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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 …

Human Services Seattle, WA EIN 910577487 · IRS Reg 91-0577487 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Amara

All people deserve the opportunity to thrive. That’s why we support children, adults, and families impacted by foster care and adoption.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P34Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1946

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P34Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Amara 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

FA
Fahren Johnson
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alyssa F•••••
TREASURER
AN
Angela B••••
BOARD MEMBER
BE
Ben D•••••••• M•
BOARD MEMBER
CA
Caitlin H•••••
SECRETARY
CA
Cathy P•• M•
SECRETARY (E
CH
Chris K•••
BOARD MEMBER
CL
Claudia M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dan A•••••
VICE PRESIDE
DO
Dong N••
CFO
FA
Fahren J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GI
Ginny T••••••••
VICE PRESIDE
HI
Hillary C••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jamal W••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James J••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jason G••••••
CHIEF INNOVA
JU
Juan C••••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Libuse B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
LO
Lori L•••••••
VICE PRESIDE
MA
Maureen S•••••••
CHIEF COMMUN
MA
Maureen W••••
BOARD MEMBER
NI
Nicole M••••
PRGM & POLIC
PA
Paul A•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
PE
Peter W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RA
Rao L••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RU
Ruth T••••••••
CHIEF PHILAN
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$9.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Amara This page 79 $9.3 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 101 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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