What Embrace Washington does

Embrace Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in Spokane, Washington. The organization serves children in foster care across 13 counties in Eastern Washington through direct material assistance, scholarships, and community programming. Its core beneficiaries are foster children and the foster families supporting them, with referrals channeled through partnerships with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and a network of more than 200 business partners.

The organization's program portfolio consists of fixed-price direct-aid offerings: Duffels for Darlings ($45) supplies duffel bags for children transitioning into foster placements; Welcome Boxes ($35) provide personal care and comfort items for newly placed children; Sleep Safe ($325) funds beds and bedding; HALO ($50–$500) supports healthy living activities; the Education Program and Request a Wish programs address school and holiday needs; and YMCA Scholarships ($150/month) provide ongoing access to physical activity. Community events such as the 25th Annual Santa Breakfast serve dual fundraising and awareness functions. The organization employs approximately 7 staff and is led by CEO Dr. Terri Crafts.

Embrace Washington's revenue model is entirely philanthropic. Funding is generated through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, planned giving, and in-kind contributions, supplemented by the Circle of Care recurring monthly donor club. 2026 institutional sponsors include Thrivent, ICCU, Inland Northwest Behavioral Health, and SYSA, with prior-year support from Foster Kids First, Hayden Homes, and the Kalispel Tribe. The organization does not sell products or services in a commercial sense; all programmatic output is funded by charitable contributions and delivered free of charge to beneficiaries. There is no digital platform, software product, or technology stack described in the available data.

Name

Embrace Washington

Legal name

Embrace Washington

Website

https://embracewa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Embrace Washington is a Spokane-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2014 that delivers material aid, scholarships, and community programming to foster children across 13 Eastern Washington counties, funded by individual donations and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Foster care support
• Child welfare services
• Nonprofit programs
• Donor fundraising
• Community giving

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters supporting general funds or specific programs. Monthly giving club (Circle of Care) provides sustainable funding.
2. Direct Giving: Tax-deductible charitable contributions to support foster care programs including Welcome Boxes ($35), Duffel Bags ($45), YMCA Scholarships ($150), and Sleep Safe beds ($325).
3. Corporate Partnerships: Financial support from business partners through on-going contributions, product/service donations, employee engagement programs, and event sponsorship.
4. Planned Giving: Estate planning options including bequests, life insurance beneficiaries, charitable gift annuities, living trusts, and endowed gifts for long-term sustainability.
5. In-Kind Donations: Accepts in-kind donations of goods and services aligned with program needs, including physical items for welcome boxes and event support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Embrace Washington is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides direct material and service support programs to children experiencing foster care across 13 Eastern Washington counties. The organization operates named programs including Duffels for Darlings (duffel bags), Sleep Safe (beds and bedding), Welcome Boxes (comfort boxes for DSHS offices), YMCA Scholarships (family memberships), HALO Program (medical assistance), Education Program (tutoring), and Request a Wish (wish fulfillment). It sustains operations through individual donations, a Circle of Care monthly donor club, planned giving, corporate partnerships, in-kind donations, and signature fundraising events.

Product overview

Embrace Washington is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs supporting children in foster care across 13 counties in Eastern Washington. The organization provides direct service programs including Duffels for Darlings (duffel bags), Sleep Safe (beds and bedding), Welcome Boxes (comfort boxes), YMCA Scholarships (family memberships), Education Program (tutoring), HALO Program (medical assistance), and Request a Wish (wish fulfillment). Additional offerings include a Circle of Care monthly donor club, Planned Giving (estate planning options), Business Partnership program, and annual Santa Breakfast events. The programs work together to remove barriers to child happiness and well-being by providing love, support, and opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duffels for Darlings Provides high-quality duffel bags ($45 each) to children who have just entered foster care so they do not have to transport their belongings in a garbage bag.
• Sleep Safe Provides twin beds and bedding ($325 per unit) to foster families so that siblings can stay together rather than being separated due to lack of sleeping arrangements.
• Welcome Boxes Provides comfort boxes ($35 each) filled with hygiene items, comfort items, toys, and books to children entering foster care while waiting in Washington State DSHS offices.
• YMCA Scholarships Provides $150 monthly YMCA family memberships to foster families so they can bond, heal trauma, and create new memories together through shared physical activity.
• HALO Program (Healthcare Assistance for Little Ones) Provides medical support ranging from $50 to $500 per request for foster children with special medical needs, including sensory items for autism spectrum disorder, wheelchair accessibility items, and specialized medical equipment.
• Education Program Provides tutoring and academic support services to bridge the educational gap for children experiencing foster care in Eastern Washington.
• Request a Wish Fulfills individual wishes ($50-$500) for children in foster care, enabling them to dream and experience childhood like any other child.
• Circle of Care Monthly Donor Club Monthly recurring donation program offering supporter buttons/pins, advanced event notices, volunteer opportunities, and digital badges as recognition benefits.
• Planned Giving Estate planning giving options including bequests, life insurance beneficiary designations, charitable gift annuities, living trusts, charitable remainder/lead trusts, real estate donations, memorials and tributes, endowed gifts, and donor-advised funds.
• Business Partnership Program Corporate partnership opportunities for businesses providing ongoing financial support, product/service/in-kind donations, employee engagement programs, and event sponsorship for foster care programs.
• Santa Breakfast

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 14,000+ children experiencing foster care since 2014
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Inland Northwest Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20262026 sponsor providing behavioral health expertise and support for foster children experiencing trauma and mental health challenges.
• SYSAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 20262026 sponsor supporting youth sports and activities programs for foster children in the Eastern Washington region.
• YMCA of the Inland NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership providing family memberships for foster families, enabling quality time and bonding opportunities. YMCA serves over 10,000 communities with 170+ years of experience serving vulnerable populations.
• Project Beauty ShareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-kind donor providing beauty and personal care products for welcome boxes distributed to children entering foster care.
• Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern IdahominorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth organization providing volunteer support and programming partnerships for foster care community engagement.
• Summit ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaith-based organization providing volunteer support and in-kind donations for foster family events and programs.
• Greater Spokane INC.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEconomic development organization supporting community engagement and business connections for foster care initiatives.
• Spokane ChiefsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWHL hockey team providing mascot appearances and community engagement for Santa Breakfast and foster family events.
• Spokane IndiansminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMinor league baseball team providing mascot appearances (Otto, Dorris & Ribby) for community events supporting foster children.
• USL SpokaneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional soccer organization providing sports and entertainment partnership for community events.
• KHQ NonStop LocalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner providing coverage and awareness for Santa Breakfast and foster care community events.
• KSPSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic television station providing media support and community awareness for foster care programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Treehouse: Washington State-based 501c3 nonprofit serving foster youth with material support, educational programs, and advocacy. Most direct peer given shared geography (Washington), shared beneficiary (foster children), and overlapping program categories including education support.
• Ticket to Dream Foundation: National nonprofit fulfilling wishes and experiences for foster children. Already a major Embrace Washington sponsor/partner; directly comparable mission and beneficiary base.
• Foster Love: National nonprofit providing birthday boxes, backpacks, and other material support to foster children. Directly comparable product-program model to Embrace Washington.
• Comfort Cases: National nonprofit distributing backpacks and comfort items to children entering foster care. Closest functional competitor to Embrace Washington's duffel bag and welcome box programs.
• Together We Rise: National 501c3 nonprofit providing duffel bags, suitcases, and welcome boxes to foster youth — directly overlapping Embrace Washington's Duffels for Darlings and Welcome Boxes programs in product and donor positioning.

Regional players

• CASA of Spokane: Regional Court Appointed Special Advocates program operating in Spokane with overlapping foster-care beneficiary base. Different service (volunteer advocacy) but shares geography and beneficiary.

Broad incumbents

• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: Large national foundation focused on foster care adoption. Operates broader portfolio including corporate recruitment (Wendy's Wonderful Kids), making it a larger incumbent with overlapping mission but distinct programmatic emphasis.
• National CASA / CASA for Children: National umbrella organization supporting local CASA programs serving foster youth. Larger incumbent in adjacent foster care advocacy space.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/embracewashington

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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