Funding search · EIN 812617818 · New York, NY

McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

56
grants reported
$4.1M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$61,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

researchmarinechangeeducationmedicaloceansplasticconservation

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3 grants matching “marine and ocean science · $480,100

  • $265,000

    Perry Institute for Marine Science · Waitsfield, VT · 2024

    To help research to revitalize our oceans. We focus on coral reefs, fisheries, mangroves, marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, and climate change

  • $153,100

    Perry Institute for Marine Science · Waitsfield, VT · 2023

    To help research to revitalize our oceans. We focus on coral reefs, fisheries, mangroves, marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, and climate change

  • $62,000

    Perry Institute for Marine Science · Waitsfield, VT · 2022

    To help research to revitalize our oceans. We focus on coral reefs, fisheries, mangroves, marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, and climate change

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

  • Outlaw Ocean Project3 grants · $525,500
  • Perry Institute for Marine Science3 grants · $480,100
  • Moving Windmill Project3 grants · $405,000
  • Friends of Africa Amini Foundation3 grants · $340,000
  • T1international2 grants · $280,482
  • The Papahanaumokuakea Debris Pr3 grants · $220,500
  • Environmental Investig Agency3 grants · $195,000
  • T1 International1 grant · $192,096
  • Green Turtle Cay3 grants · $180,000
  • Moore Institute for Plastic Pol3 grants · $177,000

Giving over time

$1.2M
2022
$1.4M
2023
$1.6M
2024

Grant history

All 56 reported grants, largest first.

  • $265,000

    Perry Institute for Marine Science · Waitsfield, VT · 2024

    To help research to revitalize our oceans. We focus on coral reefs, fisheries, mangroves, marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, and climate change

  • $225,000

    Moving Windmill Project · New York, NY · 2022

    To help families who are in need

  • $200,500

    Outlaw Ocean Project · Washington, DC · 2022

    To help invegstigate injustices

  • $192,096

    T1 International · Indianapolis, IN · 2024

    Medical research

  • $190,166

    T1international · Indianapolis, IN · 2023

    Medical research

  • $175,000

    Outlaw Ocean Project · Washington, DC · 2024

    To help invegstigate injustices

  • $155,000

    Sonia Nabeta Foundation · New York, NY · 2022

    Medical research

  • $153,100

    Perry Institute for Marine Science · Waitsfield, VT · 2023

    To help research to revitalize our oceans. We focus on coral reefs, fisheries, mangroves, marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, and climate change

  • $150,000

    Outlaw Ocean Project · Washington, DC · 2023

    To help invegstigate injustices

  • $127,000

    Friends of Africa Amini Foundation · White Plains, NY · 2023

    To provide access to comprehensive medical services of high quality standard for everyone in tanzania, including people that usually cannot afford it

  • $113,000

    Friends of Africa Amini Foundation · White Plains, NY · 2022

    To provide access to comprehensive medical services of high quality standard for everyone in tanzania, including people that usually cannot afford it

  • $105,000

    Moving Windmill Project · New York, NY · 2023

    To help families who are in need

  • $100,000

    Friends of Africa Amini Foundation · White Plains, NY · 2024

    To provide access to comprehensive medical services of high quality standard for everyone in tanzania, including people that usually cannot afford it

  • $90,316

    T1international · Indianapolis, IN · 2022

    Medical research

  • $80,000

    The Papahanaumokuakea Debris Pr · Kailua, HI · 2024

    To help remove marine debris

  • $75,000

    Environmental Investig Agency · Washington, DC · 2024

    To develop and implement systemic solutions to the biggest global challenges of our time.

  • $75,000

    Moving Windmill Project · New York, NY · 2024

    To help families who are in need

  • $75,000

    Green Turtle Cay · Leesburg, FL · 2023

    To help provide school and shelters

  • $75,000

    The Guardian Org Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023

    To help support journalism

  • $75,000

    Green Turtle Cay · Leesburg, FL · 2022

    To help provide school and shelters

  • $72,500

    The Papahanaumokuakea Debris Pr · Kailua, HI · 2023

    To help remove marine debris

  • $70,000

    Environmental Investig Agency · Washington, DC · 2023

    To develop and implement systemic solutions to the biggest global challenges of our time.

  • $68,000

    The Papahanaumokuakea Debris Pr · Kailua, HI · 2022

    To help remove marine debris

  • $65,000

    Amazon Frontlines · San Francisco, CA · 2024

    To support the struggles of indigenous peoples to defend their rights to land, life and cultural survival in the amazon rainforest

  • $65,000

    Moore Institute for Plastic Pol · Jersey City, NJ · 2022

    To help with the plastic pollution

  • $62,500

    Amazon Frontlines · San Francisco, CA · 2023

    To support the struggles of indigenous peoples to defend their rights to land, life and cultural survival in the amazon rainforest

  • $62,000

    Moore Institute for Plastic Pol · Jersey City, NJ · 2024

    To help with the plastic pollution

  • $62,000

    Perry Institute for Marine Science · Waitsfield, VT · 2022

    To help research to revitalize our oceans. We focus on coral reefs, fisheries, mangroves, marine protected areas, coastal ecosystems, and climate change

  • $60,000

    Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation · Hollywood, FL · 2024

    Research the population dynamics of lemon sharks

  • $55,000

    The Story of Stuff Project · Berkeley, CA · 2024

    To help support critical issues

  • $55,000

    The Story of Stuff Project · Berkeley, CA · 2023

    To help support critical issues

  • $50,000

    Friends of the Environment · Delray Beach, FL · 2024

    Bahamian non-profit organization with a mission to preserve the environment of abaco, the bahamas through education, conservation, and research facilitation.

  • $50,000

    Mass Design Group · Boston, MA · 2024

    Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't read all
  • $50,000

    Ocean Rescue Alliance · Apollo Beach, FL · 2024

    The purpose of the ocean rescue alliance is to restore marine ecosystems through innovative techniques, primarily by creating artistically designed artificial reefs to enhance marine habitats, protect coastlines, and fo read all
  • $50,000

    Oceans Forward · Plymouth, MA · 2024

    The purpose of the organization oceans forward is to create a thriving future for people and the ocean through innovative, community-centered marine conservation solutions, particularly in the caribbean. This is achieve read all
  • $50,000

    Queen Conch Aguaculture · Auburn, AL · 2024

    The purpose of queen conch aquaculture is to aid in the restoration of wild populations and provide a source of sustainable seafood to support caribbean communities that depend on the fishery. It also serves to rebuild read all
  • $50,000

    Friends of the Environment · Delray Beach, FL · 2023

    Bahamian non-profit organization with a mission to preserve the environment of abaco, the bahamas through education, conservation, and research facilitation.

  • $50,000

    Moore Institute for Plastic Pol · Jersey City, NJ · 2023

    To help with the plastic pollution

  • $50,000

    Environmental Investig Agency · Washington, DC · 2022

    To develop and implement systemic solutions to the biggest global challenges of our time.

  • $45,000

    Bay Island Convervation Ass · Temple Terrace, FL · 2024

    Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't read all
  • $43,500

    Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation · Hollywood, FL · 2023

    Research the population dynamics of lemon sharks

  • $40,000

    Beyond Plastics · Bennington, VT · 2024

    Is to end plastic pollution by being a catalyst for change at every level of our society

  • $40,000

    Beyond Plastics · Bennington, VT · 2023

    Is to end plastic pollution by being a catalyst for change at every level of our society

  • $40,000

    Fau Foundation · Boca Raton, FL · 2023

    To encourage, promote, and provide funds and other resources for the benefit of florida atlantic university (a part of the florida state university system) in furtherance of its missions and purposes and to secure the a read all
  • $40,000

    The Story of Stuff Project · Berkeley, CA · 2022

    To help support critical issues

  • $30,000

    Green Turtle Cay · Leesburg, FL · 2024

    To help provide school and shelters

  • $16,000

    Sea of Life Caribbean · Vero Beach, FL · 2024

    Supports local communities working to protect and restore oceans in the caribbean.

  • $15,500

    Sea of Life Caribbean · Vero Beach, FL · 2023

    Supports local communities working to protect and restore oceans in the caribbean.

  • $5,000

    Maui Hub · Kahului, HI · 2024

    Maui hub brings farmers markets to you, offering local produce for online purchase and delivery, supporting local farmers and the economy.

  • $5,000

    Sharks4kids · Dania Beach, FL · 2024

    To provide educational materials to teachers and students, classroom visits and education tours, shark field trips, and expeditions for kids.

  • $5,000

    Cafeteria Culture · New York, NY · 2023

    Achieve equitable zero-waste, plastic free, and climate smart schools and communities with youth-led action

  • $5,000

    Sharks4kids · Dania Beach, FL · 2023

    To provide educational materials to teachers and students, classroom visits and education tours, shark field trips, and expeditions for kids.

  • $5,000

    United Plant Savers · Rutland, OH · 2023

    For the research, education, and conservation of native medicinal plants, fungi, and their habitats.

  • $5,000

    Internews Network · Washington, DC · 2022

    To build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local in read all
  • $5,000

    Sharks4kids · Dania Beach, FL · 2022

    To providing educational materials to teachers and students, classroom visits and education tours, shark field trips, and expeditions for kids.

  • $5,000

    The Warrior Flow Foundation · Miami Beach, FL · 2022

    To help social change

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