THE KISCO FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 611411259 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

ARMONK, NY

Total Revenue
$1,098,136
Total Expenses
$1,967,064
Total Assets
$18,476,432
Net Assets
$18,476,432
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
NANCY MCCABE
Phone
9144154144
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE KISCO FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 79% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE KISCO FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN THE FORM OF GRANTS AND LOANS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES. IN ADDITION, WITHIN ITS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE THE KISCO FOUNDATION CONTINUES WITH A CURRENT INITIATIVE WHICH IS "PROTECTING STUDENT VETERANS". THIS FUND'S MISSION IS TO DEFEND STUDENT VETERANS IN PURSUING THEIR EDUCATION GOALS AS WELL AS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS WHO HAVE BEEN DEFRAUDED OR MISLED BY PROPRIETARY INSTITUTIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $570,066

THE NEW GI BILL ALLOWS VETERANS TO ATTEND THE COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE. UNFORTUNATELY, MANY VETERANS HAVE UNWITTINGLY BECOME VICTIMS OF PREDATORY PRACTICES BY A NUMBER OF...

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THE NEW GI BILL ALLOWS VETERANS TO ATTEND THE COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF THEIR CHOICE. UNFORTUNATELY, MANY VETERANS HAVE UNWITTINGLY BECOME VICTIMS OF PREDATORY PRACTICES BY A NUMBER OF FOR-PROFIT COLLEGES. PROBLEMS INCLUDE DECEPTIVE RECRUITING AND MARKETING, DELIVERY OF WEAK ACADEMIC CONTENT, LITTLE OR NO SUPPORT SERVICES, BURDENSOME STUDENT LOAN DEBT, AND INAPPROPRIATE OR UNDELIVERABLE PROMISES REGARDING JOBS, TRANSFER OF CREDITS AND CAREER PLACEMENT. THIS PROGRAM HELPS VETERANS, VICTIMS AND MILITARY FAMILIES TO BE CAREFUL CONSUMERS EVALUATING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND STUDENT LOANS. WORKING WITH PARTNERS, THE KISCO PROGRAM ASSISTS VETERANS WHO HAVE EXCESSIVE STUDENT LOAN BURDENS, AND THROUGH 501(C) (3) PARTNERS AND VETERANS GROUPS, HELPS VETERANS TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN AND ACADEMIC LIFE AND SUCCEED IN HIGHER EDUCATION. BEYOND HOLDING ACCOUNTABLE THE INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE VETERANS, WE WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO ALL APPROPRIATE AUDIENCES TO ASSIST VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES IN MAKING INFORMED EDUCATION AND CAREER CHOICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,250,000

ANOTHER INITIATIVE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR THE EXPLORATION AND STUDY OF NON-PROFIT BUSINESS MODEL RELATED TO PROGRAMS IN NON-PROFIT JOURNALISM...

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ANOTHER INITIATIVE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT FOR THE EXPLORATION AND STUDY OF NON-PROFIT BUSINESS MODEL RELATED TO PROGRAMS IN NON-PROFIT JOURNALISM AND ITS APPLICATION TO COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS AND NEWS ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE WORK OF JOURNALISTS, NEWSPAPERS AND NEWS ORGANIZATIONS FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED COMMUNITIES. THIS INCLUDES PILOT PROGRAMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM, FORUMS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INTERNSHIPS FOR JOURNALISM STUDENTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS ON FILM AND IN PRINT, AND COMMUNITY ARCHIVES. THESE COMMUNITY SERVICE MODELS SUPPORT THE EXEMPT ACTIVITIES CRITICAL TO THE SUCCESS OF A NON-PROFIT BUSINESS MODEL FOR SMALL COMMUNITY MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $365,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $726,409
Other Revenue $6,727
TOTAL REVENUE $1,098,136

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,577,000
Salaries & Benefits $94,027
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,820,066
Other Expenses $296,037
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,967,064

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,098,136 $1,139,235 0.0%
Expenses $1,967,064 $611,074 +2.2%
Net Income $-868,928 $528,161 -2.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
2

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$475,979
Total Directors
3
$475,979
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NANCY MCCABE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $77,185 $475,979
JENNIFER MAGNONE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY/TREAS. 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE GORDON FAGEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,098,136 $1,967,064 $18,476,432 $-868,928
2022 $1,139,235 $611,074 $17,763,792 $528,161
2021 $2,392,091 $2,095,799 $20,654,378 $296,292
2020 $1,471,639 $1,561,725 $19,939,925 $-90,086
2019 $1,238,010 $1,806,985 $18,834,776 $-568,975
2018 $1,596,482 $420,848 $17,232,591 $1,175,634
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