Grants paid by Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
EIN 34-1504501 · Belfast, ME · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE C60
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation of Belfast, ME (EIN 34-1504501) reported 24 grants paid totaling $1,694,422 to 14 recipients in tax years 2018–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. It also reported $640,000 approved for future payment, which is listed separately and not included in the total. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,694,422
24 grants
Recipients
14
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2025
5 filings in the corpus
Approved for future payment
$640,000
4 commitments · not included in grants paid
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | $208,833 | $150,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | $246,481 | $150,000 |
| 2023 | 5 | $393,565 | — |
| 2024 | 5 | $419,387 | $170,000 |
| 2025 | 4 | $426,156 | $170,000 |
Top recipients
The 14 recipients receiving the most from Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation, by grants paid, out of 14 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr Fy | U | Belfast, ME | 2 | $340,000 | 2025 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F | U | Belfast, ME | 2 | $340,000 | 2025 |
| Fellowship Program Grants | U | Belfast, ME | 2 | $300,000 | 2021 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants - Appr Prior | U | Belfast, ME | 1 | $170,000 | 2023 |
| Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Current | U | Belfast, ME | 1 | $170,000 | 2023 |
| Professional Development Grants | U | Belfast, ME | 5 | $110,533 | 2025 |
| Community Water Center 80-0267674 | B | Visalia, CA | 1 | $60,000 | 2025 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center 04-3005094 | B | Falmouth, MA | 1 | $57,500 | 2024 |
| St Croix Environmental Association 66-0497982 | B | Christiansted, VI | 1 | $40,000 | 2023 |
| California Native Plant Society 94-6116403 | B | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $25,000 | 2018 |
| Waterways Restoration Institute 94-3233006 | B | Sebastopol, CA | 1 | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Other Grants | U | Belfast, ME | 4 | $24,389 | 2024 |
| Silent Spring Institute 04-3237106 | B | Newton, MA | 1 | $22,000 | 2018 |
| Carnegie Museum of Natural History | U | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 28 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F Belfast, ME | U | $170,000 | paid | 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. | 202503159349101975 |
| 2025 | Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr Fy Belfast, ME | U | $170,000 | paid | 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. | 202503159349101975 |
| 2025 | Fellowship Prog Grants Paid Next Fy Belfast, ME | U | $170,000 | approved, future | 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. | 202503159349101975 |
| 2025 | Community Water Center Visalia, CA | B | $60,000 | paid | To support environmental activities to ensure every Californian has access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water. | 202503159349101975 |
| 2025 | Professional Development Grants Belfast, ME | U | $26,156 | paid | 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. | 202503159349101975 |
| 2024 | Fellowship Prog Grants Paid Next Fy Belfast, ME | U | $170,000 | approved, future | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental | 202413209349101646 |
| 2024 | Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F Belfast, ME | U | $170,000 | paid | 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. | 202413209349101646 |
| 2024 | Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr Fy Belfast, ME | U | $170,000 | paid | The Fellowship Program is intended to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental | 202413209349101646 |
| 2024 | Woodwell Climate Research Center Falmouth, MA | B | $57,500 | paid | To integrate climate justice principles into the work of Woodwell Climate Research Center including policy advocacy, partnerships, and staff education. | 202413209349101646 |
| 2024 | Professional Development Grants Belfast, ME | U | $16,887 | paid | 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) | 202413209349101646 |
| 2024 | Other Grants Belfast, ME | U | $5,000 | paid | These are grants awarded to Organizations that embody the Foundation's mission to nurture environmental leaders and support initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. (See attached) | 202413209349101646 |
| 2023 | Fellowship Prog Grants - Appr Prior Belfast, ME | U | $170,000 | paid | 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. | 202323059349101002 |
| 2023 | Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Current Belfast, ME | U | $170,000 | paid | 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. | 202323059349101002 |
| 2023 | St Croix Environmental Association Christiansted, VI | B | $40,000 | paid | Leadership Grant: To connect and build programs with local schools in St. Croix by providing resources and interdisciplinary educational content to local teachers. | 202323059349101002 |
| 2023 | Professional Development Grants Belfast, ME | U | $13,265 | paid | 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) | 202323059349101002 |
| 2023 | Other Grants Belfast, ME | U | $300 | paid | These are grants awarded to Organizations that embody the Foundation's mission to nurture environmental leaders and support initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. (See attached) | 202323059349101002 |
| 2021 | Fellowship Program Grants Belfast, ME | U | $150,000 | paid | 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. | 202210109349100756 |
| 2021 | Fellowship Program Grants Belfast, ME | U | $150,000 | approved, future | 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. | 202210109349100756 |
| 2021 | Professional Development Grants Belfast, ME | U | $49,125 | paid | 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) | 202210109349100756 |
| 2021 | Waterways Restoration Institute Sebastopol, CA | B | $25,000 | paid | Leadership Grant: To hire Jessica Hall as a consultant to develop successful stream restoration demonstration projects, and to develop training and technical assistance to the California Urban Stream Partnership on best practices for stream restoration. (See attached) | 202210109349100756 |
| 2021 | Other Grants Belfast, ME | U | $12,356 | paid | These are grants awarded to Organizations that embody the Foundation's mission to nurture environmental leaders and support initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. (See attached) | 202210109349100756 |
| 2021 | Carnegie Museum of Natural History Pittsburgh, PA | U | $10,000 | paid | Board Discretionary Grant: To fund the creation and distribution of an open source Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) organizational toolkit. (See attached) | 202210109349100756 |
| 2018 | Fellowship Program Grants Belfast, ME | U | $150,000 | approved, future | 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. | 201930509349100608 |
| 2018 | Fellowship Program Grants Belfast, ME | U | $150,000 | paid | 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. | 201930509349100608 |
| 2018 | California Native Plant Society Sacramento, CA | B | $25,000 | paid | Leadership Grant: To hire Southern California Conservation Analyst to lead the Organization's conservation and advocacy efforts throughout southern California. (See attached) | 201930509349100608 |
| 2018 | Silent Spring Institute Newton, MA | B | $22,000 | paid | Leadership Grant: To hire a Research Scientist for research, public outreach, and policy engagement on chemical contamination of public water supplies in New England. (See attached) | 201930509349100608 |
| 2018 | Other Grants Belfast, ME | U | $6,733 | paid | These are grants awarded to Organizations that embody the Foundation's mission to nurture environmental leaders and support initiatives that will have direct and measurable results to improve environmental quality. (See attached) | 201930509349100608 |
| 2018 | Professional Development Grants Belfast, ME | U | $5,100 | paid | Grants are made for the professional development of Fellowship Alumni only. 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) | 201930509349100608 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-06-30 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202503159349101975 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-06-30 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202413209349101646 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-06-30 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202323059349101002 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-06-30 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202210109349100756 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-06-30 | not stated | 2017v2.2 | 201930509349100608 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/341504501.json.
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