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Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick

Greenville, South Carolina  ·  EIN 570739969  ·  Private foundation

Based in Greenville, South Carolina, Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick has awarded $5.1M across 177 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Clemson University Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$586K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$14.2M
Total assets
177
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick funds

Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, faith-based (christian), higher education, youth development.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, men boys, veterans, women girls.

black communitieschildrenmen boysveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Clemson University Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Clemson, SC$509K2019
Clemson University Foundation
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Clemson, SC$501K2018
United Way of Pickens County
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Easley, SC$175K2018
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Richmond, VA$160K2025
Christ Church Episcopal
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Greenville, SC$143K2025
YMCA Easley Pickens Powdersville
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Easley, SC$140K2025
YMCA Easley Pickens Powdersville
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Easley, SC$140K2024
YMCA Easley Pickens Powdersville
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Easley, SC$140K2023
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Richmond, VA$125K2024
Upstate Warrior Solution
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Greenville, SC$110K2023
Cancer Society of Greenville
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Greenville, SC$100K2024
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Richmond, VA$90K2021
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Richmond, VA$90K2023
United Way of Pickens County
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Easley, SC$75K2023
United Way of Pickens County
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
Easley, SC$75K2024

Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.1M
2019$973K
2021$586K
2023$812K
2024$822K
2025$864K

How to apply for funding from Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick

Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick

Does Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick accept grant applications?
Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick fund?
Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Clemson University Foundation, Clemson University Foundation, United Way of Pickens County. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick give in grants?
Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick reported $586K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.1M over 177 grants.
Where is Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick located?
Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick is based in Greenville, South Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 570739969.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ellison S and Noel P Mckissick. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.