Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick

Foundation · Grantmaker GREENVILLE, SC EIN: 57-0739969

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$15.5M

+18.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$864K

+5.1% YoY

Grant Count

+4.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$35K

+0.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick reported a distributable amount of $970K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's official purpose centers on supporting higher education. Beyond this primary focus, the foundation provides funding across multiple areas including:

Education (elementary, secondary, higher education, graduate and professional education, and business education)
Health and medical care
Social and human services (family services, child welfare, youth development)
Religion and Christianity
Arts and culture, including museums
Land conservation and natural resources
Philanthropy and nonprofit support

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:

Grant Range

$1,000 to $160,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in:

South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia

The foundation also funds projects in additional states including Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

South Carolina $2.9M (77%)

Virginia $630K (17%)

North Carolina $132K (3%)

Washington $65K (2%)

Florida $15K (0%)

Pennsylvania $12K (0%)

Georgia $10K (0%)

Maryland $10K (0%)

+2 more states

States

Colorado Florida Georgia Maryland Minnesota North Carolina Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia Washington

Cities

AshevilleAthensBlack MountainBooneCharlestonCharlotteClemsonColumbiaColumbusDenverDullesEasleyGeorgetownGreenvilleHendersonvilleHopkinsManteoMyrtle BeachNorfolkOakdale

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets and Revenue (as of June 2025):

Total assets: $15,452,967
Total revenues: $3,352,613
Total expenses: $994,912
Total giving: $863,675
Giving rate: 5.6% of assets

Previous Year (as of June 2024):

Total assets: $13,095,266

Major Donor: Alice Manufacturing Co., Inc. is reported as a major donor to the foundation.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$15,452,967	$13,095,266	$13,417,277
Revenue	$3,352,613	$628,207	$640,281
Expenses	$994,912	$929,810	$928,307
Qualifying Distributions	$877,391	$833,350	$823,603
Net Investment Income	$3,282,225	$535,192	$547,348
Distributable Amount	$969,519	$908,254	$849,538

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

139 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School ($160,000), Christ Church Episcopal ($142,675), Ymca Easley Pickens Powdersville ($140,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANNA JULIA COOPER EPISCOPAL SCHOOL RICHMOND, VA	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION	$160,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SANDHILLS SOUTHERN PINES, NC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION	$5,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS SNOHOMISH COUNTY SHOHOMISH, WA	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION	$5,000
BROOKGREEN GARDENS PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION	$50,000
JASMINE ROAD INC GREENVILLE, SC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION	$10,000
MEYER CENTER FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN GREENVILLE, SC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATIOLN	$20,000
NC OUTWARD BOUND ASHEVILLE, NC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION	$5,000
NEIGHBORHOOD CANCER CONNECTIONS GREENVILLE, SC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATIOLN	$75,000
PEACE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS GREENVILLE, SC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION	$5,000
PRISMA HEALTH UPSTATE RUN4LIFE GREENVILLE, SC	TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

Elizabeth M Fauntleroy (Director)
Caroline McKissick Young (Director/Trustee)
Ellison S McKissick III (Director/Trustee)
Robert H Thomas (Treasurer)

Directors and the treasurer serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELIZABETH M FAUNTLEROY	DIRECTOR	—	—
CAROLINE MCKISSICK YOUNG	DIRECTOR	—	—
ELLISON S MCKISSICK III	DIRECTOR	—	—
ROBERT H THOMAS	TREASURER	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick fund?

The foundation's official purpose centers on supporting higher education. Beyond this primary focus, the foundation provides funding across multiple areas including: • Education (elementary, secondary, higher education, graduate and professional education, and business education) • Health and medical care • Social and human services (family services, child welfare, youth development) • Religion and Christianity • Arts and culture, including museums • Land conservation and natural resources • Ph…

How do I apply for a grant from Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics: **Grant Activity:** • Made 29 grants in the most recent reporting year • Total annual giving: $863,675 • Grant range: $1,000 to $160,000 • Median grant amount: $5,000 **Recent Grantees:** • Anna Julia Cooper School ($160,000) • Neighborhood Cancer Connection ($75,000) • United Way of Pickens County ($75,000) **Application Process:** The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding and operates on a…

Where does Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • South Carolina • North Carolina • Virginia The foundation also funds projects in additional states including Colorado, Florida, Maryland, and Washington.

What size grants does Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick award?

In 2025, Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick awarded 25 grants totaling $864K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick reported a distributable amount of $970K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick's EIN?

Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0739969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.