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AMERICAN SWISS FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131588170 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · americanswiss.org
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mission · from form 990

THE CORPORATION ORGANIZES AND SPONSORS VARIOUS EVENTS AS A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE USA AND SWITZERLAND.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Swiss Foundation organizes forums and events that foster dialogue between leaders from the United States and Switzerland. It hosts programs focused on bilateral relations, innovation, and policy discussions, bringing together government, business, and academic leaders. Events take place in locations including New York, Boston, and Switzerland, often in partnership with institutions like the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

ASF Connect
Networking and engagement initiative connecting members of the American Swiss Foundation community across the U.S. and Switzerland.
Gallatin Forum
Event series for alumni of the Young Leaders Conference and others interested in U.S.-Swiss relations, named after Swiss-born U.S. statesman Albert Gallatin.
Great American Speakers Series
Speaker series bringing prominent American leaders to Switzerland to discuss U.S. policy and leadership, founded by Ambassador Faith Whittlesey.
Innovation Forum
Program convening thought leaders from academia, government, and private sectors in the U.S. and Switzerland to explore innovation and foster cross-sector collaboration, based in Boston.
Leadership Summit
Annual summit bringing together leaders from the U.S. and Switzerland to discuss bilateral relations in areas such as trade, security, energy, and pharma, hosted at the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue.
New York Stock Exchange Events
Series of discussions at the NYSE featuring Swiss and American business and diplomatic leaders examining U.S.-Swiss and transatlantic relations.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 6 activities
    • Curate and distribute educational materials on Swiss culture and institutions
      Ran a book distribution program beginning in the mid-1990s that delivered publications about Switzerland—covering topics such as higher education and the Swiss Vatican Guard—to hundreds of U.S. libraries, expanding public understanding of Swiss society and institutions.
    • Deliver virtual programming and media content on global issues
      Produces a series of video conferences, podcasts, and virtual events including the ASF CONNECT series launched in 2020, which convenes experts from business, government, and healthcare to discuss critical topics such as responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and technological innovation.
    • Host cross-border forums and summits on U.S.-Swiss relations
      Convenes multiple annual events including the Leadership Summit, Innovation Forum, Gallatin Forum, and a spring gala dinner in New York to foster dialogue between U.S. and Swiss leaders in business, government, academia, and diplomacy on topics such as trade, security, energy, pharmaceuticals, and institutional models.
    • Organize the Young Leaders Conference annually in Switzerland
      Hosts an annual week-long leadership conference in Switzerland for approximately 50 American and Swiss professionals aged 28–40, featuring discussions on U.S.-Swiss relations, meetings with high-level leaders, cultural excursions, and integration of new participants through alumni dinners. The program has engaged over 1,800 leaders since its inception in 1990.
    • Publish research and commemorative materials on U.S.-Swiss leadership networks
      Produces publications including a 75th anniversary booklet listing all 1,450 Young Leaders Conference alumni and featuring contributions from U.S. and Swiss ambassadors, serving as both historical documentation and research output on transatlantic leadership engagement.
    • Run the Great American Speaker Series in Switzerland
      Brings prominent American leaders—including Supreme Court Justices, heads of federal agencies, and CEOs—to Switzerland for public dialogues on governance, policy, and leadership; past speakers include the Chairman of the SEC and the U.S. Ambassador to the WTO.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Administer awards recognizing contributions to U.S.-Swiss relations
      Confers the Ambassador Faith Whittlesey Leadership Award annually to distinguished individuals who have advanced U.S.-Swiss bilateral ties; recipients include Diana Davis Spencer, H.E. Jacques Pitteloud, and Steven G. Hoch (2023–2025). Also administers the Stratton Prize, honoring career achievements in fostering intercultural relationships between Switzerland and the United States, assumed in 2024 following merger with Friends of Switzerland, Inc. (FOSI).
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1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PATRICIA SCHRAMM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $313K
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Who they work with

  • Aon Partner — Corporate sponsor of the American Swiss Foundation, listed among supporters on the website.
  • Bank of America Partner — Corporate sponsor of the American Swiss Foundation, listed among supporters on the website.
  • CBIZ Government — Hosts the mailing address for the American Swiss Foundation
  • CBIZ Partner — Hosts the American Swiss Foundation's mailing address.
  • CBIZ Partner — Provides administrative or operational support under a care-of (c/o) arrangement for mail handling.
  • CBIZ Partner — c/o CBIZ handles administrative services or correspondence for the American Swiss Foundation
  • CBIZ Partner — c/o CBIZ indicates a service or administrative partnership for handling correspondence
  • CBIZ Partner — c/o CBIZ serves as the administrative address for the American Swiss Foundation
  • Credit Suisse Partner — Sponsor of the Young Leaders Conference since its early years, supporting annual programming for emerging Swiss and American leaders.
  • Friends of Switzerland, Inc. (FOSI) Partner — Merged with the American Swiss Foundation in 2024, transferring management of the Stratton Prize.
  • Nestlé Partner — Sponsor of the Young Leaders Conference since its earliest iterations, continuing to support the annual program.
  • SWISS Partner — Corporate sponsor of the American Swiss Foundation, specifically Swiss International Air Lines, listed among supporters on the website.
  • Schindler Partner — Sponsor of the Young Leaders Conference since its early years, contributing to lodging, meals, and event logistics.
  • Swiss Advisory Council Partner — Advisory body consulted in planning the Young Leaders Conference and ongoing leadership programs; provides sustained guidance and support to the Foundation.
  • Swiss International Air Lines Partner — Provides travel sponsorship for U.S. participants in the Young Leaders Conference.
  • Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue Partner — Hosts the Leadership Summit for dialogue and relationship building between U.S. and Swiss leaders.
  • Swissair Partner — Early sponsor of the Young Leaders Conference, providing airline tickets for participants.
  • UBS Partner — Sponsor of the Young Leaders Conference since its inception in 1990, providing financial and logistical support for participant travel, lodging, and meals.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Alumni Amplification to Extend Influence
    methodology: alumni_amplification
    By showcasing the intellectual and professional contributions of alumni, we amplify the visibility and impact of U.S.-Swiss collaboration because sustained engagement of past participants reinforces network credibility and inspires future leadership investment.
  • Cross-Sector Dialogue as a Foundation for Bilateral Cooperation
    methodology: cross-sector_dialogue
    By bringing together emerging and established leaders across government, business, science, and civil society in structured forums, we strengthen U.S.-Swiss relations because diverse perspectives foster innovative collaboration and reinforce shared democratic and economic values through sustained dialogue.
  • Person-to-Person Diplomacy Through Immersive Exchange
    methodology: person-to-person_diplomacy
    By convening high-potential young leaders from the U.S. and Switzerland in immersive, multi-day forums that combine structured dialogue, cross-sector networking, and shared experiences, we deepen mutual understanding and strengthen long-term bilateral relations because personal relationships built on trust and respect sustain diplomacy beyond formal institutions.
  • Recognition of Leadership to Reinforce Shared Values
    methodology: leadership-recognition
    By honoring individuals who have made sustained contributions to Swiss-American relations, we advance shared democratic and economic values because public recognition reinforces role models and strengthens the normative foundation of bilateral friendship.