Farestart
Farestart transforms lives, disrupts poverty and nourishes communities through food, life skills and job training.
Farestart at a glance
- Total assets
- $21,928,876
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $15,718,829
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $605,625
- +54.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $14,805,747
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Farestart funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $1.7M (2020). In 2024 it reported $14K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Edge San Diego San Diego, CA | Catalyst Kitchens | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,928,876 | $15,718,829 | $14,805,747 | — | — | $605,625 |
| 2024 | $22,036,232 | $14,654,450 | $15,060,357 | $13,500 | Total only | $391,455 |
| 2023 | $20,369,224 | $19,063,456 | $18,232,008 | — | — | $80,775 |
| 2022 | $20,280,851 | $17,013,984 | $21,129,205 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,033 |
| 2021 | $25,249,584 | $20,206,425 | $15,306,993 | $10,957 | Total only | $17,310 |
| 2020 | $23,283,228 | $25,167,456 | $22,306,014 | $1,688,850 | 53 | $27,861 |
| 2018 | $30,116,931 | $21,180,717 | $22,057,809 | — | — | $37,770 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Farestart
Based on IRS filings
Farestart is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $606K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Farestart is led by Patrick D'amelio, CEO on every filing since 2023; 12 of 33 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick D'amelio
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$172K (2023) → $324K (2025)
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) → $129K (2025)
Lauren Young
Director Planned
Director Individual → Director Planned, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $124K (2025)
Constance Awenasa
Director Administrator
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024) → $124K (2025)
Nathan Heartman
Director Culinary
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
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) → $171K (2025)
Stephanie Schoo
Vice President Comms & E
Director Marketin → Vice President Comms Eng, 2024
Vice President Comms Eng → Vice President Comms & E, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$112K (2021) → $166K (2025)
Margaret Viera
Senior Vice President Social E
Director Cmnty in → Senior Vice President Scl Ente, 2024
Senior Vice President Scl Ente → Senior Vice President Social E, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $199K (2025)
Nicole Moon
Snr Vice President Ppl
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $108K (2025)
Alina Brunner
Vice President of Financ
Director of → Vice President of Financ, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024) → $151K (2025)
Carolyn Bardon
Senior Vice President of Finan
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$176K (2024) → $195K (2025)
Rekha Bhatt
Senior Vice President of Program
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$200K (2025)
Bettina Stix
Board Member
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cate Hardy
Board Member
President El → Chair, 2020
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julaine Smith
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Burns
Board Member
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Bevington
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dani Cone
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laila Elias
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pickett
Vice Chair
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Srilata Remala
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Leslie
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
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee-Ming Zen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lawson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Russell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Goode
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hall
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Beason
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (40)
- Former: Ed Goines (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Hampson (2021–2024) — Senior Vice President of Development
- Former: Carlin Llorente (2022–2024) — Senior Vice President of Program
- Former: Elizabeth James (2023–2024) — Associate Director Co
- Former: Michael Lund (2024) — Director Social E
- Former: Angela Dunleavy-Stowell (2018–2023) — CEO
- Former: Brian Surratt (2018–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Trimble (2018–2023) — Interim CEO
- Former: Ryan Dean (2018–2023) — COO
- Former: Tricia McKay Lincoln (2018–2023) — 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: Serae Wright (2023) — Cpio
- Former: Matthew Gurney (2018–2022) — Vice President Enterpris
- Former: Emily Ditty (2020–2022) — CDO
- Former: Emily Hanning (2022) — Director Operations
- Former: Erin Bourgois (2022) — Director Outcomes
- Former: Joanna Smith (2018–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joann Bowditch (2020–2021) — Director Training
- Former: Marcus Bryant (2020–2021) — Cpio
- Former: Nicole Atchison (2021) — Director Finance
- Former: Bill Adamucci (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Russell (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gail Degiulio (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Meleliat (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Hart (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle McDaniel (2018–2020) — Cmeo
- Former: Rodger Kohn (2018–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Maureen Shaw (2020) — Director Food & B
- Former: Wayne Johnson (2020) — Executive Ch
- Former: Chris Schneck (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Dale Mingo (2018) — Director Food & B
- Former: Gregg Johnson (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Adelson (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Justice Mary I. Yu (2018) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Karch (2018) — CEO & Former
- Former: Molly Hancock (2018) — Vice President Programs
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $324K, to Patrick D'Amelio (CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Farestart
How large is Farestart?
Farestart reported $21.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.7M.
What is Farestart?
Farestart is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $21.9M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2018–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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