Private foundation · EIN 90-0892456 · Pt Charlotte, Florida · Unknown

Good Karma I Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $114K total, median $7,000. 67% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$114K
Median grant
$7,000
Stays in FL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Project Esperanza 11-3776448Winchester, VAProviding haitian immigrants education, social aid, community development$19K
Solid Rock Community SchoolTarpon Springs, FLTo support education of students in a diverse & accepting ways$13K
Rvr Horse RescueBradenton, FLTo rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses suffering abuse, neglect or injury$11K
Jungle Friends Primate SanctuaryGainesville, FLTo provide sanctuary care for monkeys retired from lab research, ex-pets or when confiscated by authorities$9,500
Riding to the TopWindham, METherapeutic horseback riding services for children and adults with disabilities.$9,000
Florida Yorkie RescuePalm City, FLTo rescue, rehabilitate and re-home yorkies, morkies & malteses$9,000
Healing Hoof Steps Corp 47-1954864Crestview, FLTo empower wellness & positive change thru clinical & holistic healing modalities with horses$7,000
Farm Sanctuary IncWatkins Glen, NYTo fight effects of animal agriculture, the environment, social justice & health thru rescue, education & advocacy$7,000
Save Giraffes NowDallas, TXTo save giraffes from extinction$7,000
Peaceful Ridge Rescue IncDavie, FLOur mission is to find loving homes for our horses. let us know if you are interested in giving a rescued horse a new life.$6,000
Bird Gardens of NaplesNaples, FLTo support the education re and welfare of captive birds and conservation of wild species$6,000
Texas Cattle Dog RescueFort Worth, TXTo rescue stray & abandoned heelers, foster & care for them and place them in homes.$5,000
Owls Nest Sanctuary for WildlifeOdessa, FLTo protect rescue and rehabilitate florida wildlifehe efforts of our volunteers, we provide rescue, rehabilitation, and care for all native…$2,000
Picolinis Animal RescueMiami, FLTo protect pets from deplorable conditions and find them homes$2,000
Panther Ridge Conservation CenterLoxahatchee, FLTo support conservation through education and provide a home for big cats at risk$2,000

By state: Florida 10 · Virginia 1 · Texas 2 · Maine 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Good Karma I Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pt Charlotte, Florida, administered in care of Wendy a Hester, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Good Karma I Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Good Karma I Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $114K across 15 grants, a median of $7,000.

Where does Good Karma I Foundation give?

Florida (10 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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