $5,171,920Net Income 2014: $1,849,0322014Revenue 2015: $3,670,262Expenses 2015: $6,692,648Net Income 2015: -$3,022,3862015Revenue 2016: $4,105,194Expenses 2016: $4,203,822Net Income 2016: -$98,6282016Revenue 2017: $2,075,757Expenses 2017: $1,585,204Net Income 2017: $490,5532017Revenue 2018: $1,912,509Expenses 2018: $2,657,769Net Income 2018: -$745,2602018Revenue 2019: $2,340,585Expenses 2019: $1,802,579Net Income 2019: $538,0062019Revenue 2020: $1,228,186Expenses 2020: $1,388,642Net Income 2020: -$160,4562020Revenue 2021: $1,156,581Expenses 2021: $1,570,870Net Income 2021: -$414,2892021Revenue 2022: $2,985,131Expenses 2022: $1,801,818Net Income 2022: $1,183,3132022Revenue 2023: $1,122,607Expenses 2023: $1,598,978Net Income 2023: -$476,3712023Revenue 2024: $1,025,431Expenses 2024: $1,941,945Net Income 2024: -$916,5142024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$4,105,194
Expenses$4,203,822
Net Income-$98,628
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 14, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$4,105,194
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public education regarding democratic process and human rights issues.

Proteus Action League (PAL) is a social welfare organization that partners with foundations, advocates and individual donors to advance democracy, human rights and peace. PAL provides philanthropic support for social justice organizations and movements through lobbying grants.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,739,881$1,535,267▼ $204,614
Pledges and Grants Receivable$626,440$870,000▲ $243,560
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,500--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$10,573$2,338▼ $8,235
Total Assets$2,390,394$2,407,605▲ $17,211
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$231,569$347,408▲ $115,839
Total Liabilities$231,569$347,408▲ $115,839
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,113,368$2,015,469▼ $97,899
Unrestricted Net Assets$45,457$44,728▼ $729
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,158,825$2,060,197▼ $98,628
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,390,394$2,407,605▲ $17,211
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ryan AlexanderChair
Margaret GagePresident
Natasha MinskerBoard Member
Ludovic BlainDirector
Paul Di DonatoChief Executive Officer
Muthoni C MaguaChief Financial Officer
Jill Price MarshallChief Operating Officer
Matthew MacWilliamsSecretary
Maria Jobin-LeedsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,104,882
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$312
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$4,104,882
Change in Net Assets
$-98,628

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,105,194
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,105,194
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,105,194
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,080,502
Other Expenses$72,128
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$51,192
Total Fundraising Expense$5,199
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,080,502--$4,080,502
Other Salaries and Wages$41,901$5,452$3,839$51,192
Fees for Services Other$34,188--$34,188
Other Expenses$15,000$218-$15,000
Travel$9,971-$1,360$11,331
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,400-$3,400
Office Expenses$852$2,459-$3,311
Fees for Services Legal$3,168--$3,168
Total Functional Expenses$4,187,094$11,529$5,199$4,203,822

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,203,822
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,203,822
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,203,822
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Retain a Just NebraskaOmaha, NE501c3death penalty abolition$750,000
Center for Arms Control and Non-ProWashington, DC501c3general support$360,000
Commonwealth Foundation IncLancaster, PA501c3peace and security$336,000
The Project On Government OversightWashington, DC501c3general support$300,000
Corporate Accountability InternatioBoston, MA501c3corporate accountability$200,000
The Advocacy FundBerkeley, CA501c4democracy$176,000
Womens Action for New Directions EdCambridge, MA501c3general support and peace and security$165,000
Center for Death Penalty LitigationDurham, NC501c3death penalty abolition$135,000
American Civil Liberties Union FounNew York, NY501c3death penalty abolition$125,000
Common CauseLos Angeles, CA501c4democracy$119,000
American Bar Association Fund for JWashington, DC501c3death penalty abolition$110,000
Ayni Institute IncEast Boston, MA501c3general support$100,000
Center For International PolicyWashington, DC501c3peace and security$100,000
Fcnl Education FundWashington, DC501c3peace and security$100,000
Ploughshares FundSan Francisco, CA501c3peace and security$100,000
Promise of Justice InitiativeNew Orleans, LA501c3death penalty abolition$100,000
The Bronx DefendersBronx, NY501c3death penalty abolition$100,000
The Phillips Black Project A PublicSan Francisco, CA501c3death penalty abolition$100,000
American Civil Liberties Union of USalt Lake City, UT501c4death penalty abolition$95,000
National Priorities ProjectNorthampton, MA501c3general support$85,000
Proteus FundAmherst, MA501c3capacity building$75,000
Southern Coalition for Social JustiDurham, NC501c3death penalty abolition$75,000
Foundation For National ProgressSan Francisco, CA501c3peace and security$70,000
Metropolitan Public Defender ServicPortland, OR501c3death penalty abolition$70,000
Georgia Wand Education Fund IncAtlanta, GA501c3general support$65,000
Californians for Fair JusticeSan Francisco, CA501c3death penalty abolition$60,000
Arizona Capital Representation ProjTucson, AZ501c3death penalty abolition$50,000
Backbone CampaignNew York, NY501c3training$50,000
Death Penalty Information CenterWashington, DC501c3general support$50,000
Nonviolent PeaceforceSt Paul, MN501c3general support$50,000
Witness to InnocencePhiladelphia, PA501c3death penalty abolition$50,000
Henry L Stimson CenterWashington, DC501c3peace and security$40,000
New Florida Majority IncMiami, FL501c4democracy$40,000
Utah Justice CoalitionBountiful, UT501c3death penalty abolition$35,000
Institute for Policy StudiesWashington, DC501c3peace and security$30,000
Working Families OrganizationBrooklyn, NY501c4democracy$30,000
Arizona Advocacy NetworkPhoenix, AZ501c4democracy$20,000
Alliance of Californians for CommunLos Angeles, CA501c4democracy$15,000
Iraq Veterans Against the WarNew York, NY501c3peace and security$15,000
MCCE ActionPortland, ME501c4democracy$15,000
Progress Florida IncSaint Petersburg, FL501c4fair courts$15,000
Action NowChicago, IL501c4economic justice$10,000
Fund For Constitutional GovernmentWashington, DC501c3peace and security$10,000
North Carolina Voters for Clean EleDurham, NC501c4democracy$10,000
Veterans for PeaceSt Louis, MO501c3peace and security$10,000
Rector & Visitors of the UniversityCharlottesville, VA501c3death penalty abolition$8,000
Urge Unite For Reproductive And GeWashington, DC501c3peace and security$5,000
Washington Progress AllianceSeattle, WA501c4public education and lobbying work$4,000
Regents of the University of ColoraBoulder, CO501c3death penalty abolition$2,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 prepared by CPA reviewed by senior staff, counsel and submitted to board for review.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The organization has a written Conflicts Policy and each board member is required to sign annual statements.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Although there are no employees, the organization shares services with Proteus Fund. The Executive Committee of the Proteus Fund will negotiate salaries with the president based on annual performance review, benchmarks of other similar organizations.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Although there are no employees, the organization shares services with Proteus Fund. Comparability data is used to determine compensation for related orgnizations key employees.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request. Financial statements are available upon written request on a case by case basis.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Proteus Action League
EIN
22-3888268
Address
15 Research Drive, Amherst, MA 01002

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Di Donato
Title
Chief Executive
Phone
4132560349
Signed
2017-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Di Donato
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Nolan Calcasola & CO PC
Address
PO Box 625, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Preparer
Robert Calcasola
Phone
4135254100
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,407,605
Liabilities
$347,408
Net assets
$2,060,197
Revenue
$4,105,194
Expenses
$4,203,822
Net income
-$98,628
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.92$0.36$1.56$1.03$1.94$0.92
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.87$0.39$2.48$1.12$1.60$0.48
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.26$0.31$2.95$2.99$1.80$1.18
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.92$0.16$1.77$1.16$1.57$0.41
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.43$0.25$2.18$1.23$1.39$0.16
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.42$0.07$2.34$2.34$1.80$0.54
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.87$0.07$1.81$1.91$2.66$0.75
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.56$0.00$2.55$2.08$1.59$0.49
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.41$0.35$2.06$4.11$4.20$0.10
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.39$0.23$2.16$3.67$6.69$3.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.82$0.64$5.18$7.02$5.17$1.85
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.37$0.04$3.33$4.46$5.54$1.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.94$0.53$4.41$6.24
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.10$0.39$4.71$4.11$4.62$0.51
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.59$0.36$5.23$3.51