Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc.

What Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc. does

The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1946 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It delivers community-based social services across six core program verticals: Workforce Development, Education, Housing, Social Justice, Small Business Development, and Health. The organization serves more than 9,000 clients annually, reporting 1,877 employment placements and 108 housing units placed in recent program activity. It operates with approximately 27 employees under the leadership of President & CEO Dr. Valerie Thompson.

The organization's "products" are service programs rather than discrete goods — case-managed job placement, GED and educational support, affordable housing placement, civic engagement, small-business technical assistance, and health-related programming. Its delivery model is human-led, place-based, and built around partnerships (e.g., Oklahoma Complete Health) and certified frameworks such as the Pathways Community HUB designation, which functions as a referral and care-coordination infrastructure.

Its revenue model is diversified across four streams: individual donations, corporate and event sponsorships, modest program fees, and government grants (state, federal, and pandemic-era relief). The Urban League is also an affiliate of the National Urban League federation, which provides brand legitimacy and shared infrastructure. As a 501(c)(3), it does not generate profit; rather, it converts contributed and earned capital into measurable social outcomes, with growth capacity gated by grant availability and corporate partner capacity.

Name

Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc.

Legal name

Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc.

Website

https://urbanleagueok.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1946 that delivers workforce development, education, housing, social justice, small business, and health services to more than 9,000 Oklahoma City residents annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Affordable housing programs
• After school education
• Community social services
• Nonprofit youth programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations including annual membership contributions (Life Membership $1,000, Urban League Supporter $20) and general fundraising
2. Event Sponsorships and Tickets: Gala sponsorship levels from $2,500 to $30,000, individual tickets $250; Career Fair exhibitor fees; Back to School Bash sponsorships
3. Program Service Fees: After school STEM program tuition $75/week, summer/spring break camps; housing rentals $700-$850/month
4. Government and Foundation Grants: Emergency Food and Shelter funding ($20,000 Phase 41), Oklahoma Complete Health partnership ($100,000/year for 3 years), Pathways Community HUB designation funding, HRSA COVID-19 outreach grants, ARPA-funded programs
5. United Way Partner Agency: United Way of Central Oklahoma partner agency receiving annual allocations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ULOKC is a community-based nonprofit delivering wraparound services to African Americans, other minorities, and low-income residents of Oklahoma County. Its core offerings include workforce training and job placement, after-school STEM education and seasonal camps, affordable rental housing and homebuyer education, criminal record expungement and voter education, small business and minority supplier development, and a Health Empowerment Initiative delivered with Oklahoma Complete Health.

Product overview

The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City, Inc. is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) established in 1946 that provides community services through six interconnected core program areas: Workforce and Career Development (helping 1,877 clients find employment), Education and Family Development (after-school STEM programs, camps), Housing and Financial Literacy (affordable housing with 108 rental units, homebuyer education), Community Convening & Social Justice (voter education, expungement services), Small Business/Entrepreneurs (expos, business workshops), and Health Empowerment Initiative (partnership with Oklahoma Complete Health). Programs include specialized initiatives like the After Prison Work Initiative (APWI), Growth Opportunities 4 Program (GO 4 You) for justice-involved youth, and the Expungement Expo for criminal record clearing. The organization serves Oklahoma County and supports over 9,000 clients annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce and Career Development Employment and training program assisting individuals with employment barriers and underemployed individuals to find employment through occupational skills training, job placement, career coaching, and employer connections.
• Education and Family Development Supplemental education and supportive family services for K-6 students attending high-poverty, low-performing schools, including after-school programs, summer and spring break camps, and parent advocacy training.
• Housing and Financial Literacy Affordable housing program providing quality homes through rehabilitation and new construction under the HUD HOME Program, plus homebuyer essentials workshops, credit counseling, and financial literacy services for low-income families.
• Community Convening & Social Justice Department fighting for social justice and highlighting racial inequalities through voter education, criminal justice reform, police reform, and inclusive economic development programming, including the Expungement Expo.
• Small Business/Entrepreneurs Programs supporting minority-owned small businesses through the Small Business Expo, workshops on government contracting and financial preparation, and business services for people with disabilities.
• Health Empowerment Initiative Health initiative with Oklahoma Complete Health focused on promoting wellness, improving health outcomes, and increasing access to care for historically underserved communities, operating as the first Pathways Community HUB in Oklahoma County.
• After Prison Work Initiative (APWI) Workforce Reentry Assistance Program targeting underserved, homeless, ex-offenders, and individuals with barriers to employment through wraparound services including occupational skills training and job placement.
• Growth Opportunities 4 Program (GO 4 You) Program providing educational and occupational resources for justice-involved youth and young adults ages 18 to 24, including mentoring, job placement, and paid work experience.
• Expungement Expo Criminal justice reform program helping predominantly African American clients move beyond challenges of past criminal records through education and assistance with record expungement.
• School Age After School STEM Reading Center 4-star DHS licensed after-school program for kindergarten through 6th grade students offering hands-on applied learning, homework assistance, and STEM projects.
• Spring Break Discovery Camp Educational camp program for ages 5-12 during spring break, offering STEM activities and science-based learning experiences.
• Summer Science Camp Summer camp program for ages 5-12 focused on science education and exploration activities.
• Homebuyer Education Online and live webinar series preparing families for homeownership through chapters covering decision-making, money management, credit, mortgage lending, and home maintenance.
• Community Resource Center Program empowering parents to be successful advocates for excellent schools, educating them about school choices, and equipping them with skills to become leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,877 clients placed in employment in the past year through Workforce and Career Development program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Oklahoma Complete HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2025$20,000 investment to engage PCHI for technical assistance in achieving Pathways Community HUB designation. Builds on $300,000 three-year HEZ partnership commitment through Health Empowerment Zone collaboration.
• Oklahoma Complete HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025Partnership to address social drivers of health through Health Empowerment Zones (HEZ). Oklahoma Complete Health donates $100,000 per year over three years to implement HEZ model addressing prenatal/postnatal care, infant healthcare, youth health, and mental health services. Oklahoma Complete Health is a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC).
• The Alliance for Economic Development of Oklahoma CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2023Minority Supplier Diversity Program partner using ARPA funds to provide free assistance to minority businesses including certification, mentorship, accounting assistance, and help securing larger contracts.
• Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2022Partnership with OKDHS and District 2 Health Departments to provide COVID vaccines to homebound individuals ages 5+ and their family caregivers.
• Variety CaresecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2022Partnership with Variety Care and United Way to provide free mammogram services for women without health insurance or in financial need.
• Connected NationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigital skills training partnership delivering free computer literacy classes taught by Connected Nation digital literacy experts. Classes cover browsers, passwords, search engines, mobile devices for adults from all backgrounds.
• National Urban LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial affiliate of the National Urban League, one of the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organizations. Receives access to national resources, best practices, and brand association.
• United Way of Central OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way Partner Agency status providing annual funding allocations and collaborative partnerships on community initiatives including mammogram services with Variety Care.
• Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of CommercesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinority Supplier Diversity Program partner providing bilingual workshops for Spanish-language learners as part of supplier development.
• REI OklahomasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinority Supplier Diversity Program partner providing loan assistance to help minority businesses meet contract obligations and collateral requirements.
• Metro Technology CentersecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for Small Business Expo, Career Fair, Expungement Expo, and digital skills training workshops at Metro Tech Springlake and Business Conference Center campuses.
• National Urban League and Health Resources and Services AdministrationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through National Urban League affiliation to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in OKC community, building vaccine confidence.
• Oklahoma City Regional Food BanksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeal provision partnership providing daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks meeting USDA nutritional guidelines for after school program participants.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Urban League of Greater Dallas and North Texas: Direct peer affiliate under the same National Urban League network, offering the same wraparound workforce, education, housing, and social-justice programming in another U.S. metro, with comparable revenue mix of grants, donations, and program fees.
• Urban League of Philadelphia: National Urban League affiliate delivering an analogous multi-program service model (workforce, housing, education, health, entrepreneurship) to underserved urban populations, directly comparable in mission, funding structure, and program breadth.
• Urban League of Greater Atlanta: Sister National Urban League affiliate operating workforce development, education, housing, and small-business programs for African American and low-income communities, mirroring ULOKC's service mix and nonprofit funding model.
• NAACP Oklahoma State Conference: State-level civil rights organization pursuing the same social-justice, voter-education, and equity agenda in Oklahoma, with overlapping donor base and overlapping programmatic territory in criminal justice reform.

Regional players

• Goodwill Industries of Oklahoma: Regional Oklahoma-based nonprofit delivering workforce development, job training, and reentry services with comparable funding from donations, grants, and social enterprises; competes for the same employer partnerships and job-seeker populations.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City: Regional Oklahoma City-based social services nonprofit providing housing, immigration, food assistance, and emergency relief — overlapping service lines (housing, emergency rent/utility assistance) and competing for similar grant funding and donor dollars.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County: Local Oklahoma City youth-services nonprofit delivering after-school and summer programming for K-12 students in low-income communities, directly comparable to ULOKC's Education and Family Development program in target population and service design.
• YWCA Oklahoma City: Regional Oklahoma City-based nonprofit providing workforce development, advocacy, and supportive services for women and minorities, with overlapping program lines in job training, advocacy, and community education.
• Central Oklahoma Workforce Innovation Board (Workforce Oklahoma): Local publicly-funded workforce development entity serving the same Oklahoma County job-seeker population with employment and training services funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — overlaps directly with ULOKC's Workforce and Career Development program.

Broad incumbents

• National Urban League (parent affiliate network): National parent network providing brand, resources, and best practices to ULOKC and 90+ other affiliates; not a direct competitor but the umbrella organization that defines the operating model ULOKC implements at the local level.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/UrbanLeagueOK
• Facebookfacebook.com/UrbanLeagueOK

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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