United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc

Oklahoma City, OK · Founded 1952

Mobilizing resources to help people live their best possible lives

Primary audience
Families & Community
Work area
Community Development
Topic
Social Services
Contact
Rachel C Holt
Website Contact

About Organization

United Way of Central Oklahoma unites people, resources, and funding to help build strong and equitable communities where everyone can thrive. Based in Oklahoma City, OK, the organization generated $19.4 million in revenue in 2024 with 48 employees.

What They Focus On

Education

Funds programs that improve educational outcomes for children and adults, from early childhood readiness to workforce training.

Financial Stability

Supports services that help families achieve financial security through employment, financial literacy, and emergency assistance.

Health & Wellness

Invests in programs that improve access to healthcare, mental health services, and basic needs for vulnerable populations.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$19.4M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$32.0M

+0% vs 2024

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2024 $19,427,469 $19,021,304 $32,028,776 48
2023 — — — —
2023 $19,216,996 $19,417,296 $31,342,091 57
2022 — — — —
2022 $20,951,620 $20,857,769 $32,415,650 51
2021 — — — —
2021 $17,522,723 $16,727,955 $31,276,397 43
2020 — — — —
2020 $22,733,637 $20,511,152 $31,400,744 46

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Assess Community Needs

    Research and identify the most pressing challenges facing families across Central Oklahoma.

  • 02

    Unite the Community

    Run workplace campaigns and corporate partnerships to raise resources from across the metro area.

  • 03

    Fund Partner Agencies

    Allocate campaign funds to vetted nonprofits delivering proven programs in education, health, and financial stability.

  • 04

    Track & Report Results

    Monitor partner outcomes and share results with donors and the community to ensure accountability.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc

Partner Agency Funding

Allocates campaign resources to vetted nonprofit partner agencies that deliver direct services in education, health, and financial stability.

Community Campaign

Conducts annual workplace and corporate fundraising campaigns that unite Central Oklahoma businesses and individuals around shared community goals.

Disaster Assistance

Provides rapid-response funding and coordination when severe weather and other disasters affect Central Oklahoma communities.

Capacity Building

Strengthens local nonprofits through training, technical assistance, and collaborative programs that increase their effectiveness.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc.

RC

Rachel C Holt

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $203,716
ND

Nina Daylor

COO
Full-time
Compensation: $134,214
CP

Christopher P Bell

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $111,348
CB

Christopher Bell

CFO
AS

Ashleigh Sorrel Rose

Cdo
Full-time
Compensation: $102,713
AC

Audit Chair

Mark Whitman
EA

Ethics and Diversity Chair

Judge Jerome A. Holmes
IC

Investment Chair

Dave Lopez
LC

Labor Chair

Jimmy Curry
NC

Nominating Chair

Kathy L. Williams

Milestones

Decades of community impact in Oklahoma City

1952

IRS Recognition

1952

Received tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, formalizing the organization's charitable mission in Central Oklahoma.

2020

Peak Revenue Year

2020

Raised $22.7 million in a year marked by increased community need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2024

Steady Growth

2024

Revenue reached $19.4 million with 48 employees supporting partner agencies and community programs.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AJ
Aaron J Jack Director 1.0 hrs/week
BK
Bradley Krieger Assistant Treasurer 1.0 hrs/week
BH
Brent Hensley Director 1.0 hrs/week
BL
Bruce Lawrence Director 1.0 hrs/week
CI
Caroline Ikard Director 1.0 hrs/week
CW
Chad Wilkerson Director 1.0 hrs/week
CS
Cheri Shepard Director 1.0 hrs/week
CG
Christy Gillenwater Director 1.0 hrs/week
CF
Clay Farha Director 1.0 hrs/week
CA
Craig Abbott Director 1.0 hrs/week
CF
Craig Freeman Director 1.0 hrs/week
CC
Cynda C Ottaway Director 1.0 hrs/week
DB
Dan Boren Director 1.0 hrs/week
DH
Dana Hornbeck Director 1.0 hrs/week
DL
Dave Lopez Director/Investment Chair 1.0 hrs/week
DO
Dave Ortloff Director 1.0 hrs/week
DC
David Carpenter Director/R&C Initiatives Chair 1.0 hrs/week
DH
David Harlow Director 1.0 hrs/week
DL
David Lloyd Director 1.0 hrs/week
DS
David Schroeder Director 1.0 hrs/week
DT
David Thompson Director 1.0 hrs/week
DW
David Williams Director 1.0 hrs/week
DS
Doug Stussi Director 1.0 hrs/week
DK
Dr Krishna R Murali Director 1.0 hrs/week
EM
Ed Martin Director 1.0 hrs/week
GR
Gary Raskob Director 1.0 hrs/week
GW
Greg Wheeler Director 1.0 hrs/week
HS
Heather Scott Director 1.0 hrs/week
HF
Hillary Farrell Director 1.0 hrs/week
JC
Jason Clark Director 1.0 hrs/week
JL
Jean Leger Jr Director 1.0 hrs/week
JN
Jeff Napoliello Director 1.0 hrs/week
JL
Jenee Lister Director/Campaign Co-Chair 1.0 hrs/week
JL
Jenny Love-Meyer Director/Campaign Co-Chair 1.0 hrs/week
JA
Jerome A Holmes Director/E&D Chair 1.0 hrs/week
JC
Jim Couch Director 1.0 hrs/week
JR
Jim Roth Director 1.0 hrs/week
JC
Jimmy Curry Director/Labor Chair 1.0 hrs/week
JM
John McNamara Director 1.0 hrs/week
JL
Judy Love Secretary 1.0 hrs/week
JB
Justin Brady Director 1.0 hrs/week
KL
Kathy L Williams Director/Nominating Chair 1.0 hrs/week
KM
Katie McQueen Director 1.0 hrs/week
KO
Kevin O'Connor Director 1.0 hrs/week
KH
Kirk Hall Director 1.0 hrs/week
KM
Kirk Mammen Director 1.0 hrs/week
KP
Kristin Peck Director/C&E Chair 1.0 hrs/week
LR
Lane R Neal Assistant Secretary 1.0 hrs/week
LN
Larry Nichols Director 1.0 hrs/week
MT
Marcus Tilley Director 1.0 hrs/week
MB
Mark Behrman Director 1.0 hrs/week
MF
Mark Funke Chair Elect 1.0 hrs/week
MH
Mark Helm Director 1.0 hrs/week
ML
Mark Lisle Director/Community Investment Chair 1.0 hrs/week
MW
Mark Whitman Director/Audit Chair 1.0 hrs/week
MW
Mark Wood Director 1.0 hrs/week
MI
Marsha Ingersoll Director 1.0 hrs/week
MS
Meg Salyer Director 1.0 hrs/week
NS
Natalie Shirley Director/Adminstration Chair 1.0 hrs/week
ND
Nick Dell'osso Director 1.0 hrs/week
NS
Nick Samarripas Director 1.0 hrs/week
PH
Perry H Sneed Director 1.0 hrs/week
RK
Randy K Roper Director 1.0 hrs/week
RM
Rick McCune Treasurer 1.0 hrs/week
RM
Rick Muncrief Director 1.0 hrs/week
RB
Roberta B Fields Director/Hr Chair 1.0 hrs/week
RR
Robin Roberson Director 1.0 hrs/week
RH
Roy H Williams Director 1.0 hrs/week
SS
Sam Sims Director 1.0 hrs/week
SR
Sarah Roberts Director 1.0 hrs/week
SC
Sean Cummings Director 1.0 hrs/week
SM
Sean McDaniel Director 1.0 hrs/week
ST
Sean Trauschke Director 1.0 hrs/week
SB
Shandy Belford Director 1.0 hrs/week
SW
Shane Wharton Board Chair 2.0 hrs/week
SL
Sherri Lance Director/Strategic Growth Chair 1.0 hrs/week
SH
Steve Hart Director 1.0 hrs/week
TO
Tim O'Connor Director 1.0 hrs/week
TP
Timothy Pehrson Director 1.0 hrs/week
TD
Todd Dobson Director 1.0 hrs/week
TS
Tony Shinn Director 1.0 hrs/week
VF
Victor Flores Director 1.0 hrs/week
WM
Wes Milbourn Director 1.0 hrs/week
WS
William Schonacher Director 1.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$675K

Highest Paid

$218K

Rachel C Holt

Compensated Officers

4

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Rachel C Holt President & CEO $203,716 $13,995 $217,711 45
Nina Daylor COO $134,214 $35,095 $169,309 45
Christopher P Bell CFO $111,348 $32,853 $144,201 45
Ashleigh Sorrel Rose CDO $102,713 $41,017 $143,730 45

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$417K

Total Forgiven

$421K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

29

Loan Details 1 loan

$417,200
Forgiven
Forgiven: $421,384 100%
Approved Apr 10, 2020
Lender MidFirst Bank
Jobs Reported 29
Forgiven On Apr 15, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$603K Grants Received
$13.0M Grants Given
27 Organizations

Top Funders

21 total
SI
Siemer Institute 2 grants
$83K
CF
Columbus Foundation
$75K
CR
Continental Resources Community
$67K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$61K
GB
Give Back Foundation
$59K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$37K
TC
The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants
$33K
NC
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
$30K
TA
The Ayco Charitable Foundation
$28K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$22K
+11 more funders

Top Grantees

6 total
AC
Annual Campaign OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$11.1M
DD
Donor Directed Designations OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$1.1M
CC
City Campaign OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$465K
SC
State Campaign OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$260K
DR
Disaster Relief OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$67K
CF
Combined Federal Campaign OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$38K
Siemer Institute Columbus Foundation Continental Resources Community American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Give Back Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Chicago Community Trust Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America United Way Of Tarrant County The Bessemer Giving Fund Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund United Way Of Bergen County Servant Foundation Inspire Brands Foundation Inc George Kaiser Family Foundation The Boldt Family Fund Inc. Tulsa Community Foundation Oklahoma Blood Institute Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Annual Campaign Donor Directed Designations City Campaign State Campaign Disaster Relief Combined Federal Campaign
Siemer Institute Columbus Foundation Continental Resources Community American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Give Back Foundation Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Chicago Community Trust Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. The Ayco Charitable Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America United Way Of Tarrant County The Bessemer Giving Fund Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund United Way Of Bergen County Servant Foundation Inspire Brands Foundation Inc George Kaiser Family Foundation The Boldt Family Fund Inc. Tulsa Community Foundation Oklahoma Blood Institute Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Annual Campaign Donor Directed Designations City Campaign State Campaign Disaster Relief Combined Federal Campaign

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

3 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

3

Disregarded Entities

3
United Property Acquisition LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
Real Estate
DRE
Assets: $155K
United Way Of Logan County LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
Fundraising
DRE
Income: $223K
United Way Of Canadian County LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
Fundraising
DRE
Income: $268K

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc

Phone

(405) 523-3518 (405) 236-8441

Social

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1444 NW 28th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73106