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The Ellison S and Noel P McKissick Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$3.5M
32%
ANNA JULIA COOPER SCHOOL
$880K
8%
UNITED WAY OF PICKENS COUNTY
$805K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION?
No. ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION give?
ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina, Virginia, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $864 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, ANNA JULIA COOPER SCHOOL, and UNITED WAY OF PICKENS COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION?
ELLISON S AND NOEL P MCKISSICK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.