Tulsa Area United Way
Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) is a public charity based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Formed in 1924, it funds local nonprofit partners and works to improve lives and strengthen communities through investments in areas including healthy communities, youth opportunity, and financial security.
Tulsa Area United Way at a glance
In short: Tulsa Area United Way gave $20.8M across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $269K), mostly in Oklahoma. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,750,461
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +6.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $269,487
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $39,871,790
- +3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (12 of 77, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tulsa Area United Way
- How to Apply
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TAUW describes its partner nonprofit community investment process and its separate competitive Social Innovations Grant process. The 2026 Social Innovations Grant application cycle has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1430 South Boulder, Tulsa, OK 74119
Phone: (918) 583-7171
Website: https://tauw.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Tulsa Area United Way
Who Tulsa Area United Way funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Salvation Army ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $8.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
376 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 120 grants of 376 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
TAUW’s 2026 Social Innovations Grant eligibility information names an eight-county service area: Delaware, Mayes, Creek, Okmulgee, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, and Wagoner counties. Its 2024 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tulsa Area United Way open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 77 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $306K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $196K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19.7M (2020) to $22.4M (2019). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $20.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Tulsa, OK | Financial Security, Youth Opportunities | $1,300,515 |
| Family & Children's Services Tulsa, OK | Healthy Community, Youth Opportunities | $1,156,968 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention Services Tulsa, OK | Healthy Community | $931,425 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Healthy Community, Youth Opportunities, Financial Security | $890,461 |
| Life Senior Sevices Tulsa, OK | Healthy Community, Community Resiliency, Financial Security | $858,431 |
| YMCA of Greater Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Healthy Community, Youth Opportunities | $757,886 |
| Community Action Project of Tulsa County Tulsa, OK | Youth Opportunities, Financial Security | $686,031 |
| Goodwill Industries of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Financial Security | $651,351 |
| The Parent Child Center of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Youth Opportunities, Safe Babies Court | $618,249 |
| A New Leaf Tulsa, OK | Healthy Community, Financial Security | $556,236 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
TAUW’s 2024 filing states that endowment funds are available for unrestricted use under its spending policy, while the original $1,000,000 principal of its permanently restricted endowment cannot be spent. The filing also says the Unite Forever Endowment Fund began in 2024 to strengthen the organization’s capacity to respond to current needs and make forward-looking community investments.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,871,790 | $28,610,622 | $27,711,086 | $20,750,461 | 77 | $767,399 |
| 2023 | $38,468,025 | $26,741,509 | $26,033,017 | $20,155,043 | 72 | $458,518 |
| 2022 | $38,050,838 | $26,084,700 | $25,946,579 | $21,003,582 | 74 | $116,653 |
| 2021 | $38,352,626 | $26,094,881 | $25,831,781 | $21,504,139 | 79 | $296,487 |
| 2020 | $37,870,826 | $25,565,489 | $25,577,712 | $19,737,038 | 74 | $202,951 |
| 2019 | $38,268,117 | $27,367,266 | $26,437,035 | $22,364,644 | 80 | $310,115 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
TAUW’s mission is to unite people and resources to improve lives and strengthen communities. Its stated focus areas include healthy communities, youth opportunity, and financial security. The organization also describes work involving data and research, 211, innovation grants, collaborative funding, and capacity building. Its website identifies education, financial stability, and health and safety as three building blocks for better lives.
TAUW’s 2024 grants supported organizations with a range of missions. For example, Family & Children’s Services says it promotes the well-being and behavioral health of adults, children, and families. Youth Services of Tulsa says it supports young people in embracing their potential, while Community Action Project of Tulsa County says it helps young children in lower-income families grow up and achieve economic success. Goodwill Industries of Tulsa says it helps people reach their potential through work opportunities, training, and support services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, TAUW reported 77 grants totaling $20,750,461. Grant amounts ranged from $12,500 to $1,300,515, with a median grant of $150,000. Its community investment process includes reviewing partner nonprofits’ applications and financial information, site visits, assessment of performance and financial condition, and final allocation decisions by the Community Investments Cabinet. The website says that 180 volunteers participate in the annual process.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $1,300,515 to The Salvation Army for financial security and youth opportunities; $1,156,968 to Family & Children’s Services for healthy community and youth opportunities; and $931,425 to Domestic Violence Intervention Services for healthy community. Other large grants included $890,461 to Youth Services of Tulsa, $858,431 to LIFE Senior Services, and $757,886 to YMCA of Greater Tulsa.
TAUW also offers Social Innovations Grants as one-time, competitive funding for organizations testing innovative ideas. The program’s stated areas include youth opportunity, healthy communities, financial security, and community resiliency. The 2026 application page describes eligibility for 501(c)(3) nonprofits or organizations with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor, with most clients served located in TAUW’s eight-county area. Priority considerations include smaller operating budgets, addressing inequities, and explaining what the organization hopes to learn. The 2026 mini-application deadline was July 31, 2026, so that cycle has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Alison as president and CEO. Listed board officers include Karl Neumaier, chair; Brandon Oldham, vice-chair; Stephania Grober, chair-elect; Lareronita Ratcliff, secretary; Ross McLaughlin, treasurer; Robyn Devore, assistant treasurer; and Kevin Cavanah, ethics officer. Pamela Amburgy and Mario Balandran are also listed as directors.
Tulsa Area United Way is led by Anthony Alison, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 52 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony Alison
President & CEO
Chief Executive Officer → President & Chief Execcutive Officer, 2023
President & Chief Execcutive Officer → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$292K (2019) → $337K (2024)
Mitchell Wesley
Executive Director - 211eok
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Neumaier Karl
Chair
Director → Chair-Elect, 2023
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bennett Iii Tom
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gates Cathy
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Goodson Leigh
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hair Cara
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hardin Tracy
Director
Director → Director-At-Large, 2021
Director-At-Large → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haynie Ryan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruiz Yobana
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackson Betsy
Director
Director-At-Large → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reyes Krystal
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walden Allison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bringham Heath
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carter Gary
Director-At-Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dye Ben
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnson Macy
Director-At-Large
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milford Aaron
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Odom Jacob
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Price-Johannsen Jackie
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Smith Mark
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Mark
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warner Bryan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wilson Lane
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amburgy Pamela
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dukes Emily
Director
Director-At-Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dupont Michael
Director
Director-At-Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jones Stephanie
Director
Director-At-Large → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Melinda
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Payne Jamie
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Strahler Leigh Anne
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Kathy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Balandran Mario
Director-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Campbell Mikeale
Director-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Epps Laquisha
Director-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Federline John
Director-At-Large
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hall Elizabeth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Levo Feary Chelsea
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mahaney Mindy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Moss Hausam Netta
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Schmook Genevieve
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Lyndon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meyer Carla
Chief Administrative Officer
Vice President & Finance → Chief Administrative Officer, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$98K (2019) → $175K (2024)
Qualls Cynthia
Chief Resource Development Officer
Vice President & Resource Development → Chief Resource Officer, 2020
Chief Resource Officer → Chief Resource Development Officer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$116K (2019) → $135K (2024)
Sadler Brent
Chief Org Development & Transformation Officer
Chief Community Investments Officer → Chief Od & Transformation Officer, 2022
Chief Od & Transformation Officer → Chief Org Development & Transformation Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$111K (2019) → $140K (2024)
Graham Mark
Executive Officio
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McLaughlin Ross
Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2020
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ratcliff Lareronita
Secretary
Secretary → Director, 2021
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cavanah Kevin
Ethics Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devore Robyn
Assistant Treasurer
Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grober Stephania
Chair-Elect
Director → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oldham Brandon
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (63)
- Former: Johnson Kimberly (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Maguffee Brendon (2019–2023) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Petersen Frauke (2019–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Schaub Joann (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Siegfried Bailey (2019–2023) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Bogle Melissa (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Honel Larry (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Keith Karen (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Matthews Sen Kevin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Shaw Lori (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Hartzler Kirt (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Lehr Warren (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephens Stanley (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Whigham Aaron (2022–2023) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Dorwart Erica (2023) — Director
- Former: Hausam Netta (2023) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Mitchell Annie (2023) — Vice President of Community Investments
- Former: Brewer Kaye (2019–2022) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Hewitt John (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Hughes Alana (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lyons Tim (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Martinovich Rob (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: McGrew Bob (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: McLarty Lisa (2019–2022) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Simmons Peggy (2019–2022) — Chair-Elect
- Former: Hemme Krista (2020–2022) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Van Hanken Annie (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Deere Joe (2022) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Toineeta Pipestem Brenda (2022) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Chandler John (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Craft Jw (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Crenshaw Susan (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Cunningham Joe (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Downing Beth (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Gist Deborah (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Hays Kirk (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lawhorn Caron (2019–2021) — Chair
- Former: Pipestem Brenda (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Redman Michael (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Schumann John (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Vann Kevin (2019–2021) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Robin Scott (2020–2021) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Rollman Carrie (2020–2021) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Heller Bernie (2021) — Director
- Former: Asbjornson Scott (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Eslicker Lee (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Foley Jay (2019–2020) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Gore Kevin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kaul Manju (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Macleod Marcia (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Yar Maggie (2019–2020) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Fletcher Gloria (2020) — Director
- Former: Oates Alicia (2020) — Director-At-Large
- Former: Bajaj Akhilesh (2019) — Director
- Former: Basu Monica (2019) — Director at Large
- Former: Cavanaugh Kevin (2019) — Director
- Former: Didier-Lanning Jordan (2019) — Director at Large
- Former: Haynes Ted (2019) — Director
- Former: Holloway Anita (2019) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Lakin Phil (2019) — Director
- Former: Mears Mike (2019) — Ethics Officer
- Former: Mitchell Chuck (2019) — Director
- Former: Rhoads Mike (2019) — Director at Large
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $337K, to Anthony Alison (President and CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tulsa Area United Way
How much does Tulsa Area United Way give each year?
Tulsa Area United Way gave $20.8M across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20.2M across 72 grants.
What is Tulsa Area United Way's typical grant size?
Tulsa Area United Way's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $269,487, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tulsa Area United Way that year got $71K on average.
Where does Tulsa Area United Way give grants?
Tulsa Area United Way 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 Tulsa, OK (62 grants), Sapulpa, OK (4 grants), Okmulgee, OK (3 grants) and Broken Arrow, OK (2 grants).
Does Tulsa Area United Way give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 77 grants with a stated purpose on Tulsa Area United Way's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Healthy Community" (14 grants), "Youth Opportunities" (13 grants) and "Financial Security" (12 grants).
Who are Tulsa Area United Way's largest grantees?
Tulsa Area United Way's largest 2024 grantees include The Salvation Army ($1,300,515), Family & Children's Services ($1,156,968) and Domestic Violence Intervention Services ($931,425), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tulsa Area United Way?
Tulsa Area United Way reported $39.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.6M.
What does Tulsa Area United Way fund?
TAUW’s mission is to unite people and resources to improve lives and strengthen communities. Its stated focus areas include healthy communities, youth opportunity, and financial security. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tulsa Area United Way?
TAUW describes its partner nonprofit community investment process and its separate competitive Social Innovations Grant process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tulsa Area United Way's EIN?
Tulsa Area United Way's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0580283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 July 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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