Amherst Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 45-1559309 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy SEAL Foundation Inc | Virginia Beach, VA | The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare. | $65,000 |
| Capital City Fund for Eductation | Austin, TX | To help provide educational opportunities for at risk students | $50,000 |
| Firefly Fund | Austin, TX | Sponsorship for an annual event benefitting the research to help find a cure for Neimann-Pick Type C1 NPC1. | $25,000 |
| Foundation Communities Inc | Austin, TX | To support the foundation to provide an affordable, attractive place to call home, as well as opportunities right at their doorstep to… | $5,000 |
| Project Schoolhouse | Austin, TX | Support education, clean water and sanitation in rural Nicaraguan communities. | $3,000 |
| The Rise School | Austin, TX | Education of special needs children | $2,500 |
| Hurricanes Baseball Inc | Franklin, VA | Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety,… | $1,500 |
| Bear Hug Foundation | Southfield, MI | Provides a supportive summer camp experience to at-risk and under-served children, by partnering with community organizations and… | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($13,088). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $166,088 | 11 |
| 2023 | $360,080 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349100034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-1559309
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.