Barakah Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 87-2548679 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$68K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,432
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,250.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yasir Arafat Mohammad | Saint Louis, MO | Zakat | $17,000 |
| Halima Zakou | Los Angles, CA | Zakat | $10,300 |
| Hadi Islamic City | Culver City, CA | Zakat FOR MAMADOU RENT | $7,444 |
| Salika Khan | Los Angles, CA | Zakat | $3,775 |
| Farhat Afroze | Fermont, CA | Zakat | $3,500 |
| Tanveer Hadi | Los Angles, CA | Zakat | $3,500 |
| IsLah LA | Los Angles, CA | Zakat for Housing | $3,250 |
| Mamadou Saliou Diallo | Culver City, CA | Zakat | $2,932 |
| Jim Hubble | Saint Louis, MO | Zakat | $2,581 |
| Asmau Benna | North Hills, CA | Zakat | $2,300 |
| Yaqoob Bhatta | Saint Louis, MO | Zakat | $2,000 |
| Shah Mohammad Soomro | Karachi, PK | Zakat | $1,600 |
| Boubacar Sow | Los Angles, CA | Zakat | $1,432 |
| New Beginning Sober living Foundation | Los Angles, CA | Zakat | $1,300 |
| Zarin Beg | Saint Louis, MO | Zakat for Yasir Arafath Mohammad | $1,300 |
| Abdullah Mojay | Los Angles, CA | Zakat | $800 |
| Huzifah Harris | Los Angles, CA | Zakat | $700 |
| Osama Bin Mahfouz | Los Angles, CA | Zakat | $650 |
| Kulsum Rafia Ali | Richmond, VA | Zakat | $500 |
| Qooba Foundation | LOS Angles, CA | Zakat | $500 |
| Ambreen Shah | West Lake Village, CA | Zakat | $200 |
| Romaytha Abdullah | Katy, TX | Zakat | $200 |
| Yasin Ali Khan | Ellisville, MO | Zakat | $200 |
| Ca Dmv | Culver City, CA | ID For Mamdou | $39 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,003 | 24 |
| 2024 | $36,329 | 17 |
| 2023 | $13,995 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600829349100200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2548679
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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