Ellison S and Noel P McKissick
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick is a private foundation based in Greenville, South Carolina. Its 2026 filing reports 18 grants totaling $789,010 to charitable organizations.
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick at a glance
In short: Ellison S and Noel P McKissick gave $789K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $44K), mostly in South Carolina. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $789,010
- -8.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- -28.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $43,834
- +26.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,750
- Total assets
- $17,049,234
- +10.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ellison S and Noel P McKissick
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 East Court Street 202, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: (864) 859-6323
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ellison S and Noel P McKissick funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was YMCA Easley Pickens Powdersville ($140K). Together the top 10 received $747K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 128 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina (83%), Virginia (16%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ellison S and Noel P McKissick open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 61% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $586K (2021) to $864K (2025). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $789K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Easley Pickens Powdersville Easley, SC | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $140,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School Richmond, VA | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $125,000 |
| United Way of Pickens County Easley, SC | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $115,000 |
| YMCA Greenville Greenville, SC | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Neighborhood Cancer Connections Greenville, SC | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organizatioln | $75,000 |
| Brookgreen Gardens Pawleys Island, SC | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $50,000 |
| St Francis Foundation Greenville, SC | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $50,000 |
| International African American Museum Charleston, SC | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Greenville, SC | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $25,000 |
| Upstate Warrior Solution Greenville, SC | To Further the Exempt Purposes of the Organization | $16,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,049,234 | $2,495,054 | $898,787 | $789,010 | 18 | $799,010 | $2,421,950 | $1,069,791 |
| 2025 | $15,452,967 | $3,352,613 | $994,912 | $863,675 | 25 | $877,391 | $3,282,225 | $969,519 |
| 2024 | $13,095,266 | $628,207 | $929,810 | $821,500 | 24 | $833,350 | $535,192 | $908,254 |
| 2023 | $13,417,277 | $640,281 | $928,307 | $811,753 | 30 | $823,603 | $547,348 | $849,538 |
| 2022 | $13,705,303 | $353,616 | $819,625 | $691,080 | 31 | $703,080 | $259,268 | $977,332 |
| 2021 | $14,171,312 | $1,545,851 | $703,489 | $585,600 | 29 | — | $1,468,021 | $919,815 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellison S and Noel P McKissick reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose missions span several fields. United Way of Pickens County describes its work as organizing community capacity to improve quality of life in Pickens County. Brookgreen Gardens says it collects, preserves, and exhibits American sculpture and South Carolina flora and fauna. The International African American Museum describes its mission as honoring African American stories and sharing the impact of African American culture and history.
Other 2026 recipients include Upstate Warrior Solution, which provides individualized case coordination for warriors and their families across needs such as housing, employment, education, health care, and family support; Tall Timbers Foundation, whose programs address fire ecology and wildlife conservation; and Freedom Alliance, which describes its work as honoring military service, defending U.S. sovereignty, and promoting national defense.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $789,010. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $140,000, with a median of $20,750. Among the larger awards were $140,000 to YMCA Easley Pickens Powdersville, $125,000 to Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School, $115,000 to United Way of Pickens County, and $100,000 to YMCA Greenville. Neighborhood Cancer Connections received $75,000; Brookgreen Gardens, St Francis Foundation, and the International African American Museum each received $50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Elizabeth M Fauntleroy, Caroline McKissick Young, and Ellison S McKissick III as directors, and Robert H Thomas as treasurer.
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Caroline McKissick Young
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Fauntleroy
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ellison S. McKissick III
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert H. Thomas
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ellison S and Noel P McKissick
How much does Ellison S and Noel P McKissick give each year?
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick gave $789K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $864K across 25 grants.
What is Ellison S and Noel P McKissick's typical grant size?
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick's median grant in 2026 was $20,750, and its average grant was $43,834, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ellison S and Noel P McKissick that year got $3K on average.
Where does Ellison S and Noel P McKissick give grants?
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick gives mostly in South Carolina: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Greenville, SC (9 grants) and Easley, SC (2 grants).
Who are Ellison S and Noel P McKissick's largest grantees?
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick's largest 2026 grantees include YMCA Easley Pickens Powdersville ($140,000), Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School ($125,000) and United Way of Pickens County ($115,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Ellison S and Noel P McKissick?
Ellison S and Noel P McKissick reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $799K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ellison S and Noel P McKissick fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included organizations whose missions span several fields. United Way of Pickens County describes its work as organizing community capacity to improve quality of life in Pickens County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ellison S and Noel P McKissick?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2021–2026.
Does Ellison S and Noel P McKissick accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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