Berakah Foundation Inc
Berakah Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Santa Maria, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations for ministry and community outreach, including support for a disaster search dog organization and organizations connected with Christian ministry.
Berakah Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Berakah Foundation Inc gave $81K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,400
- +32.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,783
- +54.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,775
- Total assets
- $86,986
- -37.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Berakah Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says applicants may request the Foundation Financial Assistance Application by contacting the foundation. The short application may be submitted in writing or by email and asks for basic contact information, how funds will be used, and how they will enhance the applicant’s ability to promote Christian Biblical principles. The foundation may request further information, including tax-exempt status verification, organizing documents, a program or project budget, and financial statements. Applications must be written and submitted on the appropriate form. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations; requests from individuals, for debt reduction, or for contests, raffles, or other prize-oriented activities are not considered. The filing also says one-time and partial assistance, collaboration, services not already available, unrestricted services, and diverse sources of support are preferred.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that decisions are made within 45 days, subject to the listed restrictions.
- Deadline
- The filing states that decisions are made within 45 days, subject to the listed restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Berakah Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1279, Santa Maria, CA 93456
Phone: (805) 925-9533
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berakah Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Disaster Search Dog Founda ($50K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 71 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to North Carolina, 3% to Kansas, and 1% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Berakah Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $109K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Disaster Search Dog Founda Santa Paula, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| CareNet Pregnancy Center Santa Maria, CA | Ministry Outreach | $5,850 |
| National Council on Bible Curriculu Greensboro, NC | Ministry Outreach | $5,000 |
| Norman Moore Ministries Vista, CA | Ministry Outreach | $4,000 |
| Community of Prayer Santa Maria, CA | Community Outreach | $3,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes San Luis Obispo, CA | Ministry Outreach | $2,800 |
| Christian Child Care Coalition Topeka, KS | Ministry Outreach | $2,750 |
| Family Care Network Inc San Luis Obispo, CA | Ministry Outreach | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army Santa Maria, CA | Ministry Donation | $2,500 |
| Pacific Christian Center Santa Maria, CA | Ministry Outreach | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,986 | $31,930 | $83,747 | $81,400 | 12 | $81,400 | $19,583 |
| 2023 | $138,804 | $950 | $65,689 | $61,304 | 14 | $61,304 | — |
| 2022 | $203,542 | $-2,412 | $113,073 | $109,063 | 16 | $109,063 | $1,321 |
| 2021 | $319,027 | $32,449 | $111,360 | $105,327 | 19 | $105,327 | $26,503 |
| 2020 | $393,042 | $363,091 | $30,287 | $28,800 | 10 | — | $2,214 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its application criteria say that promoting Christian Biblical principles is essential. In 2024, it reported direct charitable activity supporting the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation and the National Council on Bible Curriculm.
The 2024 grants included ministry and community outreach, as well as general support. Among its grantees, Norman Moore Ministries describes its mission as spreading the Gospel as written in the Holy Bible through revivals, camp meetings, and special services. Family Care Network describes its mission as enhancing the wellbeing of children, adults, and families in partnership with its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $81,400 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $2,775.
Its largest reported grants were $50,000 to National Disaster Search Dog Founda for general support; $5,850 to CareNet Pregnancy Center for ministry outreach; and $5,000 to National Council on Bible Curriculu for ministry outreach. Other reported grants included $4,000 to Norman Moore Ministries, $3,000 to Community of Prayer, $2,800 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, $2,750 to Christian Child Care Coalition, $2,500 each to Family Care Network Inc and The Salvation Army, and $1,000 each to Pacific Christian Center, The Master's Program, and St Joseph's Society of the Sacred H.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists MICHAEL J DIANI as Chief Executive, DONALD L WARD as Secretary, JAMES A DIANI as Chief Financial, and JASON M DIANI as Assistant Secretary.
Berakah Foundation Inc is led by Michael J. Diani, Chief Executive on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Diani
Chief Executive
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald L. Ward
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Diani
Chief Financial
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason M. Diani
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Berakah Foundation Inc
How much does Berakah Foundation Inc give each year?
Berakah Foundation Inc gave $81K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 14 grants.
What is Berakah Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Berakah Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,775, and its average grant was $6,783, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Berakah Foundation Inc that year got $26K on average.
Where does Berakah Foundation Inc give grants?
Berakah Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Maria, CA (4 grants) and San Luis Obispo, CA (2 grants).
Does Berakah Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Berakah Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Outreach" (8 grants).
Who are Berakah Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Berakah Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National Disaster Search Dog Founda ($50,000), CareNet Pregnancy Center ($5,850) and National Council on Bible Curriculu ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Berakah Foundation Inc?
Berakah Foundation Inc reported $87K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $32K.
What does Berakah Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its application criteria say that promoting Christian Biblical principles is essential. In 2024, it reported direct charitable activity supporting the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation and the National Council on Bible Curriculm. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Berakah Foundation Inc?
The filing says applicants may request the Foundation Financial Assistance Application by contacting the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Berakah Foundation Inc's EIN?
Berakah Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0489106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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