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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 81-2617818

McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 22 grants and $1.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,595,096

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $56,117,076
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,389,266

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $56,062,016
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,158,816

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $56,500,707
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,460,984

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $47,033,847
  • Tax year 2020

    $546,679

    Grants listed
    4
    Assets, end of year
    $35,954,976
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,439,540

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $13,172,864
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,400,000

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $13,487,760

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Perry Institute for Marine ScienceWaitsfield, VT

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

    $265,000
  2. T1 InternationalIndianapolis, IN

    Medical research

    $192,096
  3. Outlaw Ocean ProjectWashington, DC

    To help invegstigate injustices

    $175,000
  4. Friends of Africa Amini FoundationWhite Plains, NY

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

    $100,000
  5. The Papahanaumokuakea Debris PRKailua, HI

    To help remove marine debris

    $80,000
  6. Environmental Investig AgencyWashington, DC

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

    $75,000
  7. Moving Windmill ProjectNew York, NY

    To help families who are in need

    $75,000
  8. Amazon FrontlinesSan Francisco, CA

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

    $65,000
  9. Moore Institute for Plastic PolJersey City, NJ

    To help with the plastic pollution

    $62,000
  10. Bimini Biological Field Station FoundationHollywood, FL

    Research the population dynamics of lemon sharks

    $60,000
  11. The Story of Stuff ProjectBerkeley, CA

    To help support critical issues

    $55,000
  12. Friends of the EnvironmentDelray Beach, FL

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

    $50,000
  13. Mass Design GroupBoston, MA

    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 provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

    $50,000
  14. Ocean Rescue AllianceApollo Beach, FL

    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 foster community engagement through art and education. It works to expand ecosystem services, create lasting marine habitats, and educate future generations about marine conservation.

    $50,000
  15. Oceans ForwardPlymouth, MA

    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 achieved by focusing on three key areas: driving innovation, taking care of habitats, and understanding animal movement, which informs their work on projects like sea turtle and whale conservation and coral restoration.

    $50,000
  16. Queen Conch AguacultureAuburn, AL

    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 declining populations, support seagrass ecosystems, and offer opportunities for scientific inquiry and community engagement.

    $50,000
  17. Bay Island Convervation AssTemple Terrace, FL

    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 provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

    $45,000
  18. Beyond PlasticsBennington, VT

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

    $40,000
  19. Green Turtle CayLeesburg, FL

    To help provide school and shelters

    $30,000
  20. Sea of Life CaribbeanVero Beach, FL

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

    $16,000
  21. Maui HubKahului, HI

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

    $5,000
  22. SHARKS4KIDS IncDania Beach, FL

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

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment4 grants $186,00053% of the total
  2. Science and technology2 grants $110,00031% of the total
  3. International aid1 grant $50,00014% of the total
  4. Youth development1 grant $5,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Vermont2 grants $305,000
  2. Florida7 grants $256,000
  3. District of Columbia2 grants $250,000
  4. Indiana1 grant $192,096
  5. New York2 grants $175,000
  6. California2 grants $120,000
  7. Massachusetts2 grants $100,000
  8. Hawaii2 grants $85,000
  9. New Jersey1 grant $62,000
  10. Alabama1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Robert MartynDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Marcus TraillDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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