Amherst Committee for a Better Chance
The purpose of providing room, board, and a supervised environment for four to six high school students from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods while they attend Amherst High School
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Welcome to Amherst A Better Chance, in Amherst, Massachusetts. ABC is a national residential high school program that prepares academically talented and highly motivated African American, Latino, Asian, and Native American students from educationally underserved school districts for college and future leadership roles in the broader community.
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Mission
The purpose of providing room, board, and a supervised environment for four to six high school students from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods while they attend Amherst High School
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Amherst Committee for a Better Chance has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1968, it predates 87% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmherst Committee for a Better Chance is a registered education nonprofit based in Amherst, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 046193013. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $289K in annual revenue. 103 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Amherst Committee for a Better Chance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 046193013. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Amherst Committee for a Better Chance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Amherst Committee for a Better Chance is located in Amherst, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.
Based on official tax filings, Amherst Committee for a Better Chance has $289K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Amherst Committee for a Better Chance is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $289K in annual revenue. The organization has 103 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Amherst Committee for a Better Chance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Amherst Committee for a Better Chance holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Welcome to Amherst A Better Chance, in Amherst, Massachusetts. ABC is a national residential high school program that prepares academically talented and highly motivated African American, Latino, Asian, and Native American students from educationally underserved school districts for college and future leadership roles in the broader community. Amherst Committee for a Better Chance is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $289K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Amherst Committee for a Better Chance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Amherst Committee for a Better Chance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 046193013, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMHERST COMMITTEE FOR A BETTER CHANCE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 103 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 103 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1968
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Amherst Committee for a Better Chance
- What is Amherst Committee for a Better Chance?
- Amherst Committee for a Better Chance is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Amherst, United States. Welcome to Amherst A Better Chance, in Amherst, Massachusetts. ABC is a national residential high school program that prepares academically talented and highly motivated African American, Latino, Asian, and Native American students from educationally underserved school districts for college and future leadership roles in the broader community.
- When was Amherst Committee for a Better Chance founded?
- Amherst Committee for a Better Chance was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Amherst Committee for a Better Chance?
- Rika Clement serves as Co-President.
- Where is Amherst Committee for a Better Chance located?
- Headquartered in Amherst, MA, United States.
- What is Amherst Committee for a Better Chance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Amherst Committee for a Better Chance trustworthy?
- Amherst Committee for a Better Chance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Amherst Committee for a Better Chance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 046193013.
- What is Amherst Committee for a Better Chance's website?
- http://www.amherstabetterchance.org