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TULSA AREA UNITED WAY

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aka TAUW   |   Tulsa, OK   |  http://www.tauw.org

Mission

We unite people and resources to improve lives and build a stronger community.

Ruling year info

1951

President & CEO

Alison Anthony

Main address

1430 S Boulder Ave

Tulsa, OK 74119-3604 USA

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EIN

73-0580283

NTEE code info

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (P12)

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

211 Eastern Oklahoma

211 Eastern Oklahoma (211 EOK) serves as a centralized front door connecting Oklahomans to a wide array of free, confidential services, including food, housing, and utility assistance.

Population(s) Served

Addressing urgent needs today for a better tomorrow.

Population(s) Served

Creating a stronger financial future for every generation

Population(s) Served

Helping young people reaching their full potential

Population(s) Served

Improving Health and Well-Being for All

Population(s) Served

1. Local Service Allocations - continuing support of 59 United Way Agencies, encompassing the entire range of human concerns 2. Venture Grant Allocations - Grants to applicant agencies providing new or innovative solutions to community needs 3. Combined State Campaign designations payments - payments of donor designated amounts to local and state federated agencies TAUW focuses on three building blocks to a better life: education, health/safety and financial stability. Education: TAUW's purpose in funding education is to ensure quality early childhood development programs designed to erase the gap between children who are ready for kindergarten and those who are not; to support youth development programs that increase the number of high school graduates in our community; and to increase literacy and academic achievement through parent involvement. Health/Safety: TAUW invests in health organizations that address child and adult obesity and provide public exercise and nutrition education. In the area of health, TAUW also supports safe housing for the mentally ill, programs to reduce addictions in youth and adults and services for those with disabilities. Financial stability: TAUW funds basic needs for families, for the homeless and the near-homeless. TAUW also supports credit counseling, legal aid services, employment programs, homeless and domestic violence shelters.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

  • Creek County (Oklahoma, United States)

  • Okmulgee County (Oklahoma, United States)

  • Rogers County (Oklahoma, United States)

  • Tulsa County (Oklahoma, United States)

  • Wagoner County (Oklahoma, United States)

Accreditations


Since 2020

Seal of Excellence for completing Standards of Excellence from Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits 2020

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of new grants received

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Tulsa Area United Way Programs

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Foundations are a key part of our fundraising efforts. We have been working to increase this area to be able to fund more programs. We have set goals on funding for our direct service programs.

Number of volunteers

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Tulsa Area United Way Programs

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

TAUW would not be able to do our work without volunteers. Our goal is to be able to provide more opportunities for people to volunteer and make a difference in our community.

Number of organizational partners

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Tulsa Area United Way Programs

Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Tulsa Area United Way strives to be responsive to community needs. The number of funded partners can change based on the community.

Number of donations made by board members

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

Tulsa Area United Way Programs

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

A measure of an engaged board is that all members donate to the organization, which is true for TAUW.

Number of attendees present at rallies/events

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

We hold a successful recognition event year year to celebrate the wonderful work of our corporate partners.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Over the next 5 years, we will:
- Fundraise more than $30 Million through multiple revenue streams, strategically increasing support for diverse community needs, strengthening the safety net, and generating data-driven solutions which are centered in hope, collaboration, and innovation.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people’s needs and how we can help them achieve their goals,

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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TULSA AREA UNITED WAY

Board of directors
as of 5/9/2025
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Abel Aguilar DIRECTOR

Kitchen 66 Lobeck Taylor Family Foundation

Alison Anthony President & CEO

Tulsa Area United Way

Allison Walden

Tulsa Regional Chamber of Commerce

Bow Buckner

Harrison Energy Partners

Brandon Oldham

George Kaiser Family Foundation

Bryan Warner

Cherokee Nation

Cara Hair

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Cathy Gates

Retired, Ernst and Young

Chelsea Levo Feary

Owasso Chamber of Commerce

Ebony Johnson DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Tulsa Public Schools

John Federline DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Union Public Schools

Earl Dunham ETHICS OFFICER

Gateway First Bank

Elizabeth Hall

Sanford & Irene Burnstein Family Foundation

Emily Dukes DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Zarrow Family Foundation

Eunice Tarver

Tulsa Community College

Genevieve Schmook

QuikTrip Corporation

Heather Earl DIRECTOR

ONE Gas

Jackie Price-Johannsen

Price Family Properties

Jacob Odom

Ernst & Young LLP

Jameelah Stuckey

African American Leadership Academy of Tulsa

Jamie Payne

Saint Francis Health System

Jennifer Peterson

Schusterman Family Philanthropies

Joe Canning

Kimberly-Clark

Josh Christner

The Darryl and Julie Christner Family Foundation

Karl Neumaier

Celebree School

Krystal Reyes

City of Tulsa

Lane Wilson

Williams Companies, Inc.

LaQuisha Epps DIRECTOR

AEP/PSO

LaQuisha Epps

AEP/PSO

Leigh Anne Strahler

Public Service Company of Oklahoma

Leslie Norton Crouteau

Jim Norton Toyota

Lyndon Taylor

ONEOK, Inc.

Mario Balandran

AAON

Mark Graham EX OFFICIO

Retired, Tulsa Area United Way

Mark Graham DIRECTOR

Honorary-Past President & CEO

Mark Smith

ONE Gas

Mark Stephen

Arvest Bank

Melinda Kirk DIRECTOR

GDH

Melissa Gillibrand DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Matrix Service Company

Mikeale Campbell

Williams Companies, Inc.

Netta Moss Hausam DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

Hilti North America

Robyn Devore DIRECTOR

Forvis Mazars

Ross McLaughlin

QuikTrip Corporation

Stephania Grober

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Stephanie Jones DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE

TTCU

Steve Ray

Hall Estill

Susan Bynum

OU-Tulsa

Susan Huntsman

US District Court Northern District of Oklahoma

Tammy Taylor

Oklahoma Gas & Electric

Tom Bennett

First Oklahoma Bank

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? yes

Organizational demographics

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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Gender identity
Female

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Disability