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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 87-3438359

Mika Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Wake Forest, NC. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 26 grants and $1.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), 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

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,836,641

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $7,257

  • Tax year 2024

    $229,776

    Grants listed
    29
    Assets, end of year
    $1,705,578

  • Tax year 2023

    $41,695

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $1,856,832

  • Tax year 2022

    $99,190

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $1,872,717

  • Tax year 2021

    $97,227

    Grants listed
    4
    Assets, end of year
    $2,013,959

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Possumwood AcresHubert, NC

    Wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education center.

    $206,016
  2. Center for Great ApesWauchula, FL

    Providing sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees.

    $160,002
  3. Lewis County Humane SocietyGlenfield, NY

    Promoting animal welfare and responsible pet ownership.

    $106,012
  4. Doxie by ProxyGreensboro, NC

    Rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming dachshunds in north carolina.

    $106,010
  5. East Coast Rabbit RescueWest Palm BCH, FL

    Rescuing and rehoming abandoned rabbits.

    $106,008
  6. Paws for LifeYoungsville, NC

    Rescuing and rehoming abandoned and neglected animals.

    $106,006
  7. Adopt an AngelWilmington, NC

    Rescuing and rehoming homeless pets.

    $106,002
  8. Bow Wow Buddies FoundationWestminster, CO

    Funding medical care for dogs in need.

    $99,400
  9. Panther Ridge Conservation CenterLxhtchee GRVS, FL

    Providing a home, haven, and hope for endangered big cats.

    $99,014
  10. American Wildlife RefugeClayton, NC

    Rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured raptors.

    $98,009
  11. Triangle RabbitsApex, NC

    Educating and supporting rabbit caretakers.

    $97,101
  12. Farm and Lands Trust York CountyYork, PA

    Preserving farmland and natural resources in york county.

    $49,010
  13. AnimalkindRaleigh, NC

    Providing affordable spay/neuter services to reduce overpopulation.

    $49,008
  14. American Chestnut FoundationAsheville, NC

    Restoring the american chestnut tree to its native range.

    $48,007
  15. Operation Catnip IncRaleigh, NC

    Providing free spay/neuter services for unowned cats.

    $48,005
  16. Freedom Ride RescueRaleigh, NC

    Saving dogs from euthanasia and finding homes.

    $48,004
  17. Hope Animal RescueDurham, NC

    Rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs.

    $48,003
  18. Friends of Wake County Animal CenterWake Forest, NC

    Supporting and promoting the county animal shelter.

    $48,002
  19. Bowman's Hill Wildflower PreserveNew Hope, PA

    Inspiring the appreciation and use of native plants.

    $48,001
  20. The Grey Muzzle OrganizationRaleigh, NC

    Improving the lives of at-risk senior dogs.

    $23,006
  21. Second ChanceRaleigh, NC

    Providing homeless pets with a second chance through adoption.

    $23,005
  22. NC Wildlife FederationCharlotte, NC

    Protecting, conserving, and restoring north carolina wildlife and habitats.

    $23,004
  23. Davidson Lands ConservancyDavidson, NC

    Conserving land and natural resources in davidson.

    $23,003
  24. Friends of WNC Nature CenterAsheville, NC

    Supporting the western north carolina nature center and its programs.

    $23,002
  25. Carolina Tiger RescuePittsboro, NC

    Saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild.

    $23,001
  26. Perfectly Imperfect PupsRaleigh, NC

    Rescuing and rehoming dogs with special needs.

    $23,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Animals12 grants $720,45386% of the total
  2. Environment3 grants $119,01114% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina19 grants $1,169,194
  2. Florida3 grants $365,024
  3. New York1 grant $106,012
  4. Colorado1 grant $99,400
  5. Pennsylvania2 grants $97,011

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • Angela ZacherlPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Joseph ZacherlDIRECTOR Hours 25Pay $0

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