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Est.

1963

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The United Way of Southwest Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits in the region. In 2024, it awarded a total of $643.9K across 20 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
Total Funding Given
$643.9K
2024
Grantees funded
20
Multi-year grantees
85%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$40.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$49.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
L
Lauren Ellis
Board Member
D
DR Sylvia Burgess
Board Member
L
Lorie Garrison
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA?
No. UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA give?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $41 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $644 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR CREATIVE LIVING, LAWTON FOOD BANK INC, and Roadback Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.