Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. In 2024, it reported 38 grants totaling $1,372,500, primarily to organizations in Maine. Its grants included operational support for arts and cultural organizations, preservation efforts, public broadcasting, and other charitable organizations.
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Maine. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,372,500
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +52.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,118
- -47.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $28,827,554
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (14 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (83% 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 Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process, materials, or deadline are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 769 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 963-2022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maine College of Art ($375K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 124 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maine. The other reported recipient states were Tennessee (7%), California (4%), Massachusetts (3%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 38 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% 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 $1.4M (2024) to $3.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine College of Art Portland, ME | Operational Support | $375,000 |
| Center for Maine Contemporary Art Rockland, ME | Operational Support | $115,000 |
| Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters Portland, ME | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Greater Portland Landmarks Portland, ME | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Museum Store Association Clarksville, TN | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Tides Institute & Museum of Art Eastport, ME | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Maine Portland, ME | Operational Support | $75,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Lewiston, ME | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| USS Potomac Association Oakland, CA | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Finca Vigia Foundation Boston, MA | Operational Support | $40,000 |
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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 | $28,827,554 | $1,392,240 | $1,670,259 | $1,372,500 | 38 | $1,394,805 | $1,128,786 | $2,092,641 |
| 2023 | $29,105,573 | $804,826 | $1,974,032 | $1,718,171 | 25 | $1,723,883 | $558,677 | $1,889,871 |
| 2022 | $30,274,779 | $822,298 | $8,527,625 | $3,226,467 | 20 | $3,232,686 | $559,072 | $2,146,467 |
| 2021 | $37,980,106 | $2,835,642 | $2,753,203 | $2,434,343 | 19 | $2,439,800 | $2,545,239 | $2,483,100 |
| 2020 | $37,897,667 | $2,605,924 | $3,560,367 | $2,688,898 | 22 | — | $2,362,932 | $2,033,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Center for Maine Contemporary Art says it advances contemporary art in Maine through exhibitions and programs, while Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters says its mission is to preserve and protect the natural beauty, ecological vitality, and cultural resources of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and surrounding communities.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in historic preservation, public broadcasting, youth programs, food-business incubation, and community arts. These are the grantees’ stated missions and do not constitute a stated mission for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $1,372,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $375,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $375,000 to Maine College of Art for operational support. Other large grants included $115,000 to the Center for Maine Contemporary Art and $100,000 each to Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, Greater Portland Landmarks, the Museum Store Association, and Tides Institute & Museum of Art—all for operational support.
Additional listed grants included $75,000 to Chabad Lubavitch of Maine, $50,000 each to Maine Public Broadcasting and USS Potomac Association, $40,000 to Finca Vigia Foundation, $31,000 to Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, and $30,000 to Legacy Plus Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roxanne Quimby as president and director; Hannah Quimby as secretary and director; Rachelle Quimby as treasurer and director; and Lucas St Clair as director.
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc is led by Roxanne Quimby, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roxanne Quimby
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Quimby
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucas St Clair
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachelle Quimby
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 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.
Frequently asked questions about Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc
How much does Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc give each year?
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 25 grants.
What is Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $36,118, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc that year got $19K on average.
Where does Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc give grants?
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maine: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (11 grants), Rockland, ME (3 grants), Milbridge, ME (2 grants) and Cape Elizabeth, ME (2 grants).
Does Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Maine College of Art ($375,000), Center for Maine Contemporary Art ($115,000) and Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc?
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc reported $28.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (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 Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc's EIN?
Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5008812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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