The Sisung Foundation
The Sisung Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations; the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Sisung Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sisung Foundation gave $39K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Louisiana. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,000
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,900
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $779,342
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (56% 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 The Sisung Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 232 Lake Marina Drive Ste 2C, New Orleans, LA 70124
Phone: (504) 544-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sisung Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bethel Community Baptist Church ($5K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Louisiana (56%), North Carolina (13%), Florida (13%), Tennessee (13%), and Maryland (3%). The listed grants also include a $1,000 award to The Salvation Army in Ranson, West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sisung Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2024) to $67K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Community Baptist Church New Orleans, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelical Associatio Charlotte, NC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Baptist Children Saint Gabriel, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Louisiana Methodist Children Monroe, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospi Miami, FL | General Support | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Memphis, TN | General Support | $5,000 |
| In Touch Ministries New Orleans, LA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Metairie, LA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Clarksburg, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Ranson, WV | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $779,342 | $383 | $44,059 | $39,000 | 10 | $44,000 | $383 | $40,417 |
| 2023 | $823,018 | $-51,635 | $48,015 | $47,000 | 13 | $47,000 | $663 | $43,586 |
| 2022 | $922,667 | $-60,627 | $54,645 | $53,600 | 16 | $53,600 | $7,395 | $44,272 |
| 2021 | $1,037,939 | $305,841 | $69,209 | $67,100 | 19 | $67,100 | $13,337 | $57,435 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sisung Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $39,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $5,000. All listed grants were for general support.
Recipients of $5,000 grants included Bethel Community Baptist Church, Billy Graham Evangelical Association, Louisiana Baptist Children, Louisiana Methodist Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and In Touch Ministries. Shriners Hospital for Children received $2,000; Alzheimer’s Disease Research and The Salvation Army each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawrence J Sisung Jr, Frances V Sisung, Robert L Sisung, and Lawrence J Sisung III as directors.
The Sisung Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frances V. Sisung
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
LAWRENCE J SISUNG Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lawrence J. Sisung III
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert L. Sisung
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Sisung Foundation
How much does The Sisung Foundation give each year?
The Sisung Foundation gave $39K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 13 grants.
What is The Sisung Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sisung Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,900, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sisung Foundation give grants?
The Sisung Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (13%) and Florida (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does The Sisung Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sisung Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sisung Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sisung Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bethel Community Baptist Church ($5,000), Billy Graham Evangelical Associatio ($5,000) and Louisiana Baptist Children ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sisung Foundation?
The Sisung Foundation reported $779K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Sisung Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sisung Foundation's EIN?
The Sisung Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2075762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Sisung Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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