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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The PROTEIN FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $1 million distributed among 50 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.