AMARA
SEATTLE, WA · Human Services
Mission
AMARA'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN FOSTER CARE HAS THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF A COMMITTED FAMILY - AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE, AND FOR AS LONG AS EACH CHILD NEEDS. AMARA HAS BEEN SERVING WASHINGTON SINCE ITS FOUNDING AS MEDINA BABY HOME, A TRADITIONAL ORPHANAGE, IN 1921. WHILE AMARA'S SERVICES HAVE EVOLVED OVER THE PAST 100+ YEARS TO MEET URGENT AND EMERGENT NEEDS, OUR FOCUS ON SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, ADOPTEES AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM HAS NEVER WAVERED. AMARA SERVED 1,615 PARENTS AND 1,412 CHILDREN IN 2024.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds AMARA
$7.7M in foundation grants on record from 35 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $1.5M | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $213K | 4 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | $178K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $164K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $139K | 4 |
| Seattle Foundation | $137K | 22 |
| Ticket to Dream Foundation | $123K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $109K | 4 |
| Comerica Charitable Trust | $75K | 3 |
| Perigee Fund | $69K | 1 |
Leadership
FAHREN JOHNSON — CEO (Principal officer)
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