United Way of Norman Inc
United Way of Norman Inc is a public charity based in Norman, Oklahoma, formed in 1969. It funds programs run by local nonprofit partner agencies and also operates community initiatives focused on youth opportunity, financial security, and health. Its stated service area includes southern Cleveland County, McClain County, and Garvin County.
United Way of Norman Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Norman Inc gave $936K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Oklahoma. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $935,714
- -54.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,532
- -45.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $41,657
- Total assets
- $2,007,657
- -6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Norman Inc
- How to Apply
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For the FY2027 program-funding cycle, organizations needed to complete the LOI and receive certification before submitting an RFP. The LOI period is closed and the RFP deadline has passed.
- Review Cycle
- February 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (past FY2027 RFP deadline).
- Deadline
- February 25, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 570 24Th Ave Nw 110, Norman, OK 73069
Phone: (405) 329-2025
Website: https://unitedwaynorman.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Norman Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Children and Families ($123K). Together the top 10 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 111 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Way of Norman states that its service area includes southern Cleveland County, McClain County, and Garvin County in Oklahoma. Its 2025 reported grant recipients were all in Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Norman Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 22 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $936K (2025) to $2.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $936K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Children and Families Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $122,920 |
| The Virtue Center Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $88,000 |
| Bridges Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $70,313 |
| Bethesda Inc Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $67,077 |
| Meals on Wheels of Norman Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $62,155 |
| Variety Care Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $58,313 |
| Women's Resource Center Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $58,087 |
| The Salvation Army Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $54,740 |
| Mary Abbott Children's House Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $49,313 |
| Transition House Inc Norman, OK | Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds | $44,313 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,007,657 | $1,637,649 | $1,677,628 | $935,714 | 22 | $47,405 |
| 2024 | $2,135,805 | $2,807,033 | $2,646,380 | $2,032,590 | 26 | $40,715 |
| 2023 | $2,114,548 | $2,011,586 | $1,803,632 | $1,167,657 | 21 | $21,246 |
| 2022 | $1,957,553 | $1,796,107 | $1,698,857 | $1,139,525 | 22 | $9,776 |
| 2021 | $1,887,084 | $1,893,942 | $1,746,355 | $1,147,907 | 20 | $22,194 |
| 2020 | $1,975,473 | $2,117,419 | $1,841,846 | $1,211,457 | 24 | $21,448 |
| 2019 | $1,821,678 | $1,922,081 | $1,906,889 | $1,188,675 | 24 | $17,254 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Its mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.” United Way of Norman identifies Education, Financial Stability, and Health as its impact areas. Its funding strategy addresses basic needs and root causes of community issues, including goals of increasing families’ economic stability and improving the health and safety of children and adults.
The organization funds nonprofit programs addressing community needs. Examples among its 2025 grantees include Bethesda Inc, whose stated mission is to provide therapeutic counseling for child victims of sexual abuse and educate elementary-aged children about personal boundaries; Meals on Wheels of Norman, which says it provides meals and visitation to elderly, ill, or disabled residents; and Transition House Inc, which says it provides transitional living and community outreach for adults recovering from mental illness. Variety Care Inc states that it provides affordable, accessible health care regardless of ability to pay.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Way of Norman reported 22 grants totaling $935,714. Grant amounts ranged from $5,313 to $122,920, with a median of $41,656. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma. The largest awards included Center for Children and Families ($122,920), The Virtue Center ($88,000), Bridges ($70,313), Bethesda Inc ($67,077), and Meals on Wheels of Norman ($62,155). These grants were listed as “Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds.”
For its program-funding RFP, United Way describes a competitive process for qualified nonprofit organizations. Applicants first had to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and be certified as eligible before submitting an RFP proposal; funded programs must measure prescribed outcomes and report results. The FY2027 LOI period is closed, and the RFP deadline was February 25, 2026, so that application cycle has passed.
The Launch is a separate social innovation initiative offering a $10,000 grant for a new program addressing an unmet community need. Applicants must be current 501(c)(3) organizations serving the stated service area, and programs must align with Education, Financial Stability, or Health. The website says the 2025 application is closed and that The Launch was suspended for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daren Wilson as President/CEO and Kathy Holder as Senior Vice President. It also lists Dana Rieger as past chair as of January and chairman from July through December; Belinda Hyppolite as chairman as of January and vice chair from July through December; Brandon Hopper as vice chairman as of January and treasurer from July through December; and Josh Edge as treasurer as of January and a board member from July through December. Other listed leaders include campaign chairs Mark Krittenbrink and Autumn McMahon, Council Chair Patti Truesdell, and Board Member Steve McDaniel.
United Way of Norman Inc is led by Daren Wilson, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 2 of 37 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daren Wilson
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$84K (2019) → $32K (2025)
Patti Truesdell
Council Chair
Board Member → Council Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Stice
Council Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Fuller
Council Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Casey
Campaign Chair
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Autumn McMahon
Campaign Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Rieger Past Chair
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Krittenbrink
Campaign Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Holder
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$68K (2019) → $93K (2025)
Chloe Shi Odom
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Beck
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicky Bumgarner
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darrel Pyle
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun McGinnis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Vinyard
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Mumma
Board Member
Board Member → Council Chair, 2023
Council Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vernon Hooks
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Wadley
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronda McKown
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hofmann
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Purvis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Venables
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Yahola
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberlee Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bidelman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Dixon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christa Simmons
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Cavins
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Morgan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Reeder
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Belinda Hyppolite Chairman
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Hopper Vice Chairman
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Atkinson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Mitchell
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Edge Treasurer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Dionisio
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve McDaniel
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (63)
- Former: Aaron Parker (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Joey Wishnuck (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Clowers (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Stice (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Petty Cooper (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Ruttman (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Robyn Castleberry (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brandon Hopper (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Dana Rieger Vice Chair July- (2023–2024) — Dec & Chairman
- Former: Josh Edge (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Cooper Vice Chair July- (2023–2024) — Dec & Past Chair
- Former: Belinda Hyppolite Board Member (2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Deidra Peters (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Bryant (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Koons (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Wells (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Murphy (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nasim Farzaneh (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Smith (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Vicki Davis (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Belinda Hyppolite (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Goodspeed (2022–2023) — Campaign Chair
- Former: Jenny Goodspeed (2022–2023) — Campaign Chair
- Former: Brandon Hopper Board Member (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Stice Chairman July - (2023) — Dec & Past Chair
- Former: Dana Rieger (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kristen Castiglione (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Graves (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Corley (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Grace (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Stice Vice Chair July- (2021–2022) — Dec & Chairman
- Former: Vicki Davis Vice Chair July- (2021–2022) — Dec & Past Chair
- Former: Tom Cooper Board MemberJuly- (2022) — Dec & Vice Chair
- Former: Derek Paiva (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tory Tedder-Loffland (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Cooper (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Rieger (2021) — Campaign Chair
- Former: James Chappel (2021) — Campaign Chair
- Former: Mike Murphy Board MemberJuly- (2021) — Dec & Treaurer
- Former: Randy Laffoon (2021) — Chair
- Former: Steve Corley Treasurer July- (2021) — Dec & Board Member
- Former: Mandy McClure (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Mertens (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Odom (2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Randy Laffoon - Vice Chair (2020)
- Former: Robyn Castleberry - Chair (2020)
- Former: Vicki Davis - Board Member (2020)
- Former: Alesha Leemaster (2019) — Board Member to
- Former: Ben Odom - Chair To (2019) — Past Chair
- Former: Carly Hill (2019) — Board Member to
- Former: Christine Petty (2019) — Board Member
- Former: George Wilson (2019) — Board Member to
- Former: Kelley Grace (2019) — Co-Campaign Chair
- Former: Mark Millsap-Board Member (2019) — - at Large · Filing note: Until
- Former: Mj Farzaneh (2019) — Board Member to
- Former: Patrick Grace - Bd Member (2019) — - Co-Campaign Chair · Filing note: Until
- Former: Randy Laffoon - At Large (2019) — - Vice Chair · Filing note: Until
- Former: Rennie Cook (2019) — Past Chair to
- Former: Robyn Castleberry - Vice-Chair (2019) — To - Chair
- Former: Rufus Alexander (2019) — Board Member to
- Former: Sean Crandall (2019) — Board Member to
- Former: Stephanie Roesler (2019) — Health Chair
- Former: Tom Cooper - Campaign Chair (2019)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $93K, to Kathy Holder (Senior Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Norman Inc
How much does United Way of Norman Inc give each year?
United Way of Norman Inc gave $936K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 26 grants.
What is United Way of Norman Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Norman Inc's median grant in 2025 was $41,657, and its average grant was $42,532, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Norman Inc give grants?
United Way of Norman Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Norman, OK (20 grants) and Oklahoma City, OK (2 grants).
Does United Way of Norman Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Norman Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Agency Allocation/ARPA Funds" (22 grants).
Who are United Way of Norman Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Norman Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Children and Families ($122,920), The Virtue Center ($88,000) and Bridges ($70,313), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Norman Inc?
United Way of Norman Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does United Way of Norman Inc fund?
Its mission is “to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.” United Way of Norman identifies Education, Financial Stability, and Health as its impact areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Norman Inc?
For the FY2027 program-funding cycle, organizations needed to complete the LOI and receive certification before submitting an RFP. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Norman Inc's EIN?
United Way of Norman Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0668684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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