Monday, August 29, 2011

Quimby foundation gives nonprofits $1.3 million | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Quimby foundation gives nonprofits $1.3 million | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram: The Quimby Family Foundation granted $1.3 million to 70 Maine nonprofit organizations that focus on conservation, education, sustainable agriculture, and the visual and performing arts. The foundation hosted a gift-giving celebration Friday at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport.

It's the seventh year that the foundation board, made up of members of the family of Roxanne Quimby, co-founder of Burts Bees, presented awards that ranged from $2,600 to $50,000 to Maine organizations.

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