The Mcpike Zima Charitable Foundation
Official website of the McPike‑Zima (McPZ) Foundation, founded in 2016. The foundation funds work in health (including Type 1 diabetes), education, and environmental/ocean conservation and highlights collaborations and project reports. The site states proposals are accepted by invitation only and lists contact info ([email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-sized or established nonprofits working in ocean/marine conservation, plastic-pollution prevention, or health research (including Type 1 diabetes) with a proven track record and the capacity to manage six-figure grants.
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with marine conservation, plastic pollution, or health research priorities.
- • Demonstrated outcomes and past performance at the national or regional level.
- • Existing relationships or introductions into the foundation's network or previously funded organizations.
- • Capacity to manage grants in the $50K–$250K range.
- • Evidence-based projects, research partnerships, or collaboration-ready proposals.
Geography
Observed grants in 2024 were spread across ten states, with a clear multi-state (national) footprint rather than a strictly local or single-state focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 22 distinct recipients (22 grants) and the three-year history includes a steady mix of returning and new grantees, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new recipients each year (7 new grantees in 2024), but the foundation explicitly notes proposals are by invitation only; therefore new entrants do appear to join the portfolio, but there is no open public application path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
