Form990-PF


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 1157
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CRYSTAL BAY, NV89402
A Employer identification number

27-1456655
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(775) 831-1384
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$91,582,542J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 5,964,319 4,825,688  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -652,358
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 76,033,657
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 319,522 113,857  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,631,483 4,939,545  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 57,000 28,500   28,500
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 141,206 114,546   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 64,718 49,964   3,125
17 Interest............... 138,021 0   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 320,541 2,041   2,040
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 60,456 0   60,456
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 103,096 8,215   0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 885,038 203,266   94,121
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,115,584 2,115,584
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,000,622 203,266   2,209,705
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,630,861
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 4,736,279
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 8,579,292 1,162,349 1,162,349
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet225,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0 225,000 225,000 225,000
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........   285,528 285,528
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 11,336,408 Click to see attachment12,894,891 12,894,891
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 67,706,727 Click to see attachment77,014,774 77,014,774
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 87,847,427 91,582,542 91,582,542
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 500 43,202
18 Grants payable................. 1,424,552 1,456,660
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment16,580,936 Click to see attachment12,586,143
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 18,005,988 14,086,005
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 69,841,439 77,496,537
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 0 0
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 69,841,439 77,496,537
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 87,847,427 91,582,542
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
69,841,439
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
2,630,861
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
5,024,237
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
77,496,537
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
77,496,537
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES   2021-01-01 2021-12-31
b PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES   2016-01-01 2021-12-31
c PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES   2016-01-01 2021-12-31
d PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES   2021-01-02 2021-12-31
e PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES   2016-01-01 2021-12-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 46,924,949   48,646,935 -1,721,986
b 25,360,382   24,282,604 1,077,778
c 560,834   447,490 113,344
d 2,073,513   1,872,015 201,498
e 1,080,693   1,436,971 -356,278
33,286     33,286
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -1,721,986
b       1,077,778
c       113,344
d       201,498
e       -356,278
      33,286
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -652,358
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 65,834
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 65,834
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 303,306
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 303,306
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 237,472
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet237,472 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNV, CA
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.PROMETHEUSFDN.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletESMOND ASSOCIATES INC Telephone no.bullet (818) 610-2900

    Located atbullet23901 CALABASAS ROAD SUITE 1010CALABASASCA ZIP+4bullet913023308
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
     
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
    Yes
     
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
    No
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
    Yes
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d). Click to see attachment
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CARL B BARNEY DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
    5.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 1157
    CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402
    C BRADLEY THOMPSON DIRECTOR
    0.50     		2,000 0 0
    PO BOX 1157
    CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402
    LEONARD ESMOND DIRECTOR & TREASURER
    0.50     		2,000 0 0
    PO BOX 1157
    CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402
    DAVID HARDY DIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN
    0.50     		2,000 0 0
    PO BOX 1157
    CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402
    RONY MILLER DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
    0.50     		1,000 0 0
    PO BOX 1157
    CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402
    CRAIG BIDDLE DIRECTOR
    20.00     		50,000 0 0
    PO BOX 1157
    CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    ESMOND AND ASSOCIATES INC ACCOUNTING FEES 98,338
    23901 CALABASAS ROAD SUITE 1010
    CALABASAS,CA91302
    ANNIE VINTHER SANZ OUTSIDE CONTRACT SERVICES 73,881
    82130 LAMOTHE-CAPDEVILLE
    FRANCE   82130
    FR
    RBC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC ADVISOR FEES 61,593
    PO BOX 1510
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN554401510
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION FUNDS ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY CAN USE FUNDS TO PROMOTE AYN RAND AND ADVANCE OBJECTIVISM INTELLIGENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY. THE FOUNDATION HAS THREE FUNDING PROGRAMS: THE OBJECTIVIST VENTURE FUND, THE SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM, AND THE NEW INTELLECTUALS FUND. 2,115,584
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    85,980,801
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    325,951
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    86,306,752
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    86,306,752
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    1,294,601
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    85,012,151
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    4,250,608
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    4,250,608
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    65,834
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
    173,729
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    239,563
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    4,011,045
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    4,011,045
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    4,011,045
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 4,011,045
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 3,186,233
    b From 2017...... 811,906
    c From 2018...... 1,305,008
    d From 2019......  
    e From 2020......  
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 5,303,147
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 2,209,705
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 2,209,705
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 1,801,340 1,801,340
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 3,501,807
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		1,384,893
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		2,116,914
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 811,906
    b Excess from 2018.... 1,305,008
    c Excess from 2019....  
    d Excess from 2020....  
    e Excess from 2021....  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    CARL B BARNEY
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    CARL B BARNEY
    PO BOX 1157
    CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402
    (818) 610-2900
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SEE WEBSITE
    cAny submission deadlines:
    SEE WEBSITE
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    SEE WEBSITE
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    ANCYRANUM MEDIA COMM CONSULTANCY
    KIZILIRMAK NEXT LEVEL LOFT OFIS
    UFUK UNIV
    ISTANBUL,ANKARA  
    TU     		NONE NC EDUCATION 17,750
    AYN RAND CENTER ISRAEL
    HAMTNACHALIM 30
    RHAMAT HASARON,ISRAEL  
    IS     		NONE NC EDUCATION 50,000
    BOAZ JOSEF ARAD
    HAMTNACHALIM 30
    RHAMAT HASARON,ISRAEL  
    IS     		NONE I EDUCATION 325,000
    MARTIN HOOSS
    HAUPTMARKT 2
    TRIER GERMANY    
    GM     		NONE I EDUCATION 18,000
    NOVEL PHILOSPHY DMCC
    AL THAMAN 20-G01
    REMRAAM,DUBAI  
    AE     		NONE NC EDUCATION 172,948
    OBJECTIVE STANDARD INSTITUTE INC
    4036 COX ROAD SUITE D
    GLEN ALLEN,VA23060     		CRAIG BIDDLE IS ALSO A DIRECTOR OF OBJECTIVE STANDARD IN PC EDUCATION 83,000
    PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    15021 VENTURA BLVD 552
    SHERMAN OAKS,CA91403     		NONE PC EDUCATION 100,000
    RICARDO MARTIN IBANEZ SERPA
    RICARDO RIVERA NAVARRETE 564
    URBANIZACION BENAVIDES
    LIMA    
    PE     		NONE I EDUCATION 3,759
    STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY
    2221 S CLARK ST 12TH FLOOR
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		NONE PC EDUCATION 732,735
    ANIS BENHAYYOUN
    MARTEN LUTHERWEG 396
    AMSTELVEEN NOORDHOLLAND    
    NL     		NONE I EDUCATION 73,164
    AYN RAND CENTRE UKRAINE
    14A BRATIV ZEROVYKH STREET APT 207
    KYIV    
    UP     		NONE NC EDUCATION 98,700
    BERLIN CENTER FOR INDIVIDUALIST THOUGHT
    EICHORNSTRASSE
    BERLIN    
    GM     		NONE PC EDUCATION 67,400
    BRUNO LIPPY FONSECA SEREJO
    CORONEL FERREIRA DE ARAUJO 273
    MANUS AMAZONAS    
    BR     		NONE I EDUCATION 6,206
    FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION
    1819 PEACHTREE ROAD NE SUITE 300
    ATLANTA,GA30309     		NONE PC EDUCATION 48,800
    INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY
    237 KEARNY ST 120
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941084502     		NONE PC EDUCATION 7,250
    JASON D HILL
    2930 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD
    CHICAGO,IL60657     		NONE I EDUCATION 10,925
    LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL
    217 KEARNY STREET SUITE 120
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA941084502     		NONE PC EDUCATION 11,270
    MAXWELL THOMAS MARLOW
    FLAT 3 33 ST GEORGES SQUARE
    LONDON    
    UK     		NONE I EDUCATION 5,000
    TIMOTHY SANDEFUR
    1365 N VELERO STREET
    CHANDLER,AZ85225     		NONE I EDUCATION 12,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,843,907
    bApproved for future payment
    ANDREW BERNSTEIN
    3191 ROUTE 9
    COLD SPRINGS,NY10516     		NONE I EDUCATION 1,500
    IRAKLI IAGORASHVILI
    HAVIRSKA 1189/31 73506
    KARVINA    
    EZ     		NONE I EDUCATION 1,000
    ANCYRANUM MEDIA COMM CONSULTANCY
    KIZILIRMAK NEXT LEVEL LOFT OFIS
    UFUK UNIV
    ISTANBUL,ANKARA  
    TU     		NONE NC EDUCATION 17,750
    ANIS BENHAYYOUN
    MARTEN LUTHERWEG 396
    AMSTELVEEN NOORDHOLLAND    
    NL     		NONE I EDUCATION 36,582
    BRUNO LIPPY FONSECA SEREJO
    CORONEL FERREIRA DE ARAUJO 273
    MANUS AMAZONAS    
    BR     		NONE I EDUCATION 6,417
    OBJECTIVE STANDARD INSTITUTE INC
    4036 COX ROAD SUITE D
    GLEN ALLEN,VA23060     		CRAIG BIDDLE IS ALSO A DIRECTOR OF OBJECTIVE STANDARD IN PC EDUCATION 249,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 312,249
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 -652,358  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 5,631,483 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    5,631,483
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL & ACCOUNTING FEES 141,206 114,546   0

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    TY 2021 ExpenditureResponsibilityStmt
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Grantee's Name Grantee's Address Grant Date Grant Amount Grant Purpose Amount Expended By Grantee Any Diversion By Grantee? Dates of Reports By Grantee Date of Verification Results of Verification
    AJN REND CENTAR EVROPA
          		14 HUMSKA STREET
    BELGRADE,SERBIA11000
    RI     		2020-07-18 363,772 EDUCATION 218,887        
    AYN RAND CENTRE UK
          		6 HUTTON CENTRE DRIVE SUITE 600
    SANTA ANA,CA92707     		2019-12-22 160,000 EDUCATION 160,000        
    ANCYRANUM MEDIA COMM CONSULTANCY
          		KIZILIRMAK NEXT LEVEL UFUK UNIV
    ISTANBUL,ANKARA  
    TU     		2020-08-11 35,500 EDUCATION 17,750        
    ANIS BENHAYYOUN
          		MAARTEN LUTHERWEG 396
    AMSTELVEEN NOORDHOLLAND    
    NL     		2021-09-30 54,873 EDUCATION 18,291        
    BOAZ JOSEF ARAD
          		HAMITNACHALIM 30
    RHAMAT HASARON    
    IS     		2021-06-01 285,000 EDUCATION 85,000        
    BRUNO LIPPY FONSECA SEREJO
          		CORONEL FERREIRA DE ARAUJO 273
    MANAUS,AMAZONAS69063-000
    BR     		2021-09-01 19,040 EDUCATION 6,417        
    IRAKLI IAGORASHVILI
          		HAVIRSKA 1189/31 73506
    KARVINA    
    EZ     		2021-07-01 1,000 EDUCATION 0        
    JASON D HILL
          		2930 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD
    CHICAGO,IL60657     		2021-08-31 10,925 EDUCATION 10,925        
    RICARDO MARTIN IBANEZ SERPA
          		JR RICARDO RIVERA NAVARRETE 564
    LIMA    
    PE     		2021-01-25 11,277 EDUCATION 11,277        
    YERMAZ RAMAUTARSING
          		ZEEBURGERDIJK 2011 1
    AMSTERDAM    
    NL     		2021-01-28 22,500 EDUCATION 22,500        

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE BONDS 77,014,774 77,014,774

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE STOCKS 12,894,891 12,894,891

    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OUTSIDE CONTRACTS 94,644 0   0
    OFFICE EXPENSES 7,912 7,912   0
    BANK CHARGES 65 65   0
    WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 475 238   0


    TY 2021 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PASS THROUGH FROM ENERGY TRANSFER OPERATING LP SERIES D 20,237 16,416 20,237
    RBC - XXX-XX089 15,087 12,239 15,087
    PASS THROUGH FROM ENERGY TRANSFER LP SERIES D 60,712 49,250 60,712
    PASSTHROUGH FROM ENERGRY TRANSFER OPERATING LP SERIES C 7,375 5,983 7,375
    NON TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS 179,166 0 179,166
    PASS THROUGH FROM ENERGY LP SERIES C 22,125 17,948 22,125
    PASS THROUGH FROM ENERGY TRANSFER OPERATING LP SERIES D 14,820 12,022 14,820


    TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Description Amount
    FMV ADJUSTMENT 5,024,237


    TY 2021 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    TAXES PAYABLE 68,276 0
    SECURITIES SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED 16,512,660 12,482,391
    OTHER PAYABLE 0 103,752


    TY 2021 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AWARD COMMITTEE FEES 3,125 0   3,125
    ADVISOR FEES 61,593 49,964   0


    TY 2021 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    27-1456655
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 4,081 2,041   2,040
    FEDERAL TAXES 242,213 0   0
    STATE TAXES 74,247 0   0