2025-11-11T10:41:12-08:00 2025-06-30 472433079 MTA Accounting PA 71 High St Belfast ME 04915 990PF 2024-07-01 341504501 Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation ROBE 2073385654 PO Box 293 Belfast ME 04915 Sarah Reed Executive Director 2025-11-11 true true Kali T McCarthy CPA P01069497 2073385012 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X 20805720 X X 400173 400173 694984 12480650 694984 -19411 -19411 1075746 1075746 117468 117468 155455 155455 39474 39474 787 787 15653 15653 134251 70164 64087 37009 14477 37009 7081 7081 207801 192179 4219 4219 22218 18028 741416 84641 651440 476156 476156 1217572 84641 1127596 -141826 991105 177871 107978 107979 264189 354123 354123 572 3652 3652 2802633 2291164 2330906 9864347 10443764 14297593 2014548 1702421 1683851 1803725 2093763 2027616 9902 9902 16927885 16996865 20805720 12015 12548 170000 170610 61 182076 183158 X 16745809 16813707 16745809 16813707 16927885 16996865 16745809 -141826 209724 16813707 16813707 Short Term Gains -Pershing P 2024-07-01 2025-06-01 5916199 5822520 93679 93679 Long Term Gains -Pershing P 2023-07-01 2025-06-30 6226266 5963146 263120 263120 Summit Partners P 2023-07-01 2025-06-30 310278 310278 310278 SJF Ventures P 2023-07-01 2025-06-30 27717 27717 27717 Ecosystem Integrity Fund P 2023-07-01 2025-06-30 55 55 55 PGIM Real Estate P 2023-07-01 2025-06-30 135 135 135 694984 93679 13776 13776 13776 17428 17428 3652 3652 false false false false false false false true true ME true false false false false true www.switzernetwork.org Sarah Reed 2073385654 PO Box 293 Belfast ME 049150293 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false Roger Perez PO Box 293 Belfast ME 04915 Chairman 2.00 0 Michael Billingsley PO Box 293 Belfast ME 04915 Trustee 1.00 0 Dawn Chavez PO Box 293 Belfast ME 04915 Trustee 0.50 0 Ekow Edzie PO Box 293 Belfast ME 04915 Trustee 0.50 0 Donna Vorhees PO Box 293 Belfast ME 04915 Board Chair 0.50 0 Maria Martinez PO Box 293 Belfast ME 04915 Trustee 0.50 0 Dave Switzer PO Box 293 Belfast ME 04915 Trustee 0.50 0 Sarah Reed PO Box 293 Belfast ME 04915 Executive Direc 32.00 112300 5168 Maya Higgins 270 Rincon Rd Corrales NM 87048 Program Director 28.00 67267 7441 Leah Kuehn 219 Valley Rd Brooks ME 04921 Admin Coordinator 32.00 48000 5276 Pathstone 24 Federal St 8th Floor Boston MA 02110 Invstmnt Advisory 70164 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. Switzer Network activities in 2024 included three panels or virtual events, five trainings, two affinity groups, four regional gatherings, and one conference social. 15645 Spring Fellows Retreat: Switzer Fellows participate in two multi-day retreats, which focus on building connections among fellows and developing leadership skills. In 2024, the spring retreat also featured a cross-cohort Switzer Network gathering, focused on creating authentic, supportive connections between fellows across cohorts, geographies, and expertise, while encouraging shared learning, respectful engagement, and meaningful interaction with the people, place, and environment of Puerto Rico for 52 current fellows and alumni. 105296 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 Rowe, MA. 60463 Program Consultants: The foundation paid stipends to 55 Switzer Network alumni for their contributions to program activities, including serving on the Fellows Advisory Committee, planning and hosting Switzer Network convenings, and serving as ambassadors for the Switzer Fellowship program.. 31299 19481282 602429 0 20083711 0 20083711 301256 19782455 989123 989123 13776 13776 975347 975347 975347 1127596 1127596 975347 3394 161523 134729 299646 1127596 0 975347 152249 451895 0 451895 3394 161523 134729 152249 Maya Higgins Program Manager PO Box 293 Belfast ME 049150293 2073385654 maya@switzernetwork.org 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) No deadline 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) Maya Higgins Program Manager PO Box 293 Belfast ME 049150293 2073385654 maya@switzernetwork.org Each applicant must complete an online application process provided by the Foundation. The online application includes a 2-3 page original essay, two professional letters of recommendation, a current resume, current graduate academic transcripts, and an outline of the planned course of study. (See attached Fellowship Application Procedures and Guidelines) The first (non-holiday) Monday in January 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.Fellowship applications will be reviewed using the following criteria: Environmental commitment; Applied focus; Innovative problem-solving; Leadership potential; Collaboration and engagement; Social equity awareness and experience; and Communication skills. (See attached Fellowship Application Procedures and Guidelines) Maya Higgins Program Director PO Box 293 Belfast ME 049150293 2073385654 maya@switzernetwork.org Requests for Professional Development Fund grants may be made to the Switzer Foundation at any time, and an online Application Form is provided. A preliminary email or telephone conversation with the Program Manager or Executive Director is advised before submitting a written request. Applications include explanation of how the opportunity will advance the fellow's career, the cost of the professional development opportunity, and the funds sought from the foundation. (See attached Professional Development Fund Application Procedures and Guidelines) No Deadline 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. (See attached Professional Development Fund Application Procedures and Guidelines) Professional Development Grants See attached Belfast ME 04915 N/A N/A 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. 26156 Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Prior F See attached Belfast ME 04915 N/A N/A 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. 170000 Frontline Catalysts 4100 Redwood Road 20A-417 Oakland CA 94619 N/A 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. 50000 Fellowship Prog Grants Appr Curr FY See attached Belfast ME 04915 N/A I 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. 170000 Community Water Center 311 Murray Avenue Visalia CA 93291 None NC To support environmental activities to ensure every Californian has access to safe, clean and affordable drinking water. 60000 476156 Fellowship Prog Grants Paid Next FY See attached Belfast ME 04915 N/A I 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. 170000 170000 14 14 400173 19411 18 694984 Other Investment Income 1075746 1075746 false false false false false false false false false false Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax 15653 0 0 15653 Pathstone Compensation paid is for investment advisory and management services. 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