Alfred Quimby Fund
The Alfred Quimby Fund is a private foundation established in 1921, based in Center Sandwich, New Hampshire. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting local community initiatives, particularly in the town of Sandwich.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$269K
-25.3% YoY
Grant Count
17
+6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-29.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to maintain multiple recreational public fields for the town of Sandwich. Beyond this core mission, the fund supports:
- Wellness center scholarships
- School scholarship funds for financially disadvantaged students in Sandwich, NH
- Local performing arts and theater programs
- Community building and facility improvements
- Educational and cultural initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation appears possibly open to applications based on recent filing indicators, though it operates with limited staffing.
Grant Range
$16,000
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in New Hampshire, with particular emphasis on the town of Sandwich and surrounding communities in the Lakes Region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $6,169,000 - $6,488,549 (varies by reporting period)
- Total Revenues: $436,887 (FY 2024)
- Total Expenses: $443,093 (FY 2024)
- Total Giving: $269,008 (most recent period)
- Employees: 0 paid staff
The foundation ranks in the top 10% of foundations by asset size nationally.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,488,549 | $6,169,002 | $6,175,208 |
| Revenue | $682,764 | $436,887 | $323,018 |
| Expenses | $363,217 | $443,093 | $352,047 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $312,461 | $383,272 | $334,571 |
| Net Investment Income | $634,588 | $386,295 | $271,496 |
| Distributable Amount | $369,755 | $338,356 | $323,191 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by three trustees:
- James Hambrook
- Jennifer L. Rowan
- Geoffrey Burrows
All trustees serve on a volunteer basis (3 hours per week, no compensation).
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES HAMBROOK | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| JENNIFER L ROWAN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| GEOFFREY BURROWS | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking to support local Sandwich community organizations, including support for scholarship programs, facility improvements, and cultural programming. Recent grants demonstrate ongoing commitment to education, recreation, and arts initiatives in the region.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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