Amherst Foundation

Organization Overview

Amherst Foundation is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amherst Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Amherst Foundation generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Amherst Foundation has awarded 321 individual grants totaling $4,428,371. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sean Dobson
Director
$0
Steve Gorman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar $3,940,000
Interest on Savings $0
Dividends & Interest $0
Net Rental Income$0
Net Gain on Sale of Assets $0
Capital Gain Net Income $0
Net ST Capital Gain $0
Income Modifications $0
Profit on Inventory Sales $0
Other Income $0
Total Revenue $3,940,000

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Amherst Foundation has awarded $1,276,775 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FIBROLAMELLAR CANCER FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH REGARDING FIBROLAMELLAR CANCER CURE.

$25,000

PROSTATE CANCER CENTER FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH.

$23,000

READWORKS

PURPOSE: ANNUAL DONATION TO HELP FUND EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE LITERARY COMPREHENSION OF STUDENTS AND ASSIST TEACHERS TO HELP REACH THE LITERARY GOALS

$15,000

ACAD OF TELE ARTS SCI FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND PRESERVATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT COLLEGE STUDENT-PRODUCED VIDEO, DIGITAL AND FILM PRODUCTIONS

$18,000

FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES INC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE, ATTRACTIVE PLACE TO CALL HOME, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES RIGHT AT THEIR DOORSTEP TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

$5,000

DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DATA RESEARCH ON CANCER

$1,000,000
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