The Kissler Family Foundation
The Kissler Family Foundation is a public charity based in Boise, Idaho, formed in 2007. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, scholarships paid to educational institutions for the benefit of individual students, and support for the Idaho Community Foundation.
The Kissler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kissler Family Foundation gave $772K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Idaho. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $771,980
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,180
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $22,303,130
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kissler Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1125 West Amity Road, Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 336-1643
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kissler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Idaho Community Foundation ($602K). Together the top 10 received $764K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 62 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing describes charitable organizations operating primarily within Idaho and other Western states. In 2024, 99% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho and 1% to a recipient in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kissler Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 $772K (2024) to $3.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $772K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Community Foundation Boise, ID | Support General Operations for Community Benefit | $601,500 |
| Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa Health Foundation Nampa, ID | Support General Operations for Health and Wellness | $46,840 |
| St Luke's Health Foundation Ltd Boise, ID | Support General Operations for Health and Wellness | $30,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission Boise, ID | Support General Operations for Housing Stability | $15,000 |
| The Salvation Army - Boise Corps Boise, ID | Support General Operations for Housing Stability | $14,640 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Idaho Chapter Boise, ID | Support General Operations for Health and Wellness | $13,000 |
| Idaho Botanical Gardens Inc Boise, ID | Support General Operations for Environment and Animal Welfare | $12,500 |
| Parasport Spokane Spokane, WA | Support General Operations for Health and Wellness | $11,000 |
| Discovery Center of Idaho Boise, ID | Support General Operations for Educational and Economic Opportunities | $10,000 |
| Women's & Children's Alliance Boise, ID | Support General Operations for Health and Wellness | $10,000 |
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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 | $22,303,130 | $953,512 | $967,149 | $771,980 | 11 | $953,512 |
| 2023 | $22,316,767 | $812,122 | $1,082,443 | $859,758 | 11 | $812,122 |
| 2022 | $22,587,088 | $1,065,031 | $3,104,036 | $2,908,050 | 12 | $1,065,031 |
| 2021 | $24,629,151 | $1,164,740 | $3,509,675 | $3,332,110 | 14 | $1,164,740 |
| 2020 | $26,971,028 | $1,218,874 | $2,352,905 | $2,137,344 | 14 | $1,218,874 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to provide funds for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
The foundation’s filing says it supports the Idaho Community Foundation, whose stated mission is to strengthen Idaho communities through philanthropic investment and nonprofit impact. It also describes grants to charitable organizations for general operations and specific projects. The filing reports that these grants included support for health and wellness, educational and economic opportunities, community benefit, arts and culture, environment, housing stability, and animal welfare.
Among the 2024 grantees, the Idaho Community Foundation describes itself as a statewide community foundation dedicated to strengthening communities through philanthropy. St. Luke’s Health Foundation says it develops philanthropic resources to support St. Luke’s mission to improve health in the communities it serves. ParaSport Spokane says it provides athletic opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities that promote success, self-worth, and independence.
The foundation also reports providing 44 educational scholarships directly to educational institutions for the benefit of specific individuals. Its filing says applicants were assessed through a competitive process that included criteria such as GPA, enrollment at an accredited educational institution, and sophomore or higher college status.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $771,980. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $601,500, with a median of $13,000.
The largest reported grants included $601,500 to the Idaho Community Foundation for general operations for community benefit; $46,840 to Saint Alphonsus Medical Center – Nampa Health Foundation for general operations for health and wellness; and $30,000 to St. Luke’s Health Foundation for general operations for health and wellness. Other grants included $15,000 to Boise Rescue Mission and $14,640 to The Salvation Army – Boise Corps, both for housing stability, and $13,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Idaho Chapter for health and wellness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James A. Kissler, Alice E. Hennessey, Nicole Kissler, Debra Riedel, and Frances Ellsworth as co-trustees. It also states that the Idaho Community Foundation, Inc. has authority to elect a majority of the foundation’s governing body, while Jim Kissler appoints a minority.
The Kissler Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice E. Hennessey
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Riedel
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James A. Kissler
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Kissler
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Ellsworth
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen Bilowith (2020–2021) — Former Co-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 The Kissler Family Foundation
How much does The Kissler Family Foundation give each year?
The Kissler Family Foundation gave $772K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $860K across 11 grants.
What is The Kissler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kissler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,000, and its average grant was $70,180, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kissler Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Kissler Family Foundation give grants?
The Kissler Family Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (8 grants).
Does The Kissler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kissler Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Kissler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kissler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Idaho Community Foundation ($601,500), Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa Health Foundation ($46,840) and St Luke's Health Foundation Ltd ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kissler Family Foundation?
The Kissler Family Foundation reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $954K.
What does The Kissler Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to provide funds for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kissler Family Foundation?
The Kissler Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Kissler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Kissler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0587332. 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 June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kissler Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kissler-family-foundation-morg_da1efbca1ea24769a43ac72aeeb42082
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