Diamond Heart Foundation
Diamond Heart Foundation is a private foundation based in Escondido, California. Its 2025 filing describes its charitable giving as supporting organizations whose missions align with the foundation’s purpose of alleviating suffering in the world.
Diamond Heart Foundation at a glance
In short: Diamond Heart Foundation gave $6K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $561), top state California. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,610
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $561
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $475
- Total assets
- $29,920
- -16.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Diamond Heart Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 137 Leslie Ln, Escondido, CA 92026
Phone: (619) 889-0456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diamond Heart Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Child Fund International ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (29%), Virginia (27%), Wisconsin (14%), Tennessee (13%), and Colorado (9%). Listed 2025 recipients were also located in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Diamond Heart Foundation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) 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 $433; repeat grants $753. How we count
Medians: $425 first-time, $625 repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 393% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $11K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Fund International Richmond, VA | Charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations who actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $1,510 |
| St Jude's Children Research Hosp Memphis, TN | These are all 501c3 Organizations - charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations that actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $750 |
| Kiva San Francisco, CA | These are all 501c3 Organizations - charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations who actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $700 |
| Franciscan Missions Waterford, WI | These are all 501c3 Organizations - charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations that actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $500 |
| Restoration Ranch Golden, CO | These are all 501c3 Organizations - charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations who actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $500 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | These are all 501c3 Organizations - charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations who actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $450 |
| Promises2Kids Foster San Diego, CA | These are all 501c3 Organizations - charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations who actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $400 |
| Knots of Love Ashland, WI | These are all 501c3 Organizations - charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations who actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $300 |
| Alpha Project San Diego San Diego, CA | These are all 501c3 Organizations - charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations who actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $250 |
| Dreams for Change San Diego, CA | These are all 501c3 Organizations - charities whose mission is in alignment with the purpose of the Diamond Heart Foundation to alleviate suffering in the world. These were all distributions to charity organizations who actually do the work that Diamond Heart supports. | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,920 | $784 | $6,630 | $5,610 | 10 | $5,610 | — | $1,428 |
| 2024 | $35,766 | $917 | $7,499 | $7,499 | 13 | $7,499 | $917 | $1,711 |
| 2023 | $42,348 | $8,501 | $7,494 | $7,494 | 10 | $7,494 | $1,146 | $2,053 |
| 2022 | $41,341 | $7,159 | $7,039 | $7,039 | 9 | $7,039 | $159 | $2,067 |
| 2021 | $41,221 | $6,997 | $10,242 | $10,242 | 17 | $10,242 | $147 | $2,067 |
| 2020 | $44,466 | $14,571 | $10,710 | $10,710 | 15 | — | $571 | $2,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diamond Heart Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings describe grants to charitable organizations that carry out work aligned with its purpose of alleviating suffering. Its 2025 recipients included Knots of Love, which says it provides clothing assistance for cancer patients, beanies and blankets for neonatal intensive care units, and handmade covers for intravenous PICC lines. Dreams for Change says it creates programs to empower and stabilize underserved families and individuals in San Diego.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $5,610. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,510, with a median of $475. Notable grants included $1,510 to Child Fund International, $750 to St Jude’s Children Research Hosp, and $700 to Kiva. Other recipients included Franciscan Missions ($500), Restoration Ranch ($500), Shriners Hospital for Children ($450), Promises2Kids Foster ($400), Knots of Love ($300), Alpha Project San Diego ($250), and Dreams for Change ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Willis as President; Jeremie Wiltshire Miara Willis as Vice President Secretary; and Janet McGurk, Sarah Kruk, and Robert McGurk as Directors.
Diamond Heart Foundation is led by Daniel Willis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Willis
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet McGurk
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert McGurk
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kruk
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremie Wiltshire Miara Willis
Vice President Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carol Willis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Danielle Womack (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Don Willis (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Diamond Heart Foundation
How much does Diamond Heart Foundation give each year?
Diamond Heart Foundation gave $6K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 13 grants.
What is Diamond Heart Foundation's typical grant size?
Diamond Heart Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $475, and its average grant was $561, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Diamond Heart Foundation that year got $433 on average.
Where does Diamond Heart Foundation give grants?
Diamond Heart Foundation's top state is California, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (27%) and Wisconsin (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Diamond Heart Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Diamond Heart Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Diamond Heart Foundation's largest grantees?
Diamond Heart Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Child Fund International ($1,510), St Jude's Children Research Hosp ($750) and Kiva ($700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Diamond Heart Foundation?
Diamond Heart Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Diamond Heart Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings describe grants to charitable organizations that carry out work aligned with its purpose of alleviating suffering. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Diamond Heart Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Diamond Heart Foundation's EIN?
Diamond Heart Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3013502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Diamond Heart Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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