Ellison S Mckissick Jr & Noel P Mckissick Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreenville, South Carolina · EIN 57-0739969 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$789K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$16,500
Total assets$23.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Charity Ball of Greenville | Greenville, SC | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| Peace Center for Performing Arts | Greenville, SC | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Prisma Health Upstate Run4life | Greenville, SC | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Tall Timbers Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | To further the exempt purposes of the organizatioln | $5,000 |
| Gcc Scholarship Foundation | Greenville, SC | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Belle W Baruch Foundation | Georgetown, SC | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $2,510 |
| Freedom Alliance | Dulles, VA | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
| Champions for Kids | Myrtle Beach, SC | To further the exempt purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $789,010 | 18 |
| 2024 | $863,675 | 25 |
| 2023 | $821,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632029349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-0739969
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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