Switzer Foundation
Switzer Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and that its awards are mainly for young women in the New York metropolitan area pursuing medical education.
Switzer Foundation at a glance
In short: Switzer Foundation gave $268K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $268,000
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,167
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,262,851
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Switzer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists a letter briefly outlining the request as the form and materials.
- Review Cycle
- No specific deadline.
- Deadline
- No specific deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: The Switzer Foundation
Mailing address: 1177 Avenue Of The Americas 5Th Flo, New York, NY 10120
Phone: (212) 946-4818
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Switzer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manhattan College ($20K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 96 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that awards are mainly for young women in the New York metropolitan area pursuing medical education. In 2024, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 47% to New Jersey, 4% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How Switzer Foundation gives
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $259K (2020) to $313K (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College The Bronx, NY | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | Scholarship | $19,000 |
| Wagner College of Nursing Staten Island, NY | Scholarship | $18,000 |
| Felician College Of Nursing Rutherford, NJ | Scholarship | $17,000 |
| Adelphi School of Nursing Garden City, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Cocharan School of Nursing Yonkers, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| College of St Elizabeths Morristown, NJ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Dominican College Orangeburg, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,262,851 | $426,081 | $372,995 | $268,000 | 24 | $311,226 | $364,079 | $297,379 |
| 2023 | $5,986,989 | $276,835 | $352,188 | $259,714 | 24 | $300,452 | $225,099 | $281,743 |
| 2022 | $5,581,433 | $403,566 | $390,791 | $312,000 | 24 | $347,369 | $360,144 | $303,795 |
| 2021 | $6,958,713 | $397,974 | $379,013 | $313,000 | 23 | $346,087 | $364,937 | $332,192 |
| 2020 | $6,737,319 | $243,162 | $335,365 | $259,000 | 1 | — | $212,924 | $318,425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Switzer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $297K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its awards as mainly supporting medical education for young women in the New York metropolitan area. Its listed 2024 grants include scholarships to colleges and nursing schools.
Grantees describe a range of educational and community-serving work in their own mission statements. Rider University says it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across fields including business, education, liberal arts, sciences, music, and the fine and performing arts. Helene Fuld College of Nursing says it develops health care professionals who promote the health of individuals, families, and communities. An individual recipient says it serves and advocates for women and families at risk of harm, including those with histories of homelessness or justice involvement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $268,000 through 24 grants. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $20,000 to Manhattan College in The Bronx, New York, for a scholarship; $19,000 to Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, for a scholarship; and $18,000 to Wagner College of Nursing in Staten Island, New York, for a scholarship. Other listed $10,000 awards included Bloomfield College, Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Hudson County Community College, and an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank Dougan as president; Michael Glen as treasurer; Katie Franklin as assistant secretary; Casey Dougan as assistant treasurer; Peggy Warren as secretary; and John Franklin Jr. as vice president.
Switzer Foundation is led by Frank Dougan, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Dougan
President
On filings since 2020
$32K (2020) → $32K (2024)
Michael Glen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Peggy Warren
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Casey Dougan
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Franklin Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katie Franklin
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $32K, to Frank Dougan (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Switzer Foundation
How much does Switzer Foundation give each year?
Switzer Foundation gave $268K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $260K across 24 grants.
What is Switzer Foundation's typical grant size?
Switzer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,167, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Switzer Foundation give grants?
Switzer Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New Jersey (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Switzer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Switzer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (24 grants).
Who are Switzer Foundation's largest grantees?
Switzer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Manhattan College ($20,000), Rider University ($19,000) and Wagner College of Nursing ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Switzer Foundation?
Switzer Foundation reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $311K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $297K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Switzer Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its awards as mainly supporting medical education for young women in the New York metropolitan area. Its listed 2024 grants include scholarships to colleges and nursing schools. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Switzer Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Switzer Foundation's EIN?
Switzer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5596831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Switzer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Switzer Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/switzer-foundation-morg_16186885c918479a82e349cbbe716229
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