Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
EIN 341504501 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2025
$3.6M
51 grants · $395K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$40K
typical mid grants · $6K–$150K
grant size
34%
supporter · 10/29 multi-year
repeat
$20.8M
Assets (2025)
29
Distinct Recipients
About
Compensation paid is for investment advisory and management services.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Erin Lloyd Program Director
Phone
(207) 338-5654
Deadlines
March 1st & October 1st
How to Apply
A Grant Proposal must be collaboratively formulated with a Switzer Fellow, followed by direct phone / email contact with the Switzer Foundation to summarize the project. A written Concept Letter will then be required to be submitted. (See attached Leadership Application Procedures and Guidelines)
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 of the proposal 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 Application Procedures and Guidelines)
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $367K | $18.3M | $671K | 11 |
| 2018 | $397K | $18.7M | $1.5M | 9 |
| 2020 | $313K | $18.3M | $30K | 4 |
| 2022 | $535K | $18.4M | $1.2M | 6 |
| 2023 | $664K | $18.8M | $1.4M | 8 |
| 2024 | $632K | $19.6M | $1.3M | 7 |
| 2025 | $646K | $20.8M | $1.1M | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 51 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$6K
Median
$40K
Average
$70K
75th Pctl
$150K
Maximum
$170K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (51 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Program Grants 2022 | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2022 |
| Fellowship Program Grants 2022 | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2022 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants - Appr Prior | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2023 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Current | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2023 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Next Yr | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2023 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2024 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr FY | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2024 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Paid Next FY | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2024 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2025 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr FY | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2025 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Paid Next FY | Belfast, ME | $170,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2025 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | Belfast, ME | $150,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2018 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | Belfast, ME | $150,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2018 |
| Fellowship Program Grants 2021 | Belfast, ME | $150,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2022 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | Belfast, ME | $150,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2020 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | Belfast, ME | $150,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2020 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | Belfast, ME | $150,000 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2017 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | Belfast, ME | $142,500 | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose... | 2017 |
| Frontline Catalysts | Oakland, CA | $60,000 | Leadership Grant: To advance solutions that strengthen community resilence to climate change for migrant and... | 2023 |
| Community Water Center | Visalia, CA | $60,000 | To support environmental activities to ensure every Californian has access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water. | 2025 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, MA | $57,500 | To integrate climate justice principles into the work of Woodwell Climate Research Center including policy advocacy,... | 2024 |
| Frontline Catalysts | Oakland, CA | $50,000 | For the Project Coordinator position at Frontline Catalysts to be filled by Switzer Fellow Catalina Garzn-Galvis.... | 2025 |
| ReAL Edgemere CLT | Queens, NY | $42,500 | The ReAL Edgemere CLT was selected by the City of New York to receive 119 publicly-owned lots to develop... | 2024 |
| St Croix Environmental Association | Christiansted, VI | $40,000 | Leadership Grant: To connect and build programs with local schools in St. Croix by providing resources and... | 2022 |
| St Croix Environmental Association | Christiansted, VI | $40,000 | Leadership Grant: To connect and build programs with local schools in St. Croix by providing resources and... | 2023 |
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