Quimby Family Foundation
The Quimby Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 2004 and based in Portland, Maine. The foundation was founded by Roxanne Quimby, a businesswoman, environmentalist, and philanthropist. The organization operates with a staff of 2 employees and maintains a focus on supporting Maine-based nonprofits through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.5M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+13.0% YoY
Grant Count
97
+11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+1.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to encourage vibrant sustainable Maine communities by promoting health and wellbeing, advancing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting and restoring the environment, and supporting local access to the arts for all Maine people.
The foundation operates under an overarching vision of "Growing Human Wholeness," fostering stronger relationships between people and nature through two primary focus areas:
Movement: Creating and supporting opportunities for people to consistently choose and meaningfully experience nearby nature and wilderness through movement and activity.
Nourishment: Creating and supporting opportunities for people to consistently choose regional and plant-based foods that restore human and environmental health.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards grants to Maine-based nonprofits working to advance Human Wholeness. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $45,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofits based in Maine, with some activity in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $21,922,296
- Total Revenue: $552,212
- Total Expenses: $1,514,780
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $21,533,889
- Total Giving: $1,086,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,533,889 | $21,922,296 | $22,884,864 |
| Revenue | $1,294,128 | $552,212 | $5,680,008 |
| Expenses | $1,682,535 | $1,514,780 | $1,310,631 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,503,741 | $1,603,238 | $1,182,731 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,119,334 | $393,367 | $568,099 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,569,893 | $1,468,031 | $1,275,265 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Quimby Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Hannah Quimby - Primary Contact
- Rachelle Quimby - Board Member
- Zak Klein - Program Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROXANNE QUIMBY | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HANNAH QUIMBY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,000 |
| RACHELLE QUIMBY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| LUCAS ST CLAIR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REBECCA ROWE | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| YEMAYA ST CLAIR | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MEGAN QUIMBY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MORGAN QUIMBY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIANA ROWE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively award grants through its two focus areas. Recent grant recipients include High Peaks Alliance, which received a 2026 Movement Grant, and various organizations working in outdoor recreation and food systems across Maine. The foundation has also supported University of Maine's Outdoor Leadership Program.
High Peaks Alliance awarded 2026 Quimby's Movement GrantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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