Good Karma I Foundation Wendy a Hester Good Karma Foundation
Invitation OnlyPort Charlotte, Florida · EIN 90-0892456 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$114K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $9,500.
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
33% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Esperanza 11-3776448 | Winchester, VA | Providing haitian immigrants education, social aid, community development | $19,000 |
| Solid Rock Community School | Tarpon Springs, FL | To support education of students in a diverse & accepting ways | $12,500 |
| Rvr Horse Rescue | Bradenton, FL | To rescue, rehabilitate and re-home horses suffering abuse, neglect or injury | $11,000 |
| Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary | Gainesville, FL | To provide sanctuary care for monkeys retired from lab research, ex-pets or when confiscated by authorities | $9,500 |
| Riding to the Top | Windham, ME | Therapeutic horseback riding services for children and adults with disabilities. | $9,000 |
| Florida Yorkie Rescue | Palm City, FL | To rescue, rehabilitate and re-home yorkies, morkies & malteses | $9,000 |
| Healing Hoof Steps Corp 47-1954864 | Crestview, FL | To empower wellness & positive change thru clinical & holistic healing modalities with horses | $7,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary Inc | Watkins Glen, NY | To fight effects of animal agriculture, the environment, social justice & health thru rescue, education & advocacy | $7,000 |
| Save Giraffes Now | Dallas, TX | To save giraffes from extinction | $7,000 |
| Peaceful Ridge Rescue Inc | Davie, FL | Our 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 Naples | Naples, FL | To support the education re and welfare of captive birds and conservation of wild species | $6,000 |
| Texas Cattle Dog Rescue | Fort Worth, TX | To rescue stray & abandoned heelers, foster & care for them and place them in homes. | $5,000 |
| Owls Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife | Odessa, FL | To protect rescue and rehabilitate florida wildlifehe efforts of our volunteers, we provide rescue, rehabilitation, and care for all native… | $2,000 |
| Picolinis Animal Rescue | Miami, FL | To protect pets from deplorable conditions and find them homes | $2,000 |
| Panther Ridge Conservation Center | Loxahatchee, FL | To support conservation through education and provide a home for big cats at risk | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102728
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0892456
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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