Proteus Foundation
Accepts applications
Proteus Foundation is a private foundation in Middleburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $520,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$520,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $416,000 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $450,000 | 21 | $8.8 million |
| 2023 | $416,000 | 27 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $520,000 | 30 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Celia W Rutt C/O Yount Hyde Barbour PC PO Box, 2560, Winchester, VA 22604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 662-3417 |
| What to submit | Written request including details of purpose and established need. |
What Proteus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $184,500 |
| Virginia | 12 | $150,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute for Machine Consciousness | Support scientific research | $100,000 |
| Center for Open Science | Support scientific research | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge | For scholarship fund and other community outreach programs | $50,000 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center | Support enviromental educational programs | $50,000 |
| Sweetwater Center for Arts | Support arts center | $37,500 |
| American Shakespeare Center | Support theatre | $25,000 |
| Green Forests Work | Support appalachian environmental restoration projects | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Support quest for intelligence project | $25,000 |
| Santa Fe Institute | Support interdisciplinary scientific research | $25,000 |
| Shenandoah Green | Support tree stewart projects | $17,000 |
| The Lindsay Theater | Support theater | $15,000 |
| Tree Pittsburgh | Support urban forest growth | $10,000 |
| WVLS Allegheny Mountain Radio | Support radio station | $5,500 |
| Allegheny Land Trust | Support land conservation | $5,000 |
| Cochran Hose Company | Support fire and rescue efforts | $5,000 |
| Heifetz Music Institute | Support music education | $5,000 |
| Highland Arts Council 3rd Space | Support arts council | $5,000 |
| Highland Children's House | Support children's house | $5,000 |
| Highland County Humane Society | Support humane society | $5,000 |
| Highland County Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc | Support rescue efforts | $5,000 |
| Highland Medical Center | Support county health care | $5,000 |
| Historic Staunton Foundation | Support historic resources | $5,000 |
| McDowell Volunteer Fire Department | Support fire and rescue efforts | $5,000 |
| MIT Free Speech Alliance | Support free speech | $5,000 |
| Radiant Hall | Support art center | $5,000 |
| Renewing Homes of Greater Augusta Inc | Support home repairs in community | $5,000 |
| Sewickley Academy | Support private school | $5,000 |
| Sewickley Public Library | Support public library | $5,000 |
| Staunton Augusta Arts Center | Support arts council | $5,000 |
| Staunton Music Festival | Support the performance of chamber works throughout staunton | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James P Rutt
- Celia W Rutt
- Kathleen Walker
Questions people ask
Does Proteus Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Proteus Foundation give?
$520,000 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Proteus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James P Rutt (Director), Celia W Rutt (Director) and Kathleen Walker (Director).
What does Proteus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.