The Lisa and Christopher Kysela

Foundation · Grantmaker Rocky River, OH EIN: 75-3262817

The Lisa and Christopher Kysela is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Rocky River, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $1K.

Key facts about The Lisa and Christopher Kysela

EIN: 75-3262817
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $13,700
Grants made (2024): 10
Average grant: $1,370
Median grant: $500
New grantees (estimate): 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2024)
Total assets: $58,399
Primary geography: Ohio (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Lisa and Christopher Kysela funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Lisa and Christopher Kysela's 10 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (85%) and Wisconsin (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants). None of its 10 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is The Lisa and Christopher Kysela open to new grantees?

60%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $233; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $100 first-time, $900 repeat.

20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 422% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$58K

-17.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$14K

+356.7% YoY

Grant Count

+150.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+82.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lisa and Christopher Kysela reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Lisa and Christopher Kysela

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $12K (85%)

Wisconsin $1K (9%)

Tennessee $500 (4%)

California $100 (1%)

Illinois $100 (1%)

Share of all 10 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Illinois Ohio Tennessee Wisconsin

Cities

Rocky RiverClevelandCantonBay VillageMadisonChicagoDaytonElyriaGarfield HeightsLakewoodMemphisSherman OaksWestlake

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$58,399	$70,757	$48,196
Revenue	$1,359	$25,568	$-46
Expenses	$13,717	$3,007	$11,256
Qualifying Distributions	$13,700	$3,000	$11,250
Net Investment Income	$1,359	$1,210	$479
Distributable Amount	$3,243	$2,574	$2,714

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Marooners ($10,000), Dane County Humane Society ($1,300), Pathway Caring for Children ($500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE MAROONERS Rocky River, OH	TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF SUPPORTING ROCKY RIVER YOUTH FOOTBALL AT THE HIGH SCHOOL, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND YOUTH PROGRAM LEVELS.	$10,000
DANE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Madison, WI	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING REFUGE, HEALING, AND NEW BEGINNINGS TO THOUSANDS OF COMPANION ANIMALS, EXOTIC SPECIES, BARNYARD ANIMALS, AND INJURED OR ORPHANED WILD ANIMALS EVERY YEAR.	$1,300
PATHWAY CARING FOR CHILDREN Canton, OH	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES REALIZE THE POSSIBILITIES OF THEIR LIVES THROUGH FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION, AND MENTAL HEALTH.	$500
THE VILLAGE PROJECT Bay Village, OH	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF WORKING TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE NOURISHING MEALS AND EXTENDED SUPPORT TO FAMILIES FIGHTING CANCER.	$500
ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL Memphis, TN	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF LEADING THE WAY THE WORLD UNDERSTANDS, TREATS, AND DEFEATS CHILDHOOD CANCER AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES.	$500
URBAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Cleveland, OH	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF STRIVING TO BREAK SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO SUCCESS FOR CLEVELAND'S NEAR WEST SIDE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING AN INDIVIDUALIZED, INNOVATIVE, AND CHALLENGING EDUCATION.	$500
THE SECOND ACT FOUNDATION Sherman Oaks, CA	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF CULTIVATING THE SECOND CAREERS OF WOMEN OVER THIRTY THROUGH DIRECT FINANCIAL AID AND ACCESS TO COMMUNAL RESOURCES AS THEY SHIFT TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH RELATED FIELDS.	$100
SHALOM & TRANQUILITY GARDEN Cleveland, OH	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROVIDING A GARDEN TO EDUCATE, UNIFY, AND IMPROVE THE WELLNESS OF ALL FAMILIES, TYPICAL AND ATYPICAL.	$100
SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN Chicago, IL	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF BRINGING CHURCH AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND FAMILIES TOGETHER.	$100
ZELIE'S HOME Garfield Heights, OH	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF EMPOWERING PREGNANT AND PARENTING WOMEN TO TAKE POSITIVE AND EFFECTIVE ACTION ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN BY PROVIDING, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT.	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Christopher Kysela	Trustee	2	—
Lisa Kysela	Trustee	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lisa and Christopher Kysela?

The Lisa and Christopher Kysela is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Rocky River, OH. It holds $58K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Lisa and Christopher Kysela?

As of 2024, The Lisa and Christopher Kysela holds $58K in total assets with $1K in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $14K in 2024.

Where does The Lisa and Christopher Kysela operate?

The Lisa and Christopher Kysela has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Lisa and Christopher Kysela award?

In 2024, The Lisa and Christopher Kysela awarded 10 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Lisa and Christopher Kysela required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Lisa and Christopher Kysela reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Lisa and Christopher Kysela's EIN?

The Lisa and Christopher Kysela's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3262817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.