Ellison S and Noel P McKissick Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick Foundation is a private foundation in Greenville, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $789,010 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $20,750 and the largest $140,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$789,010
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$20,750
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$23.6 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $863,675 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $821,500 | 24 | $20.0 million |
| 2024 | $863,675 | 25 | $21.5 million |
| 2025 | $789,010 | 18 | $23.6 million |
How to apply
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick 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 Ellison S and Noel P McKissick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 15 | $656,510 |
| Virginia | 2 | $127,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Easley Pickens Powdersville | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $140,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $125,000 |
| United Way of Pickens County | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $115,000 |
| YMCA Greenville | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Cancer Connections | To further the exempt purposes of the organizatioln | $75,000 |
| Brookgreen Gardens | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| St Francis Foundation | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| International African American Museum | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Upstate Warrior Solution | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $16,500 |
| Charity Ball of Greenville | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| Peace Center for Performing Arts | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Prisma Health Upstate RUN4LIFE | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Tall Timbers Foundation | To further the exempt purposes of the organizatioln | $5,000 |
| GCC Scholarship Foundation | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Belle W Baruch Foundation | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $2,510 |
| Freedom Alliance | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
| Champions for Kids | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth M Fauntleroy
- Caroline McKissick Young
- Ellison S McKissick III
- Robert H Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Ellison S and Noel P McKissick Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellison S and Noel P McKissick Foundation give?
$789,010 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $20,750.
Who runs Ellison S and Noel P McKissick Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth M Fauntleroy (Director), Caroline McKissick Young (Director), Ellison S McKissick III (Director) and Robert H Thomas (Treasurer).
What does Ellison S and Noel P McKissick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.