United Way of Southwest Oklahoma
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA MOBILIZES THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE IN WAYS NO SINGLE AGENCY, INDIVIDUAL, OR GOVERNMENT CAN TO ENHANCE THE ABILITY OF PEOPLE TO CARE. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA CAPITALIZES ON THE ABILITIES OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DETERMINE CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS, ASSESS THE VALUE OF PROGRAMS SEEKING FUNDING AND DETERMINE AND LEVERAGE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR THOSE PROGRAMS. WE WORK TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS. WE COLLABORATE WITH MANY ORGANIZATIONS ON COMMUNITY ISSUES. WE STRIVE TO BUILD THE SKILLS OF VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE AS NON- PROFIT BOARD MEMBERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$644K
-13.1% YoY
Grant Count
13
-18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+7.0% YoY
About United Way of Southwest Oklahoma
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWTON, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $644K. Net investment income was $78K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,511,149 | $2,507,667 | $2,556,649 |
| Revenue | $1,252,058 | $1,181,243 | $1,257,705 |
| Expenses | $1,223,571 | $1,263,828 | $1,114,629 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $77,621 | $37,474 | $32,985 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Marie Detty Youth & Fam Svc ($135,198), Center for Creative Living ($94,304), Salvation Army Corp ($86,115).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOY SCOUTS LAST FRONTIER COUN LAWTON, OK | — | $19,208 |
| C CARTER CRANE SHELTER LAWTON, OK | — | $77,495 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES LAWTON, OK | — | $10,959 |
| CENTER FOR CREATIVE LIVING LAWTON, OK | — | $94,304 |
| CHRISTIAN FAMILY COUNSELING CE LAWTON, OK | — | $25,504 |
| GIRL SCOUTS SOONER COUNCIL OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | — | $6,960 |
| LAWTON FOOD BANK LAWTON, OK | — | $55,504 |
| LEGAL AID SERVICES OF SW OK LAWTON, OK | — | $9,164 |
| MARIE DETTY YOUTH & FAM SVC LAWTON, OK | — | $135,198 |
| SALVATION ARMY CORP LAWTON, OK | — | $86,115 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN ELLIS | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $80,843 |
| MARK WOOMMAVOVAH | PRESIDENT & | 40 | — |
| NATALIE FITCH | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| JENNIFER ELLIS | IMMEDIATE PA | 3 | — |
| KELLY EDWARDS | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| GLORIA MARTINEZ | VICE CHAIR - | 3 | — |
| JASON HENSLEY | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MELODY BARBER | CAMPAIGN CHA | 3 | — |
| DR SYLVIA BURGESS | ETHICS OFFIC | 3 | — |
| AARON RUSSELL | COMMUN INVES | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA JOHNSON | COMMUN INVES | 1 | — |
| CHRISTY CLARK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CODY DUPLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAYLOR FARMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORIE GARRISON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CASEY HONEYCUTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHASE MASSIE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID VINALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN NOEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT RAYBURN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA SOSA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID STRINGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE FLANAGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LACI KAVANAGH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONNA TURNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEITH THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CAITLIN GATLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Way of Southwest Oklahoma?
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWTON, OK. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United Way of Southwest Oklahoma?
As of 2024, United Way of Southwest Oklahoma holds $2.5M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $644K in 2024.
Where does United Way of Southwest Oklahoma operate?
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma has awarded grants in New York, Oklahoma.
What size grants does United Way of Southwest Oklahoma award?
In 2024, United Way of Southwest Oklahoma awarded 13 grants totaling $644K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United Way of Southwest Oklahoma's EIN?
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-6053875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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