Private foundation · EIN 81-2693300 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul W Sisemore Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $55K total, median $13K. 100% of grants stayed in Oklahoma.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$55K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in OK
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pokes With a PurposeTulsa, OKGeneral Operations$25K
Tulsa Boys HomeTulsa, OKGeneral Operations$15K
Folds of HonorOwasso, OKGeneral Operations$10K
Sand Springs Education FoundationSand Springs, OKGeneral Operations$5,000

About this foundation

Paul W Sisemore Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, administered in care of Ron Barber, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Paul W Sisemore Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Paul W Sisemore Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $55K across 4 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Paul W Sisemore Charitable Foundation give?

Oklahoma (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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