Mika Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWake Forest, North Carolina · EIN 87-3438359 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$48,007
Total assets$7,306
Half of its grants to organizations were between $23,006 and $106,002.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Triangle Rabbits | Apex, NC | Educating and supporting rabbit caretakers. | $97,101 |
| Farm and Lands Trust York County | York, PA | Preserving farmland and natural resources in york county. | $49,010 |
| Animalkind | Raleigh, NC | Providing affordable spay/neuter services to reduce overpopulation. | $49,008 |
| American Chestnut Foundation | Asheville, NC | Restoring the american chestnut tree to its native range. | $48,007 |
| Operation Catnip Inc | Raleigh, NC | Providing free spay/neuter services for unowned cats. | $48,005 |
| Freedom Ride Rescue | Raleigh, NC | Saving dogs from euthanasia and finding homes. | $48,004 |
| Hope Animal Rescue | Durham, NC | Rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs. | $48,003 |
| Friends of Wake County Animal Center | Raleigh, NC | Supporting and promoting the county animal shelter. | $48,002 |
| Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve | New Hope, PA | Inspiring the appreciation and use of native plants. | $48,001 |
| The Grey Muzzle Organization | Raleigh, NC | Improving the lives of at-risk senior dogs. | $23,006 |
| Second Chance | Raleigh, NC | Providing homeless pets with a second chance through adoption. | $23,005 |
| Nc Wildlife Federation | Charlotte, NC | Protecting, conserving, and restoring north carolina wildlife and habitats. | $23,004 |
| Davidson Lands Conservancy | Davidson, NC | Conserving land and natural resources in davidson. | $23,003 |
| Friends of Wnc Nature Center | Asheville, NC | Supporting the western north carolina nature center and its programs. | $23,002 |
| Carolina Tiger Rescue | Pittsboro, NC | Saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild. | $23,001 |
| Perfectly Imperfect Pups | Raleigh, NC | Rescuing and rehoming dogs with special needs. | $23,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,836,641 | 26 |
| 2024 | $229,776 | 29 |
| 2023 | $41,695 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621259349101747
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3438359
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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