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Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Michele Vaughn. It holds total assets of $172M. Annual income is reported at $17.2M. Total assets have decreased from $226.9M in 2011 to $172M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Texas. According to available records, Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation has made 95 grants totaling $99.7M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $11.3M and $37.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $18.2M, with an average award of $1M. The foundation has supported 77 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Illinois, Georgia, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$791K
Largest Grant
$10M
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 95 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IL, GA.
Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $99.7M across 95 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $1M. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $18.2M.
Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayle King | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Greene | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Oprah G Winfrey | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$172M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$171.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
95
Total Giving
$99.7M
Average Grant
$1M
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
77
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrendorf Family FoundationTO DEVELOP, FACILITATE AND SUPPORT THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. | Chicago, IL | $750K | 2023 |
| The Entertainment Industry FoundationTO PROVIDE FUNDS DIRECTLY TO MEMBERS OF COMMUNITIES IN MAUI COUNTY, HAWAII WHO EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF THEIR HOME DUE TO THE WILDFIRES. | Los Angeles, CA | $18.2M | 2023 |
| Ow Leadership Academy FoundationFOR OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR GIRLS IN SOUTH AFRICA. | Los Angeles, CA | $9.6M | 2023 |
| Us Dream AcademyTRANSFORMATIVE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH TO BUILD CHARACTER, SKILLS AND DREAMS IN A SAFE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME ENVIRONMENT. | Silver Spring, MD | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Maui Health FoundationTO PROVIDE FUNDS TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF MAUI AND REPLACE THE CT SCANNER AT MAUI MEMORIAL. | Wailuku, HI | $1M | 2023 |
| Miss Porter'S SchoolTO EDUCATE YOUNG WOMEN TO BECOME INFORMED, RESOURCEFUL AND ETHICAL GLOBAL CITIZENS WHO WILL SHAPE A CHANGING WORLD. | Farmington, CT | $1M | 2023 |
| Sag Aftra FoundationTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE SAG-AFTRA FOUNDATION AND HELP SUPPORT MEMBERS OUT OF WORK AND IMPACTED BY THE 2023 STRIKE. | Los Angeles, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| La Paz GlobalTO SUPPORT LEARNING COMMUNITIES THAT VALUE AND PROMOTE SHARED HUMANITY. | Portland, OR | $1M | 2023 |
| Omprakash Foundation-Humanity CrewTO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID TO EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS IN TURKEY AND SYRIA. | Seattle, WA | $500K | 2023 |
| Pacific Birth CollectiveTO OFFER SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY THE MAUI WILDFIRES OF 2023. | Haiku, HI | $500K | 2023 |
| National Cares Mentoring Movement IncTO HELP SUSTAIN AND GROW THE IMPACT OF NATIONAL CARES AND INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE. | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Ka 'Ike Mau Loa O Ke Kai HohonuTO AID IN WILDFIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS FOR AFFECTED KULA RESIDENTS. | Kailua, HI | $200K | 2023 |
| Project Hood Communities DevelopmentTO HELP END POVERTY, VIOLENCE AND INCARCERATION. | Chicago, IL | $200K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityTO SUPPORT THE ROLAND R. GRIFFITHS, PH.D, PROFESSORSHIP FUND IN PSYCHEDELIC RESEARCH ON SECULAR SPIRITUALITY AND WELL-BEING. | Baltimore, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Edward Charles Foundation Aku'S MissionTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION TO DELIVER 5,000 SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO KIDS AGES 4-10 AND INSPIRE THEM TO FOCUS ON EDUCATION. | Beverly Hills, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Wellpoint Care Foundation IncTRANSFORM A CAMPUS INTO A NEIGHBORHOOD THAT PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED SOCIAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND A PLACE FOR CARE. | Milwaukee, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Women'S Media CenterTO MAKE DIVERSE WOMEN VISIBLE AND POWERFUL IN THE MEDIA. | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Mana MaoliTO FUND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF THE FILM 'MORE THAN A FIRE" TO INSPIRE THE CONTINUED REBUILDING EFFORTS OF LAHAINA. | Honolulu, HI | $100K | 2023 |
| California Community FoundationDONOR ADVISED FUND TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PUBLIC CHARITIES. | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Na Koa Manu Conservation IncKULA WATERSHED COMMUNITY ALLIANCE PROGRAM FOR THE POST-FIRE RECOVERY , SOIL STABILIZATION AND LAND RESTORATION. | Pukalani, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| Hollyrod FoundationTO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO THOSE WITH AUTISM AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S. | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Makai FoundationTO OFFER SUPPORT FOR DAILY AMENITIES AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO THOSE VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING IN RECOVERY AND RELIEF DUE TO THE WILDFIRES. | Kihei, HI | $45K | 2023 |
| Kamali'I Elementary SchoolMUSIC AND ARTS CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS AT KAMALII ELEMENTARY. | Kihei, HI | $40K | 2023 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary FoundationTO PROVIDE TOYS, GIFTS, CLOTHING, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND NEEDED ITEMS FOR 5,000 UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS IN HOUSTON AREA. | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| KeMAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF. | Los Angeles, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| CcMAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF. | Los Angeles, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| NcMAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF. | Los Angeles, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| McMAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF. | Los Angeles, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| GhMAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF. | Los Angeles, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| JlMAUI WILDFIRE DISASTER RELIEF. | Los Angeles, CA | $17K | 2023 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy FdnFOR OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR GIRLS IN SOUTH AFRICA. | Los Angeles, CA | $6M | 2022 |
| Pathways To CollegeAFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDING INFORMATION, GUIDANCE, AND SUPPORT TO UNDER-SERVED BECOME THE BEST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, COLLEGE APPLICANTS AND COLLEGE STUDENT PREPARE FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS. | Teaneck, NJ | $1.2M | 2022 |
| Whitaker Peace & Development InitiativeTO HELP SOCIETIES IMPACTED BY CONFLICT AND VIOLENCE TRANSFORM INTO SAFER AND MORE PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES. | Cerritos, CA | $1M | 2022 |
| Out For JusticeTO HELP INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND SUPPORTERS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM TO CHANGE UNJUST POLICIES. | Baltimore, MD | $300K | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical CenterPROVIDE CARE FOR COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY COVID 19 IN CITY OF CHICAGO | Chicago, IL | $139K | 2022 |
| African Women RisingTO EMPOWER WOMEN AFFECTED BY WAR WITH THE TOOLS TO RISE OUT OF EXTREME POVERTY. | Santa Barbara, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Apollo Theater FoundationTO SUPPORT THE APOLLO'S IMPORTANT PERFORMING ARTS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Minnie'S Food PantryTO FEED AND EDUCATE FAMILIES IN NEED. | Plano, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| New Museum Of Contemporary ArtTO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S NEW ART AND NEW IDEAS. | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| NationalcaresmentoringmovementincTO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND EXTEND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN WHOSE LIVES ARE IMPACTED BY ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INEQUITIES. | New York, NY | $1.2M | 2021 |
| Academy FoundationFOR CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES IN SUPPORT OF THE SIDENY POITIER GRAND LOBBY. | Beverly Hills, CA | $1M | 2021 |
| Teach For AmericaTO SUPPORT SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, TRAINING, COACHING, RESOURCES AND ACCESS TO EXPANDED SUPPORTS. | New York, NY | $1M | 2021 |
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