Berakah Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 77-0489106
Foundation Overview
Based in Santa Maria, CA, Berakah Foundation Inc has awarded 158 grants totaling $876,459 to organizations in California, North Carolina and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $100,000, with a median award of $3,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 12 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
85% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Maria (58%), San Luis Obispo (10%), Vista (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 50% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (78%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Berakah Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $5,850 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2024 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $4,000 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2024 |
| Community Of Prayer | $3,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| Family Care Network Inc | $2,500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2024 |
| Pacific Christian Center | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2024 |
| The Master's Program | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2024 |
| National Council On Bible Curriculu | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Ministry Outreach | 2024 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,800 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2024 |
| Christian Child Care Coalition | $2,750 | Topeka, KS, US | Ministry Outreach | 2024 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Donation | 2024 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Founda | $50,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Joseph's Society Of The Sacred H | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Ministry Outreach | 2024 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $1,603 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2023 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $4,000 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2023 |
| Community Of Prayer | $2,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| Family Care Network Inc | $2,500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2023 |
| Pacific Christian School | $11,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2023 |
| The Master's Program | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2023 |
| National Council On Bible Curriculu | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Ministry Outreach | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $2,200 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2023 |
| 17 Strong | $10,801 | Pismo Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2023 |
| Christian Child Care Coalition | $4,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Ministry Outreach | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Donation | 2023 |
| Vtc Enterprises | $3,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Mary Of The Assumption School | $2,000 | Santa Marai, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | $1,200 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $5,800 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $4,000 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Community Of Prayer | $2,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Family Care Network Inc | $2,500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Pacific Christian School | $55,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2022 |
| The Master's Program | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| National Council On Bible Curriculm | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| St Joseph High School | $3,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2022 |
| 17 Strong | $5,163 | Pismo Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Christian Child Care Coalition | $2,500 | Topeka, KS, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Donation | 2022 |
| Golden Circle Of Champions | $1,600 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Orcutt Area Seniors In Service | $5,000 | Orcutt, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Redemption Street International | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| 750 Squad Club | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Calvary Chapel Of Santa Maria | $5,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $5,800 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $4,000 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Community Of Prayer | $2,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Family Care Network Inc | $2,500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Pacific Christian School | $55,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2022 |
| The Master's Program | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| National Council On Bible Curriculm | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| St Joseph High School | $3,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2022 |
| 17 Strong | $5,163 | Pismo Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Christian Child Care Coalition | $2,500 | Topeka, KS, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Donation | 2022 |
| Golden Circle Of Champions | $1,600 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Orcutt Area Seniors In Service | $5,000 | Orcutt, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Redemption Street International | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| 750 Squad Club | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Calvary Chapel Of Santa Maria | $5,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $5,800 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $4,000 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Community Of Prayer | $2,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Family Care Network Inc | $2,500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Pacific Christian School | $55,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2022 |
| The Master's Program | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| National Council On Bible Curriculm | $10,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| St Joseph High School | $3,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2022 |
| 17 Strong | $5,163 | Pismo Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| Christian Child Care Coalition | $2,500 | Topeka, KS, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Donation | 2022 |
| Golden Circle Of Champions | $1,600 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Orcutt Area Seniors In Service | $5,000 | Orcutt, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Redemption Street International | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2022 |
| 750 Squad Club | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Calvary Chapel Of Santa Maria | $5,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $5,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $5,000 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| Community Of Prayer | $2,025 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Family Care Network Inc | $5,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| Abc Center For Women Inc | $5,500 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| Pacific Christian Center | $5,602 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| Pacific Christian School | $900 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2021 |
| The Master's Program | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Central Coast Rescue Mission | $5,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| National Council On Bible Curriculm | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| St Joseph High School | $9,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2021 |
| 17 Strong | $5,000 | Pismo Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| Coast Valley Worship Center | $2,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Donation | 2021 |
| Lutheran Braille Workers | $5,000 | Yucaipa, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| Captive Hearts Ministry | $5,000 | Grover Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2021 |
| Golden Circle Of Champions | $2,300 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Marian Medical Foundation | $25,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Speak For The Unborn | $7,000 | Louisville, KY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $800 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2020 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $3,000 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2020 |
| Community Of Prayer | $2,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| Family Care Network Inc | $2,500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2020 |
| Pacific Christian Center | $4,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2020 |
| The Master's Program | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2020 |
| 17 Strong | $5,000 | Pismo Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2020 |
| Christian Discipleship Center | $2,500 | Cortez, CO, US | Ministry Outreach | 2020 |
| Coast Valley Worship Center | $5,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2020 |
| Christian Child Care Coalition | $3,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Ministry Outreach | 2020 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $4,300 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $2,500 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| Community Of Prayer | $2,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| Pacific Christian Center | $600 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| Pacific Christian School | $4,100 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2018 |
| The Master's Program | $1,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2018 |
| St Joseph High School | $3,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2018 |
| Central Coast Chapter Of Fellowship | $2,500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| 17 Strong | $5,699 | Pismo Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| Power Of God Christian Center | $500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| Christian Discipleship Center | $3,000 | Cortez, CO, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| Father's House Foursquare Church | $5,000 | Atascadero, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| National Council On Bible Cirriculu | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Youth Outreach | 2018 |
| Christian Child Care Coalition | $1,500 | Topeka, KS, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| St Louis De Montfort Catholic Schoo | $1,550 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2018 |
| Pentecost Walkin His Presence Minis | $2,500 | Franklin, TN, US | Ministry Outreach | 2018 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $3,300 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $2,500 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Community Of Prayer | $2,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| Family Care Network Inc | $2,500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Abc Center For Women Inc | $1,500 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Pacific Christian Center | $600 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Pacific Christian School | $6,800 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2017 |
| Royal Family Kids Of Santa Maria | $5,880 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2017 |
| The Master's Program | $5,600 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2017 |
| The Gate Vineyard Fellowship | $4,900 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Central Coast Rescue Mission | $4,600 | Oxnard, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Foursquare Missions International | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Santa Maria Foursquare Center | $250 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| National Council On Bible Curriculm | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| St Joseph High School | $4,100 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2017 |
| Central Coast Chapter Of Fellowship | $2,500 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| 17 Strong | $5,000 | Pismo Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Power Of God Christian Center | $500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Christian Discipleship Center | $3,500 | Cortez, CO, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Coast Valley Worship Center | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Harvest Community Center Inc | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2017 |
| Carenet Pregnancy Center | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Norman Moore Ministries | $2,000 | Vista, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Community Of Prayer | $2,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2016 |
| Family Care Network Inc | $4,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Abc Center For Women Inc | $2,500 | Seal Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Pacific Christian Center | $1,700 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Pacific Christian School | $5,100 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2016 |
| Royal Family Kids Of Santa Maria | $6,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2016 |
| The Master's Program | $5,150 | Newport Beach, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Unity In Community | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Focus On The Family | $10,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Foursquare Missions International | $1,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Marian Regional Medical Center Foun | $5,000 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| National Council On Bible Curriculm | $5,000 | Greensboro, NC, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| St Joseph High School | $5,210 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Youth Outreach | 2016 |
| Central Coast Dream Center | $2,500 | Santa Maria, CA, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| Christian Child Care Coalition | $1,000 | Topeka, KS, US | Ministry Outreach | 2016 |
| National Search Dog Foundation | $100,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Community Outreach | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 77-0489106 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1279 Santa Maria, CA 93456-1279 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Berakah Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chief Executive | Michael J Diani |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Donald L Ward |
| Chief Financial | James A Diani |
| Asst Secretary | Jason M Diani |
Forms 990-PF
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