Funding search · EIN 341504501 · Belfast, ME
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 18
- grants reported
- $1.4M
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $53,750
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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2 grants matching “homeland” · $340,000
- $170,000
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 a… read allThe 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. less
- $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 a… read allThe 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. less
Grant history
All 18 reported grants, largest first.
- $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 a… read allThe 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. less
- $170,000
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 a… read allThe 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. less
- $170,000
Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr Fy · Belfast, ME · 2023
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
Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F · Belfast, ME · 2023
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 fie… read allThe 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. less
- $170,000
Fellowship Prog Grants - Appr Prior · Belfast, ME · 2022
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 fie… read allThe 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. less
- $170,000
Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Current · Belfast, ME · 2022
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 fie… read allThe 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. less
- $60,000
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 · 2022
Leadership Grant: To advance solutions that strengthen community resilence to climate change for migrant and first-generation youth.
- $57,500
Woodwell Climate Research Center · Falmouth, MA · 2023
To integrate climate justice principles into the work of Woodwell Climate Research Center including policy advocacy, partnerships, and staff education.
- $50,000
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.
- $42,500
Real Edgemere Clt · Queens, NY · 2023
The ReAL Edgemere CLT was selected by the City of New York to receive 119 publicly-owned lots to develop flood-resilient affordable homeownership and publicly accessible open space. The purpose of the grant is to hire i… read allThe ReAL Edgemere CLT was selected by the City of New York to receive 119 publicly-owned lots to develop flood-resilient affordable homeownership and publicly accessible open space. The purpose of the grant is to hire its first staff member in the position of Interim Manager. less
- $40,000
Arctos Consortium -Community Initia · Oakland, CA · 2022
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 ult… read allLeadership 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. less
- $40,000
St Croix Environmental Association · Christiansted, VI · 2022
Leadership Grant: To connect and build programs with local schools in St. Croix by providing resources and interdisciplinary educational content to local teachers.
- $26,156
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 co… read allGrants 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. less
- $16,887
Professional Development Grants · Belfast, ME · 2023
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 co… read allGrants 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) less
- $13,265
Professional Development Grants · Belfast, ME · 2022
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 co… read allGrants 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) less
- $5,000
Other Grants · Belfast, ME · 2023
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… read allThese 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) less
- $300
Other Grants · Belfast, ME · 2022
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… read allThese 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) less
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