Farestart transforms lives, disrupts poverty and nourishes communities through food, life skills and job training.
Key facts about Farestart
- EIN
- 91-1546757
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Total assets
- $22,036,232
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$22.0M
+8.2% YoY
Revenue
$14.7M
-23.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$391K
+384.6% YoY
Expenses
$15.1M
-17.4% YoY
About Farestart
Based on IRS filings
Farestart is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $391K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,036,232 | $20,369,224 | $20,280,851 |
| Revenue | $14,654,450 | $19,063,456 | $17,013,984 |
| Expenses | $15,060,357 | $18,232,008 | $21,129,205 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $391,455 | $80,775 | $30,033 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Farestart is led by Patrick D'amelio, CEO on every filing since 2023; 13 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick D'amelio
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$172K (2023) → $312K (2024)
Janice Javier
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Van Merr
Director Institun
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $106K (2024)
Alina Brunner
Director of
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Constance Awenasa
Director Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Michael Lund
Director Social E
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Renee Martin
Vice President of Consul
Vice President Catalyst → Vice President Consultin, 2022
Vice President Consultin → Vice President of Consul, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $156K (2024)
Megan Hampson
Senior Vice President of Development
Director Mission → CDO, 2022
CDO → Senior Vice President of Development, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $205K (2024)
Stephanie Schoo
Vice President Comms Eng
Director Marketin → Vice President Comms Eng, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $189K (2024)
Carlin Llorente
Senior Vice President of Program
Chief Program → Senior Vice President of Program, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$196K (2022) → $187K (2024)
Margaret Viera
Senior Vice President Scl Ente
Director Cmnty in → Senior Vice President Scl Ente, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $203K (2024)
Elizabeth James
Associate Director Co
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $117K (2024)
Nicole Moon
Snr Vice President Ppl
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $198K (2024)
Carolyn Barden
Senior Vice President of Finan
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$176K (2024)
Bettina Stix
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cate Hardy
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dani Cone
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julaine Smith
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laila Elias PhD
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pickett
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Burns
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Srilata Remala
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Bevington
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Leslie
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Goines
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kat Korab
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Guyer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Euyang
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Heisler
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee-Ming Zen
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lawson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Russell
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Goode
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Angela Dunleavy-Stowell (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Brian Surratt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Trimble (2020–2023) — Interim CEO
- Former: Ryan Dean (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: Tricia McKay Lincoln (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Booker (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Korman (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Diamatris Winston (2022–2023) — CFO
- Former: Amberine Wilson (2023) — Director Workforc
- Former: Brian Slegel (2023) — Director of
- Former: Lauren Young (2023) — Director Individual
- Former: Serae Wright (2023) — Cpio
- Former: Emily Ditty (2020–2022) — CDO
- Former: Matthew Gurney (2020–2022) — Vice President Enterpris
- Former: Emily Hanning (2022) — Director Operations
- Former: Erin Bourgois (2022) — Director Outcomes
- Former: Joann Bowditch (2020–2021) — Director Training
- Former: Joanna Smith (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marcus Bryant (2020–2021) — Cpio
- Former: Nicole Atchison (2021) — Director Finance
- Former: Bill Adamucci (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Russell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gail Degiulio (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Meleliat (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Hart (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Maureen Shaw (2020) — Director Food & B
- Former: Michelle McDaniel (2020) — Cmeo
- Former: Rodger Kohn (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Wayne Johnson (2020) — Executive Ch
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
Frequently asked questions about Farestart
How large is Farestart?
Farestart reported $22.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $14.7M.
What is Farestart?
Farestart is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $22.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Farestart operate?
Farestart has awarded grants in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What is Farestart's EIN?
Farestart's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1546757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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