Quimby Family Foundation
The Quimby Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. It awards grants to Maine-based nonprofits working to advance Human Wholeness through movement and nourishment, with an emphasis on strengthening relationships between people and nature.
Quimby Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Quimby Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 97 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Maine. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,086,000
- +13.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,196
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $21,533,889
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (37 of 92, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Quimby Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its open application process. Its website describes two annual application periods, each open to both focus areas. New applicants submit a Grant Opportunity Form, while previous grantees submit a Grantee Update Form.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists autumn forms as open September 1–October 31, with notifications January 1, and winter forms as open December 1–January 31, with notifications April 1. It says entries are due by 11:59 p.m. on the final open application date. The autumn 2026 period is scheduled to close October 31; the next listed period is December 1, 2026–January 31, 2027.
- Deadline
- The website lists autumn forms as open September 1–October 31, with notifications January 1, and winter forms as open…
- Contact
Application contact: Quimby Family Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 148, Portland, ME 04112-0148
Phone: (207) 963-2022
Website: https://quimbyfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Quimby Family Foundation
Who Quimby Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine Gear Share ($45K). Together the top 10 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
359 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 359 grants of 359 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it awards grants to Maine-based nonprofits and does not currently fund projects outside Maine. It says it may rarely fund an organization based elsewhere if its work is being done in Maine. The 2024 filing reports that 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine, with the remainder distributed among recipients in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Quimby Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 37 of 92 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $800K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 97 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Gear Share Brunswick, ME | Sponsorship | $45,000 |
| Inland Woods & Trails Bethel, ME | 2024 Movement Grant | $25,000 |
| Cobscook Community Learning Center Trescott, ME | 2024 Movement Grant | $20,000 |
| Cultivating Community Portland, ME | 2024 Nourishment Grant | $20,000 |
| Hearty Roots Bristol, ME | 2024 Movement Grant | $20,000 |
| Land in Common Inc Greene, ME | 2024 Nourishment Grant | $20,000 |
| Niweskok from the Stars to Seeds Milford, ME | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Rippleffect Portland, ME | 2024 Movement Grant | $20,000 |
| Wabanaki Cultural Preservation Coalition Old Town, ME | 2024 Movement Grant | $20,000 |
| Downeast Coastal Conservancy Machias, ME | 2024 Movement Grant | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,533,889 | $1,294,128 | $1,682,535 | $1,086,000 | 97 | $1,503,741 | $1,119,334 | $1,569,893 |
| 2023 | $21,922,296 | $552,212 | $1,514,780 | $960,992 | 87 | $1,603,238 | $393,367 | $1,468,031 |
| 2022 | $22,884,864 | $5,680,008 | $1,310,631 | $880,040 | 57 | $1,182,731 | $568,099 | $1,275,265 |
| 2021 | $18,595,487 | $1,298,021 | $1,703,067 | $1,043,565 | 60 | $1,343,523 | $938,477 | $1,214,954 |
| 2020 | $18,920,533 | $885,744 | $1,465,483 | $800,000 | 58 | — | $525,594 | $1,046,225 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Quimby Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it aims to grow Human Wholeness by fostering stronger relationships between people and nature. Its two focus areas are movement and nourishment. Movement grants support opportunities to experience nearby nature and wilderness through activity. Nourishment grants support access to regional, plant-based foods that restore human and environmental health.
The foundation prioritizes work that makes movement and nourishment accessible to all, weaves human connection into programs, and serves under-resourced populations through equitable and inclusive programming. Its website also identifies issues related to Wabanaki sovereignty as a consideration. It says it tends to fund smaller organizations and start-ups.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of supported work. Land in Common says it removes land from speculative markets and places it in a member-run trust for long-term care by residents. Cultivating Community says it works to grow food justice in Greater Portland through education, resources, and opportunities to cultivate and share culturally familiar food. Maine Federation of Farmers Markets says it works to make wholesome, locally grown food available and support farm vitality. Teens to Trails says it connects Maine students to outdoor experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 97 grants totaling $1,086,000. Grants listed in the filing ranged from $2,500 to $45,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed award was $45,000 to Maine Gear Share for sponsorship. Other notable awards included $25,000 to Inland Woods & Trails for a 2024 Movement Grant, and $20,000 each to Cultivating Community for a 2024 Nourishment Grant, Hearty Roots for a 2024 Movement Grant, Land in Common for a 2024 Nourishment Grant, and Rippleffect for a 2024 Movement Grant.
The foundation’s website describes an open application process. Organizations that have not received a grant are directed to submit a Grant Opportunity Form; previous grantees are directed to submit a Grantee Update Form. The website says applicants may enter basic information and may upload documents. Applicants must make a form entry for consideration. The foundation accepts applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Maine; it says it will accept fiscal sponsors. Its stated exclusions include non-Maine-based projects, direct grants to individuals, and organizations without 501(c)(3) certification unless they have a fiscal sponsor. It says it is unlikely to fund, among other categories, organizations with budgets over $2 million, government agencies, hospitals and clinics, or religious institutions and programs that include religious activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roxanne Quimby as president and director; Hannah Quimby as executive director and director; Rachelle Quimby, Lucas St Clair, Megan Quimby, Morgan Quimby, and Eliana Rowe as directors; Rebecca Rowe as treasurer and director; and Yemaya St Clair as secretary.
Quimby Family Foundation is led by Hannah Quimby, Executive Director & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hannah Quimby
Executive Director & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Roxanne Quimby
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucas St Clair
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Quimby
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Quimby
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachelle Quimby
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Rowe
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eliana Rowe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yemaya St Clair
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Hannah Quimby (Executive Director & Director).
Frequently asked questions about Quimby Family Foundation
How much does Quimby Family Foundation give each year?
Quimby Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 97 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $961K across 87 grants.
What is Quimby Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Quimby Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,196, across 97 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Quimby Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Quimby Family Foundation give grants?
Quimby Family Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (17 grants), Brunswick, ME (7 grants), Norway, ME (4 grants) and Lewiston, ME (4 grants).
Does Quimby Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Quimby Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 97) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2024 Movement Grant" (47 grants) and "2024 Nourishment Grant" (41 grants).
Who are Quimby Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Quimby Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Maine Gear Share ($45,000), Cultivating Community ($36,000 across 2 grants) and Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust ($27,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Quimby Family Foundation?
Quimby Family Foundation reported $21.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Quimby Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it aims to grow Human Wholeness by fostering stronger relationships between people and nature. Its two focus areas are movement and nourishment. Movement grants support opportunities to experience nearby nature and wilderness through activity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Quimby Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its open application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Quimby Family Foundation's EIN?
Quimby Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0041017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Quimby Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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