Barakah Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Barakah Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,003 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,516 and the largest $17,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$68,003
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,516
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,329 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,995 | 11 | $0 |
| 2024 | $36,329 | 17 | $0 |
| 2025 | $68,003 | 24 | $0 |
How to apply
Barakah Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,600 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $42,622 |
| Missouri | 5 | $23,081 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yasir Arafat Mohammad | Zakat | $17,000 |
| Halima Zakou | Zakat | $10,300 |
| Hadi Islamic City | Zakat FOR MAMADOU RENT | $7,444 |
| Salika Khan | Zakat | $3,775 |
| Farhat Afroze | Zakat | $3,500 |
| Tanveer Hadi | Zakat | $3,500 |
| IsLah LA | Zakat for Housing | $3,250 |
| Mamadou Saliou Diallo | Zakat | $2,932 |
| Jim Hubble | Zakat | $2,581 |
| Asmau Benna | Zakat | $2,300 |
| Yaqoob Bhatta | Zakat | $2,000 |
| Shah Mohammad Soomro | Zakat | $1,600 |
| Boubacar Sow | Zakat | $1,432 |
| New Beginning Sober living Foundation | Zakat | $1,300 |
| Zarin Beg | Zakat for Yasir Arafath Mohammad | $1,300 |
| Abdullah Mojay | Zakat | $800 |
| Huzifah Harris | Zakat | $700 |
| Osama Bin Mahfouz | Zakat | $650 |
| Kulsum Rafia Ali | Zakat | $500 |
| Qooba Foundation | Zakat | $500 |
| Ambreen Shah | Zakat | $200 |
| Romaytha Abdullah | Zakat | $200 |
| Yasin Ali Khan | Zakat | $200 |
| Ca DMV | ID For Mamdou | $39 |
Officers and trustees
- George Ressler
Questions people ask
Does Barakah Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barakah Foundation give?
$68,003 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,516.
Who runs Barakah Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Ressler (President).