Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas
The Oklahoma Alliance of YMCAs is a public charity based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2017. It represents the collective impact of nine independent Oklahoma YMCAs and supports statewide collaboration and advocacy related to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas at a glance
In short: Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas gave $4.3M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $432K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,317,626
- +735.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $431,763
- +317.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $64,764
- Total assets
- $670,552
- +12.4% 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 Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2582, Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Phone: (405) 297-7720
Website: https://oklahomaallianceofymcas.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of Greater Tulsa ($2.9M). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 29 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars were reported for recipients in Oklahoma. The itemized grants also included $10,000 each to YMCA of Northwest Louisiana in Louisiana and Hot Springs YMCA in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $20K (2022) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Distribution of arpa funds to further the organization's exempt purpose | $2,945,896 |
| Denny Price Family YMCA of Enid Oklahoma Enid, OK | Distribution of arpa funds to further the organization's exempt purpose | $508,856 |
| Grand Lake Family YMCA Grove, OK | Public Policy Advocacy | $395,366 |
| YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | Public Policy Advocacy | $288,356 |
| Noble County Family YMCA Perry, OK | Public Policy Advocacy | $100,530 |
| Richard Kane Family YMCA Bartlesville, OK | Public Policy Advocacy | $28,998 |
| Ardmore Family YMCA Ardmore, OK | Public Policy Advocacy | $17,024 |
| Shawnee Family YMCA Shawnee, OK | Public Policy Advocacy | $12,600 |
| YMCA of Northwest Louisiana Shreveport, LA | Public Policy Advocacy | $10,000 |
| Hot Springs YMCA Hot Springs, AR | Public Policy Advocacy | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $670,552 | $4,772,301 | $4,675,201 | $4,317,626 | 10 | $2,630 |
| 2023 | $596,814 | $1,077,920 | $1,006,236 | $516,691 | 5 | $1,655 |
| 2022 | $467,609 | $638,282 | $581,459 | $20,000 | 2 | $273 |
| 2021 | $389,109 | $2,930,749 | $2,817,177 | $2,398,407 | 12 | $45 |
| 2020 | $256,274 | $376,258 | $305,714 | — | — | $179 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Alliance’s stated mission is to represent the collective impact of Oklahoma’s nine independent YMCAs and foster statewide communication and collaboration by advocating for policies and programs that advance youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Its filing describes work monitoring policy and promoting programs involving summer youth development, chronic disease prevention and support, out-of-school-time feeding, healthy policies in childcare facilities, and walkable communities.
Its 2024 grants included YMCA organizations. Noble County YMCA describes its mission as putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. YMCA of Northwest Louisiana describes its mission in similar terms: putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Alliance reported 10 grants totaling $4,317,626. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $2,945,896, with a median of $64,764. The largest awards included $2,945,896 to YMCA of Greater Tulsa and $508,856 to Denny Price Family YMCA of Enid, both described as distributions of ARPA funds to further the organizations’ exempt purposes. Other notable awards were $395,366 to Grand Lake Family YMCA, $288,356 to YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, and $100,530 to Noble County Family YMCA; these were listed for public policy advocacy.
The Alliance also gave $28,998 to Richard Kane Family YMCA, $17,024 to Ardmore Family YMCA, $12,600 to Shawnee Family YMCA, $10,000 to YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, and $10,000 to Hot Springs YMCA. These grants were listed for public policy advocacy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Phillips as board chair; Kelly Kay as board vice-chair; Mike Jobe as treasurer; Jana Weichbrodt as secretary; Shea Boschee, Greg Shamburg, Frank Walker, and Ricki Wimmer as directors; Judy Barrett-Miller as relations officer; and Paula Wackenheim as director of public policy.
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas is led by Karen S. White, CEO on the 2024 filing; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen S. White
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$91K (2024)
Robert Phillips
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Vice C, 2021
Board Vice C → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Wackenheim
Director Public Policy
Director of Public Policy & Initiatives → Director Public, 2021
Director Public → Director Public Policy, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $86K (2024)
Frank Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Shamburg
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricki Wimmer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shea Boschee
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jana Weichbrodt
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Kay
Board Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Barrett-Miller
Relations Officer
Relations of → Relations Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Jobe
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Augustine Mendoza (2021–2023) — Reg. Executive Director
- Former: Brandon Bell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dolph Hayden (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Joe E Paslay Jr. (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Tami Keller (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shane Nelson (2021) — Director
- Former: Augie Mendoza (2020) — Regional Cohort Executive Director
- Former: Vacant position - TX County (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $91K, to Karen S White (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas
How much does Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas give each year?
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas gave $4.3M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $517K across 5 grants.
What is Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas's typical grant size?
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas's median grant in 2024 was $64,764, and its average grant was $431,763, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas give grants?
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Policy Advocacy" (8 grants).
Who are Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas's largest grantees?
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of Greater Tulsa ($2,945,896), Denny Price Family YMCA of Enid Oklahoma ($508,856) and Grand Lake Family YMCA ($395,366), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas?
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas reported $671K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What does Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas fund?
The Alliance’s stated mission is to represent the collective impact of Oklahoma’s nine independent YMCAs and foster statewide communication and collaboration by advocating for policies and programs that advance youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas?
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check oklahomaallianceofymcas.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas's EIN?
Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0930893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Oklahoma Alliance of Ymcas funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/oklahoma-alliance-of-ymcas-morg_4958d31235154e54acf4a425c8334e76
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