Dharma Bears Rescue Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Loxahatchee, FL EIN: 84-2958545

Dharma Bears Rescue Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Loxahatchee, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $307 in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.

Key facts about Dharma Bears Rescue Inc

In short: Dharma Bears Rescue Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
84-2958545
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$2,000
Median grant
$2,000
Total assets
$307
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$307

-97.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$2K

+1233.3% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+1233.3% YoY

How Dharma Bears Rescue Inc gives

  • Giving grew 264% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

DavieFort LauderdaleRoyal Palm BeachApopkaMountain CenterPompano Beach

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K2 grants2021 5 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2023) to $6K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue Inc: $2KJustin Bartlett Animal RescueInc$2K

The largest 2024 recipient was Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue Inc ($2K).

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue Inc Royal Palm Beach, FLCharitable$2,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$50K$100K$150K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$307$10,913$9,661
Revenue$62,840$54,197$105,216
Expenses$73,446$52,945$95,718
Qualifying Distributions$2,000$150$5,776

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Dharma Bears Rescue Inc is led by Yvonne Gibson-Serrette, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Yvonne Gibson-Serrette

    President

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Blake Melanie

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julian Gibson-Serrette

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Dharma Bears Rescue Inc

How much does Dharma Bears Rescue Inc give each year?

Dharma Bears Rescue Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150 across 1 grant.

How large is Dharma Bears Rescue Inc?

Dharma Bears Rescue Inc reported $307 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $63K.

What is Dharma Bears Rescue Inc?

Dharma Bears Rescue Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Loxahatchee, FL. It holds $307 in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Dharma Bears Rescue Inc operate?

Dharma Bears Rescue Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida.

What is Dharma Bears Rescue Inc's EIN?

Dharma Bears Rescue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2958545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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