Amherst Business Improvement
The mission of the Amherst Business Improvement district (BID) is to enhance the economic prosperity of amherst's central business district through marketing and events, small business support, beautification, and other strategic initiatives. The BID plays a key role in ensuring that amherst remains a destination where businesses thrive, residents enjoy a high quality of life, and visitors experience the unique charm that sets amherst apart.
Amherst Business Improvement at a glance
In short: Amherst Business Improvement gave $41K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,500
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,500
- -35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,500
- Total assets
- $775,883
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Amherst Business Improvement funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Downtown Amherst Foundation ($41K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2025) to $86K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Downtown Amherst Foundation Amherst, MA | Grants for the Drake and Other Projects | $40,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $775,883 | $638,493 | $495,568 | $40,500 | 1 | $198 |
| 2024 | $629,898 | $583,222 | $480,709 | $63,000 | 1 | $526 |
| 2023 | $591,424 | $519,912 | $643,036 | $86,481 | 6 | $20,067 |
| 2022 | $843,367 | $740,809 | $585,870 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $686,511 | $713,908 | $479,805 | $75,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $433,103 | $455,837 | $390,737 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
About Amherst Business Improvement
Based on IRS filings
Amherst Business Improvement is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Amherst, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $776K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $41K. Net investment income was $198.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Amherst Business Improvement is led by John Page, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Page
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$24K (2025)
Barry Roberts
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Bohne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Mazor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ewen Chen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Austin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Bockelman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Sharry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Laguerra Sierra
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anika Lopes
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Hermance
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Salvon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Povinelli
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Barr
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonios Maroulis
Secretary & Clerk
Secretary → Secretary & Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jerry Jolly (2020–2024) — Vice President *past*
- Former: Gabrielle Gould (2024) — Executive Director *past*
- Former: Liz Larson (2024) — Interim Executive Director *past*
- Former: Gerry Jones (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Maroulis (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Brassord (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Buffone (2021) — Director
- Former: Cinda Jones (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to John Page (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Amherst Business Improvement
How much does Amherst Business Improvement give each year?
Amherst Business Improvement gave $41K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $63K across 1 grant.
How large is Amherst Business Improvement?
Amherst Business Improvement reported $776K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $638K.
What is Amherst Business Improvement?
Amherst Business Improvement is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Amherst, MA. It holds $776K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Amherst Business Improvement operate?
Amherst Business Improvement has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Amherst Business Improvement's EIN?
Amherst Business Improvement's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5243811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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