The Frank Sides Jr and Edna K Sides
Accepts applications
The Frank Sides Jr and Edna K Sides is a private foundation in Sayre, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,700 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,700
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$774,445
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,400 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,300 | 4 | $698,589 |
| 2024 | $15,400 | 5 | $717,251 |
| 2025 | $40,700 | 9 | $774,445 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Lakey PO Box 337, Sayre, OK 73662 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (580) 210-9246 |
| What to submit | Name, Address, Age, Purpose, Date Funds Needed |
| Restrictions | Charitable Religious or Educational |
What The Frank Sides Jr and Edna K Sides funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $13,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,200 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,200 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Religious | $20,000 |
| Sayre Senior Citizens Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Religious | $5,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospita | Charitable | $1,200 |
| OK Payday LLC | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Individual | Religious | $1,200 |
| Dust Bowl Days Farm Ranch Festiva | Charitable | $1,000 |
| City of Sayre | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Lakey
Questions people ask
Does The Frank Sides Jr and Edna K Sides accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Frank Sides Jr and Edna K Sides give?
$40,700 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs The Frank Sides Jr and Edna K Sides?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Lakey (Trustee).
What does The Frank Sides Jr and Edna K Sides fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.