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Protein Foundation

Portland, Maine  ·  EIN 061046591  ·  Private foundation

Protein Foundation is a Maine-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $574K in annual giving against $20K in assets. This page documents the 172 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Protein Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$574K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20K
Total assets
172
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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.

EducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, low-income communities, women girls.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeeslow-income communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Protein Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Emmaus Teams
Ministry of compassion to aged
Gray, ME$68K2020
The Root Cellar
Ministry to needy families
Lewiston, ME$60K2020
Root Cellar
Food distribution and youth mentoring
Lewiston, ME$60K2024
Hagars Sisters
Shelter for abused women
Acton, MA$60K2024
Root Cellar
Food distribution and youth mentoring
Lewiston, ME$60K2023
Straight Ahead Ministries
Ministry to juvenile offenders
Worchester, MA$55K2024
Sim International
Ministry in Nigeria
Charlotte, NC$52K2020
Straight Ahead Ministries
Ministry to juvenile offenders
Worchester, MA$51K2023
Paul Carlson Partnership
Medical and economic assistance to people in poverty
Chicago, IL$50K2023
Square Up for Others
Food and Shelter for homeless
Bridgeport, CT$50K2023
Fellowship of Christian Schools
Christian youth program in schools
New Canaan, CT$50K2023
His Mansion
Rehab for tramatized Children
Deering, NH$50K2023
Emmanuel Gospel Center
Ministry to women victim of sex trafficing
Dorchester, MA$50K2023
Elevate New England
Tutor and mentor youth in low income areas
Lowell, MA$50K2023
His Mansion
Rehab for tramatized Children
Deering, NH$50K2024

Protein Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$574K
2022$1.3M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Protein Foundation

Protein Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. 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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Protein Foundation fund?
Protein Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Emmaus Teams, The Root Cellar, Root Cellar. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Protein Foundation give in grants?
Protein Foundation reported $574K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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.
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About this profile. This page is built from Protein Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Protein Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.