Protein Foundation

EIN 06-1046591 · ME

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in ME, MA, NH +6
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Protein Foundation based in ME paid 45 grants totaling $1.4M to 45 organizations across 9 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $65K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included Straight Ahead Ministries, Paul Carlson Partnership, and Root Cellar. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,309,299
Giving (latest yr)
$1,375,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
45
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
45
States reached
9
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Straight Ahead Ministries$65,000
  • Paul Carlson Partnership$60,000
  • Root Cellar$60,000
  • Beauty from Ashes Ministry$50,000
  • Fellowship of Christian Schools$50,000

Where grants went

  • Maine$365,000 · 14 grants
  • Massachusetts$290,000 · 9 grants
  • New Hampshire$280,000 · 8 grants
  • Connecticut$215,000 · 6 grants
  • Vermont$105,000 · 4 grants
  • Illinois$60,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (45)

Straight Ahead Ministries
Worchester, MA
Ministry to juvenile offenders
$65,000
Root Cellar
Lewiston, ME
Food distribution and youth mentoring
$60,000
Paul Carlson Partnership
Chicago, IL
Medical and economic assistance to people in poverty
$60,000
His Mansion
Deering, NH
Rehab for tramatized Children
$50,000
Fellowship of Christian Schools
New Canaan, CT
Christian youth program in schools
$50,000
Beauty from Ashes Ministry
Nashua, NH
Ministry to women affected by sexual exploitation and addiction experiences.
$50,000
Square Up for Others
Bridgeport, CT
Food and Shelter for homeless
$50,000
Bethany Birches
Plymouth, VT
Christian program in camp environment
$40,000
City Ministries
Charlotte, NC
Ministering to human needs of orphans street kids widows abused women blind deaf etc etc. while bringing the Christian faith through discipleship programs and teaching the Bible primarily in Nigeria.
$40,000
Elevate New England
Lowell, MA
Tutor and mentor youth in low income areas
$40,000
Light of Life Ministries
Manchester, NH
Ministry to women exiting sex trafficing activities
$35,000
Somebody Cares New England
Haverhill, MA
Ministry to homeless
$35,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Protein Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Protein Foundation reported 45 itemized grants totaling $1.4M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $65K (median $30K).

Recent recipients include Straight Ahead Ministries, Paul Carlson Partnership, Root Cellar, among 45 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Protein Foundation is a private foundation based in Maine, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Protein Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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