Promethean Foundation

The Promethean Foundation is a private organization with a mission to sponsor research in parapsychology and related fields. The institute was founded in 1908 through private donations and is administered by a board of directors. Grants are given by the institute to fund a number of areas of private and public research. The institute also funds a number of scholarships and grant programs for university students who are pursuing studies related to parapsychology.

Research Initiatives

In 1924 the foundation announced the funding of a dream study institute in Los Angeles. The program was designed and supervised by Dr. Jeffrey Parkman, who went on to become Foundation director in 1925 with the death of founder Gerhard Thuringer.

The disastrous 1930 Pabodie Expedition to Antarctica was co-sponsored by the Foundation along with Miskatonic University.

Foundation Directors

Gerhard Thuringer (1908-1925)

Jeffrey Parkman (1925-1950)

Quentin Devereux (1950-1963)

Magdalena Carter (1963- )

The Foundation as Patron

Point Cost: 20 points

Power: A fairly powerful organization (10 points)

Frequency of Appearance: Fairly often (roll of 9 or less) (x1)

Special Enhancements: Supplies useful equipment in excess of starting wealth (+100%)