PROTEIN FOUNDATION
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The PROTEIN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $1 million in grants to 50 grantees, primarily focusing on Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ROOT CELLAR
$260K
4%
HOUSE OF HOPE
$250K
4%
EMMAUS TEAMS C/O DALE CARLSON
$218K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
33
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PROTEIN FOUNDATION?
No. PROTEIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PROTEIN FOUNDATION give?
PROTEIN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PROTEIN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PROTEIN FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PROTEIN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PROTEIN FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PROTEIN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PROTEIN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ROOT CELLAR, HOUSE OF HOPE, and EMMAUS TEAMS C/O DALE CARLSON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PROTEIN FOUNDATION?
PROTEIN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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