Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk

Foundation · Grantmaker TULSA, OK EIN: 73-6243607

The Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1989 in Oklahoma. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the trust operates as an independent foundation with a focus on charitable giving to religious organizations and human services.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.9M

+8.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$168K

-27.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-27.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk reported a distributable amount of $195K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust's primary giving focuses on:

Protestant churches and religious ministries
Health and human services
Education and youth services
Environmental conservation
Veterans services
Addiction and mental health services

Grantmaking

Grant Range

** $200 to $57,977

Average Grant

Amount:** Varies by program area, ranging from $379 to $49,506

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma and Arizona.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $859K (99%)

Arizona $6K (1%)

Wisconsin $3K (0%)

States

Arizona Oklahoma Wisconsin

Cities

Broken ArrowKansasNormanOklahoma CityOshkoshPhoenixSand SpringsTulsa

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $2,929,843
Total Revenues: $518,804
Total Expenses: $298,961
Total Giving: $168,402
Number of Employees: 1

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,929,843	$2,713,328	$2,805,498
Revenue	$518,804	$301,566	$499,537
Expenses	$298,961	$395,475	$291,239
Qualifying Distributions	$207,599	$276,773	$196,239
Net Investment Income	$390,928	$116,913	$153,281
Distributable Amount	$194,885	$208,017	$264,009

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

161 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First Baptist Church of Tulsa ($41,663), The Salvation Army - Tulsa ($41,663), Dvis ($7,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF TULSA TULSA, OK	CHARITABLE; PROVIDE CLOTHING & NECESSITIES FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN	$4,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS TULSA, OK	CHARITABLE; PROVIDE MENTORING SERVICES OR AT RISK CHILDREN	$500
CLAREHOUSE TULSA, OK	CHARITABLE; PROVIDE NO-COST HOSPICE CARE TO THOSE IN NEED	$5,000
COFFEE BUNKER TULSA, OK	CHARITABLE; PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT VETERANS TRANSITIONING TO CLIVILIAN LIFE	$2,000
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) TULSA, OK	CHARITABLE; PROVIDE ADVOCATES FOR ABUSED & NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN THE COURT SYSTEM	$2,000
CROSSROADS INC PHOENIX, AZ	CHARITABLE; PROVIDE SUPPORT & PROGAMS FOR ADULTS DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS	$788
DVIS TULSA, OK	CHARITABLE; PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THOSE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE	$7,500
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF TULSA TULSA, OK	RELIGIOUS; SUPPORTS MINISTRY & OTHER CHURCH PROGRAMS	$41,663
FLOURISH HOMES INC BROKEN ARROW, OK	CHARITABLE; PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING & PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG WOMEN LEAVING FOSTER CARE SYSTEM	$3,000
FOSTERING CONNECTIONS TULSA, OK	CHARITABLE; PROVIDE SERVICES & SUPPORT TO CHILDERN IN OK WELFARE SYSTEM	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Elizabeth A Kersey - Trustee/Bookkeeper (25 hours per week)
Ruth Sowards - Trustee
Al Rd Sowards - Trustee (5 hours per week)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ELIZABETH A KERSEY	TRUSTEE/BKPR	25	$54,013
AL RD SOWARDS	TRUSTEE	5	$21,627

Contact Information

Address: 5319 S Lewis Ave Ste 206, Tulsa, OK 74105-6543

Phone: 918-749-1542

EIN: 73-6243607

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk fund?

The trust's primary giving focuses on: • **Protestant churches and religious ministries** • **Health and human services** • **Education and youth services** • **Environmental conservation** • **Veterans services** • **Addiction and mental health services**

How do I apply for a grant from Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk?

**Grant Range:** $200 to $57,977 **Median Grant Amount:** $2,000 **Average Grant Amount:** Varies by program area, ranging from $379 to $49,506 **Annual Giving:** Approximately $165,000 to $276,000 annually **Grant Distribution:** The trust has awarded 41 grants, with a giving rate of approximately 10% of assets. **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges: $6,000 • Parent Child Center of Tulsa: $5,000

Where does Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk make grants?

The trust primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma and Arizona.

What size grants does Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk award?

In 2024, Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk awarded 37 grants totaling $168K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk reported a distributable amount of $195K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.