A message from theChairman and President

Where the Dollars Come From

Financial Summary - for years ended 12/31/08 and 12/31/07

1430 S. Boulder • P.O. Box 1859 • Tulsa, OK 74101 • 918-583-7171 • www.tauw.org

Where the Dollars are Invested

Leaders in Total Dollars Raised

Gary PaxtonChairman,Board of Directors

Mark R. Graham President and CEO

Tulsa Area United Way2008 Annual Report

Million Dollar PlusWilliamsQuikTripBank of Oklahoma, N.A. J.A. and Leta M. Chapman Trusts (1949 & 1966)ONEOK, Inc.

$999K—$250KAmerican Airlines, Inc.The Anne & Henry Zarrow FoundationSamson Investment CompanyOmni Air InternationalThe NORDAM GroupBlue Cross and Blue Shield of OklahomaKaiser-Francis Oil CompanySaint Francis Health SystemWorld Publishing CompanyCity of TulsaUnited States Postal Service T.D. Williamson, Inc.

$249K—$100KDollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc.Helmerich & Payne, Inc.J.E. and L.E. Mabee FoundationMagellan Midstream Partners, LPKimberly-Clark CorporationSt. John Health SystemPublic Service Company of OklahomaMcJunkin Red Man CorporationAlliance Resource Partners, LP

Tulsa Public SchoolsUnion Public SchoolsTulsa CountyARVESTSunoco, Inc.Herman George Kaiser FoundationAT&THilti, Inc.The F&M Bank & Trust CompanyPepsi Bottling GroupH.A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable TrustHillcrest HealthCare SystemThe Holmes Organisation, Inc.Matrix Service CompanyHall Estill Attorneys at LawSeminole Energy ServiceState Farm Insurance CompaniesGableGotwals

$99K—$50KJim Norton ToyotaU.S. Cellular Conner & Winters, LLPUPSUniversity of TulsaExplorer Pipeline CompanyMelton Truck Lines, Inc.BKD, LLPIBMVanguard Car RentalCimarex Energy CompanyWhirlpool CorporationSpirit AeroSystemsCommunityCare of Oklahoma

Tulsa Area United WayMcElroy Manufacturing, Inc.Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Flintco Companies, Inc.Family & Children’s ServicesWarehouse Market, Inc.Tulsa Community CollegeCitizens Security Bank and TrustSenior Star LivingErnst & Young, LLPWILLBROS Engineers, Inc.Zarrow Families FoundationBroken Arrow Public SchoolsJohn Zink Company, LLCDeloitte & Touche, LLPUnit CorporationMazzio’s CorporationU.S. Army Corps of EngineersNadel and GussmanMetLifeONB Bank & Trust Company

$49K—$35KAmerican Residential GroupPACCAR Winch DivisionGoodwill Industries of TulsaOU-Tulsa Schusterman CenterAmerican Heritage BankPennWell CorporationOral Roberts UniversityAllied Bearings Supply Co., Inc.Arby’sMid-Continent GroupLinde Process Plants, Inc.DCP Midstream

2008 was a year filled with great pride and im-mense gratitude for our community’s support. The Tulsa Area United Way and our 63 partner agencies extend a special, heartfelt thank you to the tens of thousands of volunteers and donors who stepped up so generously last year to ensure that 2008 was successful.

Our 2008 campaign exceeded its stated goal of $23.9 million by raising $24,001,223. At a time when every dollar is so critical, these additional dollars raised will help us respond to increasing basic and emergency needs created by the eco-nomic downturn. Thanks go to Bill Grant, 2008 Campaign Chair, and his Campaign Cabinet for their extraordinary work and remarkable dedica-tion to our community.

Live United – Give. Advocate. Volunteer. We introduced our new branding strategy in sup-port of year-round efforts to improve our com-munities and the lives of fellow Tulsans through your gifts of time, money and talent. Working together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.

So as we begin our 85th anniversary this year, the Tulsa Area United Way is well-prepared to tackle our community’s pressing needs in 2009. We do have real challenges, yet we look forward to this year with much hope for making our Tulsa area a better place for all to live. A community where we all truly Live United!

66% Employees & Individuals

25% Corporations

9% Foundations

85YEARS

2008 Campaign AwardsPreviously Announced AwardsMillion Dollar Award

Trailblazer Award BKD, LLP had a 19% increase in their campaign with almost half of their employees giving $500 or more. For six

years in a row, BKD has received the Best of the Best campaign award.

Hero Award The Oklahoma Air National Guard 138th Fighter Wing campaign team ran a one-day campaign, even though 250

members were deployed to Iraq. With only 1/3 of their troop left here to participate, they still had a 9% overall increase from 2007.

Ignite! AwardDuring their very first campaign, Wellman Products Group set a goal of $20,000 that was reached through employee pledges, a golf tournament,

penny wars, bake sales, a fall festival event and 10 Key Club givers.

Illuminate! AwardThe Bridges Foundation had a 29% campaign increase in 2008 and have had double digit increases in their campaign for four years in a row. They also

involved all levels of their organization in their campaign, including their clients.

Chairman’s Key Club Award Presented to the company with an outstanding leadership giving program, this year’s nominees are ARVEST, Tulsa County, QuikTrip and Williams.

ONG Green Country AwardPresented annually to the company with the best overall participation in the surrounding communities, this year’s nominees are AVB, City of Bixby, Kimberly–Clark Corporation and Matrix Service Company.

Sun Leadership Award Presented to the best overall company, this year’s nominees are Bank of Oklahoma, N.A., Jim Norton Toyota, Samson Investment Company and Union Public Schools.

REVENUES 2008 (1) 2007 Contributions - current campaign $ 22,900,170 (2) $ 21,834,697 Contributions - prior years' campaigns 1,613,180 1,276,627 Less Collection Loss Provision (969,021) (1,511,648) Non Campaign Contributions 204,409 0 Special Grants 400,000 500,000 Net Investment Return (83,371) 542,115 Other 35,001 103,649

Total Revenues $ 24,100,368 $ 22,745,440

EXPENSES

Program Services Helping People at Risk $ 5,431,595 $ 4,937,148 Nurturing Children & Youth 4,001,445 3,637,187 Strengthening Families 3,545,921 3,223,130 Homeless Prevention & Intervention 2,178,491 1,980,179 Services for People with Disabilities 1,854,842 1,685,993 Promoting Health & Wellness 1,701,678 1,546,771 Venture Grants & Special Funding 1,097,064 1,656,074 Building Communities 709,364 644,789 Member Agency Relations 315,425 347,157

Total Program Services 20,835,825 19,658,428 Management & Fundraising Costs 2,485,158 2,389,240

Total Expenses $ 23,320,983 (3) $ 22,047,668 Change in Net Assets $ 779,385 $ 697,772 Less Change in Restricted Net Assets 811,616 528,691

Unrestricted Change in Net Assets (32,231) 169,081

Unrestricted Net Assets, Beginning of Year 6,625,710 6,456,629

Unrestricted Net Assets, End of Year $ 6,593,479 $ 6,625,710

(1) 2008 amounts are unaudited, (2) As of 12/31/08, (3) Expenditures represent 2007 campaign

27% Helping People at Risk

20% Nurturing Children & Youth

17% Strengthening Families

11% Homeless Prevention & Intervention

9% Services for People with Disabilities

8% Promoting Health & Wellness

5% Venture Grants & Special Funding

3% Building Communities

27% Helping People at Risk

20% Nurturing Children & Youth

17% Strengthening Families

11% Homeless Prevention & Intervention

9% Services for People with Disabilities

8% Promoting Health & Wellness

5% Venture Grants & Special Funding

3% Building Communities

We thank the Tulsa World and the Lorton family for donating the 2008 Annual Report as well as other advertising during the year. All efforts were made for accuracy in this Annual Report. TAUW regrets any errors or omissions. Please notify us with any corrections.

Awards To Be Announcedat Annual Meet ing 2/24/09

66% Employees & Individuals

25% Corporations

9% Foundations

As you know, 2008 was a roller coaster ride for our nation, our community and our campaign. We had our ups and downs throughout the year but by November, when all was said and done, you came through for the less fortunate and the agencies that serve and care for them.

In August, we were riding high with great campaigns from our Trailblazer companies. Our eight Trailblazer companies raised almost $4 million – a combined 9% over their 2007 campaigns!

Then September struck. As bad economic news swept the media, our campaigns continued… but we definitely saw a slowdown in communication and activity as companies assessed their own businesses and the local impact of national news.

By mid-October, companies large and small were beginning to report their campaign results – and their community spirit showed through. Companies tried to maximize their commitments even if their businesses were suffering.

November confirmed what a great and caring community we live in. By Unite!, we had matched 2007’s $23.7 million and went over the $24 million mark for just the third time in TAUW history.

Thanks again for Living United.

Tulsa Area United Way2008 Annual Report

How your gift helped

2008 Partner Agencies

85YEARS

12 & 12, Inc.A New LeafAbility ResourcesAmerican Heart Association, Tulsa ChapterAmerican Lung Association of the Central StatesAmerican Red Cross, Tulsa Area ChapterArthritis Foundation, Eastern Oklahoma ChapterBig Brothers Big Sisters of OklahomaBoy Scouts of America, Indian Nations CouncilThe Bridges FoundationBristow Social ServicesBroken Arrow NeighborsBroken Arrow SeniorsCamp Fire USA Green Country CouncilThe Center for Individuals with Physical ChallengesChild Care Resource CenterCircle of Care - F. Willard Ministry CenterCommunity Action Project of Tulsa CountyCommunity Care, Inc. of SapulpaCommunity Service Council of Greater TulsaCredit Counseling Centers of OklahomaCreek County Literacy ProgramCrossroadsDaily Family YMCA of BixbyDomestic Violence Intervention Services/Call RapeEastern Oklahoma Donated Dental ServicesFamily & Children’s ServicesGirl Scouts of Eastern OklahomaGoodwill Industries of TulsaHomelife AssociationHospice of Green CountryLegal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.LIFE Senior ServicesMargaret Hudson ProgramMental Health Association in TulsaMetropolitan Tulsa Urban LeagueOkmulgee County Family Resource Center, Inc.Okmulgee County Homeless ShelterOkmulgee-Okfuskee County Youth ServicesOperation Aware of OklahomaOwasso Community ResourcesPalmer Continuum of Care, Inc.The Parent Child Center of TulsaRARC, Inc.RSVPThe Salvation ArmySand Springs Community ServicesShow, Inc.Street School TSHA, Inc.Tulsa Advocates for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (TARC)Tulsa Boys’ HomeTulsa C.A.R.E.S.Tulsa Court Appointed Special Advocates (Tulsa CASA)Tulsa Day Center for the HomelessUnited Community Action Program - Head StartVisiting Nurse Association of TulsaWagoner Area NeighborsYMCA of Greater TulsaYouth at HeartYouth Services of Creek CountyYouth Services of TulsaYWCA Tulsa

1430 S. Boulder • P.O. Box 1859 • Tulsa, OK 74101 • 918-583-7171 • www.tauw.org

A message from the 2008 Campaign Chair

Bill GrantPresident,The Holmes Organisation, Inc.

Call 2-1-1Tulsa Helpline

Last year, 2-1-1 Helpline responded to more than 109,729 calls giving information, referrals and crisis intervention services 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Dialing 2-1-1 connects callers to trained specialists with access to multi-lingual translations and a database of thousands of services. 2-1-1 Helpline services more than 1 million people living in 12 counties in N.E. Oklahoma.

More than 730,000 lives were changed or perhaps even saved through your contributions and the services provided by our 63 local partner agencies and their 170+ programs.

These are some of the ways you helped:

570 women who were homeless found safe housing, counseling and case management services at the DVIS Emergency Shelter.

20,065 individuals received case management assistance, senior services information and caregiver support from LIFE Senior Services.

303 adults with disabilities and other employment barriers were assisted in preparing for and finding suitable employment by Goodwill’s TulsaWORKS Program.

1,720 children 5 and younger participated in the Early Childhood Program, a school readiness program addressing the emotional, social, health, nutritional and educational needs of low-income children, offered by Community Action Project of Tulsa County.

3,546 children and families received family sexual abuse treatment from Family & Children’s Services.

12,027 homeless individuals and families were given safe refuge, resources for self-sufficiency and job training at the Tulsa Day Center for the Homeless.

1,963 retired senior volunteers assisted 269 area nonprofits and senior sites through RSVP.

515 individuals afflicted with HIV/AIDS improved their quality of life through Tulsa C.A.R.E.S. Direct Services Program.

22,876 participants in the American Red Cross Safety Services Program received training in First Aid, CPR and AED, plus lifeguard, swimming and babysitter training.

1,012 at-risk youth were matched with “Bigs” in the community–based and school-based Big Brothers Big Sisters programs.

1,280 patients received comprehensive dental care from 227 Tulsa-area dentists who donate their services through Eastern Oklahoma Donated Dental Services, Inc.

8,666 home health care visits were provided by Visiting Nurse Association of Tulsa to non-insured patients in medical crisis.

262 Tulsa-area youth in need were transported by volunteers at all hours of the day or night to a Safe Place.