Protein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Protein Foundation is a private foundation in Yarmouth, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $65,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 43 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 33 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 43 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Protein Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Protein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 13 | $365,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $290,000 |
| New Hampshire | 8 | $280,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $215,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $60,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Ahead Ministries | Ministry to juvenile offenders | $65,000 |
| Root Cellar | Food distribution and youth mentoring | $60,000 |
| Paul Carlson Partnership | Medical and economic assistance to people in poverty | $60,000 |
| Square Up for Others | Food and Shelter for homeless | $50,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Schools | Christian youth program in schools | $50,000 |
| His Mansion | Rehab for tramatized Children | $50,000 |
| Beauty from Ashes Ministry | Ministry to women affected by sexual exploitation and addiction experiences. | $50,000 |
| Elevate New England | Tutor and mentor youth in low income areas | $40,000 |
| Bethany Birches | Christian program in camp environment | $40,000 |
| City Ministries | 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 |
| Hagars Sisters | Shelter for abused women | $35,000 |
| Somebody Cares New England | Ministry to homeless | $35,000 |
| Light of Life Ministries | Ministry to women exiting sex trafficing activities | $35,000 |
| Chop Point | Children Education Programs | $35,000 |
| Route One Ministry | A Christian ministry to reach women and young girls who have been sexually exploited by the commercial sex. | $35,000 |
| Vision New England | Interdenominational Christian Program | $30,000 |
| Young Life Casco Bay | Christian ministry to youth | $30,000 |
| Boston Project Ministries | Community services for needy | $30,000 |
| Hope Haitian Ministries | Ministry to immigrant Children | $30,000 |
| Isaiah 61 Cafe | Ministry to indigent persons | $30,000 |
| Mt Olives Community Center | aiding immigrant families | $30,000 |
| New Hope Womens Shelter | Shelter homeless needy women | $30,000 |
| Operation Blessing | Assist families in Crisis | $30,000 |
| Recovery Community Development | Tutor and mentor youth in low income areas | $30,000 |
| Elevate Bridgeport | Building long-term life changing relationships with urban youth equipping them to thrive and contribute to their community. | $30,000 |
| House of Hope | Show love of Christ by providing physical emotional and spiritual support to those affected by difficult circumstances. | $30,000 |
| Lydias House of Hope | train and equip homeless families and single women in a Christian environment with mind-set and skills required to move out of chronic homelessness into sustainable self-supporting independent living | $30,000 |
| Urban Impact of Black Rock | Offer youth from Bridgeport public housing complex educational opportunities through in-school and after school activities through tutoring and mentoring to achieve | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army Camp Sebago | Salvation Army summer camp for youth ages 7-17 with purpose and activities that will help attendees grow in their Christian faith and establish lasting friendships. | $30,000 |
| Sheltered by Jesus | Shelter and food for homeless | $25,000 |
| Enough | Serving indigent population | $25,000 |
| Rise Again | People in crisis or poverty | $25,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Mission is to embrace the urban poor with compassion of Christ giving them hope and healing for a changed life. | $25,000 |
| Websterville Christian Academy | Provide spiritual training Godly discipline and quality academic education for children. | $25,000 |
| Love Alliance | Serving the community of Howland by offering feeding programs offering Bible study and discipleship programs building community fellowship with various programs. | $25,000 |
| Boston Missionary Baptist Church | Assisting indigent persons | $20,000 |
| Living to Last | provide housing for needy persons | $20,000 |
| Sanctuary Baking | Feeding Homeless | $20,000 |
| Life House of MainePO | A faith-based ministry for expectant mothers sheltering them through pregnancy and offering hope support and life skills while raising their babies through first year. | $20,000 |
| Connecting Hope Vermont | Community Service | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephan Lanfer
- Roger Clement
- Whit Gallagher
- Frank Starvel
- Dan Walker
- Walter Baker
Questions people ask
Does Protein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Protein Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Protein Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephan Lanfer (Director), Roger Clement (Director), Whit Gallagher (Director) and Frank Starvel (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Protein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.