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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alfred Quimby Fund reported a distributable amount of $370K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
Ready to take the next step with Alfred Quimby Fund?
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
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Town of Sandwich Recreation Program ($42,300), New Hampshire Charitable Foundation ($35,000), Town of Sandwich Nh ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVICE TO THE PLAYERS NORTH SANDWICH, NH | FUNDING FOR LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS THEATER PROGRAM COSTUMES AND PROPS | $110 |
| COMMUNITY CHURCH OF SANDWICH CENTER SANDWICH, NH | FUNDS TOWARDS CHURCH STEEPLE IMPROVEMENTS | $20,000 |
| GREEN MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION SOUTH EFFINGHAM, NH | FUNDING OF WATERSHED MONITORING | $2,000 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CONCORD, NH | SANDWICH, NH SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARDS | $35,000 |
| SAMUAL WENTWORTH LIBRARY CENTER SANDWICH, NH | FUNDS TOWARDS TOWN LIBRARY PROGRAM EXPENSES | $790 |
| SANDWICH CHILDRENS CENTER CENTER SANDWICH, NH | CHILDRENS CENTER SCHOLARSHIPS FUND AWARDS AND PROGRAM EXPENSES | $16,350 |
| SANDWICH HOME INDUSTRIES CENTER SANDWICH, NH | FUNDING TOWARDS BASEMENT ASBESTOS MITIGATION COSTS | $5,000 |
| TOWN OF SANDWICH RECREATION PROGRAM SANDWICH, NH | TOWN'S CHILDRENS RECREATION PROGRAMS SUPPORT | $42,300 |
| TOWN OF SANDWICH NH CENTER SANDWICH, NH | SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED | $30,000 |
| TOWN OF SANDWICH NH CENTER SANDWICH, NH | FUNDS TOWARDS TOWN POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT EQPT | $6,458 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alfred Quimby Fund fund?
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
How do I apply for a grant from Alfred Quimby Fund?
**Grant Activity:** • Recent grants range from $110 to $72,750 • Median grant size: $16,000 • Average grant amount varies by year • The foundation made 17-19 grants in recent fiscal years • Total giving: $269,008 (most recent reporting period) **Recent Grantees Include:** • New Hampshire Charitable Foundation ($72,750 for Sandwich, NH Scholarship Fund Awards) • Sandwich Children's Center ($31,320 for Children's Center Scholarships Fund Awards and Building Renovations) • Free and Accepted Masons…
Where does Alfred Quimby Fund make 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.
What size grants does Alfred Quimby Fund award?
In 2025, Alfred Quimby Fund awarded 17 grants totaling $269K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Alfred Quimby Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Alfred Quimby Fund reported a distributable amount of $370K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Alfred Quimby Fund's EIN?
Alfred Quimby Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0241554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Alfred Quimby Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
CONCORD, NH
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
949
Total Given
$59.7M
The Pamela and Laurence Tarica
SANDS POINT, NY
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
73
Total Given
$1.3M
Doris L Benz Trust
EXETER, NH
Assets
$6.1M
Grants
20
Total Given
$517K
Bank of New Hampshire
LACONIA, NH
Assets
$990K
Grants
49
Total Given
$329K
Point32health Foundation Inc
CANTON, MA
Assets
$125.4M
Grants
190
Total Given
$8.8M
Arthur M Heard Trust
CONCORD, NH
Assets
$337K
Grants
5
Total Given
$24K
Taylor Community
LACONIA, NH
Assets
$151.9M
Grants
27
Total Given
$21K
Fidelity Foundation
BOSTON, MA
Assets
$5.0B
Grants
4,430
Total Given
$156.2M
Frank M and Olive F Gilman Foundation
WEST LEBANON, NH
Assets
$32.5M
Grants
2
Total Given
$2.0M
Henry C Lord Scholarship Fd
JOHNSTON, RI
Assets
$10.8M
Grants
1
Total Given
$614K
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Assets
$269.8M
Grants
377
Total Given
$21.4M
The R D La Penta Medical Scholarship Trust
JOHNSTON, RI
Assets
$7.4M
Grants
1
Total Given
$424K
Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Alfred Quimby Fund on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities
Go from researching Alfred Quimby Fund to a real strategy.