Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation
- Assets
- $18.8m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $18.6m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Belfast, ME
- Founding
- 07/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 34-1504501
Organization Overview
Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation is located in Belfast, ME. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation has awarded 63 individual grants totaling $2,401,451. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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. ACTIVITIES IN 2022 INCLUDED THREE VIRTUAL EVENTS, TWO TRAININGS, SIX AFFINITY GROUPS, TWO CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS, FOUR REGIONAL GATHERINGS, AND FOUR 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 POLICY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS TRAINING FOR 20 CURRENT FELLOWS IN WASHINGTON, DC.
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 SANTA ROSA, CA.
OTHER PROGRAM CONSULTANTS: THE FOUNDATION PAID STIPENDS TO 42 SWITZER NETWORK ALUMNI FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO FOUNDATION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SERVING ON THE FELLOWS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, PROVIDING FEEDBACK ON THE FOUNDATIONS WEBSITE DESIGN, AND PLANNING AND HOSTING NETWORK CONVENINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Switzer Clopton Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | |
Michael Billingsley Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | |
Ekow Edzie Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | |
Rachel Morello-Frosch Vice-Chair | 1 | $0 | |
Scott Fruin Board Chair | 2 | $0 | |
Roger Perez Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $9 |
| Dividends & Interest | $361,342 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $1,019,548 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $1,019,548 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $6,486 |
| Total Revenue | $1,387,385 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $110,190 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $146,675 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $37,818 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $51,995 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,390 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $140,226 |
| Printing and publications | $2,285 |
| Other expenses | $27,860 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $658,467 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $493,565 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $1,152,032 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,945 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $196,488 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $1,914,958 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $18,849,540 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,521 |
| Grants payable | $170,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,254 |
| Total liabilities | $182,775 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Robert And Patricia Switzer Foundation has awarded $493,565 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FELLOWSHIP PROG GRANTS - APPR PRIOR PURPOSE: 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. | $170,000 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PURPOSE: 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) | $13,265 |
ARCTOS CONSORTIUM -COMMUNITY INITIA PURPOSE: LEADERSHIP GRANT: TO STRATEGICALLY REVIEW, ANALYZE AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW ARCTOS CAN MOBILIZE HIGH-QUALITY BIODIVERSITY DATA AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE SYSTEM FOR LONG-TERM IMPLEMENTATION. THE RESULTS WILL ULTIMATELY FACILITATE RESEARCH AND IMPACT IN MANY DISCIPLINES INCLUDING EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION, PARASITOLOGY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY. | $40,000 |
FRONTLINE CATALYSTS PURPOSE: LEADERSHIP GRANT: TO ADVANCE SOLUTIONS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RESILENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE FOR MIGRANT AND FIRST-GENERATION YOUTH. | $60,000 |
OTHER GRANTS PURPOSE: 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) | $300 |
FELLOWSHIP PROG GRANTS APPR CURRENT PURPOSE: 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. | $170,000 |