The I3 Cares Foundation
The I3 Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntsville, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports 44 grants totaling $170,432, with 93% of grant dollars going to recipients in Alabama.
The I3 Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: The I3 Cares Foundation gave $170K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Alabama. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $170,432
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,873
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,578
- Total assets
- $43,135
- +98.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (8 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The I3 Cares Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8000 Rideout Rd Sw 400, Huntsville, AL 35808-1344
Phone: (256) 562-1131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The I3 Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miscellaneous Ministries ($72K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 227 grants of 230 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Alabama recipients (93%). The remaining shares were Texas (4%), Ohio (1%), Florida (1%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The I3 Cares Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 44 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2022) to $212K (2020). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $170K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Ministries Huntsville, AL | For Assistance | $71,933 |
| Huntsville Hospital Huntsville, AL | For Assistance | $14,533 |
| US Space and Rocket Center Fdn Huntsville, AL | General Assistance | $8,000 |
| Hudson Alpha Foundation Huntsville, AL | General Assistance | $6,725 |
| Still Serving Veterans Huntsville, AL | For Assistance | $4,000 |
| Travis Manion Foundation Huntsville, AL | For Assistance | $3,908 |
| North Alabama Foster Closet Harvest, AL | For Assistance | $3,180 |
| Heals Inc Huntsville, AL | General Assistance | $3,000 |
| 305 8TH Street Huntsville, AL | For Assistance | $2,758 |
| The Riley Center Huntsville, AL | For Assistance | $2,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,135 | $197,316 | $175,885 | $170,432 | 44 | $170,432 | — | $1,498 |
| 2024 | $21,704 | $174,011 | $167,356 | $152,119 | 44 | $152,119 | — | $1,563 |
| 2023 | $15,049 | $170,615 | $180,067 | $168,199 | 42 | $168,199 | $1 | $1,794 |
| 2022 | $24,501 | $164,063 | $149,745 | $138,846 | 46 | $138,846 | $2 | $1,216 |
| 2021 | $10,183 | $153,519 | $166,290 | $154,550 | 54 | $154,550 | $171 | $423 |
| 2020 | $22,954 | $229,874 | $220,033 | $211,762 | 57 | — | — | $1,475 |
| 2019 | $13,113 | $183,495 | $188,255 | $181,459 | 27 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The I3 Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated vision emphasizes volunteering, education, community development, and quality of life. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions address varied community needs. For example, Still Serving Veterans says it provides professional support services to veterans and their families, while HEALS Inc says it provides school-based health, dental, and optometry care for children in Huntsville and Madison County. Friends of Rescue says it rescues homeless dogs and cats and finds them permanent homes.
Other 2025 recipients describe missions that include meeting the needs of homeless people (Downtown Rescue Mission), providing food, clothing, and other basic needs (Rose of Sharon), and supporting combat-wounded veterans through rehabilitation and financial aid (Fairways for Warriors).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $170,432. Grants ranged from $405 to $71,933, with a median grant of $1,578. The largest listed grants were $71,933 to Miscellaneous Ministries, $14,533 to Huntsville Hospital, $8,000 to the US Space and Rocket Center Foundation, and $6,725 to the Hudson Alpha Foundation. Other listed recipients include Still Serving Veterans ($4,000), HEALS Inc ($3,000), and the American Heart Association ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kendra Bradley as President, Amber Allen as “Vice Preside,” Haley Mitchell as Treasurer, Holly Harmening as Secretary, and Mason Rouse as “Director of.”
The I3 Cares Foundation is led by Kendra Bradley, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kendra Bradley
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mason Rouse
Director of
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Haley Mitchell
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Holly Harmening
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Amber Allen
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Maurice Webb (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Alison Kniepkamp (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jamie King (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Brianna Martratt (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Katie Bivens (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Elise Yarnell (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Stacey Nelson (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The I3 Cares Foundation
How much does The I3 Cares Foundation give each year?
The I3 Cares Foundation gave $170K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $152K across 44 grants.
What is The I3 Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
The I3 Cares Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,578, and its average grant was $3,873, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The I3 Cares Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The I3 Cares Foundation give grants?
The I3 Cares Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Huntsville, AL (29 grants), San Angelo, TX (2 grants), Madison, AL (2 grants) and Birmingham, AL (2 grants).
Does The I3 Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 34% of The I3 Cares Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Assistance" (29 grants).
Who are The I3 Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
The I3 Cares Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Miscellaneous Ministries ($71,933), Huntsville Hospital ($14,533) and US Space and Rocket Center Fdn ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The I3 Cares Foundation?
The I3 Cares Foundation reported $43K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $170K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The I3 Cares Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated vision emphasizes volunteering, education, community development, and quality of life. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose missions address varied community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The I3 Cares Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The I3 Cares Foundation's EIN?
The I3 Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3115905. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The I3 Cares Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The I3 Cares Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-i3-cares-foundation-morg_ba184737c60944c18464fd1b50796d6c
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