The Lisa and Christopher Kysela Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRocky River, Ohio · EIN 75-3262817 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$18K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$500
Total assets$76K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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,… | $3,250 |
| Sisters Haven | Cleveland, OH | To support the organization's mission of providing safe housing and a loving community to pregnant women and mothers with children without… | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | Chicago, IL | To support the organization's mission of being a relentless force for a world of longer, heatlthier lives. | $1,000 |
| Als Therapy Development Institute | Watertown, MA | To support the organization's mission of ending als. | $1,000 |
| Rock - It- Out Inc | Lakewood, OH | To support the organization's mission of providing physical exercise to people who are living with parkinsons disease. | $500 |
| Big Hearted Blooms | Cleveland, OH | To support the organization's mission of delivering joy through recycled flowers. | $500 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Cleveland, OH | To support the organization's mission of providing compassionate and comprehensive hospice care. | $100 |
| St Mary of the Assumption Church | Chicago, IL | To support the organization's mission of encouraging people to grow their relationship with jesus christ. | $100 |
| Salvation Army | Cleveland, OH | To support the organization's mission of preaching the gospel of jesus christ and to share gods love. | $100 |
| Multiple Breed Rescue | Grafton, OH | To support the organization's mission of helping as many displaced animals as possible. | $100 |
| Malachi House | Cleveland, OH | To support the organization's mission of creating a home for the dying poor. | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,250 | 12 |
| 2024 | $13,700 | 10 |
| 2023 | $3,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611969349100901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-3262817
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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