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PROTEIN FOUNDATION

PROTEIN FOUNDATION

PORTLAND, ME, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
06-1046591
Private Foundation
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PROTEIN FOUNDATION

PORTLAND, ME, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
06-1046591
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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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.

Total Funding Given

$1M

2024
Grantees funded
50
Multi-year grantees
70%
Funding by Year
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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
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Matthew Owen
Board Member
W
Walter Baker
Board Member
F
Frank Starvel
Board Member

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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