Research Support Fund
Research Support Fund's mission is to support the political economy research institute (PERI) at the universtity of Massachusetts amherst and its research and public education on matters of economic, social and public policy.
Research Support Fund at a glance
In short: Research Support Fund gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,000
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $30,473
- +93.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Research Support Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peri Support Fund Inc ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Research Support Fund gives
- Giving fell 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $5.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peri Support Fund Inc Amherst, MA | General Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,473 | $171,417 | $156,717 | $40,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $15,773 | $288,088 | $284,006 | $180,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $11,691 | $1,270,727 | $5,873,716 | $5,768,690 | 3 | $669,022 |
| 2021 | $6,271,977 | $548,500 | $335,193 | $248,242 | 1 | $216,743 |
| 2020 | $5,494,651 | $86,472 | $107,706 | $26,084 | 1 | $-30,444 |
About Research Support Fund
Based on IRS filings
Research Support Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Amherst, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Research Support Fund is led by Robert Pollin, Board President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Pollin
Board President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Faytell
Board Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Epstein
Board Treasurer & Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Research Support Fund
How much does Research Support Fund give each year?
Research Support Fund gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $180K across 1 grant.
How large is Research Support Fund?
Research Support Fund reported $30K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $171K.
What is Research Support Fund?
Research Support Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in Amherst, MA. It holds $30K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Research Support Fund operate?
Research Support Fund has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Research Support Fund's EIN?
Research Support Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3404575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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