Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
Historical FunderBelfast, Maine · EIN 34-1504501 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Maya Higgins Program Manager |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 293, Belfast ME 049150293 |
| Phone | 2073385654 |
| maya@switzernetwork.org | |
| Form and materials | 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) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Water Center | Visalia, CA | To support environmental activities to ensure every Californian has access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water. | $60,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($416,156). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $476,156 | 6 |
| 2023 | $461,887 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349101975
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1504501
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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