AI Summary
The Amherst Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $166.1K distributed to 35 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
Boston, MA
$1.1M
22%
Feeding America
Chicago, IL
$170K
3%
NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC
Virginia Beach, VA
$115K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Amherst Foundation?
No. Amherst Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Amherst Foundation give?
Amherst Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, Texas, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Amherst Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Amherst Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Amherst Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Amherst Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $166 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Amherst Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Amherst Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc, Feeding America, and NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Amherst Foundation?
Amherst Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.