About United Way of Central Oklahoma
United Way of Central Oklahoma is committed to improving the health, safety, education and economic well-being of individuals and families in need in central Oklahoma by connecting community resources with responsive and accountable health and human services agencies.
Focus Areas
Health and human servicesHealth and wellnessEducationYouth developmentEconomic well-beingFinancial securityCommunity resiliencyCrisis support and disaster reliefEnvironmental protection
Who They Fund
nonprofit partner organizations (recipients of allocations)donor-specified beneficiariesdisaster-affected individuals/communities
About United Way of Central Oklahoma
United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc. channels most of its giving through campaign allocations rather than a small set of outside awards. The largest recent grants are annual campaign distributions: $11,176,439 in 2025, $11,094,762 in 2024, and $11,827,773 in 2023. Those allocations point to a funder built around partner agencies and donor-directed designations, with disaster assistance also part of the mix. The foundation’s recent record also shows direct support for community partners through its Community Impact Grants program, which funds local nonprofit programs tied to education, health, and financial stability/income. Another program, WayFinder Innovation Grant, is listed for community impact partners and innovative initiatives. The recent-grants list includes large donor-designation flows and smaller disaster relief awards, showing that the organization uses multiple channels to move resources within Central Oklahoma. United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc. also operates with a local footprint: every recent grant listed goes to recipients in Oklahoma, and the grant pattern is centered on the Oklahoma City metro area and surrounding communities.
What United Way of Central Oklahoma Funds
Education, health, and financial stability/income are the clearest programmatic themes in the foundation’s competitive grantmaking. Through Community Impact Grants, it supports local nonprofit programs in Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma County, and the surrounding metro area that are expected to deliver measurable outcomes. A separate line of support appears in donor-directed designations and federated campaign allocations. The recent grants list includes $2,666,578 for Donor Directed Designations and $470,682 for City Campaign, both in 2023 and 2025 respectively, showing that designated giving is a major part of how funds are distributed. Disaster response is another distinct category. In 2023, the foundation awarded $207,726 for Disaster Relief, with smaller disaster relief awards in 2024 and 2025 as well. WayFinder Innovation Grant adds a niche for community impact partners working on innovative initiatives.
How United Way of Central Oklahoma Gives
Typical grant size is substantial: the 25th percentile is $172,578, the median is $358,284, and the 75th percentile is $1,491,697. The recent record is shaped by recurring annual patterns rather than isolated awards. Annual Campaign, Donor Directed Designations, City Campaign, State Campaign, Combined Federal Campaign, and Disaster Relief all appear across 2023, 2024, and 2025. The organization is a federated-campaign and partner-agency allocator, with donor-directed and designated giving woven into the structure. Community Impact Grants accept unsolicited applications, while WayFinder Innovation Grant is listed for community impact partners and innovative initiatives.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$12.9M
Total Assets
$32M
Total Revenue
$19.4M
Total Expenses
$19M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $173K and $1.5M, with a median of $358K.
25th Percentile
$173K
Median
$358K
75th Percentile
$1.5M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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