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
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
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Inland Woods & Trails ($25,000), Cobscook Community Learning Center ($20,000), Cultivating Community ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALAN DAY COMMUNITY GARDEN NORWAY, ME | 2024 NOURISHMENT GRANT | $12,000 |
| ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY FOUNDATION BANGOR, ME | 2024 MOVEMENT GRANT | $10,000 |
| APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB BOSTON, MA | 2024 MOVEMENT GRANT | $10,000 |
| BICYCLE COALITION OF MAINE PORTLAND, ME | 2024 MOVEMENT GRANT | $10,000 |
| BIRTH ROOTS PORTLAND, ME | 2024 MOVEMENT GRANT | $10,000 |
| BLUE HILL HERITAGE TRUST BLUE HILL, ME | 2024 MOVEMENT GRANT | $7,500 |
| BRUNSWICK-TOPSHAM LAND TRUST BRUNSWICK, ME | 2024 NOURISHMENT GRANT | $12,500 |
| BRUNSWICK-TOPSHAM LAND TRUST BRUNSWICK, ME | MOWITA'NEJ EPIJIJ GARDEN | $15,000 |
| CENTER FOR A GREEN FUTURE BRUNSWICK, ME | 2024 NOURISHMENT GRANT | $15,000 |
| CENTER FOR AN ECOLOGY-BASED-ECONOMY NORWAY, ME | 2024 NOURISHMENT GRANT | $10,000 |
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 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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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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