Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2022, or tax year beginning 01-01-2022 , and ending 12-31-2022
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 right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$57,040,859J 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) 2,031,750
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 3,880,061 3,566,165  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 919,891 838,994  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -1,319,061
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 37,255,376
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
List of Attached Documents:
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223,071 104,918  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 5,735,712 4,510,077  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 59,875 0   50,687
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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105,592 97,050   92,092
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
85,841 78,897   0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
63,693 58,540   0
17 Interest............... 99,850 0   0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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138,284 0   3,817
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 397,390 0   285,572
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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231,399 0   144,200
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,181,924 234,487   576,368
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,874,357 3,763,600
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,056,281 234,487   4,339,968
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 679,431
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 4,275,590
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
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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......... 1,162,349 8,739,586 8,739,586
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow225,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow0 225,000 225,000 225,000
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 285,528 683,125 683,125
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 12,894,891 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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18,860,618 		18,860,618
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 77,014,774 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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23,532,530 		23,532,530
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 0 Click to see attachment
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5,000,000 		5,000,000
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 91,582,542 57,040,859 57,040,859
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 43,202 69,250
18 Grants payable................. 1,456,660 1,562,800
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 right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12,586,143 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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103,752
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 14,086,005 1,735,802
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 77,496,537 55,305,057
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)..... 77,496,537 55,305,057
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 91,582,542 57,040,859
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
77,496,537
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
679,431
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
78,175,968
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
22,870,911
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
55,305,057
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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   2022-01-01 2022-12-31
b CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
c
d
e
(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 37,238,331   38,574,437 -1,336,106
b 17,045     17,045
c
d
e
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       -1,336,106
b       17,045
c
d
e
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 -1,319,061
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 right arrow 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) 1 59,431
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 59,431
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 59,431
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2022 estimated tax payments and 2021 overpayment credited to 2022 6a 272,472
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.............. 7 272,472
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2221 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 213,041
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2023 estimated taxright arrow213,041 Refundedright arrow 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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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)
right arrowNV, 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 2022 or the taxable year beginning in 2022? 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. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10
Yes
 
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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 addressright arrowWWW.PROMETHEUSFDN.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowESMOND ASSOCIATES INC Telephone no.right arrow (818) 610-2900

Located atright arrow23901 CALABASAS ROAD SUITE 1010CALABASASCA ZIP+4right arrow913023308
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2022, 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 right arrow
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
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 2022? .............
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 2022, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2022?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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 2022 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 2022.) .....................
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 2022? ..
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
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
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
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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 		3,000 0 0
PO BOX 1157
CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402
DAVID HARDY DIRECTOR & CHAIRMAN
0.50 		3,000 0 0
PO BOX 1157
CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402
CRAIG BIDDLE DIRECTOR
20.00 		51,875 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...................right arrow 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 85,841
23901 CALABASAS ROAD SUITE 1010
CALABASAS,CA91302
ANNIE VINTHER SANZ OUTSIDE CONTRACT SERVICES 75,841
82130 LAMOTHE-CAPDEVILLE
FRANCE   82130
FR
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI LLP LEGAL 71,845
633 W 5TH STREET 52ND FLOOR
LOS ANGELES,CA90071
ALAN GERMANI WEB SOLUTIONS WEB DESIGN 65,504
8401 BAYFIELD DRIVE
NORTH CHESTERFIELD,VA23235
JP MORGAN SECURITIES ADVISOR FEES 63,693
PO BOX 183211
COLUMBUS,OH43218
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
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. 3,844,358
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.........................right arrow0
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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
60,568,008
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
514,272
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
61,082,280
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
61,082,280
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
916,234
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
60,166,046
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
3,008,302
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
3,008,302
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
59,431
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
74,642
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
134,073
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
2,874,229
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
2,874,229
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
2,874,229
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
4,339,968
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
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
4,339,968
Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2021 		(c)
2021 		(d)
2022
1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Part X, line 7 2,874,229
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2021 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2017...... 811,906
b From 2018...... 1,305,008
c From 2019......  
d From 2020......  
e From 2021......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 2,116,914
4Qualifying distributions for 2022 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 4,339,968
a Applied to 2021, 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 2022 distributable amount..... 2,874,229
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,465,739
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2022. 0 0
(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 3,582,653
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 2021. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2023 .......... 		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 2017 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		811,906
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2023.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		2,770,747
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2018.... 1,305,008
b Excess from 2019....  
c Excess from 2020....  
d Excess from 2021....  
e Excess from 2022.... 1,465,739
Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
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 2022, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2022 (b) 2021 (c) 2020 (d) 2019
         
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 right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
GRANTSADMINISTRATORPROMETHEUSFDNORG
PO BOX 1157
CRYSTAL BAY,NV91302
(999) 999-9999
GRANTSADMINISTRATOR@PROMETHEUSFDN.ORG
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 (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
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 		  NC EDUCATION 17,750
ANIS BENHAYYOUN


MARTEN LUTHERWEG 396
AMSTELVEEN NOORDHOLLAND    
NL 		NONE I EDUCATION 36,582

AYN RAND CENTER ISRAEL

HAMTNACHALIM 30
RHAMAT HASARON   472002
IS 		  NC EDUCATION 220,000
BRUNO LIPPY FONSECA SEREJO


CORONEL FERREIRA DE ARAUJO 273
MANUS AMAZONAS    
BR 		NONE I EDUCATION 12,623

LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL

217 KEARNY STREET SUITE 120
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941084502 		  PC EDUCATION 10,000
MARTIN HOOSS


HAUPTMARKT 2
TRIER    
GM 		NONE I EDUCATION 15,400

OBJECTIVE STANDARD INSTITUTE INC

4036 COX ROAD SUITE D
GLEN ALLEN,VA23060 		CRAIG BIDDLE IS ALSO A DIRECTOR OF OBJECTIVE STANDARD IN PC EDUCATION 373,000

PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

15021 VENTURA BLVD 552
SHERMAN OAKS,CA91403 		  PC EDUCATION 100,000
RICARDO MARTIN IBANEZ SERPA


RICARDO RIVERA NAVARRETE 564
URBANIZACION BENAVIDES
LIMA    
PE 		NONE I EDUCATION 47,456

STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY

2221 S CLARK ST 12TH FLOOR
ARLINGTON,VA22202 		  PC EDUCATION 1,335,983
ANDREW BERNSTEIN


3191 ROUTE 9
COLD SPRINGS,NY10516 		NONE I EDUCATION 20,000
IRAKLI IAGORASHVILI


HAVIRSKA 1189/31 73506
KARVINA    
EZ 		NONE I EDUCATION 1,000

ACADEMY OF IDEAS LTD

5-8 THE SANCTUARY
LONDON   SW1P3JS
UK 		  NC EDUCATION 7,123

DANIJELA METROVIC

DJUKE DINIC 20
BELGRADE   11050
RI 		NONE I EDUCATION 25,061

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS

5 BD DE LA TOUR-MAUBOURG
PARIS   75007
FR 		  NC EDUCATION 45,624
WOLF VAN LAER


6433 SOUTH STREET
FALLS CHURCH,VA22042 		NONE I EDUCATION 2,000

DEVERSITY DOO

DJORDJA STANOJEVICA 16
BELGRADE   11070
RI 		  NC EDUCATION 100,000

DUNCAN SCOTT PRODUCTIONS

125 HIGHLAND FOREST DRIVE
WYLIE,SC29710 		  NC EDUCATION 10,000
DORDE MANCEV


LJERMONTOVA 6
BOEGRAD   11000
RI 		NONE I EDUCATION 50,000
BLAIR N SCHOFIELD


12 ARROW STREET
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		NONE I EDUCATION 1,000

AJN REND CENTAR EVROPA

DIMITRIJA TUCOVIA 19
BEOGRAD   11000
RI 		  NC EDUCATION 342,068
MATTIAS SVENSSON


LOJOVAGEN 67
LIDINGO   181 47
SW 		NONE I EDUCATION 2,000

FIGHT THE POWER PRODUCTIONS

611 PENNSLYVANIA AVENUE SE250
WASHINGTON,DC20003 		  NC EDUCATION 37,260
ESZTER NOVAPOLICY CONSULTING


46 BATTHYANY STREET
TALLIN ESTONIA BUDAPEST   15040
HU 		  NC EDUCATION 173,436

GOLDWATER INSTITUTE

500 E CORONADO ROAD
PHOENIX,AZ85004 		  PC EDUCATION 225,000

AYN RAND CENTER GEORGIA

BIZINA BARATASHVILI I TURN
TBILSI,TBILISI0131
GG 		  NC EDUCATION 30,670

AMERICA'S FUTURE FOUNDATION

1513 16TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC32036 		  PC EDUCATION 50,000

AYN RAND CENTER ARMENIA SENGO

RUBINYANTS STR 19/1 FLAT 18
YERVAN   0069
AM 		  NC EDUCATION 15,322
MARIAM GOGOLISHVILI


21 CHIKOVANI STREET
TBILISI   0184
GG 		NONE I EDUCATION 10,000
LISA HELGA KINSPERGHER


301 SWIFT AVENUE APT 26
DURHAM,NC27705 		NONE I EDUCATION 45,000
KURSAT OZBUR OZER


5402 SOKAK CITY LIFE SITESI 2B-7
ANKARA   06370
TU 		NONE I EDUCATION 34,000

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR ASSOC OF PRIVATE ENTERPRISE EDUCATION

PO BOX 45059
LUBBOCK,TX79409 		  GOV EDUCATION 25,000

STITCHING AYN RAND ARCHIEF

MAARTEN LUTHERWEG 396
AMSTELVEEN NOORDHOLLAND   1185BA
NL 		  NC EDUCATION 20,150

FREEDOM FEST INC

PO BOX 1153
RIVERTON,UT84065 		  NC EDUCATION 10,500

AUSTRIAN ECONOMICS CENTER

GRNANGERGASSE 1/15-1
WIEN   1010
AU 		  NC EDUCATION 33,772

ATLAS NETWORK

TWO LIBERTY CENTER 4075 WILSON BLVD
SUITE 310
ARLINGTON,VA22203 		  PC EDUCATION 5,000

FUNDACJA WOLNOSCKI

KRAKOWSKIE PRZEDMIECIE 13/5A
LUBLIN   20-002
PL 		  NC EDUCATION 1,000

GLEN ALLEN PRESS LLC

4036 COX ROAD SUITE D
GLEN ALLEN,VA23060 		  NC EDUCATION 57,200

AYN RAND CENTER UKRAINE

14A BRATIV ZEROVYKH STREET APT 207
KYIV   03037
UP 		  NC EDUCATION 215,620
Total .................................right arrow 3a 3,763,600
bApproved for future payment

AYN RAND CENTER ISRAEL
HAMTNACHALIM 30
RHAMAT HASARON,ISRAEL  
IS 		  NC EDUCATION 20,000

FIGHT THE POWER PRODUCTIONS
611 PENNSLYVANIA AVENUE SE250
WASHINGTON,DC20003 		  NC EDUCATION 35,383

AYN RAND CENTER EUROPE
DIMITRIJA TUCOVIA 19
BELGRADE   11000
RI 		  NC EDUCATION 195,778
FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATI

2 HARTSBOURNE AVE
BUSHEY HARTFORDSHIRE   WD231JL
UK 		  NC EDUCATION 103,695
MARTIN HOOSS

HAUPTMARKT 2
TRIER   54290
GM 		NONE I EDUCATION 24,200

STITCHING AYN RAND ARCHIEF
MAARTEN LUTHERWEG 396
AMSTELVEEN NOORDHOLLAND   1185BA
NL 		  NC EDUCATION 60,450

STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY
2221 S CLARK ST 12TH FLOOR
ARLINGTON,TX22202 		  PC EDUCATION 691,481

ISTITUTO BRUNO LEONI-FONDAZIONE
23 PIAZZA CASTELLO
MILANO LOMBARDIA   20121
IT 		  NC EDUCATION 32,000
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 1,162,987
Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
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 ........... 		    14 3,880,061  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 919,891  
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 .....     18 219,664 3,407
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -1,319,061  
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 3,700,555 3,407
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
3,703,962
(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.)
8 CAPITAL LOSSES AS A RESULT OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
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.
right arrow right arrow
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 Check if self-
employed right arrow		 PTIN
Firm's name SmallBullet
 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
Firm's address SmallBullet


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Form 990-PF (2022)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Name of the organization
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

27-1456655
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022) Page 2
Name of organization
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
27-1456655
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
CARL B BARNEY
PO BOX 1157
 
CRYSTAL BAY, NV89402

$ 2,031,750


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Page 3
Name of organization
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

27-1456655
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
1
 15,000 SHARES OF APPLE, INC. $ 2,031,750 2022-12-21
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Page 4
Name of organization
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

27-1456655
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 85,841 78,897   0

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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
AYN RAND CENTER ISRAEL
  		HAMITNACHALIM 30
RHAMAT HASARON   472002
IS 		2022-10-20 240,000 EDUCATION 220,000 NONE MARCH 21, 2023   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
RICARDO MARTIN IBANEZ SERPA
  		JR RICARDO RIVERA NAVARRETE 564
LIMA    
PE 		2022-02-21 47,456 EDUCATION 47,456        
FIGHT THE POWER PRODUCTIONS
  		611 PENNSLYVANIA AVENUE SE 250
WASHINGTON,DC20003 		2022-07-20 72,643 EDUCATION 37,260        
ISTITUTO BRUNO LEONI-FONDAZIONE
  		23 PIAZZA CASTELLO
MILANO LORNBARDIA   20121
IT 		2022-12-21 32,000 EDUCATION 0 NONE MARCH 1, 2023 & JUNE 1, 2023   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
AYN RAND CENTER EUROPE
  		DIMITRIJA TUCOVIA 19
BEOGRAD   11000
RI 		2022-03-21 586,141 EDUCATION 342,068 NONE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 & MARCH 1, 2023   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
MARTIN HOOSS HAUPTMARKT 2
TRIER   54290
GM 		2022-11-07 39,600 EDUCATION 15,400        
STITCHING AYN RAND ARCHIEF
  		MAARTEN LUTHERWEG 396
AMSTELVEEN NOORDHOLLAND   1185BA
NL 		2022-10-06 80,600 EDUCATION 20,150 NONE MARCH 6, 2023   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
ESZTER NOVAPOLICY CONSULTING
  		46 BATTHYANY STREET
TALLIN ESTONIA BUDAPEST   15040
HU 		2022-07-26 173,436 EDUCATION 173,436 NONE DECEMBER 1, 2022 & JUNE 1,2023   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
AYN RAND CENTER UKRAINE
  		14A BRATIV ZEROVYKH STREET APT 207
KYIV   03037
UP 		2022-01-17 215,620 EDUCATION 215,620        
ACADEMY OF IDEAS
  		5-8 THE SANCTUARY
LONDON   SWIP3JS
UK 		2022-07-01 7,124 EDUCATION 7,124        
DANIJELA METROVIC
  		DJUKE DINIC 20
BELGRADE   11050
RI 		2022-01-06 25,061 EDUCATION 25,061        
DEVERSITY DOO
  		DJORDJA STANOJEVICA 16
BELGRADE   11070
RI 		2022-01-28 100,000 EDUCATION 100,000        
DORDE MANCEV
  		LJERMONTOVA 6
BELGRADE   11000
RI 		2022-03-08 50,000 EDUCATION 50,000        
MARIAM GOGOLISHVILI
  		21 CHIKOVANI STREET
TBILISI    
GG 		2022-09-20 10,000 EDUCATION 10,000        
KURSAT OZBUR OZER
  		5402 SOFAK CITY LIFE SITESI 2B-7
ANKARA   06370
TU 		2022-09-26 34,000 EDUCATION 34,000 NONE JANUARY 22, 2023   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
AUSTRIAN ECONOMICS CENTER
  		GRNAMGERGASSE 1/15-1
WIEN   1010
AU 		2022-04-15 33,772 EDUCATION 33,772        
IRAKLI IAGORASHVILI
  		HAVIRSKA 1189/31 73506
KAVRINA    
EZ 		2022-09-20 1,000 EDUCATION 1,000        
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN PARIS
  		5 BD DE LA TOUR-MAUBOURG
PARIS   75007
FR 		2022-12-28 45,624 EDUCATION 45,624        
MATTIAS SVENSON LOJOVAGEN 67
LIDINGO   181 47
SW 		2022-02-04 2,000 EDUCATION 2,000        
AYN RAND CENTER ARMENIA SENGO
  		RUBINYANTS STR 19/1 FLAT 18
YERVAN   0069
AM 		2022-09-02 15,322 EDUCATION 15,322 NONE DECEMBER 1, 2022 & MARCH 1, 2023   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
AYN RAND CENTER GEORGIA
  		BIZINA BARATASHVILI I TURN
TBILISI   0131
GG 		2022-07-31 30,670 EDUCATION 30,670 NONE NOVEMBER 1, 2022 & FEBRUARY 1, 2023   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
FUNDACJA WOLNOSCKI
  		KRAKOWSKIE PRZEMIECIE 13/5A
LUBLIN   20-002
PL 		2022-04-06 1,000 EDUCATION 1,000        
ANCYRANUM MEDIA COMM CONSULTANCY
  		KIZILIRMAK NEXT LEVEL LOFT OFIS
UFUK UNIVER
ISTANBUL,ANKARA  
TU 		2022-03-01 17,750 EDUCATION 17,750        
ANIS BENHAYYOUN MARTEN LUTHERWEG 396
AMSTELVEEN NOORDHOLLAND    
NL 		2022-03-01 73,164 EDUCATION 73,164        
BRUNO LIPPY FONSECA SEREJO
  		CORONEL FERREIRA DE ARUKP 273
MANUS,AMAZONAS69063-0000
BR 		2022-04-04 12,623 EDUCATION 12,623        
ANDREW BERNSTEIN 3191 ROUTE 9
COLD SPRINGS,NY10516 		2022-08-03 20,000 EDUCATION 20,000 NONE OCTOBER 20, 2022   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
WOLF VAN LAER 6433 SOUTH STREET
FALLS CHURCH,VA22042 		2022-01-13 2,000 EDUCATION 2,000        
DUNCAN SCOTT PRODUCTIONS
  		125 HIGHLAND FOREST DRIVE
WYLIE,SC29710 		2022-01-24 10,000 EDUCATION 10,000 NONE SEPTEMBER 21, 2022   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
BLAIR N SCHOFIELD 12 ARROW STREET
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		2022-03-09 1,000 EDUCATION 1,000        
LISA HELGA KINSPERGHER 301 SWIFT AVENUE APT 26
DURHAM,NC27705 		2022-09-20 45,000 EDUCATION 45,000 NONE JUNE 12, 2023 & JULY 6, 2023   TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOUNDATION, AND BASED ON THE REPORTS FURNISHED BY THE GRANTEE, NO PART OF THE GRANT HAS BEEN USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE.
FREEDOM FEST INC
  		PO BOX 1153
RIVERTON,UT84065 		2022-03-05 10,500 EDUCATION 10,500        
GLEN ALLEN PRESS LLC
  		4036 COX ROAD
GLEN ALLEN,VA23060 		2022-06-02 57,200 EDUCATION 57,200        
FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ECONOMICS
  		2 HARTFORDSHIRE AVE
BUSHEY,HARTFORDSHIREWD231JL
UK 		2022-11-22 103,695 EDUCATION 0        

TY 2022 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE BONDS 23,532,530 23,532,530

TY 2022 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
CORPORATE STOCKS 18,860,618 18,860,618

TY 2022 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
INVESTMENT FUND AT COST 5,000,000 5,000,000

TY 2022 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 105,592 97,050   92,092


TY 2022 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Description Amount
FMV ADJUSTMENT 22,870,911


TY 2022 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 7,031 0   0
AWARD COMMITTE FEES 10,633 0   10,633
BANK CHARGES 125 0   0
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 75,841 0   68,257
MARKETING 6,000 0   6,000
OFFICE EXPENSE 39,617 0   0
PROGRAM SERVICES 25,748 0   25,748
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 65,504 0   32,752
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 900 0   810


TY 2022 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
NON TAXABLE DISTRIBUTIONS 109,218 0 109,218
PASS THROUGH FROM ENERGY LP SERIES C 29,500 27,113 29,500
PASS THROUGH FROM ENERGY TRANSFER OPERATING LP SERIES D 80,946 74,397 80,946
STATE TAXES 3,407 3,407 3,407


TY 2022 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
SECURITIES SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED 12,482,391 0
OTHER PAYABLE 103,752 103,752


TY 2022 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ADVISOR FEES 63,693 58,540   0


TY 2022 SubstantialContributorsSch
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Name Address
CARL B BARNEY PO BOX 1157
CRYSTAL BAY,NV89402


TY 2022 TaxesSchedule
Name:
PROMETHEUS FOUNDATION
EIN:
27-1456655
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PAYROLL TAXES 4,242 0   3,817
FEDERAL TAXES 134,042 0   0