PROTEIN
FOUNDATION
ABOUT US
OUR STORY
In 1983, The Protein Foundation was created by a group of Christian businessmen in Connecticut with a vision for feeding hungry people in Christ’s name, particularly during a time of crisis. Rather than soliciting funds for the Foundation, these men set about acquiring and operating businesses to fund the Foundation. It is through their ownership of privately held businesses that the Foundation has been funded. Since 1983, the Foundation has granted funds to Christian ministries around the country and abroad. Today, the majority of its ministry partners serve in New England and Michigan with a few active outside the U.S.
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At the Protein Foundation, we:
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Create networks of expertise and knowledge
Grant funds to Christian ministries
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MATTHEW OWEN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Matt has been serving The Protein Foundation as Managing Director since 2012. Prior to this role he served as a pastor in churches in Vermont, The Philippines, and Seattle, WA. He lives with his family in Yarmouth, Maine. He’s always humbled when people tell him, “you have my dream job”.
OUR BOARD
Walter Baker
Roger Clement
Whit Gallagher
Steve Lanfer
Frank Starvel
Dan Walker