Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk
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
37
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-27.4% YoY
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
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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