| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.18 |
| Liaison | Weston Dripps |
| Submission Date | Aug. 19, 2024 |
Amherst College
IL-21: PILOT Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Weston
Dripps Director of Sustainability Sustainability |
Does the institution participate in a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) or equivalent program?:
Description of the payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) or equivalent program:
In lieu of taxes the college makes annual payments to the town of Amherst for Fire and Ambulance service and makes an annual contribution to the public schools.
The new president has furthered increased the college's contributions to the town and recently announced a $1.3 million dollar gift to the town library, hospital, and arts center: https://www.amherst.edu/news/press-releases/node/898236
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