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TIN:
Form
990-PF
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Go to
www.irs.gov/Form990PF
for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
20
23
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning
01-01-2023
, and ending
12-31-2023
Name of foundation
Amherst Foundation
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)
1141 Shady Lane 201
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Austin
,
TX
78721
A Employer identification number
45-1559309
B
Telephone number (see instructions)
(512) 342-3000
C
If exemption application is pending, check here
G
Check all that apply:
Initial return
Initial return of a former public charity
Final return
Amended return
Address change
Name change
D 1.
Foreign organizations, check here.............
2
. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
E
If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .......
H
Check type of organization:
Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
Other taxable private foundation
F
If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .......
I
Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)
$
0
J
Accounting method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I
Analysis of Revenue and Expenses
(The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)
(a)
Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b)
Net investment
income
(c)
Adjusted net
income
(d)
Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
1
Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
2
Check
.............
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
87,581
87,581
87,581
4
Dividends and interest from securities
...
5a
Gross rents
............
b
Net rental income or (loss)
6a
Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
b
Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
7
Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)
...
8
Net short-term capital gain
.........
9
Income modifications
...........
10a
Gross sales less returns and allowances
b
Less: Cost of goods sold
....
c
Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)
.....
11
Other income (attach schedule)
.......
12
Total.
Add lines 1 through 11
........
87,581
87,581
87,581
13
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14
Other employee salaries and wages
......
15
Pension plans, employee benefits
.......
16a
Legal fees (attach schedule)
.........
b
Accounting fees (attach schedule)
.......
c
Other professional fees (attach schedule)
....
17
Interest
...............
18
Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)
...
19
Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion
...
20
Occupancy
..............
21
Travel, conferences, and meetings
.......
22
Printing and publications
..........
23
Other expenses (attach schedule)
.......
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,104
5,104
5,104
24
Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23
..........
5,104
5,104
5,104
0
25
Contributions, gifts, grants paid
.......
360,080
360,080
26
Total expenses and disbursements.
Add lines 24 and 25
365,184
5,104
5,104
360,080
27
Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a
Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements
-277,603
b
Net investment income
(if negative, enter -0-)
82,477
c
Adjusted net income
(if negative, enter -0-)
...
82,477
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
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Part II
Balance Sheets
Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year
End of year
(a)
Book Value
(b)
Book Value
(c)
Fair Market Value
1
Cash—non-interest-bearing
.............
2,850,457
32,574
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
.........
2,554,217
3
Accounts receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
17,137
4
Pledges receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
5
Grants receivable
.................
6
Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions)
.....
7
Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
8
Inventories for sale or use
..............
9
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
..........
10a
Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
b
Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)
.......
c
Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)
.......
11
Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
12
Investments—mortgage loans
.............
13
Investments—other (attach schedule)
..........
14
Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
15
Other assets (describe
)
16
Total assets
(to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)
2,867,594
2,586,791
0
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
..........
3,800
600
18
Grants payable
.................
19
Deferred revenue
.................
20
Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
21
Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)
......
22
Other liabilities (describe
)
23
Total liabilities
(add lines 17 through 22)
.........
3,800
600
Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24
Net assets without donor restrictions
...........
25
Net assets with donor restrictions
............
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26
Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds
........
2,863,794
2,586,191
27
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
28
Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
29
Total net assets or fund balances
(see instructions)
.....
2,863,794
2,586,191
30
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
(see instructions)
.
2,867,594
2,586,791
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)
...............
1
2,863,794
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a
.....................
2
-277,603
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3
..........................
4
2,586,191
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29
.
6
2,586,191
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a)
List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-)
or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2
Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
2
3
Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8
...................
3
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a
Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here
and enter “N/A" on line 1.
Date of ruling or determination letter:
(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
1
1,146
b
All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2
Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)
2
3
Add lines 1 and 2
...........................
3
1,146
4
Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)
4
5
Tax based on investment income.
Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0-
.....
5
1,146
6
Credits/Payments:
a
2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023
6a
b
Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source
......
6b
c
Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)
...
6c
d
Backup withholding erroneously withheld
..........
6d
7
Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d
..............
7
8
Enter any
penalty
for underpayment of estimated tax.
Check here
if Form 2220 is attached.
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8
55
9
Tax due.
If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter
amount owed
.......
9
1,201
10
Overpayment.
If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the
amount overpaid
...
10
11
Enter the amount of line 10 to be:
Credited to 2024 estimated tax
0
Refunded
11
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign?
....................
1a
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition
.................................
1b
No
If the answer is "Yes" to
1a
or
1b,
attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file
Form 1120-POL
for this year?
.....................
1c
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1)
On the foundation.
$
(2)
On foundation managers.
$
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.
$
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?
.......
2
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments?
If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes
....
3
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?
.........
4a
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on
Form 990-T
for this year?
...................
4b
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?
.........
5
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
By language in the governing instrument, or
By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?
................
6
No
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year?
If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV.
.................................
7
Yes
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G?
If "No," attach explanation
.
8b
Yes
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII
.............................
9
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year?
If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses.
...............................
10
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions
.............
11
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions
.................
12
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
Website address
N/A
14
The books are in care of
Angela Duhon
Telephone no.
(512) 342-3000
Located at
1141 Shady Lane Ste 201
Austin
TX
ZIP+4
78721
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of
Form 1041
—check here
.........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
........
15
16
At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
Yes
No
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
.................
16
No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1)
Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
...........
1a(1)
No
(2)
Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person?
..............................
1a(2)
No
(3)
Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
...........
1a(3)
No
(4)
Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
............
1a(4)
No
(5)
Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?
......................
1a(5)
No
(6)
Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (
Exception.
Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.)
...............
1a(6)
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did
any
of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions
..........
1b
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
........
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023?
.............
1d
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?
....................
2a
No
If "Yes," list the years
20
,
20
,
20
,
20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is
not
applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to
all
years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.)
..............
2b
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to
any
of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
20
,
20
,
20
,
20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year?
..............................
3a
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of
(1)
any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969;
(2)
the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or
(3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period?
(Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.)
.....................
3b
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023?
..
4b
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
(continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1)
Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
..........
5a(1)
No
(2)
Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?
....................
5a(2)
No
(3)
Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
.............
5a(3)
No
(4)
Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions
........................
5a(4)
No
(5)
Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?
.............
5a(5)
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did
any
of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions
........
5b
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check
.........
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?
.................
5d
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract?
.............................
6a
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?
....
6b
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction?
.....
7b
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year?
.........................
8
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1
List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a)
Name and address
(b)
Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Compensation
(If not paid, enter
-0-)
(d)
Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation
(e)
Expense account,
other allowances
Sean Dobson
Director
1.00
0
1141 Shady Lane Ste 201
Austin
,
TX
78721
Steve Gorman
Director
1.00
0
1141 Shady Lane Ste 201
Austin
,
TX
78721
2
Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a)
Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000
(b)
Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Compensation
(d)
Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation
(e)
Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total
number of other employees paid over $50,000
...................
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
(continued)
3
Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a)
Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000
(b)
Type of service
(c)
Compensation
NONE
Total
number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services
.............
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.
Expenses
1
2
3
4
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments
(see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.
Amount
1
2
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3
Total.
Add lines 1 through 3
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return
(All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities
...................
1a
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances
.......................
1b
2,546,819
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)
................
1c
0
d
Total
(add lines 1a, b, and c)
.........................
1d
2,546,819
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation)
.............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets
..................
2
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d
.........................
3
2,546,819
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions)
.............................
4
38,202
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets.
Subtract line 4 from line 3.
............
5
2,508,617
6
Minimum investment return.
Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5
................
6
125,431
Part X
Distributable Amount
(see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here
and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6
..................
1
125,431
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5
.......
2a
1,146
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.)
...
2b
c
Add lines 2a and 2b
............................
2c
1,146
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1
............
3
124,285
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions
................
4
5
Add lines 3 and 4
............................
5
124,285
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions)
.................
6
7
Distributable amount
as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1
...
7
124,285
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions
(see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26
..........
1a
360,080
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B
..................
1b
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes
...............................
2
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)
....................
3a
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule)
.................
3b
4
Qualifying distributions.
Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
.......
4
360,080
Form
990-PF
(2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page
9
Part XII
Undistributed Income
(see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2022
(c)
2022
(d)
2023
1
Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7
124,285
2
Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a
Enter amount for 2022 only
.......
b
Total for prior years:
20
,
20
,
20
3
Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a
From 2018
......
553,767
b
From 2019
......
264,510
c
From 2020
......
432,102
d
From 2021
......
254,257
e
From 2022
......
1,108,036
f
Total
of lines 3a through e
........
2,612,672
4
Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4:
$
360,080
a
Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a
b
Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)
.....
c
Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)
........
0
d
Applied to 2023 distributable amount
.....
124,285
e
Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
235,795
5
Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6
Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a
Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
2,848,467
b
Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b
..........
c
Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed
......
d
Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions
...........
e
Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions
.............
f
Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024
..........
0
7
Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions)
.......
8
Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions)
...
553,767
9
Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a
......
2,294,700
10
Analysis of line 9:
a
Excess from 2019
....
264,510
b
Excess from 2020
....
432,102
c
Excess from 2021
....
254,257
d
Excess from 2022
....
1,108,036
e
Excess from 2023
....
235,795
Form
990-PF
(2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page
10
Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations
(see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a
If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling
......
b
Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section
4942(j)(3)
or
4942(j)(5)
2a
Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed
..........
Tax year
Prior 3 years
(e) Total
(a)
2023
(b)
2022
(c)
2021
(d)
2020
b
85% (0.85) of line 2a
.........
c
Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed
.....
d
Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities
..........
e
Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c
....
3
Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a
“Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1)
Value of all assets
......
(2)
Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b
“Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed
..
c
“Support" alternative test—enter:
(1)
Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties)
....
(2)
Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)
....
(3)
Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization
(4)
Gross investment income
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1
Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
a
List any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
b
List any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2
Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here
if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
a
The name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
b
The form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
c
Any submission deadlines:
d
Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
Form
990-PF
(2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page
11
Part XIV
Supplementary Information
(continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient
If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
Foundation
status of
recipient
Purpose of grant or
contribution
Amount
Name and address (home or business)
a
Paid during the year
The Nobelity Project
1002 B West Avenue
Austin
,
TX
78701
PC
To further the organization's charitable causes
10,000
Capital City Fund for Eductation
510 South Congress Ave
Austin
,
TX
78704
PC
To help provide educational opportunities for at risk students
115,637
Project Schoolhouse
PO Box 163701
Austin
,
TX
78716
EOF
Support education, clean water and sanitation in rural Nicaraguan communities.
4,000
Foundation Communities Inc
7101 N Interstate Hwy 35
Austin
,
TX
78752
EOF
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
Feeding America
161 North Clark Street St 700
Chicago
,
IL
60601
PC
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 no one is hungry.
10,000
Navy SEAL Foundation Inc
1619 D St
Virginia Beach
,
VA
23455
EOF
The Navy SEAL Foundation provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare.
15,000
Rebuilding Together Austin
PO Box 6936
Austin
,
TX
78762
POF
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 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.
7,500
Donee's under 500
1141 Shady Lane Ste 201
Austin
,
TX
78721
NC
Amherst Foundation provided various amounts to organizations: 20 donees of $500.00 or less totaling $6,193.00
6,193
Austin Allies
9400 Alice Mae Ln Suite 211
Austin
,
TX
78748
PF
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
Austin Diaper Bank
2210 Denton Drive
Austin
,
TX
78758
PF
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 lead healthy, dignified lives by striving to eliminate diaper need and providing essential period products throughout Central Texas.
1,000
Austin Habitat For Humanity Inc
SB 3300 S S Hwy 183
Austin
,
TX
78744
EOF
Austin Habitat for Humanity brings individuals, organizations, and companies together to build strong, stable and self-reliant communities throughout Central Texas.
5,000
Austin Parks Foundation
1023 Springdale Rd 10D
Austin
,
TX
78721
PF
APF is dedicated to partnering with our community to enhance people's lives by improving our public parks, trails and green spaces.
750
Central Texas Food Bank Inc
6500 Metropolis Drive
Austin
,
TX
78744
EOF
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 Inc
150 52nd Street
Brooklyn
,
NY
11232
EOF
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
Creative Action
1023 Springdale Rd Bld 3
Austin
,
TX
78721
EOF
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.
3,500
Discovery Land Company Foundation
57 N Canon Drive 3rd Floor
Beverly Hills
,
CA
90210
EOF
The Discovery Land Company Foundation focuses on broadening the scope of possibilities for disadvantaged children to lead productive lives.
60,000
Doing Good in the Hood
6041 Kimberly BLVD STE A
North Lauderdale
,
FL
33068
PF
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
Junior League of Austin
5330 Bluffstone Lane
Austin
,
TX
78759
EOF
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
Keep Austin Beautiful Inc
2200 E Martin L King Jr Bld Ste 200
Austin
,
TX
78702
EOF
We inspire and educate all Austinites to volunteer together, beautify green spaces, clean waterways, and reduce waste every day.
3,000
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen
1275 York Avenue
New York
,
NY
10065
EOF
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. 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.
1,000
ROCK Ride On Center For Kids
2050 Rockride Lane
Georgetown
,
TX
78626
EOF
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.
1,000
Rowing Cares
606 Allende Bend
Austin
,
TX
78748
EOF
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 men of all ages impacted by all cancers.
2,000
Texas Advocacy Project
3721 Executive Center Dr Ste 215
Austin
,
TX
78731
EOF
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.
2,500
Thrivefunds Inc
809 Cuernavaca Dr N
Austin
,
TX
78733
EOF
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
Tunnel To Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island
,
NY
10306
EOF
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.
1,000
UR Our Hope
PO Box 50152
Austin
,
TX
78763
EOF
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, and throughout Texas, the United States and beyond.
55,000
Total
.................................
3a
360,080
b
Approved for future payment
Total
.................................
3b
Form
990-PF
(2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page
12
Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.
Unrelated business income
Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514
(e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1
Program service revenue:
(a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Fees and contracts from government agencies
2
Membership dues and assessments
....
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments
...........
87,581
4
Dividends and interest from securities
....
5
Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
a
Debt-financed property
......
b
Not debt-financed property
.....
6
Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7
Other investment income
.....
8
Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory
............
9
Net income or (loss) from special events:
10
Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
11
Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12
Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)
..
87,581
13
Total.
Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)
..................
13
87,581
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
Form
990-PF
(2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page
13
Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1)
Cash
...................................
1a(1)
No
(2)
Other assets
.................................
1a(2)
No
b
Other transactions:
(1)
Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization
....................
1b(1)
No
(2)
Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization
..................
1b(2)
No
(3)
Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets
.......................
1b(3)
No
(4)
Reimbursement arrangements
...........................
1b(4)
No
(5)
Loans or loan guarantees
.............................
1b(5)
No
(6)
Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations
................
1b(6)
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees
..............
1c
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column
(b)
should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column
(d)
the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a)
Line No.
(b)
Amount involved
(c)
Name of noncharitable exempt organization
(d)
Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?
...........
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
(a)
Name of organization
(b)
Type of organization
(c)
Description of relationship
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Yes
No
Signature of officer or trustee
Date
Title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's Signature
Date
Check if self-
employed
PTIN
Firm's name
Firm's EIN
Firm's address
Phone no.
Form
990-PF
(2023)
Additional Data
Software ID:
23017518
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
-
TIN:
TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
Amherst Foundation
EIN:
45-1559309
Software ID:
23017518
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description
Revenue and Expenses per Books
Net Investment Income
Adjusted Net Income
Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
Insurance
1,654
1,654
1,654
Professional Fees
3,450
3,450
3,450