Kissaway Foundation
Kissaway Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $415K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $61K.
Kissaway Foundation at a glance
In short: Kissaway Foundation gave $84K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,000
- +38.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +98.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $414,749
- -4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kissaway Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society Inc ($25K). Together the top 7 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kissaway Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $84K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Gift | $25,000 |
| Mercer University Macon, GA | General | $12,500 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Inc Jacksonville, FL | General | $12,500 |
| Hawaii Contemporary Honolulu, HI | General | $10,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted Gift | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Retirement Communities Inc Orlando, FL | General | $9,000 |
| Community Hospice of Northeast Jacksonville, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $414,749 | $64,417 | $88,415 | $84,000 | 7 | $84,000 | $60,877 | $70,559 |
| 2023 | $433,815 | $35,375 | $64,813 | $60,500 | 10 | $60,500 | $31,842 | $61,547 |
| 2022 | $461,510 | $59,390 | $79,206 | $75,000 | 15 | $75,000 | $55,256 | $62,092 |
| 2021 | $478,457 | $60,836 | $57,899 | $52,000 | 14 | $52,000 | $55,872 | $71,324 |
| 2020 | $483,133 | $32,945 | $19,439 | $15,400 | 7 | — | $28,906 | $52,882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kissaway Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kissaway Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosemary McCorkle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly McCorkle Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Rae Sultan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Allan McCorkle (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Holly McCorkle (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kimerly McCorkle (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kissaway Foundation
How much does Kissaway Foundation give each year?
Kissaway Foundation gave $84K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 10 grants.
What is Kissaway Foundation's typical grant size?
Kissaway Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kissaway Foundation give grants?
Kissaway Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (32%) and Hawaii (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (2 grants) and Jacksonville, FL (2 grants).
Does Kissaway Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kissaway Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kissaway Foundation's largest grantees?
Kissaway Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society Inc ($25,000), Mercer University ($12,500) and Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Inc ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kissaway Foundation?
Kissaway Foundation reported $415K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Kissaway Foundation's EIN?
Kissaway Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3452640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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