The Kisco Foundation Inc
The Kisco Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Armonk, New York. Formed in 2002, it provides grants and loans, along with technical, organizational-development, and management assistance, to other 501(c)(3) public charities. Its stated initiatives include protecting student veterans and supporting nonprofit journalism and community media.
The Kisco Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Kisco Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,975,000
- +25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $179,545
- -31.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $18,358,573
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Kisco Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 429, Armonk, NY 10504
Phone: (914) 419-4927
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kisco Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vineyard Journalism Foundation Inc (See Also Schedule O) ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 13 grants of 24 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 66% of grant dollars, California 15%, Washington, DC, 9%, Missouri 5%, and Oregon 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kisco Foundation Inc gives
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Journalism Foundation Inc (See Also Schedule O) Armonk, NY | Grant to Plan for Social Excellence | $1,100,000 |
| University of San Diego School of Law San Diego, CA | Renewal Protect Student Veterans Initiative. Veterans Legal Clinic. | $150,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project New York, NY | State courts, voting integrity, defense of democracy, election protection, accountability, state legislative research | $100,000 |
| Re-Think Media Inc San Francisco, CA | For democracy programs serving small to medium local and regional ngo's and journalists. | $100,000 |
| Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc Columbia, MO | Total newsroom training fellowships for journalists in the south | $100,000 |
| The City Report Inc New York, NY | General support, non-profit news model serving nyc, challenge grant | $100,000 |
| Vetvoice Foundation Portland, OR | To help veterans to become civic leaders and policy advocates by providing the support, training, and tools they need to continue their service and find new missions at home. | $100,000 |
| Civic Nation Washington, DC | Wwav- Combat Disinformation | $75,000 |
| Howard University Development and Alumni Relations Washington, DC | Center for Journalism and Democracy | $50,000 |
| Indivisible Civic Engagement Inc Washington, DC | For 501 (c)(3) work-truth brigade combatting disinformation, communications programs 2024 | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,358,573 | $1,607,422 | $2,325,754 | $1,975,000 | 11 | $1,306,060 |
| 2023 | $18,476,432 | $1,098,136 | $1,967,064 | $1,575,000 | 6 | $726,409 |
| 2022 | $17,763,792 | $1,139,235 | $611,074 | $300,000 | 2 | $534,792 |
| 2021 | $20,654,378 | $2,392,091 | $2,095,799 | $1,700,000 | 3 | $1,677,731 |
| 2020 | $19,939,925 | $1,471,639 | $1,561,725 | $1,175,000 | 2 | $1,186,834 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary exempt purpose is to provide technical assistance, organizational development, management assistance, and financial support through grants and loans to other 501(c)(3) public charities.
Its “Protecting Student Veterans” initiative aims to help veterans pursue education, address excessive student-loan burdens, and make informed choices about education and careers. The filing describes work with partner organizations and veterans’ groups to support veterans and military families affected by predatory practices at for-profit colleges, and to help veterans transition to civilian and academic life.
Another initiative provides financial, technical, and strategic support for exploring nonprofit business models in journalism and community media. The filing describes activities including environmental journalism pilots, affordable-housing forums, journalism internships, historic-preservation projects, and community archives.
Grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. ReThink Media, which received $100,000 in 2024, says it supports organizations, coalitions, and movements with communications strategies and day-to-day support. Civic Nation, which received $75,000, says it uses organizing, engagement, and public awareness to address national challenges. United States Veterans Initiative, which received $50,000, describes its mission as supporting veterans’ and families’ transition through housing, counseling, career development, and comprehensive support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,975,000. Grants ranged from $50,000 to $1,100,000, with a median grant of $100,000.
The largest grant was $1,100,000 to Vineyard Journalism Foundation Inc. in Armonk, New York, for “Plan for Social Excellence.” Other notable grants included $150,000 to University of San Diego School of Law for renewal of its Protect Student Veterans Initiative and Veterans Legal Clinic; $100,000 each to Protect Democracy Project, ReThink Media, Investigative Reporters and Editors, The City Report, and VetVoice Foundation; and $75,000 to Civic Nation. Additional grants included $50,000 each to Howard University Development and Alumni Relations, Indivisible Civic Engagement, and United States Veterans Initiative.
The filing states that a director reviews requests, conducts due diligence, visits applicants, and monitors grant activities through the award period. It does not specify application materials or restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy McCabe as director and president; Jennifer Magnone as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Leslie Gordon Fagen as director.
The Kisco Foundation Inc is led by Nancy McCabe, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy McCabe
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Magnone
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Gordon Fagen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy S. Kohlberg (2020–2022) — Chair
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 The Kisco Foundation Inc
How much does The Kisco Foundation Inc give each year?
The Kisco Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 6 grants.
What is The Kisco Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Kisco Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $179,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Kisco Foundation Inc give grants?
The Kisco Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (15%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Kisco Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of The Kisco Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Kisco Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Kisco Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vineyard Journalism Foundation Inc (See Also Schedule O) ($1,100,000), University of San Diego School of Law ($150,000) and Protect Democracy Project ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kisco Foundation Inc?
The Kisco Foundation Inc reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does The Kisco Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its primary exempt purpose is to provide technical assistance, organizational development, management assistance, and financial support through grants and loans to other 501(c)(3) public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kisco Foundation Inc?
The Kisco Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Kisco Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Kisco Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1411259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kisco Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kisco-foundation-inc-morg_49cbc199c2014686b41549a2b8fcd021
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