History

The Quimby Family Foundation was formed in 2004 by Roxanne Quimby a businesswoman, environmentalist, and philanthropist. The following year her twins, Hannah Quimby and Lucas St.Clair joined the foundation Board of Directors. Meet the current Board of Directors.

Mission

The mission of our family foundation is to advance wilderness values and to increase access to the arts throughout Maine.

We accomplish this mission by supporting and encouraging non-profit organizations that:
• address critical environmental issues such as the protection of wildlife, preservation of wildlands and promotion of non-consumptive, non-motorized recreation.
• foster an active, vibrant, and successful art community, including non- profit galleries, exhibit space, art schools, and community outreach programs.


Our Core Values

• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Honesty
• Fairness
• Tolerance for risk
• Conservation of the natural environment
• Resourcefulness
• Effectiveness
• Accountability
• Transparency
• Widespread Educational Access


Our Vision

Our vision is to establish significant areas of wilderness area in the state of Maine and to protect these lands for future generation’s enjoyment and well being. We also envision equal accessibility for Maine residents to the arts in all its forms. This vision becomes a reality through the partnership between the Quimby Family Foundation and the non profit organizations whose work we support.