Switchpoint Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Switchpoint Foundation is a private foundation in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,043 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$106,043
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,645 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $26,645 | 4 | $7.8 million |
| 2025 | $106,043 | 5 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
Switchpoint Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Switchpoint Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,043 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| M Night Shyamalan Foundation | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Variety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley | Camp scholarships, education workshops and pottstown engagement | $25,000 |
| Trellis for Tomorrow | 2026 youth mentorship and agri learning center | $25,000 |
| Chester County Futures | General operating | $5,000 |
| Blue Sea Philanthropy USA | Charitable contribution | $1,043 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard P Bentley
- Susan M Bentley
- Bruce L Baldwin
- Nathaniel C Guest
Questions people ask
Does Switchpoint Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Switchpoint Foundation give?
$106,043 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Switchpoint Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard P Bentley (President), Susan M Bentley (Vice-President), Bruce L Baldwin (Secretary-Treasurer) and Nathaniel C Guest (Managing Director).
What does Switchpoint Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.