Adoptee Mentoring Society

What Adoptee Mentoring Society does

Adoptee Mentoring Society (AMS) is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 by Angela Tucker, a transracial adoptee, author, and documentary subject. The organization delivers virtual, research-informed mentorship to adopted persons ages 13 and up, structured around three core programs: 1:1 Mentorship (45-minute virtual sessions pairing adoptees with trained adoptee mentors at $60/session), The Adoptee Lounge (age-segmented virtual group sessions for ages 13–16, 17–22, and 23+, priced at $35 or $10 depending on tier), and the Mentor Skills Lab (a 9-module evidence-based training curriculum for mentors co-developed with faculty including JaeRan Kim, Robin DiAngelo, Bonni Goodwin, and Ashley Toland). All programs are delivered via Zoom and supported by SquareSpace/Acuity scheduling, Slack for mentor coordination, and Monday.com for program operations. Programs are free for eligible Washington and Oregon residents through state contracts and subsidized nationwide via a scholarship fund, with no adoptee turned away for inability to pay.

The revenue model is a three-stream nonprofit structure: individual donations (including the Adoptive Parents 4 Adoptees Fund and a monthly sustainer program), program session fees, and foundation grants — most notably a $40,000 national grant from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption in March 2026. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: peer referrals within adoptee networks, content marketing (blog, Mentor Moments video series, fireside chats), and press coverage constitute the acquisition channels. Distribution is virtual-first, self-serve via online booking, with state contracts anchoring regional reach in Washington and Oregon. The 2024 fund allocation was 72% to programs, 18% to training, and 10% to operations. AMS has connected 300+ adoptees since 2021, operates with a small team of 1–10 employees and 5 trained mentors, and is governed by a six-member board of directors.

Name

Adoptee Mentoring Society

Legal name

Adoptee Mentoring Society

Website

https://adopteementorship.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Adoptee Mentoring Society is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2021 that delivers virtual, research-informed mentorship and age-grouped programs for adoptees ages 13 and up, funded by donations, session fees, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adoption Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Adoptee mentorship programs
• Virtual youth mentoring
• Peer support groups
• Post-adoption support services
• Identity-based mentorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors. Monthly sustainer program. Adoptive Parents 4 Adoptees Fund specifically for adoptive parents investing in adoptee well-being.
2. Program Session Fees: Revenue from 1:1 mentorship sessions ($60/session), Youth Lounge ($35/session), and Adult Adoptee Lounge ($10/session). Free programming available in WA and OR.
3. Foundation Grants: $40,000 grant from Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to support Adoptee Mentorship Project including mentor training intensive.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Adoptee Mentoring Society provides virtual, research-informed mentorship and group programs for adoptees ages 13 and up. Its three core programs are 1:1 Mentorship (virtual 45-minute sessions with a trained adoptee mentor), The Adoptee Lounge (small group sessions by age cohort), and the Mentor Skills Lab (a 9-module evidence-based mentor training curriculum). All programs are delivered by adoptees, for adoptees, via Zoom, with scholarships and free access in WA and OR.

Product overview

Adoptee Mentoring Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering a portfolio of virtual, research-informed mentorship programs delivered by trained adoptees for adoptees. The core offerings consist of: 1:1 Mentorship (virtual one-on-one sessions with a trained adoptee mentor), The Adoptee Lounge (virtual group spaces organized by age group), and the Mentor Skills Lab (an evidence-based training curriculum for mentor development). Supporting programs include a Scholarship Fund for financial assistance and the Adoptive Parents 4 Adoptees Fund for donor engagement. All programs are delivered virtually via Zoom, with operations supported through Slack and Monday.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1:1 Mentorship Virtual one-on-one mentorship sessions pairing adoptees ages 13+ with trained adoptee mentors. Sessions are 45 minutes, mentee-led, and shaped entirely by what the mentee brings. Priced at $60/session with free access for eligible WA and OR adoptees.
• The Adoptee Lounge Virtual group spaces for adoptees organized by age: Youth Lounge (ages 13-16, $35/session), Young Adult Lounge (ages 17-22), and Adult Adoptee Lounge (ages 23+, $10/session). Small groups of up to five adoptees facilitated by a trained fellow adoptee.
• Mentor Skills Lab Evidence-based mentor training curriculum with 9 modules designed specifically for adoptee mentorship. Built by multidisciplinary faculty with adoption, social work, clinical practice, and racial equity expertise, including the Adoptee Consciousness Model.
• Scholarship Fund Financial assistance program ensuring cost is never a barrier to mentorship access; adoptees can apply for scholarship support to cover session costs nationwide.
• Adoptive Parents 4 Adoptees Fund Dedicated fund spearheaded by board chair Alissa Newton for adoptive parents who want to invest directly in adoptee well-being and mentorship programming.
• Mentor Mail In-kind giving program where thoughtful items such as journals, candles, fidget toys, and handmade goods are sent by mentors to mentees as care packages between sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ adoptees connected since 2021
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Washington TacomacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborated on research project 'Supporting Adoptees Through Mutual Aid and Mentorship' with Dr. JaeRan Kim. Fully adoptee-led research investigating how mentorship grounded in shared experience serves as healing and empowerment.
• AIRErootsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaborating organization on research project 'Supporting Adoptees Through Mutual Aid and Mentorship'. Adoptee-led research on mentorship effectiveness.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pact (Point of Adoption Can Talk): Pact is an adoption advocacy nonprofit focused on adoption education and support for adoptees of color and their families. Direct peer with comparable adoptee-centered programming and racial equity orientation.
• Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.): C.A.S.E. is a national nonprofit providing post-adoption support services, education, and counseling for adoptees, adoptive families, and birth parents. Direct peer to AMS in the post-adoption mental health and support space, with overlapping clientele and adjacent service offerings.
• Adoption Learning Partners: Provides adoption-related education, training, and support resources for adoptive families and professionals. Adjacent service model with comparable training and educational content offerings.

Emerging players

• FosterClub: National network supporting youth in and from foster care through peer support, leadership training, and advocacy. Comparable youth-mentorship and peer-support model serving an adjacent population (foster youth, including many who are also adoptees).
• Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network (KAAN): Adoptee-focused nonprofit building community, resources, and support for Korean adoptees and their families. Comparable niche-community, adoptee-led service model targeting a specific adoption demographic.
• Adoptees On: Adoptee-led organization focused on mental health support and community for adoptees. Closest philosophical peer to AMS in terms of adoptee-led design and identity-affirming support, though with a different service mix.

Others

• Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: National foundation funding adoption-focused programs, including a recent $40K grant to AMS. Listed as a peer because it funds and shapes the adoption services ecosystem in which AMS operates, even though it is primarily a funder rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• National Council for Adoption: Established national advocacy organization promoting adoption-related policy, education, and support services. Broad incumbent in the adoption space with overlapping interest in adoptee well-being and post-adoption services.
• Donaldson Adoption Institute: Research and policy institute focused on adoption-related research, education, and advocacy. Comparable to AMS in mission (adoption-informed practice) but operates as a research and policy body rather than a direct-service provider.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: The largest youth mentoring organization in the U.S., providing 1:1 mentoring relationships for young people facing adversity. Comparable delivery model (trained mentors, structured 1:1 sessions) at much greater scale, but with a much broader target population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/adopteementorship

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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