Barakah Foundation is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $36K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4K
+18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$36K
+159.6% YoY
Grant Count
17
+54.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+68.0% YoY
About Barakah Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Barakah Foundation is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,848 | $3,239 |
| Revenue | $39,803 | $13,868 |
| Expenses | $39,194 | $13,995 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $36,329 | $13,995 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Zubair ($13,000), Homless Families ($4,700), Yaqoob Bhata ($3,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JIM HUBBLE Saint Louis, MO | ZAKAT | $2,305 |
| HALIMA ZAKOU Los Angeles, CA | ZAKAT | $1,800 |
| ABDULLAH MOJAY Los Angeles, CA | ZAKAT | $1,300 |
| ZUBAIR Saint Louis, MO | ZAKAT | $13,000 |
| TANVEER HADI Los Angeles, CA | ZAKAT | $2,020 |
| YAQOOB BHATA Saint Louis, MO | ZAKAT | $3,000 |
| KING DAWUD BURGESS Albany, CA | ZAKAT | $2,615 |
| SHAH MUHAMMAD SOOMRO | ZAKAT | $1,700 |
| TEHMINA SAINT LOUIS, MO | ZAKAT | $200 |
| DEBORAH CAROL FORD Los Angeles, CA | ZAKAT | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE RESSLER | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MARIA BEG | TREASURER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barakah Foundation?
Barakah Foundation is a private foundation focused on Religion Related, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Barakah Foundation?
As of 2024, Barakah Foundation holds $4K in total assets with $40K in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $36K in 2024.
Where does Barakah Foundation operate?
Barakah Foundation has awarded grants in California, Missouri, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Barakah Foundation award?
In 2024, Barakah Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $36K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Barakah Foundation's EIN?
Barakah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2548679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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