Dharma Bears Rescue Incorporated
Dharma Bear's Rescue Inc. is a 501(c)(3) micro-sanctuary in Loxahatchee, Florida that cares for over 20 animals. The organization's official Wix site includes About, Donate, Events, Contact and Shop pages and lists a contact email and phone number.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, local animal-welfare or rescue organization in Florida seeking modest, one-time program or operating support and having local ties or a referral.
Good Fit
- • Operates as a Florida-based animal rescue, sanctuary, or rehabilitation group
- • Asks for modest grants (hundreds to a few thousand dollars)
- • Has a local introduction or prior relationship with the foundation or its officers
- • Provides direct animal care or rescue services rather than large-scale national programs
Geography
Observed giving is geographically narrow: the latest year and most recent history show grants only within Florida, with no evidence of multi-state or national funding.
Recipient Variety
Across four years the foundation has funded several distinct animal-welfare organizations (as many as five recipients in one year), but recent years show very small counts and one-recipient years, so the portfolio is small but not a single captive beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates grants are by preselection only and recent giving looks invitation-driven; based on that stated policy and the observed pattern, unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral or established relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
