About Us Page – Simple Modern
Good Everywhere™
10%
Profits Given Away
$13M
In Total Donations
1000+
Nonprofits Reached
We exist to give generously. Since starting in 2016, we have given away over $10M to more than 1,000 non-profits. As a leading drinkware and consumer goods company, Simple Modern gives at least 10% of annual profits to communities around the world, equaling millions in donations since the company’s founding in 2015.
The majority of Simple Modern’s giving remains local, with 59% supporting Oklahoma-based organizations. An additional 10% supports national nonprofits, 21% supports international organizations and 10% is directed by employees to nonprofits of their choice.
Ways we give
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Fighting Homelessness
Providing housing and mental health resources reduces homelessness, strengthens communities and restores stability.
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Clean Drinking Water
Access to clean water improves health, empowers communities and drives sustainable development.
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Marginalized Communities
Empowering marginalized communities reduces disparities and promotes lasting equality.
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Furthering Education
Investing in education reduces poverty, improves outcomes and equips individuals for better futures.
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End Human Trafficking
Preventing human trafficking through victim support and education protects vulnerable individuals and restores dignity.
Our Giving Partners
How It Started
Simple Modern has been around for eleven years, and in that time, we’ve experienced tremendous growth and success – thanks to our customers who believe in our mission to give generously and by creating high-quality products that serve a need in their lives.
We are an Oklahoma-owned company that offers premium quality products and unique styles for adults and kids at generous prices. Mission-driven and values-based, Simple Modern has grown into a category leader in all 50 states and eight countries around the world, making products that are good everywhere.
01.
September 23, 2015
Simple Modern Begins
Simple Modern is founded on the values that would eventually form Simple Modern as a company that exists to give generously.
02.
March 2016
First Bottle Manufactured
Simple Modern manufactures its first water bottle, and the company starts selling as an e-commerce brand on Amazon.
03.
2017
Launched Into Retail Sales
Simple Modern launches retail sales in Sam’s Wholesale Club with a university licensing program including more than 100 universities. Simple Modern also launches sales in Walmart, and, the next year, Simple Modern adds Target to its retail offerings.
04.
2018
Licensing Partners Grow
Simple Modern solidifies a NFL licensing agreement, with partnerships with the NHL, NBA and MLB to follow. In following years, Simple Modern would add other international brands like Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Paramount, Hasbro and Warner Brothers and others as licensed partners.
05.
February 2021
1st Annual Giving Summit
Simple Modern begins hosting its Giving Summit, offering time to focus exclusively on nonprofit giving, inviting dozens of nonprofits each year to speak to employees about how the company can partner to help them reach their mission.
06.
September 2022
Domestic Manufacturing Facility Opens
Simple Modern opens a domestic manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City with a focus on plastic water bottles, investing more than $6 million in domestic manufacturing. The company also launches its most popular drinkware product to date, the Trek, in October.
07.
2024
Launched Into Europe
Simple Modern launches into Europe, after an initial test run in 2017, with more than 100 of its best-selling products including the Trek, Summit, Classic and Voyager available to be shipped throughout Europe.
08.
2024
10,000+ Retail Storefronts
Simple Modern expands retail sales to partners like Kroger, Whole Foods, Kohls, Costco and more, expanding the brand to more than 10,000 storefronts across the country.
09.
2024
50 Millionth Cup Sold
Simple Modern manufactures its 50 millionth cup, and grows to more than 100 employees.
10.
2024
$10 Million Given Away
Since Simple Modern’s founding, the company has now given more than $10 million to more than 1000 nonprofits locally, nationally and internationally.