Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation is a private foundation in Belfast, Maine. In tax year 2024 it gave $476,156 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $170,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$476,156
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $461,887 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $461,887 | 6 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $476,156 | 5 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maya Higgins Program Manager PO Box 293, Belfast, ME 04915-0293 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 338-5654, maya@switzernetwork.org |
| What to submit | A grant proposal must be formulated collaboratively with a Switzer Fellow, followed by direct phone or email contact with the Switzer Foundation to summarize the project. A written concept letter will then be invited for submission. (See attached Leadership Grant Application Procedures and Guidelines) |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | Awards are made to U.S. based environmental organizations with 501(c)(3) status, government agencies, or educational institutions. Support for fellows doing international work may be considered as long as a U.S.-based host organization is the grantee and all the other criteria are met.Proposals must be developed jointly by the organization and a Switzer Fellow. Only fellows who have concluded their graduate program are eligible to participate in aLeadership Grant program project. The key criteria used to evaluate proposals are: 1) The project is relevant to a current and critical environmental issue; 2) The project advances the professional career of the Switzer Fellow; and 3) The project and the Switzer Fellow will help build the capacity of the organization. (See attached Leadership Grant Application Procedures and Guidelines) |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 3 | $366,156 |
| California | 2 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $170,000 | |
| Individual | $170,000 | |
| Community Water Center | To support environmental activities to ensure every Californian has access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water. | $60,000 |
| Individual | $50,000 | |
| Individual | $26,156 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger Perez
- Michael Billingsley
- Dawn Chavez
- Ekow Edzie
- Donna Vorhees
- Maria Martinez
- Dave Switzer
- Sarah Reed
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation give?
$476,156 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Roger Perez (Chairman), Michael Billingsley (Trustee), Dawn Chavez (Trustee) and Ekow Edzie (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.