McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working on marine and environmental issues, medical research and services, and other charitable activities.
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US at a glance
In short: McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US gave $1.6M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), top state Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,595,096
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $72,504
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Total assets
- $56,117,076
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Seward Kissel 1 Battery Pk Pl, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 574-1445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Perry Institute for Marine Science ($265K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 30 grants of 76 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Vermont (19%), Florida (16%), Washington, DC (16%), Indiana (12%), and New York (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US gives
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $547K (2020) to $2.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Institute for Marine Science Waitsfield, 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 |
| T1 International Indianapolis, IN | Medical Research | $192,096 |
| Outlaw Ocean Project Washington, DC | To Help Invegstigate Injustices | $175,000 |
| Friends of Africa Amini Foundation White 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 |
| The Papahanaumokuakea Debris PR Kailua, HI | To Help Remove Marine Debris | $80,000 |
| Environmental Investig Agency Washington, DC | To develop and implement systemic solutions to the biggest global challenges of our time. | $75,000 |
| Moving Windmill Project New York, NY | To Help Families Who Are in Need | $75,000 |
| Amazon Frontlines San 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 |
| Moore Institute for Plastic Pol Jersey City, NJ | To Help with the Plastic Pollution | $62,000 |
| Bimini Biological Field Station Foundation Hollywood, FL | Research the Population Dynamics of Lemon Sharks | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,117,076 | $1,700,000 | $1,644,940 | $1,595,096 | 22 | $1,605,406 | $2,768,821 |
| 2023 | $56,062,016 | $1,000,000 | $1,438,691 | $1,389,266 | 20 | $1,399,157 | $2,769,280 |
| 2022 | $56,500,707 | $10,676,647 | $1,209,787 | $1,158,816 | 14 | $1,171,416 | $83,970 |
| 2021 | $47,033,847 | $13,567,069 | $2,488,198 | $2,460,984 | 16 | $2,469,594 | $83,882 |
| 2020 | $35,954,976 | $23,328,881 | $546,769 | $546,679 | 4 | — | $94,832 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of work. For example, the Perry Institute for Marine Science describes its mission as conducting and supporting research, conservation, and education for ocean stewardship. Amazon Frontlines says it works with Indigenous peoples to defend their rights to land, life, and cultural survival. The Story of Stuff Project describes its mission as building a movement to change how people make, use, and throw away things.
Other 2024 grant purposes included medical research, access to medical services in Tanzania, marine-debris removal, and help for families in need. These are grantees’ activities and stated purposes, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $1,595,096. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $265,000, with a median of $52,500.
Among the largest grants were $265,000 to Perry Institute for Marine Science for ocean research; $192,096 to T1 International for medical research; $175,000 to Outlaw Ocean Project to investigate injustices; and $100,000 to Friends of Africa Amini Foundation to provide access to medical services in Tanzania. Other notable grants included $80,000 to The Papahanaumokuakea Debris Pr to help remove marine debris and $75,000 to Environmental Investig A Agency to develop and implement solutions to global challenges.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Martyn and Marcus Traill as directors.
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcus Traill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Martyn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Craig Mawdsley (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US
How much does McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US give each year?
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US gave $1.6M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 20 grants.
What is McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US's typical grant size?
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US's median grant in 2024 was $52,500, and its average grant was $72,504, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US give grants?
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US's top state is Vermont, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US's largest grantees?
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US's largest 2024 grantees include Perry Institute for Marine Science ($265,000), T1 International ($192,096) and Outlaw Ocean Project ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US?
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US reported $56.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of work. For example, the Perry Institute for Marine Science describes its mission as conducting and supporting research, conservation, and education for ocean stewardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US's EIN?
McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2617818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does McPike Zima Charitable Foundation US accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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