The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc
The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Amherst, Massachusetts. It works to build and create culture, beauty, and programming in downtown Amherst, and identifies The Drake, a live performance and music venue, as its first project.
The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $769,678
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $374,771
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $764
- -48.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $494,007
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 35 South Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: (413) 230-3020
Website: https://downtownamherst.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s stated work is centered on downtown Amherst, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 25 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bistro 63 Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $10,000 |
| Fresh Side Eatery Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $10,000 |
| Matt's Barber Shop Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $8,675 |
| Amherst Coffee Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $7,500 |
| Miss Saigon Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $7,500 |
| Sibie's Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $7,500 |
| Arigato Sushi Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $7,500 |
| Oriental Flavor Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $7,500 |
| Sunset Grill & Pizza Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $7,500 |
| Wheelhouse Farm Amherst, MA | Relief & Resiliency | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $769,678 | $374,771 | $494,007 | — | — | $764 |
| 2024 | $884,745 | $503,156 | $454,242 | — | — | $1,488 |
| 2023 | $839,467 | $658,104 | $543,067 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $722,172 | $876,040 | $274,310 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $55,482 | $318,303 | $273,424 | $156,675 | 25 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to build and create culture, beauty, and programming in downtown Amherst to ensure a thriving, beautiful, and diverse cultural college community. Its stated areas of activity include live performance and music, public art, and programming and collaborations with local cultural programs. Its website also describes a Relief and Resiliency Microgrant Program for local businesses.
Grantmaking
The Foundation’s website reports a Relief and Resiliency Microgrant Program, but does not provide a year, application process, eligibility requirements, or deadline. The IRS filing data lists a grant count of zero for each of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 filing years.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Gabrielle Gould, president; Antonios Maroulis, president emeritus; John Kuhn, vice president; Susan Bain Bellak, treasurer; and Clare Bertrand, secretary. The other directors listed are Yasmin Eisenhauer, Amy Gates, Jon Niedzielski, Sharon Povinelli, and Melissa Giraud.
The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc is led by Gabrielle Gould, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gabrielle Gould
President
Ex-Officio → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Povinelli
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Gates
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Snyder
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Niedzielski
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yasmin Eisenhauer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irvin Rhodes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Olson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Giraud
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare Bertrand
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kuhn
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Bain Bellak
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonios Maroulis
President Emeritus
President → President Emeritus, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Thomas Reidy (2022–2024) — Director "past"
- Former: Carol Learned-Miller (2022–2023) — Director "past"
- Former: Jim Brassord (2022–2023) — Director "past"
- Former: Tony Maroulis (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Irv Rhodes (2022) — Director
- Former: Barry Roberts (2020) — President
- 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc
How large is The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc?
The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc reported $770K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $375K.
What does The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to build and create culture, beauty, and programming in downtown Amherst to ensure a thriving, beautiful, and diverse cultural college community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc?
The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check downtownamherst.foundation for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc make grants?
The Foundation’s stated work is centered on downtown Amherst, Massachusetts.
What is The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Downtown Amherst Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3052133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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