Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2024, it awarded 37 grants totaling $168,402, all to recipients in Oklahoma.
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk at a glance
In short: Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk gave $168K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Oklahoma. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,402
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,551
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,929,843
- +8.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (3 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk
- Review Cycle
- No deadline is stated.
- Deadline
- No deadline is stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Betsey Kersey Trustee Paul L Sisk A
Mailing address: 5319 S Lewis Ave Ste 110, Tulsa, OK 74105
Phone: (918) 749-1542
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Baptist Church of Tulsa ($42K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 161 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 37 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2020) to $232K (2023). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Religious; Supports Ministry & Other Church Programs | $41,663 |
| The Salvation Army - Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide needed support services and programs to community | $41,663 |
| Dvis Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide support to those affected by domestic violence | $7,500 |
| The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges Tulsa, OK | Charitable; Provide Programs & Services for Physically Challenged | $6,000 |
| Clarehouse Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide no-cost hospice care to those in need | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide essential services to homebound elderly & disabled | $5,000 |
| Parent Child Center of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Charitable; Provide Services to Prevent Child Abuse | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Charitable; Provide Clothing & Necessities for Disadvantaged Children | $4,000 |
| Lilyfield Inc Tulsa, OK | Charitable: provide programs and services for at-risk children & youth | $4,000 |
| The Park Church of Christ Tulsa, OK | Religious; Supports Ministry & Other Church Programs | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,929,843 | $518,804 | $298,961 | $168,402 | 37 | $207,599 | $390,928 | $194,885 |
| 2023 | $2,713,328 | $301,566 | $395,475 | $231,906 | 37 | $276,773 | $116,913 | $208,017 |
| 2022 | $2,805,498 | $499,537 | $291,239 | $164,136 | 28 | $196,239 | $153,281 | $264,009 |
| 2021 | $2,755,101 | $410,373 | $300,566 | $160,825 | 31 | $195,133 | $407,893 | $244,901 |
| 2020 | $2,598,274 | $196,475 | $272,628 | $142,267 | 28 | — | $91,197 | $152,773 |
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 October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for religious organizations and charitable organizations serving people in need.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges says it provides opportunities for people with physical challenges to enhance their quality of life. The Parent Child Center of Tulsa describes its mission as preventing child abuse and neglect through education, treatment, and advocacy. Clarehouse says it provides no-cost support to guests and families at the end of life. Other 2024 recipients describe work that includes meeting students’ essential needs, supporting at-risk children and youth, providing safe housing and mentoring for young women, feeding people experiencing hunger and homelessness, and helping neighbors meet basic needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $168,402. Grants ranged from $500 to $41,663, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards were $41,663 each to First Baptist Church of Tulsa for ministry and other church programs, and The Salvation Army - Tulsa for community support services and programs. Other notable grants included $7,500 to DVIS for people affected by domestic violence; $6,000 to The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges; and $5,000 each to Clarehouse, Meals on Wheels, and the Parent Child Center of Tulsa.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To request funds, an organization should send a letter to the trustees with its legal name and contact information; a brief history, purposes, and accomplishments; the amount requested; and a detailed explanation of the project or purpose. The request must include the organization’s IRS letter confirming 501(c)(3) status and classification as not a private foundation under section 509(a), a statement signed by its president that its purposes or operations have not changed since that letter, and financial statements for the previous two years. Grants are limited to qualifying 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that are not private foundations. Scholarship requests must come through an educational institution; the trust does not grant scholarship funds to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elizabeth A Kersey as trustee/bookkeeper and Al Rd Sowards as trustee.
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Al Rd Sowards
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Elizabeth A. Kersey
Trustee & Bkpr
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $54K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $54K, to Elizabeth a Kersey (Trustee/BKPR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk
How much does Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk give each year?
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk gave $168K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $232K across 37 grants.
What is Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk's typical grant size?
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,551, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk that year got $3K on average.
Where does Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk give grants?
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (32 grants) and Sand Springs, OK (2 grants).
Does Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk's largest grantees?
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk's largest 2024 grantees include First Baptist Church of Tulsa ($41,663), The Salvation Army - Tulsa ($41,663) and Dvis ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk?
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for religious organizations and charitable organizations serving people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk?
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk's EIN?
Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6243607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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