Diakonos Foundation
Diakonos Foundation is a private foundation based in Littleton, Colorado. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Diakonos Foundation at a glance
In short: Diakonos Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $726.3), top state Virginia. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,263
- -92.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $726
- -81.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $265
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Diakonos Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1950 W Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120
Phone: (719) 210-3695
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diakonos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alpha Ministries ($3K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (36%), Mississippi (34%), Nebraska (11%), Colorado (10%), and Texas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Diakonos Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $290; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $225 first-time, $390 repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $7K (2024) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Ministries Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $2,625 |
| African Bible College Clinton, MS | General Support | $2,500 |
| Community Action Partners Lincoln, NE | General Support | $608 |
| Life Network Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $500 |
| Bible Study Fellowship Dallas, TX | General Support | $280 |
| Elara Caring Hospice Jackson, MI | General Support | $250 |
| First Plymoth Church Lincoln, NE | General Support | $200 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Denver, CO | General Support | $100 |
| Bamford Elementary School Loveland, CO | General Support | $100 |
| Paradise Valley Engineering Academy Morgan Hill, CA | General Support | $100 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $18 | $7,263 | $7,263 | 10 | $7,263 | $18 | $30 |
| 2023 | $7,245 | $18,497 | $100,143 | $100,142 | 25 | $100,142 | $18,497 | $2,526 |
| 2022 | $80,345 | $17,842 | $35,175 | $35,175 | 13 | $35,175 | $4,558 | $4,205 |
| 2021 | $93,671 | $27,495 | $30,708 | $30,708 | 19 | $30,708 | $17,792 | $5,027 |
| 2020 | $101,072 | $17,664 | $38,579 | $38,400 | 18 | — | $10,628 | $5,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diakonos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including Alpha Ministries, African Bible College, Community Action Partners, Life Network, Bible Study Fellowship, Elara Caring Hospice, First Plymouth Church, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Bamford Elementary School, and Paradise Valley Engineering Academy.
Among those grantees, Life Network describes its work as supporting and mentoring people facing unexpected pregnancies, providing parenting support and resources, and promoting sexual risk avoidance through education. Bible Study Fellowship describes its mission as offering global, in-depth Bible classes to foster commitment to Christ, his word, and his church.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $7,263. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,625, with a median of $265. Its largest grants were $2,625 to Alpha Ministries and $2,500 to African Bible College, both for general support. Other grants included $608 to Community Action Partners, $500 to Life Network, and $280 to Bible Study Fellowship, each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Haller and Debra Haller as trustees.
Diakonos Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra Haller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Haller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Diakonos Foundation
How much does Diakonos Foundation give each year?
Diakonos Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 25 grants.
What is Diakonos Foundation's typical grant size?
Diakonos Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $265, and its average grant was $726, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Diakonos Foundation that year got $290 on average.
Where does Diakonos Foundation give grants?
Diakonos Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Mississippi (34%) and Nebraska (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (2 grants).
Does Diakonos Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Diakonos Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Diakonos Foundation's largest grantees?
Diakonos Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alpha Ministries ($2,625), African Bible College ($2,500) and Community Action Partners ($608), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Diakonos Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Diakonos Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions go only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Diakonos Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Diakonos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Diakonos Foundation's EIN?
Diakonos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3576331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Diakonos Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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