Roxanne Quimby Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPortland, Maine · EIN 47-5008812 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$44M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern Ne | Portland, ME | Operational support | $31,000 |
| Legacy Plus Foundation | Williamsville, NY | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Maine Historical Society | Portland, ME | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Fork Food Lab | South Portland, ME | Operational support | $22,000 |
| Maine Jewish Museum | Portland, ME | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Schoodic Arts for All | Winter Harbor, ME | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Hobe Sound, FL | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Women for Healthy Rural Living | Milbridge, ME | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Cape Elizabeth Land Trust | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine | Portland, ME | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Heart of Ellsworth | Ellsworth, ME | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Millay House Rockland | Rockland, ME | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Shaker Village | New Gloucester, ME | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Avian Haven | Freedom, ME | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Gateway Milbridge | Milbridge, ME | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Veggies to Table | Newcastle, ME | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fort Williams | Cape Elizabeth, ME | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Waterfall Arts | Belfast, ME | Operational support | $2,500 |
| Maine Craft Association | West Gardiner, ME | Operational support | $2,000 |
| The Hill Arts (Fka St Lawrence Arts Center) | Portland, ME | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Heartfelt School | Portland, ME | Operational support | $1,500 |
| Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation | Casco, ME | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Dorcas Library | Prospect Harbor, ME | Operational support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Bar Harbor, ME | Operational support | $500 |
| Georges River Land Trust | Rockland, ME | Operational support | $500 |
| Kieve-Wavus Education | Nobleboro, ME | Operational support | $500 |
| Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (Mofga) | Unity, ME | Operational support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,372,500 | 38 |
| 2023 | $1,718,171 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523149349100432
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5008812
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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