Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 34-1504501
Foundation Overview
Based in Belfast, ME, Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation has awarded 61 grants totaling $3,541,302 to organizations in Maine, Maryland and 6 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $200 to $170,000, with a median award of $40,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,541,302
Total Assets
$20,805,720
Median Grant (all grants)
$40,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
5
Median Grant
$60,000
% Median Grant Growth
+20%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A
0 of 5 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Maine
52% of grants are awarded in Maine, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Maine, funding concentrates in Belfast (97%), Windham (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+112%
Strong 112% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Education + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Development Grants | $26,156 | Belfast, ME, US | Grants Are Made For The Professional Development Of Switzer Fellows. Funds Are Provided For Training In Non-profit Management, Communications, Leadership, Or Other Relevant Professional Skills, Or For Attendance At A Conference Or Other Professional Activity That Will Clearly Advance Career Goals. Awards Are Made To Switzer Fellows Who Have Completed Their Fellowship Year And Are Professionally Employed Or Continuing Their Graduate Studies With A Focus On Improving Environmental Quality. | 2024 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Issues. Awards Are Restricted To Individuals That Are A U.s. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (Daca) Recipient, Or A Refugee Or Asylee According To The Definition Provided By The U.s. Department Of Homeland Security. Applicants Must Be Enrolled As A Student In An Accredited Graduate Institution Located Only In California Or New England And Have Strong Academic Qualifications, With Academic And Career Goals Focused On Environmental Improvement. | 2024 |
| Frontline Catalysts | $50,000 | Oakland, CA, US | For The Project Coordinator Position At Frontline Catalysts To Be Filled By Switzer Fellow Catalina Garzn-galvis. The Grant Award Will Support The Project As Outlined In The Proposal For This One-year Period. | 2024 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr Fy | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Issues. Awards Are Restricted To Individuals That Are A U.s. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (Daca) Recipient, Or A Refugee Or Asylee According To The Definition Provided By The U.s. Department Of Homeland Security. Applicants Must Be Enrolled As A Student In An Accredited Graduate Institution Located Only In California Or New England And Have Strong Academic Qualifications, With Academic And Career Goals Focused On Environmental Improvement. | 2024 |
| Community Water Center | $60,000 | Visalia, CA, US | To Support Environmental Activities To Ensure Every Californian Has Access To Safe, Clean And Affordable Drinking Water. | 2024 |
| Professional Development Grants | $16,887 | Belfast, ME, US | Grants Are Made For The Professional Development Of Switzer Fellows. Funds Are Provided For Training In Non-profit Management, Communications, Leadership, Or Other Relevant Professional Skills, Or For Attendance At A Conference Or Other Professional Activity That Will Clearly Advance Career Goals. (See Attached) | 2023 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2023 |
| Other Grants | $5,000 | Belfast, ME, US | These Are Grants Awarded To Organizations That Embody The Foundation's Mission To Nurture Environmental Leaders And Support Initiatives That Will Have Direct And Measurable Results To Improve Environmental Quality. (See Attached) | 2023 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | $57,500 | Falmouth, MA, US | To Integrate Climate Justice Principles Into The Work Of Woodwell Climate Research Center Including Policy Advocacy, Partnerships, And Staff Education. | 2023 |
| Real Edgemere Clt | $42,500 | Queens, NY, US | The Real Edgemere Clt Was Selected By The City Of New York To Receive 119 Publicly-owned Lots To Develop Flood-resilient Affordable Homeownership And Publicly Accessible Open Space. The Purpose Of The Grant Is To Hire Its First Staff Member In The Position Of Interim Manager. | 2023 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr Fy | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental | 2023 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants - Appr Prior | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2022 |
| Professional Development Grants | $13,265 | Belfast, ME, US | Grants Are Made For The Professional Development Of Switzer Fellows. Funds Are Provided For Training In Non-profit Management, Communications, Leadership, Or Other Relevant Professional Skills, Or For Attendance At A Conference Or Other Professional Activity That Will Clearly Advance Career Goals. (See Attached) | 2022 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Current | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2022 |
| Other Grants | $300 | Belfast, ME, US | These Are Grants Awarded To Organizations That Embody The Foundation's Mission To Nurture Environmental Leaders And Support Initiatives That Will Have Direct And Measurable Results To Improve Environmental Quality. (See Attached) | 2022 |
| St Croix Environmental Association | $40,000 | Christiansted, VI, US | Leadership Grant: To Connect And Build Programs With Local Schools In St. Croix By Providing Resources And Interdisciplinary Educational Content To Local Teachers. | 2022 |
| Frontline Catalysts | $60,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Leadership Grant: To Advance Solutions That Strengthen Community Resilence To Climate Change For Migrant And First-generation Youth. | 2022 |
| Arctos Consortium -Community Initia | $40,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Leadership Grant: To Strategically Review, Analyze And Provide Recommendations On How Arctos Can Mobilize High-quality Biodiversity Data And Create A Sustainable System For Long-term Implementation. The Results Will Ultimately Facilitate Research And Impact In Many Disciplines Including Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Parasitology And Epidemiology. | 2022 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants - Appr Prior | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2022 |
| Professional Development Grants | $13,265 | Belfast, ME, US | Grants Are Made For The Professional Development Of Switzer Fellows. Funds Are Provided For Training In Non-profit Management, Communications, Leadership, Or Other Relevant Professional Skills, Or For Attendance At A Conference Or Other Professional Activity That Will Clearly Advance Career Goals. (See Attached) | 2022 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Current | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2022 |
| Other Grants | $300 | Belfast, ME, US | These Are Grants Awarded To Organizations That Embody The Foundation's Mission To Nurture Environmental Leaders And Support Initiatives That Will Have Direct And Measurable Results To Improve Environmental Quality. (See Attached) | 2022 |
| St Croix Environmental Association | $40,000 | Christiansted, VI, US | Leadership Grant: To Connect And Build Programs With Local Schools In St. Croix By Providing Resources And Interdisciplinary Educational Content To Local Teachers. | 2022 |
| Frontline Catalysts | $60,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Leadership Grant: To Advance Solutions That Strengthen Community Resilence To Climate Change For Migrant And First-generation Youth. | 2022 |
| Arctos Consortium -Community Initia | $40,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Leadership Grant: To Strategically Review, Analyze And Provide Recommendations On How Arctos Can Mobilize High-quality Biodiversity Data And Create A Sustainable System For Long-term Implementation. The Results Will Ultimately Facilitate Research And Impact In Many Disciplines Including Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Parasitology And Epidemiology. | 2022 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants - Appr Prior | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2022 |
| Professional Development Grants | $13,265 | Belfast, ME, US | Grants Are Made For The Professional Development Of Switzer Fellows. Funds Are Provided For Training In Non-profit Management, Communications, Leadership, Or Other Relevant Professional Skills, Or For Attendance At A Conference Or Other Professional Activity That Will Clearly Advance Career Goals. (See Attached) | 2022 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Current | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2022 |
| Other Grants | $300 | Belfast, ME, US | These Are Grants Awarded To Organizations That Embody The Foundation's Mission To Nurture Environmental Leaders And Support Initiatives That Will Have Direct And Measurable Results To Improve Environmental Quality. (See Attached) | 2022 |
| St Croix Environmental Association | $40,000 | Christiansted, VI, US | Leadership Grant: To Connect And Build Programs With Local Schools In St. Croix By Providing Resources And Interdisciplinary Educational Content To Local Teachers. | 2022 |
| Frontline Catalysts | $60,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Leadership Grant: To Advance Solutions That Strengthen Community Resilence To Climate Change For Migrant And First-generation Youth. | 2022 |
| Arctos Consortium -Community Initia | $40,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Leadership Grant: To Strategically Review, Analyze And Provide Recommendations On How Arctos Can Mobilize High-quality Biodiversity Data And Create A Sustainable System For Long-term Implementation. The Results Will Ultimately Facilitate Research And Impact In Many Disciplines Including Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Parasitology And Epidemiology. | 2022 |
| Fellowship Program Grants 2021 | $150,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2021 |
| Professional Development Grants | $4,875 | Belfast, ME, US | Grants Are Made For The Professional Development Of Switzer Fellows. Funds Are Provided For Training In Non-profit Management, Communications, Leadership, Or Other Relevant Professional Skills, Or For Attendance At A Conference Or Other Professional Activity That Will Clearly Advance Career Goals. (see Attached) | 2021 |
| Fellowship Program Grants 2022 | $170,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2021 |
| Other Grants | $200 | Belfast, ME, US | These Are Grants Awarded To Organizations That Embody The Foundation's Mission To Nurture Environmental Leaders And Support Initiatives That Will Have Direct And Measurable Results To Improve Environmental Quality. (see Attached) | 2021 |
| St Croix Environmental Association | $40,000 | Christiansted, VI, US | Leadership Grant: To Connect And Build Programs With Local Schools In St. Croix By Providing Resources And Interdisciplinary Educational Content To Local Teachers. | 2021 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | $150,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2020 |
| Professional Development Grants | $49,125 | Belfast, ME, US | Grants Are Made For The Professional Development Of Switzer Fellows. Funds Are Provided For Training In Non-profit Management, Communications, Leadership, Or Other Relevant Professional Skills, Or For Attendance At A Conference Or Other Professional Activity That Will Clearly Advance Career Goals. (see Attached) | 2020 |
| Other Grants | $12,356 | Belfast, ME, US | These Are Grants Awarded To Organizations That Embody The Foundation's Mission To Nurture Environmental Leaders And Support Initiatives That Will Have Direct And Measurable Results To Improve Environmental Quality. (see Attached) | 2020 |
| Earth Science Information Partners | $40,000 | Severna Park, MD, US | Leadership Grant: To Hire Lindsay Barbieri To Develop And Lead A Collaborative Pilot Project Aimed At Assessing Data Gaps, And Increasing Data Accessibility, For Practitioners And Decision Makers On Climate-smart Agricultural Practices. (see Attached) | 2020 |
| Waterways Restoration Institute | $25,000 | Sebastopol, CA, US | Leadership Grant: To Hire Jessica Hall As A Consultant To Develop Successful Stream Restoration Demonstration Projects, And To Develop Training And Technical Assistance To The California Urban Stream Partnership On Best Practices For Stream Restoration. (see Attached) | 2020 |
| Carnegie Museum Of Natural History | $10,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Board Discretionary Grant: To Fund The Creation And Distribution Of An Open Source Justice, Equity, Diversity And Inclusion (jedi) Organizational Toolkit. (see Attached) | 2020 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | $150,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2017 |
| Professional Development Grants | $5,100 | Belfast, ME, US | Grants Are Made For The Professional Development Of Fellowship Alumni Only. Funds Are Provided For Training In Non-profit Management, Communications, Leadership, Or Other Relevant Professional Skills, Or For Attendance At A Conference Or Other Professional Activity That Will Clearly Advance Career Goals. (see Attached) | 2017 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $5,000 | Portsmouth, NH, US | Network Innovation Grant: Develop A Strategy For Community Outreach And Education On A Proposed Biotechnological Solution To Avian Malaria In Hawaii. (see Attached) | 2017 |
| Manomet | $8,000 | Manomet, MA, US | Network Innovation Grant: To Convene A Planning & Outreach Committee Toward Establishing Policy Recommendations That Will Support Aquaculture In Maine. (see Attached) | 2017 |
| Silent Spring Institute | $22,000 | Newton, MA, US | Leadership Grant: To Hire A Research Scientist For Research, Public Outreach, And Policy Engagement On Chemical Contamination Of Public Water Supplies In New England. (see Attached) | 2017 |
| California Native Plant Society | $25,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Leadership Grant: To Hire Southern California Conservation Analyst To Lead The Organization's Conservation And Advocacy Efforts Throughout Southern California. (see Attached) | 2017 |
| New Hampshire Sustainable Energy As | $25,000 | Concord, NH, US | Leadership Grant: To Hire A Director Of Local Energy Solutions For The Organization. (see Attached) | 2017 |
| Other Grants | $6,733 | Belfast, ME, US | These Are Grants Awarded To Organizations That Embody The Foundation's Mission To Nurture Environmental Leaders And Support Initiatives That Will Have Direct And Measurable Results To Improve Environmental Quality. (see Attached) | 2017 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | $150,000 | Belfast, ME, US | The Fellowship Program Is Intended To Support Highly Talented Graduate Students In New England And California Whose Studies Are Directed Toward Improving Environmental Quality And Who Demonstrate Leadership In Their Field. | 2016 |
| Professional Development Grant | $5,625 | Belfast, ME, US | Grants Are Made For The Professional Development Of Fellowship Alumni Only. Funds Are Provided For Training In Non-profit Management, Communications, Leadership, Or Other Relevant Professional Skills, Or For Attendance At A Conference Or Other Professional Activity That Will Clearly Advance Career Goals. (see Attached) | 2016 |
| Manomet | $25,000 | Manomet, MA, US | Leadership Grant: Putting Science To Work In The Rapidly-warming Gulf Of Maine (see Attached) | 2016 |
| Ecoadapt | $500 | Bainbridge Island, WA, US | To Support The 2017 National Adaptation Forum. | 2016 |
| Environmental Health Coalition | $25,000 | National City, CA, US | Leadership Grant: Air Quality Monitoring And Environmental Justice Mapping (see Attached) | 2016 |
| Association Of State Wetland Manage | $15,000 | Windham, ME, US | Network Innovation Grant: Reducing Impacts Of Oil And Gas Pipeline Development On Wetlands And Streams Through Improved Permitting Process. | 2016 |
| Community Water Center | $550 | Visalia, CA, US | Sponsorship For Water Justice Leadership Awards Event. | 2016 |
| Confluence Philanthropy | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Program Support In Addition To Membership. | 2016 |
| March For Science | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Support The March For Science Project. | 2016 |
| Hester Street Collaborative | $500 | New York, NY, US | Isella Ramirez Presentation Honorarium At The Switzer Annual Board Meeting. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 34-1504501 |
| Website | http://www.switzernetwork.org |
| Address | PO BOX 293 Belfast, ME 04915-0293 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Roger Perez |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Michael Billingsley |
| Trustee | Dawn Chavez |
| Trustee | Ekow Edzie |
| Board Chair | Donna Vorhees |
Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.