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EIN 54-2084125

University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
24
City
Amherst
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
Description
Established in 2003, the mission of the UMass Amherst Foundation (UMAF) is to support private fundraising on behalf of the faculty, students and facilities of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The foundation is an independent, privately governed nonprofit organization located on the Amherst campus. UMAF provides a bridge between donors and the schools, programs, faculty and students that make up this university. We help to match caring people with meaningful opportunities that support both UMass Amherst’s mission and the personal objectives of our donors.
Total revenues
$7,608,755
2023
20192020202120222023$4m$6m$8m
Total expenses
$7,608,755
2023
20192020202120222023$4m$6m$8m
Total assets
$2,374,448
2023
20192020202120222023$0$2m
Num. employees
24
2023
2019202020212022202302040

Program areas at UMAF

The organization provided on-going fundraising for the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Grants made by UMAF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Psi Chi - University of Massachusetts AmherstTo Support Umass Amherst.$988,121

Who funds University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT)Rett Research$2,343,091
MassMutual FoundationExempt Purpose$1,500,000
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$1,470,001
...and 58 more grants received totalling $10,753,819

Personnel at UMAF

NameTitle
David GraffumAssociate Vice President, Information Systems and Chief Information Officer
Brian TooheyExecutive Director of Development and Chief Development Officer
Kristine ElisonSenior Executive Director of Development and Chief Development Officer
Kimberly DumpsonVice President, Advancement
Matt CarlyonVice President, Development
...and 25 more key personnel

Financials for UMAF

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$988,121
Program services$6,620,634
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,608,755

Form 990s for UMAF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-26990View PDF
2022-062022-11-09990View PDF
2021-062021-11-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-21990View PDF
2019-062020-08-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $34,500 from American Endowment Foundation
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 25 new grant, including a grant for $2,343,091 from Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT)
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 26 new grant, including a grant for $5,268,690 from Research Support Fund
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
134 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01002
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Hampshire County, MA
Website URL
uma-foundation.org/ 
Phone
(413) 577-0259
IRS details
EIN
54-2084125
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Undetermined
Charity Registration status
Not Registered
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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