KWCO Cares Inc
KWCO Cares Inc is a public charity based in Edmond, Oklahoma. Formed in 2016, it raises money for local charitable organizations through its annual RED (Renew, Energize, & Donate) Day Run and reports supporting local nonprofits through grants.
KWCO Cares Inc at a glance
In short: KWCO Cares Inc gave $198K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $198,000
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,000
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,400
- Total assets
- $52,790
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to KWCO Cares Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 East Campbell, Edmond, OK 73034
Phone: (405) 330-2626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KWCO Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Edmond Public Schools Foundation ($44K). Together the top 9 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 56 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as supporting local charitable organizations and nonprofits in its community. Its listed 2023 grantees include organizations in Edmond and Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How KWCO Cares Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2019) to $215K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edmond Public Schools Foundation Edmond, OK | General Purpose | $44,000 |
| Wings Edmond, OK | General Purpose | $39,600 |
| Edmond Mobile Meals Edmond, OK | General Purpose | $33,000 |
| Edmond Fine Arts Edmond, OK | General Purpose | $22,000 |
| Project 66 Edmond, OK | General Purpose | $15,400 |
| Peppers Ranch Guthrie, OK | General Purpose | $13,200 |
| Northcare Edmond, OK | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| OKC Dream Center Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| Halo Oklahoma City, OK | General Purpose | $8,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,790 | $223,633 | $224,470 | $198,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $53,627 | $225,382 | $223,700 | $204,918 | 11 |
| 2022 | $51,945 | $254,079 | $245,411 | $202,500 | 8 |
| 2021 | $43,277 | $228,230 | $232,611 | $198,000 | 8 |
| 2020 | $47,658 | $187,073 | $230,218 | $215,000 | 20 |
| 2019 | $90,803 | $233,144 | $200,700 | $185,338 | 16 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “making a difference in the lives of others and bettering the communities that we serve by raising money for local charitable organizations.” Its filing describes RED Day as a fundraiser supporting local nonprofits that served more than 60,000 families in the community in the prior year. KWCO CARES also says it maintains working relationships with grantee organizations to help ensure grant funds are used for their exempt purposes.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2023 include Edmond Public Schools Foundation, whose mission is to connect the community to advance excellence and expand student opportunities through Edmond Public Schools; Project 66, which provides food and connects neighbors to resources through the love of Christ; and Edmond Mobile Meals, which provides nourishing meals and social connection to homebound residents. Other 2023 grantees included Peppers Ranch, which works to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect through foster homes, counseling, and activities, and Fostering Sweet Dreams, which provides essential resources such as beds, bedding, car seats, and furniture to foster families.
Grantmaking
In 2023, KWCO CARES reported $204,918 in grants across 11 grants, averaging about $18,629 per grant. It reported $202,500 across 8 grants in 2022. The 2024 filing lists a grant count of 0. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 9 grants totaling $198,000.
Notable 2023 grants included $42,000 to Edmond Public Schools Foundation, $37,800 to Project 66, $31,500 to Edmond Mobile Meals, $10,500 to Peppers Ranch, and $7,413 to Fostering Sweet Dreams.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Miller as president; Brad Reeser as vice president; and Gary Atchley, Scott Werner, Ramiro Vargas, Kim Spencer, and Ted Clay as directors.
KWCO Cares Inc is led by Susan Miller, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Miller
President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Atchley
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramiro Vargas
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Clay
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Spencer
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Werner
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Reeser
Vice President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Edward Lee (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Peter Levison (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 KWCO Cares Inc
How much does KWCO Cares Inc give each year?
KWCO Cares Inc gave $198K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $205K across 11 grants.
What is KWCO Cares Inc's typical grant size?
KWCO Cares Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,400, and its average grant was $22,000, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does KWCO Cares Inc give grants?
KWCO Cares Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Edmond, OK (6 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants).
Does KWCO Cares Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of KWCO Cares Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are KWCO Cares Inc's largest grantees?
KWCO Cares Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Edmond Public Schools Foundation ($44,000), Wings ($39,600) and Edmond Mobile Meals ($33,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KWCO Cares Inc?
KWCO Cares Inc reported $53K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $224K.
What does KWCO Cares Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “making a difference in the lives of others and bettering the communities that we serve by raising money for local charitable organizations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KWCO Cares Inc?
KWCO Cares Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is KWCO Cares Inc's EIN?
KWCO Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2373054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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