Private foundation · EIN 93-4955624 · Pottstown, Pennsylvania · Public & societal benefit

Switchpoint Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $106K total, median $25K. 80% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$106K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in PA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
M Night Shyamalan FoundationNewtown Square, PACharitable contribution$50K
Variety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware ValleyWorcester, PACamp scholarships, education workshops and pottstown engagement$25K
Trellis for TomorrowPhoenixville, PA2026 youth mentorship and agri learning center$25K
Chester County FuturesCoatesville, PAGeneral operating$5,000
Blue Sea Philanthropy USASt Charles, ILCharitable contribution$1,043

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Switchpoint Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Nathaniel C Guest, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Switchpoint Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Switchpoint Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $106K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Switchpoint Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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