Kissick Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kissick Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.3 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $160,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.3 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$160,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$118 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.7 million | 42 | $108 million |
| 2024 | $7.3 million | 33 | $118 million |
How to apply
Kissick Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kissick Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California. It also paid $235,216 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $2.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $875,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $850,000 |
| New York | 2 | $310,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $283,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $250,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10000 Brains Neuro Al Inc | Contribution | $1.0 million |
| Ocean Visions | Contribution | $750,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Ca San Francisco | Contribution | $650,000 |
| The Windward Fund | Contribution | $600,000 |
| Digital Harbor Foundation | Contribution | $500,000 |
| Spark Climate Solutions Inc | Contribution | $500,000 |
| Purpose Campaigns LLC | Contribution | $300,000 |
| Stanford University | Contribution | $300,000 |
| 1907 Foundation International Inc | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Great Barrier Reef Foundation | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Contribution | $250,000 |
| The John Hopkins University | Contribution | $250,000 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Contribution | $250,000 |
| University of Cambridge | Contribution | $235,216 |
| Earth Enable Inc | Contribution | $200,000 |
| Stanford - Athletic Department | Contribution | $200,000 |
| The Milken Institute | Contribution | $160,000 |
| National Institutes of Health | Contribution | $125,000 |
| Aftd | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Alliance for Colledge Ready Schools | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Focused Ultrasound Foundation | Contribution | $100,000 |
| Barrel Bag | Contribution | $58,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Contribution | $50,000 |
| Yale University | Contribution | $50,000 |
| The Ocean Foundation | Contribution | $28,000 |
| Ecole Bilingue | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Shatterproof | Contribution | $10,000 |
| The National World War II Museum | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Tourette Association of America | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Tower Center Research Foundation | Contribution | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Brick City Sports | Contribution | $5,000 |
| National Center for Family Philanthropy Inc | Contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary K Kissick
- Michael S Warsavsky
- John R Kissick
- Kasey C Duarte
Questions people ask
Does Kissick Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kissick Family Foundation give?
$7.3 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $160,000.
Who runs Kissick Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary K Kissick (Secretary), Michael S Warsavsky (Director), John R Kissick (Co-President) and Kasey C Duarte (Co-President).
What does Kissick Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and international.