Amherst Foundation

What they fund

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

• Dana Farber Cancer Institute1 grant · $1.0M
• Capital City Fund for Eductation2 grants · $165,637
• Donee'S of 1k - Ft Myer Relief 20221 grant · $150,000
• Navy Seal Foundation3 grants · $105,000
• Discovery Land Company Foundation1 grant · $60,000
• Ur Our Hope1 grant · $55,000
• Thrivefunds1 grant · $25,000
• Firefly Fund1 grant · $25,000
• Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation1 grant · $25,000
• Prostate Cancer Center Foundation1 grant · $23,000

Giving over time

Grant history

All 49 reported grants, largest first.

• $1.0M

  Dana Farber Cancer Institute · Boston, MA · 2022

  To support data research on cancer

• $150,000

  Donee'S of 1k - Ft Myer Relief 2022 · Austin, TX · 2022

  Amherst Foundation provided $1,000 to 150 individuals that were impacted by the hurricant hitting landfall on September 28, 2022 - Fort Myers Relief 2022

• $115,637

  Capital City Fund for Eductation · Austin, TX · 2023

  To help provide educational opportunities for at risk students

• $65,000

  Navy Seal Foundation · Virginia Beach, VA · 2024

  The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare.

• $60,000

  Discovery Land Company Foundation · Beverly Hills, CA · 2023

  The Discovery Land Company Foundation focuses on broadening the scope of possibilities for disadvantaged children to lead productive lives.

• $55,000

  Ur Our Hope · Austin, TX · 2023

  Our mission is to serve individuals with undiagnosed and rare disorders through education, advocacy, and support in order to bring hope through knowledge, empowerment, and healing. We assist families in the Austin area,… read allOur mission is to serve individuals with undiagnosed and rare disorders through education, advocacy, and support in order to bring hope through knowledge, empowerment, and healing. We assist families in the Austin area, and throughout Texas, the United States and beyond. less
• $50,000

  Capital City Fund for Eductation · Austin, TX · 2024

  To help provide educational opportunities for at risk students

• $25,000

  Firefly Fund · Austin, TX · 2024

  Sponsorship for an annual event benefitting the research to help find a cure for Neimann-Pick Type C1 NPC1.

• $25,000

  Thrivefunds · Austin, TX · 2023

  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.

• $25,000

  Fibrolamellar Cancer Foundation · Greenwich, CT · 2022

  Support for medical research regarding Fibrolamellar Cancer cure.

• $25,000

  Navy Seal Foundation · Virginia Beach, VA · 2022

  The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare.

• $23,000

  Prostate Cancer Center Foundation · Santa Monica, CA · 2022

  Prostate cancer research.

• $18,000

  Acad of Tele Arts Sci Foundation · North Hollywood, CA · 2022

  To support educational and preservation programs including the Summer Internship programs, and support college student-produced video, digital and film productions

• $15,000

  Navy Seal Foundation · Virginia Beach, VA · 2023

  The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare.

• $15,000

  Readworks · Brooklyn, NY · 2022

  Annual donation to help fund efforts to improve the literary comprehension of students and assist teachers to help reach the literary goals

• $10,000

  Austin Allies · Austin, TX · 2023

  Austin Allies's mission is to organize volunteer activities for kids and their families, but we have recently started a corporate volunteering program as a fundraising opportunity for our organization.

• $10,000

  Feeding America · Chicago, IL · 2023

  The mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in partnership with food banks, policymakers, supporters, and the communities we serve. Our vision is an America where … read allThe mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in partnership with food banks, policymakers, supporters, and the communities we serve. Our vision is an America where no one is hungry. less
• $10,000

  The Nobelity Project · Austin, TX · 2023

  To further the organization's charitable causes

• $7,500

  Rebuilding Together Austin · Austin, TX · 2023

  Rebuilding Together Austin has helped over 250 low-income, elderly, disabled and Veteran homeowners in the Austin area with critical health and safety repairs and accessibility modifications to their homes. The repairs … read allRebuilding Together Austin has helped over 250 low-income, elderly, disabled and Veteran homeowners in the Austin area with critical health and safety repairs and accessibility modifications to their homes. The repairs we make on each home are based on the 7 principles of healthy homes. Those include keep the home: safe, maintained, pest free, contaminant free, ventilated, clean and dry.Mission Statement Repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives. We envision safe homes and communities for everyone. less
• $6,193

  Donee'S Under 500 · Austin, TX · 2023

  Amherst Foundation provided various amounts to organizations: 20 donees of $500.00 or less totaling $6,193.00

• $5,000

  Foundation Communities · Austin, TX · 2024

  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.

• $5,000

  Inclusion Matters By Shane'S Inspir · Pearland, TX · 2024

  Is a powerful worldwide network of inclusive, sensory- and literacy-rich playgrounds with more on the way. Our mission has taken us to Mexico, Israel, Canada, Ecuador, Russia, Argentina, South Africa, Armenia, the Domin… read allIs a powerful worldwide network of inclusive, sensory- and literacy-rich playgrounds with more on the way. Our mission has taken us to Mexico, Israel, Canada, Ecuador, Russia, Argentina, South Africa, Armenia, the Dominican Republic and beyond. Once the playgrounds open, we continue working with communities to bring social inclusion programs onto the playground and into schools less
• $5,000

  The Univesity of Texas · Austin, TX · 2024

  The mission of the University of Texas Foundation is to advance education by providing financial support to The University of Texas System, including its branches, departments, schools, and colleges across the fourteen … read allThe mission of the University of Texas Foundation is to advance education by providing financial support to The University of Texas System, including its branches, departments, schools, and colleges across the fourteen institutions, to enhance research, teaching, scholarship, faculties, and facilities, ensuring excellence in education less
• $5,000

  Austin Habitat for Humanity · Austin, TX · 2023

  Austin Habitat for Humanity brings individuals, organizations, and companies together to build strong, stable and self-reliant communities throughout Central Texas.

• $5,000

  Central Texas Food Bank · Austin, TX · 2023

  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.

• $5,000

  City Harvest · Brooklyn, NY · 2023

  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.

• $5,000

  Foundation Communities · Austin, TX · 2023

  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.

• $5,000

  Junior League of Austin · Austin, TX · 2023

  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.

• $5,000

  Crossroads Community Services · Dallas, TX · 2022

  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 t… read allCrossroads 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. less
• $5,000

  Foundation Communities · Austin, TX · 2022

  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.

• $5,000

  S Crescent Habitat for Humanity · Jonesboro, GA · 2022

  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… read allSouthern 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 less
• $4,000

  Project Schoolhouse · Austin, TX · 2023

  Support education, clean water and sanitation in rural Nicaraguan communities.

• $3,775

  Donee'S Under 560 · Austin, TX · 2022

  Amherst Foundation provided various amounts to organizations: 1 donee $560, 2 donees $500 each, 1 donee $350, 3 donees $300 each, 1 donee $250, 1 donee $150, 1 donee $125, 3 donees $100 each, 1 donee $65, 1 donee $50 an… read allAmherst Foundation provided various amounts to organizations: 1 donee $560, 2 donees $500 each, 1 donee $350, 3 donees $300 each, 1 donee $250, 1 donee $150, 1 donee $125, 3 donees $100 each, 1 donee $65, 1 donee $50 and 1 donee $25 total $3,775. less
• $3,500

  Creative Action · Austin, TX · 2023

  Creative Action is a state funded Non-profit agency that works with multiple employers/worksites in providing different volunteer and/or gainful employment opportunities in the community.

• $3,088

  Donee'S Under 500 - 16 Total · Austin, TX · 2024

  Amherst Foundation provided various amounts to organizations: 20 donees of $500.00 or less totaling $6,193.00

• $3,000

  Project Schoolhouse · Austin, TX · 2024

  Support education, clean water and sanitation in rural Nicaraguan communities.

• $3,000

  Keep Austin Beautiful · Austin, TX · 2023

  We inspire and educate all Austinites to volunteer together, beautify green spaces, clean waterways, and reduce waste every day.

• $2,500

  The Rise School · Austin, TX · 2024

  Education of special needs children

• $2,500

  Texas Advocacy Project · Austin, TX · 2023

  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 a… read allTexas 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. less
• $2,000

  Rowing Cares · Austin, TX · 2023

  Rowing Cares connects the rowing and cancer communities across the U.S. in support of patients and survivors We honor, celebrate and remember through a series of fundraising events, both live and virtual, for women and … read allRowing Cares connects the rowing and cancer communities across the U.S. in support of patients and survivors We honor, celebrate and remember through a series of fundraising events, both live and virtual, for women and men of all ages impacted by all cancers. less
• $2,000

  Rebuilding Together Austin · Austin, TX · 2022

  Rebuilding Together Austin has helped over 250 low-income, elderly, disabled and Veteran homeowners in the Austin area with critical health and safety repairs and accessibility modifications to their homes. The repairs … read allRebuilding Together Austin has helped over 250 low-income, elderly, disabled and Veteran homeowners in the Austin area with critical health and safety repairs and accessibility modifications to their homes. The repairs we make on each home are based on the 7 principles of healthy homes. Those include keep the home: safe, maintained, pest free, contaminant free, ventilated, clean and dry.Mission Statement Repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives. We envision safe homes and communities for everyone. less
• $1,500

  Hurricanes Baseball · Franklin, VA · 2024

  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… read allOrganizations 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 less
• $1,000

  Bear Hug Foundation · Southfield, MI · 2024

  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 activiti… read allProvides 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. less
• $1,000

  Austin Diaper Bank · Austin, TX · 2023

  Austin Diaper Bank is dedicated to providing diapers to Central Texas families who need a clean, reliable supply of diapers for a healthy and comfortable quality of life. Austin Diaper Bank empowers our neighbors to lea… read allAustin Diaper Bank is dedicated to providing diapers to Central Texas families who need a clean, reliable supply of diapers for a healthy and comfortable quality of life. Austin Diaper Bank empowers our neighbors to lead healthy, dignified lives by striving to eliminate diaper need and providing essential period products throughout Central Texas. less
• $1,000

  Doing Good in the Hood · North Lauderdale, FL · 2023

  Good in the 'Hood is an urban-based, partnering organization committed to initiating and sustaining focused acts of kindness as a means of inspiring neighborhood decency and personal transformation.

• $1,000

  Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen · New York, NY · 2023

  The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. I… read allThe people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. less
• $1,000

  Rock Ride On Center for Kids · Georgetown, TX · 2023

  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 … read allROCK, 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. less
• $1,000

  Tunnel To Towers Foundation · Staten Island, NY · 2023

  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 … read allSince 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. less
• $750

  Austin Parks Foundation · Austin, TX · 2023

  APF is dedicated to partnering with our community to enhance people's lives by improving our public parks, trails and green spaces.