PokerGives was founded by Linda Johnson, Jan Fisher, Lisa Tenner, and Mike Sexton to unify the poker community in its efforts to raise money for charitable organizations. 95% of all contributions made to the organization go directly to charities supported by the group. At the moment they are supporting four highly respected charitable organizations, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Special Olympics, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, and the Step by Step Foundation.