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Diamond Heart Foundation

Preselected recipients only Escondido, California · EIN 833013502

Diamond Heart Foundation is a private foundation in Escondido, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,610 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $475 and the largest $1,510. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $7,499 the year before.

88% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7,49410$42,348
2024$7,49913$35,766
2025$5,61010$0

How to apply

Diamond Heart 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Diamond Heart Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California4$1,600
Virginia1$1,510
Wisconsin2$800
Tennessee1$750
Colorado1$500
Florida1$450

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
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
Individual
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
Individual
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

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Diamond Heart Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Diamond Heart Foundation give?

$5,610 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $475.

Who runs Diamond Heart Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Willis (President), Jeremie Wiltshire Miara Willis (Vice President Secretary), Janet McGurk (Director) and Sarah Kruk (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Diamond Heart Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.

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