United Way Of Enid And Northwest Oklahoma, Inc.

What United Way Of Enid And Northwest Oklahoma, Inc. does

United Way of Enid and Northwest Oklahoma, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1926 as the Community Chest and renamed United Way in 1964, headquartered at 205 W Maple Ave, Suite 400, Enid, Oklahoma. The organization serves the Northwest Oklahoma region through a collective impact model that convenes businesses, schools, faith communities, nonprofits, local government, media, and individual donors to address root causes of hunger, poverty, abuse, and financial instability. Rather than delivering services directly, it operates as a fundraising and coordination intermediary, channeling resources to a network of 14+ regional partner agencies (including the Salvation Army of Enid, YWCA of Enid, Youth & Family Services of North Central Oklahoma, Denny Price Family YMCA, RSVP of Enid, Loaves and Fishes, Hedges Regional Speech & Hearing Center, 4RKids Foundation, and Garfield Council Child Advocacy Center, among others) that provide shelter, food, counseling, youth development, senior services, and disaster relief.

The organization runs an annual Red Feather Campaign (with a public 2026 goal of $1.5 million to support partner agencies and operations), a Pillars Club major-donor program ($750+/year), targeted disaster relief drives, raffle-based fundraising, and the NextGen United Fellowship for emerging community leaders. A 2-person paid staff (CEO & Executive Director Dan Schiedel and Executive Assistant Kim Pendergraft) leads operations, supplemented by board members, Campaign Champions, and RSVP-coordinated volunteers. Donations are processed primarily through the givebutter.com online platform and corporate workplace giving campaigns, with the explicit differentiation that all dollars raised stay local to Northwest Oklahoma. The technology footprint is minimal — a content website, digital donation tools, and a Facebook presence — with no proprietary software products, AI/ML capabilities, or commercial technology offerings.

Name

United Way Of Enid And Northwest Oklahoma, Inc.

Legal name

United Way of Enid and Northwest Oklahoma, Inc.

Website

https://unitedwayenid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

United Way of Enid and Northwest Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1926 that convenes community donors and 14+ partner agencies to fund shelter, food, youth, senior, and emergency services across Northwest Oklahoma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (624210), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type) (BPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Community Health & Health Equity/Social Determinants Units (HLAJAAAO), Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• Community fundraising
• Charitable nonprofit
• Volunteer coordination
• Human services funding
• Community impact programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Enid

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from community members via website (givebutter.com platforms), monthly newsletter appeals, and year-end giving campaigns. Donations are tax-deductible and stay local.
2. Annual Red Feather Campaign: Centennial-year campaign with Campaign Champions leading monthly fundraising efforts. Goal of $1.5 million to support partner agencies. Includes corporate sponsorships and major donor cultivation (Pillars Club at $750+/year).
3. Raffle and Event Fundraising: Ticket-based raffles (e.g., P&K Equipment zero-turn mower at $100/ticket) and community events generate donations while building awareness.
4. Disaster Relief Fundraising: Time-limited campaigns for tornado relief and emergency community needs, directing funds to relief efforts and first responders.
5. Leadership Program Fees: NextGen United Fellowship is a year-long leadership development program cultivating next-generation community leaders; fellowship applications suggest some program structure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that mobilizes community resources to address root causes of hunger, poverty, and abuse in Northwest Oklahoma. It raises donations through annual campaigns and events, then funds and coordinates a network of 14+ partner agencies that deliver direct services in areas of Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.

Product overview

United Way of Enid & Northwest Oklahoma is a nonprofit charitable organization that does not operate commercial products or technology services. The organization runs community impact programs and initiatives rather than software products. Their programs include the Red Feather Campaign (annual fundraising campaign celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2026), NextGen United Fellowship (a leadership development program for emerging professionals), and various community programs focused on Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency. They partner with local agencies to deliver services but do not offer commercial technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Red Feather Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign celebrating the organization's heritage. The red feather is a historical symbol of unified community giving.
• NextGen United Fellowship

Products and services

• Red Feather Campaign

Quantifiable outcome

• 508,620+ mobile meals, books, and counseling services delivered to senior adults
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• YWCA of EnidcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 1926YWCA is one of four original partner agencies that started the Community Chest in December 1926, receiving the first Community Chest funds in 1927. Services include My Sister's Closet, Project Cinderella, Sexual Assault Response (SARA), Crisis Center, and domestic violence shelter. CEO Courtney Dennis serves as 2026 Campaign Chair Leader.
• The Salvation Army of EnidcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 1926The Salvation Army is the only shelter covering Grant, Garfield, Major, and Alfalfa counties. Provides meals, clothing, shelter, and 24/7 emergency services. In 2024, 98% of budget went directly to serve those in need. United Way partner agency supporting community resiliency initiatives.
• Youth & Family Services of North Central OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 1926For over 50 years, Y&FS has provided emergency shelter, school-based counseling, transitional living, outpatient therapy, and more for youth and families in crisis. No child turned away due to inability to pay. Executive Director Hannah Fryer emphasizes how United Way partnership extends reach and deepens impact.
• RSVP of EnidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetired and Senior Volunteer Program coordinating volunteer matching with United Way. Manages RSVP Santa for Seniors (500+ Christmas gifts), mobile meal delivery from Bass Hospital, and Regional Food Bank commodity box delivery to seniors.
• 4RKids FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild development services providing mini golf events, sensory committee events, and general volunteer support. Contact: Rachel McVay, 580-237-7890.
• Booker T. Washington Community CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school programs, summer programs, senior center, and wheat heart nutrition program. Needs volunteers for supervisory resources, chaperones, janitorial, and kitchen duties. Contact: Mr. Clifford Porter, 580-554-2242.
• Denny Price Family YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth sports, swimming programs, fundraising support, ambassador programs, and special events. Contact: Greg Shamburg, 580-237-4645.
• Loaves and Fishes of NW OklahomacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood pantry addressing food insecurity. Located at 701 E. Maine, Enid. Contact: Lydia Kelley, 580-540-9830. United Way supports through funding and volunteer coordination.
• Hedges Regional Speech & Hearing CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides speech and hearing assistance to 5,697+ children and adults. Contact: Carmen Ball, 580-234-3734. Partner agency in health services.
• Cimarron Council Boy Scouts of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTiger Club, Cub Scouting, and Boy Scouting programs for youth. Part of youth opportunity initiatives reaching 8,101+ youth annually.
• Garfield Council Child Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth Judicial District CASA Program, Volunteer Victim Advocate, CARE Campus, Board of Directors. Addresses child abuse with 33,465+ children receiving legal care and advocacy.
• Community Development Support AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDSA Board of Directors, YouthBuild math tutors, Buzz Run, Work Ready OK programs. Contact: Cheri Ezzell, 580-242-6131.
• Last Frontier Council Scouting AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScouting programs for youth development, leadership, and citizenship. Contributes to youth opportunity outcomes.
• The Care CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of health and community services network, providing integrated care services.
• Human Services Alliance of Greater EnidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of human services organizations working collaboratively on community needs.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of OKCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides social services supporting financial security and basic needs in the community.
• OG&E (Oklahoma Gas & Electric)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter partnering with United Way Board of Directors to build stronger community. Major workplace giving campaign participant.
• Oklahoma Pork CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with HANOR, United Way, Salvation Army, Our Daily Bread, and RSVP to serve 1,000 free pork lunches to families. Launched Ham-to-Ham Challenge encouraging community kindness.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• INTEGRIS Foundation (Oklahoma): Health-system-affiliated charitable foundation operating in Oklahoma. Comparable as a community fundraising vehicle in the same state but focused on hospital/health-system priorities rather than cross-cause federated giving.

Direct peers

• Tulsa Area United Way: Oklahoma-based United Way serving the Tulsa metro. Identical federated-giving structure, similar mix of workplace campaigns, partner-agency funding, and disaster-response activation. Direct in-state peer.
• Oklahoma City Community Foundation: Statewide community foundation pooling charitable capital and distributing grants to nonprofits. Comparable in function (grantmaking + community coordination) though structured as a foundation rather than a federated campaign.
• United Way of Central Oklahoma: Oklahoma-based United Way affiliate serving the Oklahoma City metro. Same federated-giving model, same Red Feather heritage, same partner-agency distribution model — the most direct comparable within the same state.

Broad incumbents

• American Red Cross - Oklahoma Region: National humanitarian organization with active disaster-relief fundraising in Oklahoma. Comparable in emergency-response, donor mobilization, and volunteer coordination, though at much larger scale.
• Salvation Army Central Territory: National faith-based humanitarian organization; the Enid chapter is a United Way partner agency. Operates the only four-county emergency shelter referenced in the United Way ecosystem. Comparable at the program-delivery layer.
• Feeding America: National hunger-relief network of food banks. Touches the same food-insecurity outcomes (42K+ individuals served) and uses a federated-agency model that overlaps structurally with how United Way distributes funding.
• United Way Worldwide: National umbrella organization to which this affiliate belongs. Operates the brand standards, federation network, and national partnerships that local United Ways like Enid plug into.

Emerging players

• Boys & Girls Club of Enid: Local youth-development organization operating within the same Northwest Oklahoma service area as United Way's Youth Opportunity pillar. Competes for the same youth-outcomes donor dollar and corporate partners.

Regional players

• Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma: Oklahoma-based hunger-relief organization that Loaves & Fishes (a United Way partner agency) interfaces with. Operates commodity-box distribution that mirrors one of United Way's core program tracks (42K+ food assistance outcomes).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/unitedwayenid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-way-of-enid-and-northwest-oklahoma-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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