Paul L Sisk and Helen I Sisk Charitable Trust
Historical FunderTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 73-6243607 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$168K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BETSEY KERSEY TRUSTEE PAUL L SISK A |
|---|---|
| Address | 5319 S LEWIS AVE STE 110, TULSA OK 74105 |
| Phone | 9187491542 |
| Form and materials | TO REQUEST FUNDS, THE APPLICANT SHOULD SEND A LETTER TO THE TRUSTEES. THE LETTER SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. 2. THE NAME, TITLE, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED AS THE CONTACT PERSON. 3. A BRIEF HISTORY OF YOUR ORGANIZATION WHICH OUTLINES ITS PURPOSES AND ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS. 4. THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT REQUESTED FROM THE TRUST. 5. A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE PROJECT OR PURPOSES FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED. PLEASE INCLUDE WITH YOUR LETTER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: 1. A COPY OF THE LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE GRANTING 501(C) (3) STATUS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION AND CLASSIFYING IT AS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER 509 (A). 2. A STATEMENT SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE PURPOSES OR OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION SUBSEQUENT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE LETTER. 3. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS. |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | THE SISK TRUST WILL MAKE GRANTS ONLY TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH ARE CLASSIFIED AS 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATIONS UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AND WHICH ARE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS NOT BEING PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. ANY REQUESTS FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS MUST BE MADE BY THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. WE REGRET THAT THE TRUST IS UNABLE TO GRANT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Flourish Homes Inc | Broken Arrow, OK | Charitable; provide transitional housing & programs for young women leaving foster care system | $3,000 |
| Iron Gate | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide food & temporary support for those in need | $3,000 |
| Life Senior Services | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide support and programs for senior citizens | $3,000 |
| Metro Christian Academy | Tulsa, OK | Educational; provide accredited college preparatory progams | $3,000 |
| Tulsa Botanic Garden | Tulsa, OK | Educational; promote importance of plants and nature to the environment | $3,000 |
| Cookson Hills Christian Ministries | Kansas, OK | Charitable; provide home, education & therapy services for at risk youth | $2,500 |
| Neighbors Along the Line | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide community programs for increased independence | $2,350 |
| 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 |
| Salvation Army Project Santa | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide needed support services & programs to community | $2,000 |
| Up With Trees | Tulsa, OK | Educational; promote urban forestry & environmental awareness | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide emergency food service to those in need | $2,000 |
| Operation Hope Prison Ministry | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide services to those impacted by incarceration | $1,500 |
| Fostering Connections | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide services & support to childern in ok welfare system | $1,000 |
| John 316 Mission | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide support for homeless & at risk individuals | $1,000 |
| Little Light House | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide education & programs for in-need children | $1,000 |
| The Spring Shelter Inc | Sand Springs, OK | Charitable; provide shelter & services for those affected by domestic violence | $1,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide services to those experiencing homelessness | $1,000 |
| One Hope Tulsa Inc | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide community services & resources for in-need children. | $1,000 |
| Revitalize T-Town | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide home repairs to low-income homeowners. | $1,000 |
| Transitional Living Centers of Oklahoma - Lindsey House | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide transitional living facility & programs for homeless women with children. | $1,000 |
| Tulsa Boys Home | Sand Springs, OK | Charitable; provide residential care & programs for at risk boys. | $1,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provides programs & services for at risk adolescents and young adults. | $1,000 |
| Trinity Woods - Gating of the Community Campaign | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide housing, nutrition & health care services to improve the quality of life for seniors | $1,000 |
| Northeast Central Service Inc | Tulsa, OK | Educational; provide services for alcoholics anonymous members & groups in northeast oklahoma | $938 |
| Crossroads Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable; provide support & progams for adults diagnosed with mental illness | $788 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Tulsa, OK | Charitable; provide mentoring services or at risk children | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,402 | 37 |
| 2023 | $231,906 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502959349101065
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-6243607
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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