Amara
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 …
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All people deserve the opportunity to thrive. That’s why we support children, adults, and families impacted by foster care and adoption.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmara is a registered human services nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1921 and has been operating for 105 years. Its EIN is 910577487. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 101 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Amara has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Amara is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1921 and has been active for 105 years.
Based on official tax filings, Amara has $9M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Amara is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 101 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Amara. 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.
Amara has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
All people deserve the opportunity to thrive. That’s why we support children, adults, and families impacted by foster care and adoption. Amara is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1921.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Amara's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Amara are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Amara is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 910577487, 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.
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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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AMARA 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 101 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Amara
- What is Amara?
- Amara is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. All people deserve the opportunity to thrive. That’s why we support children, adults, and families impacted by foster care and adoption.
- When was Amara founded?
- Amara was founded in 1921.
- Who leads Amara?
- Fahren Johnson serves as CEO.
- Where is Amara located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
- What is Amara's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Amara trustworthy?
- Amara has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Amara's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 910577487. Registration: 91-0577487 (United States).
- What is Amara's website?
- http://www.amarafamily.org