Grants paid by Amherst Foundation
EIN 45-1559309 · Austin, TX · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
Amherst Foundation of Austin, TX (EIN 45-1559309) reported 57 grants paid totaling $2,299,329 to 39 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$2,299,329
57 grants
Recipients
39
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
5 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | $494,917 | — |
| 2020 | 9 | $282,525 | — |
| 2022 | 8 | $1,106,000 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | $262,887 | — |
| 2024 | 8 | $153,000 | — |
Top recipients
The 39 recipients receiving the most from Amherst Foundation, by grants paid, out of 39 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute 04-2263040 | B | Boston, MA | 2 | $1,100,000 | 2022 |
| Capital City Fund for Eductation 20-5188778 | D | Austin, TX | 4 | $266,304 | 2024 |
| Prostate Cancer Center Foundation | U | Santa Monica, CA | 3 | $265,000 | 2022 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | U | Cleveland, OH | 2 | $125,000 | 2020 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc 31-1728910 | B | Virginia Beach, VA | 3 | $105,000 | 2024 |
| The Nobelity Project 20-3795033 | C | Austin, TX | 3 | $85,000 | 2023 |
| Firefly Fund 81-3737330 | B | Austin, TX | 3 | $75,000 | 2024 |
| Discovery Land Company Foundation 20-4420241 | B | Beverly Hills, CA | 1 | $60,000 | 2023 |
| Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation 27-0341021 | B | Greenwich, CT | 2 | $40,000 | 2022 |
| Mccoy College Foundation | U | San Marcos, TX | 1 | $25,000 | 2018 |
| Thrivefunds Inc | U | Austin, TX | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Acad of Tele Arts Sci Foundation | U | North Hollywood, CA | 1 | $18,000 | 2022 |
| Foundation Communities Inc | U | Austin, TX | 3 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation 13-3727250 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $15,000 | 2018 |
| Women in Need Inc 13-3164477 | C | New York, NY | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| Project Schoolhouse | U | Austin, TX | 3 | $8,000 | 2024 |
| City Meals On Wheels NYC | U | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc 74-2217350 | B | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| S Crescent Habitat for Humanity Inc | U | Jonesboro, GA | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| City Harvest Inc 13-3170676 | B | Brooklyn, NY | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity Inc 74-2373217 | C | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Young Women's Prepretory Network 47-0902114 | C | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Crossroads Community Services Inc 47-2676714 | B | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Junior League of Austin 74-1168918 | B | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Ann Richards School 26-4231160 | C | Austin, TX | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Keep Austin Beautiful Inc 74-2387541 | B | Austin, TX | 1 | $3,000 | 2023 |
| American Junior Golf Association 58-1433914 | B | Braselton, GA | 1 | $3,000 | 2018 |
| Texas Advocacy Project 74-2237306 | B | Austin, TX | 1 | $2,500 | 2023 |
| The Rise School | U | Austin, TX | 1 | $2,500 | 2024 |
| Hurricanes Baseball Inc 01-0877292 | C | Franklin, VA | 1 | $1,500 | 2024 |
| Lake Travis Education Fund 74-2406134 | D | Lakeway, TX | 1 | $1,250 | 2018 |
| Tears Foundation 45-0500497 | B | Payallup, WA | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Bear Hug Foundation 38-3501554 | B | Southfield, MI | 1 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | U | Staten Island, NY | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| Rock Ride On Center for Kids | U | Georgetown, TX | 1 | $1,000 | 2023 |
| Austin Parks Foundation 74-2648803 | C | Austin, TX | 1 | $750 | 2023 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society | U | Austin, TX | 1 | $300 | 2020 |
| American Heart Association 13-5613797 | B | Dallas, TX | 1 | $150 | 2020 |
| Streetsquash Inc 13-4061809 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $75 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 57 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Navy Seal Foundation Inc Virginia Beach, VA | B | $65,000 | paid | The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. | 202543149349100034 |
| 2024 | Capital City Fund for Eductation Austin, TX | D | $50,000 | paid | To help provide educational opportunities for at risk students | 202543149349100034 |
| 2024 | Firefly Fund Austin, TX | B | $25,000 | paid | Sponsorship for an annual event benefitting the research to help find a cure for Neimann-Pick Type C1 NPC1. | 202543149349100034 |
| 2024 | Foundation Communities Inc Austin, TX | U | $5,000 | paid | 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. | 202543149349100034 |
| 2024 | Project Schoolhouse Austin, TX | U | $3,000 | paid | Support education, clean water and sanitation in rural Nicaraguan communities. | 202543149349100034 |
| 2024 | The Rise School Austin, TX | U | $2,500 | paid | Education of special needs children | 202543149349100034 |
| 2024 | Hurricanes Baseball Inc Franklin, VA | C | $1,500 | paid | Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals | 202543149349100034 |
| 2024 | Bear Hug Foundation Southfield, MI | B | $1,000 | paid | Provides a supportive summer camp experience to at-risk and under-served children, by partnering with community organizations and delivering a unique outdoor opportunity. Our broad range of programming and camp activities help foster personal growth and strengthen self-image, while building and developing positive friendship,skills and meaningful relationships. | 202543149349100034 |
| 2023 | Capital City Fund for Eductation Austin, TX | D | $115,637 | paid | To help provide educational opportunities for at risk students | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Discovery Land Company Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | B | $60,000 | paid | The Discovery Land Company Foundation focuses on broadening the scope of possibilities for disadvantaged children to lead productive lives. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Thrivefunds Inc Austin, TX | U | $25,000 | paid | We partner with the most trusted, impactful organizations in the communities we serve. Together, we work to make sure that ThriveFunds member families receive all the support they need to achieve financial independence. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Navy Seal Foundation Inc Virginia Beach, VA | B | $15,000 | paid | The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | The Nobelity Project Austin, TX | C | $10,000 | paid | To further the organization's charitable causes | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Central Texas Food Bank Inc Austin, TX | B | $5,000 | paid | A leader in the fight against hunger for more than 40 years, our mission is to nourish hungry people and lead the community in the fight against hunger. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | City Harvest Inc Brooklyn, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | City Harvest exists to end hunger in communities throughout New York City. We do this through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Foundation Communities Inc Austin, TX | U | $5,000 | paid | 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. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Austin Habitat for Humanity Inc Austin, TX | C | $5,000 | paid | Austin Habitat for Humanity brings individuals, organizations, and companies together to build strong, stable and self-reliant communities throughout Central Texas. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Junior League of Austin Austin, TX | B | $5,000 | paid | The Junior League of Austin is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women?s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Project Schoolhouse Austin, TX | U | $4,000 | paid | Support education, clean water and sanitation in rural Nicaraguan communities. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Keep Austin Beautiful Inc Austin, TX | B | $3,000 | paid | We inspire and educate all Austinites to volunteer together, beautify green spaces, clean waterways, and reduce waste every day. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Texas Advocacy Project Austin, TX | B | $2,500 | paid | Texas Advocacy Project?s mission is to end dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, and human trafficking in Texas. Texas Advocacy Project empowers survivors through free legal services and access to the justice system, and advances prevention through public outreach and education. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Rock Ride On Center for Kids Georgetown, TX | U | $1,000 | paid | ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids (ROCK) provides equine-assisted services to children, adults, and veterans with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. ROCK?s participants see improvements in most aspects of their lives ? from muscle tone, strength, flexibility and balance to cognitive, behavioral, communication and emotional improvements. ROCK is located on 60+ beautiful acres in Georgetown, Texas. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | U | $1,000 | paid | Since 9/11, we have been helping America?s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children and by building specially-adapted smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. We are also committed to eradicating veteran homelessness and helping America to Never Forget September 11, 2001. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2023 | Austin Parks Foundation Austin, TX | C | $750 | paid | APF is dedicated to partnering with our community to enhance people's lives by improving our public parks, trails and green spaces. | 202423059349101312 |
| 2022 | Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | B | $1,000,000 | paid | To support data research on cancer | 202343039349100239 |
| 2022 | Navy Seal Foundation Inc Virginia Beach, VA | B | $25,000 | paid | The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. | 202343039349100239 |
| 2022 | Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation Greenwich, CT | B | $25,000 | paid | Support for medical research regarding Fibrolamellar Cancer cure. | 202343039349100239 |
| 2022 | Prostate Cancer Center Foundation Santa Monica, CA | U | $23,000 | paid | Prostate cancer research. | 202343039349100239 |
| 2022 | Acad of Tele Arts Sci Foundation North Hollywood, CA | U | $18,000 | paid | To support educational and preservation programs including the Summer Internship programs, and support college student-produced video, digital and film productions | 202343039349100239 |
| 2022 | Crossroads Community Services Inc Dallas, TX | B | $5,000 | paid | Crossroads distributes food through our 150 Community Distribution Partners network, which includes agencies located throughout Dallas, Ellis, and Navarro counties. Crossroads provides food to individuals and families through our in-house Community Market four days a week and on the first Saturday of each month by appointment. | 202343039349100239 |
| 2022 | S Crescent Habitat for Humanity Inc Jonesboro, GA | U | $5,000 | paid | Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Every day, more and more families in South Metro Atlanta find themselves in a struggle to keep a decent roof over their heads. Caught in a poverty cycle of unpredictable rent increases, overcrowded conditions, or lack of access to land and affordable financing, these families live with a constant burden of uncertainty, stress, and fear. We believe that safe, decent and affordable shelter plays an absolutely critical role in helping families to create a new cycle, one filled with possibilities and progress. Affordable homeownership frees families and fosters the skills and confidence they need to invest in themselves and their communities. The outcomes can be long-lasting and life-changing. At Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) we help low to moderate income families find opportunity, achieve stability, and improve their futures. We build stronger families and neighborhoods th | 202343039349100239 |
| 2022 | Foundation Communities Inc Austin, TX | U | $5,000 | paid | 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. | 202343039349100239 |
| 2020 | Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | B | $100,000 | paid | To support data research on cancer | 202143079349101309 |
| 2020 | Prostate Cancer Center Foundation Santa Monica, CA | U | $67,000 | paid | Prostate cancer research. | 202143079349101309 |
| 2020 | Capital City Fund for Eductation Austin, TX | D | $50,000 | paid | To help provide educational opportunities for at risk students | 202143079349101309 |
| 2020 | Firefly Fund Austin, TX | B | $25,000 | paid | Sponsorship for an annual event benefitting the research to help find a cure for Neimann-Pick Type C1 NPC1. | 202143079349101309 |
| 2020 | The Nobelity Project Austin, TX | C | $25,000 | paid | To further the organization's charitable causes | 202143079349101309 |
| 2020 | Mount Sinai Hospital Cleveland, OH | U | $15,000 | paid | To Further the Organization's Charitable Causes | 202143079349101309 |
| 2020 | The Leukemia Lymphoma Society Austin, TX | U | $300 | paid | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. | 202143079349101309 |
| 2020 | American Heart Association Dallas, TX | B | $150 | paid | The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization in the United States that funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. | 202143079349101309 |
| 2020 | Streetsquash Inc New York, NY | B | $75 | paid | To provide consistent, long-term, and reliable support to the children, families, and schools in Harlem and Newark. By exposing students to a broad range of experiences and by maintaining the highest standards, StreetSquash helps all participants realize their academic, athletic, and personal potential. | 202143079349101309 |
| 2018 | Prostate Cancer Center Foundation Santa Monica, CA | U | $175,000 | paid | Prostate cancer research. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Mount Sinai Hospital Cleveland, OH | U | $110,000 | paid | To Further the Organization's Charitable Causes | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Capital City Fund for Eductation Austin, TX | D | $50,667 | paid | To help provide educational opportunities for at risk students | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | The Nobelity Project Austin, TX | C | $50,000 | paid | To further the organization's charitable causes | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Mccoy College Foundation San Marcos, TX | U | $25,000 | paid | The mission of the McCoy College of Business Foundation is to manage endowment gifts and support fundraising to provide resources enhancing the vision, mission, and academic excellence of the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Firefly Fund Austin, TX | B | $25,000 | paid | Sponsorship for an annual event benefitting the research to help find a cure for Neimann-Pick Type C1 NPC1. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | B | $15,000 | paid | Support of research for breash cancer treatment. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation Greenwich, CT | B | $15,000 | paid | Support for medical research regarding Fibrolamellar Cancer cure. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Women in Need Inc New York, NY | C | $10,000 | paid | To Further the Organization's Charitable Causes | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Young Women's Prepretory Network Dallas, TX | C | $5,000 | paid | To support single-gender, college-preparatory, public education in Texas and beyond, giving young women the academic and leadership skills to achieve success in college and in life. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | City Meals On Wheels NYC New York, NY | U | $5,000 | paid | To help feed elderly home-bound individuals | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | American Junior Golf Association Braselton, GA | B | $3,000 | paid | To support the growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scolarships. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Ann Richards School Austin, TX | C | $3,000 | paid | Support of education for young women. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Lake Travis Education Fund Lakeway, TX | D | $1,250 | paid | Requested by George Morgan, a Vaca Morada LP employee, requested sponsorship to an event Dale Guthrie Memorial Golf Tournament. The price includes 2 Golf Team entries and 1 hole sponsorship. This event sponsors the Lake Travis scholarship fund. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Tears Foundation Payallup, WA | B | $1,000 | paid | To liftt the fnancial burden from familes who havelost a child by providing funds to assist ith the cost of buial or cremation services. | 201932129349100108 |
| 2018 | Project Schoolhouse Austin, TX | U | $1,000 | paid | Support education, clean water and sanitation in rural Nicaraguan communities. | 201932129349100108 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202543149349100034 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202423059349101312 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202343039349100239 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202143079349101309 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201932129349100108 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/451559309.json.
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