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United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Oklahoma City, OK EIN: 73-0589829 Website

United Way of Central Oklahoma is committed to connecting people and resources to improve the well being of those in our community.

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc at a glance

In short: United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc gave $12.9M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$12,896,712
-1.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
6
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$2,149,452
-1.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$356,032
Total assets
$32,028,776
+2.2% 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 United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc

Who United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Annual Campaign: $11.2MAnnual Campaign$11.2MDonor Directed Designations: $903KDonor Directed Designations$903KCity Campaign: $471KCity Campaign$471KState Campaign: $241KState Campaign$241KDisaster Relief: $67KDisaster Relief$67KCombined Federal Campaign: $38KCombined Federal Campaign$38K

The largest 2024 recipient was Annual Campaign ($11.2M). Together the top 6 received $12.9M.

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K3$50–100K3$100–250K9$250–500K3$500K–1M3$1–5M5$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 9 grants of 30 (30%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.

States

Cities

AttachmentOklahoma City

How United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M$20M6 grants2019 6 grants2020 6 grants2021 6 grants2022 6 grants2023 6 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12.9M (2024) to $17.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $12.9M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Annual Campaign Oklahoma City, OKPartner Agency Allocation$11,176,439
Donor Directed Designations Oklahoma City, OKDonor Directed Designation$903,000
City Campaign Oklahoma City, OKFederated Campaign Designation$470,682
State Campaign Oklahoma City, OKFederated Campaign Designation$241,382
Disaster Relief Oklahoma City, OKDisaster Assistance$67,133
Combined Federal Campaign Oklahoma City, OKFederated Campaign Designation$38,076
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$32,028,776$19,427,469$19,021,304$12,896,7126$738,455
2023$31,342,091$19,216,996$19,417,296$13,025,4846$717,260
2022$32,415,650$20,951,620$20,857,769$15,454,6146$89,672
2021$31,276,397$17,522,723$16,727,955$13,340,7516$277,790
2020$31,400,744$22,733,637$20,511,152$17,028,0916$198,701
2019$29,118,656$18,038,912$19,206,609$14,906,3606$288,157

About United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc

Based on IRS filings

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc is a public charity, based in Oklahoma City, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $12.9M. Net investment income was $738K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc is led by Rachel C. Holt, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 4 of 88 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Rachel C. Holt

    President & CEO

    CEO Start: → President & CEO, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    45 hrs/week

    $25K (2023) → $204K (2024)

  • Dave Lopez

    Director & Investment Chair

    Director → Director & Investment Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerome A. Holmes

    Director, E & D Chair

    Director → Director, E & D Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathy L. Williams

    Director & Nominating Chair

    Director → Director & Nominating Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roberta B. Fields

    Director & Hr Chair

    Director → Director & Hr Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shane Wharton

    Board Chair

    Director → Chair-Elect, 2022

    Chair-Elect → Board Chair, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sherri Lance

    Director & Strategic Growth Chair

    Chairman → Past Chair, 2023

    Past Chair → Director & Strategic Growth Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Carpenter

    Director, R & C Initiatives Chair

    Director → Director, R & C Initiatives Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Natalie Shirley

    Director & Adminstration Chair

    Director → Director & Adminstration Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Whitman

    Director & Audit Chair

    Director → Director & Audit Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristin Peck

    Director, C & E Chair

    Director → Director, C & E Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Lisle

    Director & Community Investment Chair

    Director → Director & Community Investment Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jimmy Curry

    Director & Labor Chair

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce Lawrence

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clay Farha

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cynda C. Ottaway

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Harlow

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Schroeder

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Thompson

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ed Martin

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hillary Farrell

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Clark

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • jean c leger Jr.

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenee Naifeh Lister

    Director & Campaign Co-Chair

    Director → Director & Campaign Co-Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Couch

    Director

    Chairman → Director, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Roth

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark A. Helm

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Wood

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marsha Ingersoll

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Meg Salyer

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nick Samarripas

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Perry H. Sneed

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randy K. Roper

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roy H. Williams

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Roberts

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean Cummings

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean McDaniel

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean Trauschke

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim O'Connor

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wes Milbourn

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Scott

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Schonacher

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Freeman

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Boren

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rick Muncrief

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aaron J. Jack

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brent Hensley

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Caroline Ikard

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Abbott

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Greg Wheeler

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • John McNamara

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Justin Brady

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kirk Hall

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Larry Nichols

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marcus Tilley

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nick Dell'osso

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robin Roberson

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Dobson

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chad Wilkerson

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cheri Shepard

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christy Gillenwater

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Lloyd

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Doug Stussi

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Napoliello

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenny Love-Meyer

    Director & Campaign Co-Chair

    Director → Director & Campaign Co-Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie McQueen

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin O'Connor

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kirk Mammen

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Krishna R. Murali

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Behrman

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shandy Belford

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tony Shinn

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Victor Flores

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dana Hornbeck

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Ortloff

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Williams

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gary Raskob

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Sims

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Hart

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Timothy Pehrson

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nina Daylor

    COO

    Executive Vice President → COO, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    45 hrs/week

    $115K (2019) → $134K (2024)

  • Ashleigh Sorrel Rose

    CDO

    CDO Start: → CDO, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    45 hrs/week

    $91K (2023) → $103K (2024)

  • Christopher P. Bell

    CFO

    On filings since 2023

    45 hrs/week

    $108K (2023) → $111K (2024)

  • Judy Love

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lane R. Neal

    Assistant Secretary

    Director → Assistant Secretary, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rick McCune

    Treasurer

    Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2021

    Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Funke

    Chair Elect

    Director → Chair Elect, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bradley Krieger

    Assistant Treasurer

    Director → Assistant Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (72)
  • Former: Chuck Spicer (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Danny Barth (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Dave Hager (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: David Rainbolt (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Debby Hampton (2019–2023) — Past CEO
  • Former: Gary D. Brooks (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: George E. Young Sr. (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jennifer Grigsby (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jim Curry (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Jim English (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Lee Symcox (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Matt McGuire (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Michael C. Carolina (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Michael Laird (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Mohammad Farzaneh (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Mt Berry (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Rick Nagel (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Robert Clements (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Tricia Everest (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Frank Patterson (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Gregory Smith (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Michael Turpen (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Ron Witherspoon (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Tim Pehrson (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Lindy Ritz (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Michelle Chapple (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Reggie Johnson (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Craig McVay (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Doug Coughlan (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: Marhsa Ingersoll (2023) — Director
  • Former: Catherine O'Connor (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jason R. Sanders (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: John D. Higginbotham (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Judy J. Hatfield (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kelly Sachs (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kris Rogers (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Pamela Cox (2019–2022) — CFO
  • Former: Taylor Shinn (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Christopher Turner (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Cindy Truong (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jan Foreman (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Brad Ezell (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Carl Edwards (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Chris Anoatubby (2019–2021) — Secretary
  • Former: Don Betz (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Kelly dyer fry (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Kristal Flury (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Michael C. Ming (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Percy Kirk (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Steve Hahn (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Rod Sailor (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Carey Joullian (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Jack Golsen (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Kent L. Buchanan (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Michelle Coppedge (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Mikeal Clayton (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Terri White (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: bill schonacher (2019) — Director
  • Former: charlotte richels (2019) — Director
  • Former: chris reen (2019) — Director
  • Former: chris turner (2019) — Director
  • Former: cindy troung (2019) — Director
  • Former: david page (2019) — Director
  • Former: dennis jaggi (2019) — Director
  • Former: doug lawler (2019) — Director
  • Former: greg smith (2019) — Director
  • Former: john richels (2019) — Director
  • Former: Karli stroh (2019) — Director
  • Former: kent shortridge (2019) — Director
  • Former: kirkland hall (2019) — Director
  • Former: mike turpen (2019) — Director
  • Former: Rodney Sailor (2019) — 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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Rachel C Holt — President & CEO: $204KRachel C HoltPresident & CEO$204KNina Daylor — COO: $134KNina DaylorCOO$134KChristopher P Bell — CFO: $111KChristopher P BellCFO$111KAshleigh Sorrel Rose — CDO: $103KAshleigh Sorrel RoseCDO$103K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $204K, to Rachel C Holt (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc

How much does United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc give each year?

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc gave $12.9M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $13.0M across 6 grants.

What is United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc's typical grant size?

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc's median grant in 2024 was $356,032, and its average grant was $2,149,452, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc give grants?

United Way of Central Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City, OK (6 grants).

Does United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Federated Campaign Designation" (3 grants).

Who are United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc's largest grantees?

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Annual Campaign ($11,176,439), Donor Directed Designations ($903,000) and City Campaign ($470,682), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc?

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc reported $32.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.4M.

What is United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc's EIN?

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0589829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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