EIN 34-1504501

Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Belfast
State
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation is a private foundation located in Belfast, ME that primarily funds the Fellowship Program, which supports highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving the environment. The foundation's purpose also includes fostering a growing network of alumni, environmental practitioners, and organizations through network convenings. Their grantees include Fellowship Program Grants 2022 and others, and last year they made five grants.
Total revenues
$1,336,100
2024
Total expenses
$1,161,729
2024
Total assets
$16,927,885
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation

Network convenings: the Foundation fosters a growing network of alumni, environmental practitioners, and organizations by supporting professional development activities and facilitating communication and information-sharing among fellows. Switzer network activities in 2023 included four panels or virtual events, five trainings, six affinity groups, four regional gatherings, and two conference socials.
Spring fellows retreat: Switzer fellows participate in two multi-day retreats which focus on building connections among fellows and developing leadership skills. The spring retreat focused on expanding connections to Switzer network alumni and exploring network cultivation and personal creativity as leadership practices for 20 current fellows in minneapolis, mn.
Fall fellows retreat: Switzer fellows participate in two multi-day retreats which focus on building connections among fellows and developing leadership skills. The fall retreat focused on building community among fellows, creating connections to the Switzer network, and exploring leadership through an equity lens for 20 current fellows in petersham, ma.

Grants made by Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Woodwell Climate Research CenterTo Integrate Climate Justice Principles Into the Work of Woodwell Climate Research Center Including Policy Advocacy, Partnerships, and Staff Education.$57,500

Personnel at Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah ReedExecutive Director$110,190
Erin LloydProgram Director ,$72,589
Maya HigginsProgram Manager
Lissa WidoffExecutive Direc$71,573

Financials for Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Investment income and dividends$411,477
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$952,819
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-28,196
Total revenues$1,336,100

Form 990s for Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-15990PFView PDF
2023-062023-11-01990PFView PDF
2022-062022-11-14990PFView PDF
2021-062022-01-10990PFView PDF
2020-062021-06-14990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 31, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2023
October 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsFamily foundationsPrivate non-operating foundationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 293
Belfast, ME 04915
County
Waldo County, ME
Website URL
switzernetwork.org/ 
Phone
(207) 338-5654
IRS details
EIN
34-1504501
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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