Private Foundation

Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation

Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in Belfast, ME. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.1M, expenses of $1.2M, total assets of $17.0M. Imperigo tracks 35 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $2.1M.

EIN: 341504501 Belfast, ME Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.1M
Total Expenses$1.2M
Total Assets$17.0M
Grants Given35
Grant Total$2.1M
Filing Years2020–2025

Sample Grants Given

Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F
Belfast, ME · 2024
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.
$170,000
Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr FY
Belfast, ME · 2024
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.
$170,000
Community Water Center
Visalia, CA · 2024
To support environmental activities to ensure every Californian has access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water.
$60,000
Frontline Catalysts
Oakland, CA · 2024
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.
$50,000
Professional Development Grants
Belfast, ME · 2024
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.
$26,156

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Officers & Directors

Trustee Dave Switzer
Trustee Dawn Chavez
Board Chair Donna Vorhees
Trustee Ekow Edzie
Trustee Maria Martinez
Trustee Michael Billingsley

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Top Grant Purposes

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.
$960,000 6 grants
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.
$340,000 2 grants
The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental
$170,000 1 grant
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)
$79,277 3 grants
Leadership Grant: To advance solutions that strengthen community resilence to climate change for migrant and first-generation youth.
$60,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $1.1M $1.2M $17.0M
2024 $1.3M $1.2M $16.9M
2023 $1.4M $1.2M $18.8M
2021 $1.6M $1.1M $21.8M
2020 $30K $943K $16.2M

Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $30K to $1.1M (+3492%), with total assets most recently reported at $17.0M.

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Grant Geography

Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, and 2 other states.

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