Mika Foundation Inc
Mika Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Its 2025 grants support organizations working in animal rescue and welfare, wildlife rehabilitation and sanctuary, conservation, and related education.
Mika Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mika Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,836,641
- +699.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,640
- +791.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $48,508
- Total assets
- $7,257
- -99.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mika Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8913 Grand Highland Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone: (315) 261-2078
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mika Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Possumwood Acres ($206K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 82 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 20% to Florida, 6% to New York, 5% to Colorado, and 5% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mika Foundation Inc gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1752% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2023) to $1.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Possumwood Acres Hubert, NC | Wildlife Rehabilitation and Environmental Education Center. | $206,016 |
| Center for Great Apes Wauchula, FL | Providing Sanctuary for Orangutans and Chimpanzees. | $160,002 |
| Lewis County Humane Society Glenfield, NY | Promoting Animal Welfare and Responsible Pet Ownership. | $106,012 |
| Doxie by Proxy Greensboro, NC | Rescuing, Rehabilitating, and Rehoming Dachshunds in North Carolina. | $106,010 |
| East Coast Rabbit Rescue West Palm Beach, FL | Rescuing and Rehoming Abandoned Rabbits. | $106,008 |
| Paws for Life Youngsville, NC | Rescuing and Rehoming Abandoned and Neglected Animals. | $106,006 |
| Adopt an Angel Wilmington, NC | Rescuing and Rehoming Homeless Pets. | $106,002 |
| Bow Wow Buddies Foundation Westminster, CO | Funding Medical Care for Dogs in Need. | $99,400 |
| Panther Ridge Conservation Center Loxahatchee, FL | Providing a home, haven, and hope for endangered big cats. | $99,014 |
| American Wildlife Refuge Clayton, NC | Rescuing, Rehabilitating, and Releasing Injured Raptors. | $98,009 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,257 | $145,503 | $1,843,825 | $1,836,641 | 26 | $1,839,329 | $143,445 | $79,262 |
| 2024 | $1,705,578 | $87,692 | $238,946 | $229,776 | 29 | $235,479 | $85,185 | $92,529 |
| 2023 | $1,856,832 | $77,211 | $94,801 | $41,695 | 13 | $86,624 | $69,036 | $89,798 |
| 2022 | $1,872,717 | $33,319 | $150,942 | $99,190 | 10 | $150,951 | $33,319 | $64,314 |
| 2021 | $2,013,959 | $2,118,701 | $104,742 | $97,227 | 4 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mika Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for animal and wildlife organizations, including rescue, rehabilitation, sanctuary, and education efforts. For example, Adopt An Angel describes its mission as reducing animal euthanasia in county shelters through adoption events and spay-and-neuter campaigns. Panther Ridge Conservation Center describes its work as educating the public about conservation needs of wild exotic cats and providing lifetime care for abandoned, neglected, or abused exotic felines.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $1,836,641. Grants ranged from $23,000 to $206,016, with a median of $48,508. Notable awards included $206,016 to Possumwood Acres for wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education; $160,002 to Center for Great Apes for sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees; and $106,012 to Lewis County Humane Society for animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. Other large grants included $106,010 to Doxie By Proxy, $106,008 to East Coast Rabbit Rescue, and $106,006 to Paws For Life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Angela Zacherl as president and Joseph Zacherl as director.
Mika Foundation Inc is led by Angela Zacherl, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angela Zacherl
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$4K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Joseph A. Zacherl
Director
Officer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Angela Zacherl Officer (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Angela Zacherl (President).
Frequently asked questions about Mika Foundation Inc
How much does Mika Foundation Inc give each year?
Mika Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 29 grants.
What is Mika Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mika Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $48,508, and its average grant was $70,640, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mika Foundation Inc give grants?
Mika Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (7 grants) and Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Does Mika Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Mika Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Mika Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mika Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Possumwood Acres ($206,016), Center for Great Apes ($160,002) and Lewis County Humane Society ($106,012), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mika Foundation Inc?
Mika Foundation Inc reported $7K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mika Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for animal and wildlife organizations, including rescue, rehabilitation, sanctuary, and education efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mika Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mika Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mika Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3438359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Mika Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mika Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mika-foundation-inc-morg_7015888090194b3699d593daab05a316
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