Protein Foundation
Portland, Maine · EIN 061046591 · Private foundation
Protein Foundation is a Maine-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.4M in giving and $1.3M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 172 grants for Protein Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Protein Foundation funds
Protein Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Teams Ministry of compassion to aged | Gray, ME | $68K | 2020 |
| The Root Cellar Ministry to needy families | Lewiston, ME | $60K | 2020 |
| Root Cellar Food distribution and youth mentoring | Lewiston, ME | $60K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Protein Foundation
Protein Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at proteinfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Protein Foundation
- Does Protein Foundation accept grant applications?
- Protein Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Protein Foundation fund?
- Protein Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Emmaus Teams, The Root Cellar, Root Cellar. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Protein Foundation give in grants?
- Protein Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 172 grants.
- Where is Protein Foundation located?
- Protein Foundation is based in Portland, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 061046591.
- How can I find foundations similar to Protein Foundation?
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