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University of Central Oklahoma Fdn

FUNDING OF COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About University of Central Oklahoma Fdn

The UCO Foundation and the UCO Alumni Association support the transformative experience of the University of Central Oklahoma on its students and community and engage a robust, worldwide community of more than 110,000 alumni, donors and friends.

Founded
Headquarters
Edmond, OK
Foundation type
Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v))
NTEE code
B43
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1954

Mission

Funding of college scholarships and support of university programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B43
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, University of Central Oklahoma Fdn has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1954, it predates 92% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for University of Central Oklahoma Fdn draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

University of Central Oklahoma Fdn is a registered education nonprofit based in Edmond, OK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its EIN is 736108032. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 149 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

University of Central Oklahoma Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 736108032. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

University of Central Oklahoma Fdn has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

University of Central Oklahoma Fdn is located in Edmond, OK, United States. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years. Its registered address is 100 N University Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, University of Central Oklahoma Fdn has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

University of Central Oklahoma Fdn is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(A)(v)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 149 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for University of Central Oklahoma Fdn. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, University of Central Oklahoma Fdn holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The UCO Foundation and the UCO Alumni Association support the transformative experience of the University of Central Oklahoma on its students and community and engage a robust, worldwide community of more than 110,000 alumni, donors and friends. University of Central Oklahoma Fdn is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1954.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to University of Central Oklahoma Fdn are generally tax-deductible in the United States. University of Central Oklahoma Fdn is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 736108032, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Art C•••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$6.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 149 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 149 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1954
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about University of Central Oklahoma Fdn

What is University of Central Oklahoma Fdn?
University of Central Oklahoma Fdn is a education gov unit support organization (170(b)(1)(a)(v)) based in Edmond, United States. The UCO Foundation and the UCO Alumni Association support the transformative experience of the University of Central Oklahoma on its students and community and engage a robust, worldwide community of more than 110,000 alumni, donors and friends.
When was University of Central Oklahoma Fdn founded?
University of Central Oklahoma Fdn was founded in 1954.
Who leads University of Central Oklahoma Fdn?
Art Cotton serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is University of Central Oklahoma Fdn located?
Headquartered in Edmond, OK, United States.
What is University of Central Oklahoma Fdn's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is University of Central Oklahoma Fdn trustworthy?
University of Central Oklahoma Fdn has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is University of Central Oklahoma Fdn's registration number?
IRS EIN: 736108032.
What is University of Central Oklahoma Fdn's website?
https://www.centralconnection.org