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.
Key facts about Quimby Family Foundation
- EIN
- 20-0041017
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,086,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- Average grant
- $11,196
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (37 of 92, 2024)
- Total assets
- $21,533,889
- Primary geography
- Maine (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Quimby Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Quimby Family Foundation's 97 itemized 2024 grants were Maine (93%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (17 grants), Brunswick, ME (7 grants), Norway, ME (4 grants) and Lewiston, ME (4 grants). 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Movement Grant" (47 grants) and "2024 Nourishment Grant" (41 grants).
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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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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
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.
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.
Review Cycle
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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
Share of all 97 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
359 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Quimby Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Maine Gear Share ($45,000), Cultivating Community ($36,000 across 2 grants), Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust ($27,500 across 2 grants).
| 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 |
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 IRS 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Quimby Family Foundation fund?
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 peo…
How do I apply for a grant from Quimby Family Foundation?
The foundation awards grants to Maine-based nonprofits working to advance Human Wholeness. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $45,000. **Grant Cycles:** The foundation operates two grant periods annually, one for each focus area: • **Movement Grants:** Application period runs August 15 to October 31, with grants announced by February 1 • **Nourishment Grants:** Application period runs October 1 to December 31, with grants announced by April 1 Both cycles include a Grantee Update Form for…
Where does Quimby Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds nonprofits based in Maine, with some activity in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
What size grants does Quimby Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Quimby Family Foundation awarded 97 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Quimby Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Quimby Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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