Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation
Utah friends of amar mobilizes resources to rebuild the lives of some of the world's most disadvantaged people affected by war, conflict, and displacement. Through sustainable development, education, vocational training, emergency relief, and humanitarian assistance, we support individuals and communities in iraq (primarily kurdistan), romania, and the united states. Our initiatives empower refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPS), and other vulnerable populations to recover, rebuild, and achieve long-term self-reliance.
Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $119,352
- +155.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kurdistan Nursing & Midwifery Development Foundation ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $490K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kurdistan Nursing & Midwifery Development Foundation Townson, MD | Grant to fund the foundation that fundraises for the operational costs of the nursing and midwifery development center based in erbil, kurdistan. | $10,000 |
| August Mission American Fork, UT | Grant to support refugee recovery and resettlement in Utah. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,352 | $468,483 | $395,778 | $15,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $46,647 | $322,021 | $306,179 | $45,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $30,805 | $461,303 | $454,496 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $23,998 | $82,623 | $81,321 | $62,386 | Total only |
| 2020 | $23,196 | $501,505 | $499,209 | $490,000 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Sandy, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $119K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation is led by Jill Dempsey, Executive Director & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill Dempsey
Executive Director & Treasurer
Social Media Resource Officer → Executive Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
Stanley Parrish
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Bowman
Board Member
Treasurer & Accountant → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Hammond
Board Member
Chief Resource Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louise Brown
Board Member
Communications Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharlene Wells
Board Member
Chief Marketing Officer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Jack
General Counsel & Board Member
Chief Legal Officer → General Counsel & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Rees Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Bingham
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
C. James Olson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Conway
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hogge-Ellsworth
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesselie Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lew Cramer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Kirkham
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Wilkinson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Stan Parrish (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: James Thayer (2021–2022) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Jill Dempsey (Executive Director and Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation
How much does Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation give each year?
Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $45K across 2 grants.
How large is Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation?
Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation reported $119K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $468K.
What is Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation?
Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Sandy, UT. It holds $119K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation operate?
Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, Utah.
What is Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Utah Friends of Amar International Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2076861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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