| Date |
Event |
| 1985 |
Robert and Patricia Switzer start the Switzer Foundation. |
| 1986 |
The first Fellowships of $10,000 each were awarded in California through Oakland Scottish Rites Scholarship Foundation |
| 1988 |
New England Fellowships added and administered by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation |
| 1989 |
California Fellowship Program administered by San Francisco Foundation |
| 1990 |
Leadership Program launched in New England |
| 1993 |
Network Program launched |
| 1993 |
Leadership Program launched in California |
| 1998 |
Fellowship award amount increased to $13,000 |
| 1999 |
First Executive Director hired. Leadership Program expands to national scope. |
| 2003 |
Professional Development Grants Program launched. Mentor Program revised and Career Coaching added |
| 2005 |
Mission revised |
| 2006 |
All Foundation programs administered in-house. Strategic Framework/Vision adopted. Fellowship awards increased to $15,000 |
