Amherst Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Austin, Texas. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and has been tax-exempt since September 2012. It operates as a philanthropic entity focused on charitable grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$166K
-53.9% YoY
Grant Count
11
-57.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+9.0% YoY
Grantmaking
Amherst Foundation is an active grantmaker with the following financial profile:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Austin, Texas and operates within the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $2,586,791
- Total Giving: $360,080
- Annual Expenses: $365,000
- Total Liabilities: $600
- Annual Revenue: $87,600
The foundation maintains consistent grantmaking activity, with total giving representing approximately 14% of total assets in 2023.
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Dobson | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Gorman | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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