The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-6908382
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $212,141,260 to organizations in New York, California and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10,000 to $18,204,132, with a median award of $100,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$212,141,260
Total Assets
$182,145,385
Median Grant (all grants)
$100,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
64
Median Grant
$100,000
% Median Grant Decline
-16%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 84%
54 of 64 recipients (84%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
California
Grants are geographically diversified with 39% in California and funding distributed across 18 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (61%), Santa Barbara (12%), Redwood City (10%).
Funding Trajectory
+70%
Strong 70% growth in annual giving over 5 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (36%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Entertainment Industry Foundation | $18,204,132 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Funds Directly To Members Of Communities In Maui County, Hawaii Who Experienced The Loss Of Their Home Due To The Wildfires. | 2023 |
| Ow Leadership Academy Foundation | $9,625,272 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Operating Expenses For The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls In South Africa. | 2023 |
| Us Dream Academy | $2,500,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Transformative Mentoring Program For Youth To Build Character, Skills And Dreams In A Safe Out Of School Time Environment. | 2023 |
| La Paz Global | $1,000,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Support Learning Communities That Value And Promote Shared Humanity. | 2023 |
| Maui Health Foundation | $1,000,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | To Provide Funds To Meet The Growing Needs Of Maui And Replace The Ct Scanner At Maui Memorial. | 2023 |
| Miss Porter's School | $1,000,000 | Farmington, CT, US | To Educate Young Women To Become Informed, Resourceful And Ethical Global Citizens Who Will Shape A Changing World. | 2023 |
| Sag Aftra Foundation | $1,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The General Operations Of The Sag-aftra Foundation And Help Support Members Out Of Work And Impacted By The 2023 Strike. | 2023 |
| Herrendorf Family Foundation | $750,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Develop, Facilitate And Support The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Scholarship Program. | 2023 |
| Omprakash Foundation-humanity Crew | $500,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Provide Psychological First Aid To Earthquake Survivors In Turkey And Syria. | 2023 |
| Pacific Birth Collective | $500,000 | Haiku, HI, US | To Offer Support For Families Impacted By The Maui Wildfires Of 2023. | 2023 |
| National Cares Mentoring Movement Inc | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Sustain And Grow The Impact Of National Cares And Increase Access To Mental Health And Wellness Support To Young People. | 2023 |
| Ka 'Ike Mau Loa O Ke Kai Hohonu | $200,000 | Kailua, HI, US | To Aid In Wildfire Recovery Efforts For Affected Kula Residents. | 2023 |
| Project Hood Communities Development | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Help End Poverty, Violence And Incarceration. | 2023 |
| California Community Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund To Support Various Public Charities. | 2023 |
| Edward Charles Foundation Aku's Mission | $100,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Support The Organizations Mission To Deliver 5,000 School Supplies To Kids Ages 4-10 And Inspire Them To Focus On Education. | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $100,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Support The Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.d, Professorship Fund In Psychedelic Research On Secular Spirituality And Well-being. | 2023 |
| Mana Maoli | $100,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Fund Expenses Related To The Production Of The Film 'More Than A Fire" To Inspire The Continued Rebuilding Efforts Of Lahaina. | 2023 |
| Wellpoint Care Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Transform A Campus Into A Neighborhood That Provides Trauma-informed Social Services, Mental Health Resources And A Place For Care. | 2023 |
| Women's Media Center | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Make Diverse Women Visible And Powerful In The Media. | 2023 |
| Hollyrod Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote And Provide Funds To Those With Autism And To Improve The Quality Of Life Of People With Parkinson's. | 2023 |
| Na Koa Manu Conservation Inc | $50,000 | Pukalani, HI, US | Kula Watershed Community Alliance Program For The Post-fire Recovery , Soil Stabilization And Land Restoration. | 2023 |
| Makai Foundation | $45,000 | Kihei, HI, US | To Offer Support For Daily Amenities And Essential Resources To Those Volunteers Assisting In Recovery And Relief Due To The Wildfires. | 2023 |
| Kamali'i Elementary School | $40,000 | Kihei, HI, US | Music And Arts Curriculum And Instruction For Students At Kamalii Elementary. | 2023 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Provide Toys, Gifts, Clothing, Technology, Educational Resources And Needed Items For 5,000 Underprivileged Kids In Houston Area. | 2023 |
| Cc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Cc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Cc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Gh | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Jl | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Ke | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Mc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Nc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| The Entertainment Industry Foundation | $18,204,132 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Funds Directly To Members Of Communities In Maui County, Hawaii Who Experienced The Loss Of Their Home Due To The Wildfires. | 2023 |
| Ow Leadership Academy Foundation | $9,625,272 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Operating Expenses For The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls In South Africa. | 2023 |
| Us Dream Academy | $2,500,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Transformative Mentoring Program For Youth To Build Character, Skills And Dreams In A Safe Out Of School Time Environment. | 2023 |
| La Paz Global | $1,000,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Support Learning Communities That Value And Promote Shared Humanity. | 2023 |
| Maui Health Foundation | $1,000,000 | Wailuku, HI, US | To Provide Funds To Meet The Growing Needs Of Maui And Replace The Ct Scanner At Maui Memorial. | 2023 |
| Miss Porter's School | $1,000,000 | Farmington, CT, US | To Educate Young Women To Become Informed, Resourceful And Ethical Global Citizens Who Will Shape A Changing World. | 2023 |
| Sag Aftra Foundation | $1,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The General Operations Of The Sag-aftra Foundation And Help Support Members Out Of Work And Impacted By The 2023 Strike. | 2023 |
| Herrendorf Family Foundation | $750,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Develop, Facilitate And Support The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Scholarship Program. | 2023 |
| Omprakash Foundation-humanity Crew | $500,000 | Seattle, WA, US | To Provide Psychological First Aid To Earthquake Survivors In Turkey And Syria. | 2023 |
| Pacific Birth Collective | $500,000 | Haiku, HI, US | To Offer Support For Families Impacted By The Maui Wildfires Of 2023. | 2023 |
| National Cares Mentoring Movement Inc | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Sustain And Grow The Impact Of National Cares And Increase Access To Mental Health And Wellness Support To Young People. | 2023 |
| Ka 'Ike Mau Loa O Ke Kai Hohonu | $200,000 | Kailua, HI, US | To Aid In Wildfire Recovery Efforts For Affected Kula Residents. | 2023 |
| Project Hood Communities Development | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Help End Poverty, Violence And Incarceration. | 2023 |
| California Community Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund To Support Various Public Charities. | 2023 |
| Edward Charles Foundation Aku's Mission | $100,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Support The Organizations Mission To Deliver 5,000 School Supplies To Kids Ages 4-10 And Inspire Them To Focus On Education. | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $100,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Support The Roland R. Griffiths, Ph.d, Professorship Fund In Psychedelic Research On Secular Spirituality And Well-being. | 2023 |
| Mana Maoli | $100,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Fund Expenses Related To The Production Of The Film 'More Than A Fire" To Inspire The Continued Rebuilding Efforts Of Lahaina. | 2023 |
| Wellpoint Care Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Transform A Campus Into A Neighborhood That Provides Trauma-informed Social Services, Mental Health Resources And A Place For Care. | 2023 |
| Women's Media Center | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Make Diverse Women Visible And Powerful In The Media. | 2023 |
| Hollyrod Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote And Provide Funds To Those With Autism And To Improve The Quality Of Life Of People With Parkinson's. | 2023 |
| Na Koa Manu Conservation Inc | $50,000 | Pukalani, HI, US | Kula Watershed Community Alliance Program For The Post-fire Recovery , Soil Stabilization And Land Restoration. | 2023 |
| Makai Foundation | $45,000 | Kihei, HI, US | To Offer Support For Daily Amenities And Essential Resources To Those Volunteers Assisting In Recovery And Relief Due To The Wildfires. | 2023 |
| Kamali'i Elementary School | $40,000 | Kihei, HI, US | Music And Arts Curriculum And Instruction For Students At Kamalii Elementary. | 2023 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Provide Toys, Gifts, Clothing, Technology, Educational Resources And Needed Items For 5,000 Underprivileged Kids In Houston Area. | 2023 |
| Cc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Cc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Cc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Gh | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Jl | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Ke | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Mc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| Nc | $17,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief. | 2023 |
| African Women Rising | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Empower Women Affected By War With The Tools To Rise Out Of Extreme Poverty. | 2022 |
| California Community Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund To Support Various Public Charities. | 2022 |
| Hollyrod Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote And Provide Funds To Those With Autism And Improve The Quality Of Life Of People With Parkinson's. | 2022 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | $100,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Feed And Educate Families In Need. | 2022 |
| National Cares Mentoring Movement Inc | $1,100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Sustain And Grow The Impact Of National Cares And Increase Access To Mental Health And Wellness Supports To Young People. | 2022 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Provide Toys, Gifts, Clothing, Technology, Educational Resources And Needed Items For 5,000 Underprivileged Kids In The Houston Area. | 2022 |
| Pathways To College | $1,233,802 | Teaneck, NJ, US | After-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. | 2022 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Fdn | $6,020,164 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Operating Expenses For The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls In South Africa. | 2022 |
| Apollo Theater Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Apollo's Important Performing Arts, Education And Community Initiatives. | 2022 |
| New Museum Of Contemporary Art | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Museum's New Art And New Ideas. | 2022 |
| Out For Justice | $300,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Help Incarcerated Individuals, Families And Supporters Of Criminal Justice Reform To Change Unjust Policies. | 2022 |
| Us Dream Academy | $1,000,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Transformative Mentoring Program For Youth To Build Character, Skills And Dreams In A Safe Out Of School Time Environment. | 2022 |
| Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative | $1,000,000 | Cerritos, CA, US | To Help Societies Impacted By Conflict And Violence Transform Into Safer And More Prosperous Communities. | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $138,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Care For Communities Affected By Covid 19 In City Of Chicago | 2022 |
| African Women Rising | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Empower Women Affected By War With The Tools To Rise Out Of Extreme Poverty. | 2022 |
| California Community Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund To Support Various Public Charities. | 2022 |
| Hollyrod Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote And Provide Funds To Those With Autism And Improve The Quality Of Life Of People With Parkinson's. | 2022 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | $100,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Feed And Educate Families In Need. | 2022 |
| National Cares Mentoring Movement Inc | $1,100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Sustain And Grow The Impact Of National Cares And Increase Access To Mental Health And Wellness Supports To Young People. | 2022 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Provide Toys, Gifts, Clothing, Technology, Educational Resources And Needed Items For 5,000 Underprivileged Kids In The Houston Area. | 2022 |
| Pathways To College | $1,233,802 | Teaneck, NJ, US | After-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. | 2022 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Fdn | $6,020,164 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Operating Expenses For The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls In South Africa. | 2022 |
| Apollo Theater Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Apollo's Important Performing Arts, Education And Community Initiatives. | 2022 |
| New Museum Of Contemporary Art | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Museum's New Art And New Ideas. | 2022 |
| Out For Justice | $300,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Help Incarcerated Individuals, Families And Supporters Of Criminal Justice Reform To Change Unjust Policies. | 2022 |
| Us Dream Academy | $1,000,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Transformative Mentoring Program For Youth To Build Character, Skills And Dreams In A Safe Out Of School Time Environment. | 2022 |
| Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative | $1,000,000 | Cerritos, CA, US | To Help Societies Impacted By Conflict And Violence Transform Into Safer And More Prosperous Communities. | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $138,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Care For Communities Affected By Covid 19 In City Of Chicago | 2022 |
| African Women Rising | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Empower Women Affected By War With The Tools To Rise Out Of Extreme Poverty. | 2022 |
| California Community Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund To Support Various Public Charities. | 2022 |
| Hollyrod Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote And Provide Funds To Those With Autism And Improve The Quality Of Life Of People With Parkinson's. | 2022 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | $100,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Feed And Educate Families In Need. | 2022 |
| National Cares Mentoring Movement Inc | $1,100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Sustain And Grow The Impact Of National Cares And Increase Access To Mental Health And Wellness Supports To Young People. | 2022 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Provide Toys, Gifts, Clothing, Technology, Educational Resources And Needed Items For 5,000 Underprivileged Kids In The Houston Area. | 2022 |
| Pathways To College | $1,233,802 | Teaneck, NJ, US | After-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. | 2022 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Fdn | $6,020,164 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Operating Expenses For The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls In South Africa. | 2022 |
| Apollo Theater Foundation | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Apollo's Important Performing Arts, Education And Community Initiatives. | 2022 |
| New Museum Of Contemporary Art | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Museum's New Art And New Ideas. | 2022 |
| Out For Justice | $300,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | To Help Incarcerated Individuals, Families And Supporters Of Criminal Justice Reform To Change Unjust Policies. | 2022 |
| Us Dream Academy | $1,000,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Transformative Mentoring Program For Youth To Build Character, Skills And Dreams In A Safe Out Of School Time Environment. | 2022 |
| Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative | $1,000,000 | Cerritos, CA, US | To Help Societies Impacted By Conflict And Violence Transform Into Safer And More Prosperous Communities. | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $138,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Care For Communities Affected By Covid 19 In City Of Chicago | 2022 |
| A Better Chance | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Offer Experimental Summer Programming Opportunities To Scholars. | 2021 |
| Academy Foundation | $1,000,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | For Construction And Operation Of The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures In Support Of The Sideny Poitier Grand Lobby. | 2021 |
| American Performing Arts Collaborative | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | To Advance And Develop Productions For Educational And Cultural Opportunities. | 2021 |
| California Community Foundation | $200,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund For The Grant For Mark Gamsin And Susan Brauneiss Charitable Fund | 2021 |
| Go Fund Me | $90,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Grant For Go Fund Me ( Kids Have & Teddy Bear Clinic) | 2021 |
| Gofundmeorg | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Grant For Gofundme To Regrant To Wadi Ben Hirki Foundation For The Purpose Of Empowering And Uplifting Women And Girls. | 2021 |
| Mindfulness Leader Nfp | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Offer Social Emotional Learning Mindfulness Programs In Under Resources Schools And Communities. | 2021 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | $100,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Feed And Educate Families In Need. | 2021 |
| Nationalcaresmentoringmovementinc | $1,200,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Resources And Extend Support To Children Whose Lives Are Impacted By Economic And Social Inequities. | 2021 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | $125,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Help Severe Houston's Residents Affected By The Texas Winter Storm. | 2021 |
| Pathways To College | $417,913 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Provide Funding For Afterschool Program. | 2021 |
| Riverside Renters | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Provide Support For Vulnerable Renters With Housing And Healthcare. | 2021 |
| She Ready Foundation | $75,000 | Burbank, CA, US | To Help Foster Youth With Educational And Emotional Support Programs. | 2021 |
| Social Impact Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Transform The Lives Of The Youth Through Education, Inspiration And Opportunity. | 2021 |
| Teach For America | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Social Emotional Learning, Training, Coaching, Resources And Access To Expanded Supports. | 2021 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Fdn | $10,047,820 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Operating Expenses For The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls In South Africa. | 2021 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Support To Battle Food Insecurity Local Community | 2021 |
| Women's Fund Of Hawaii | $100,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Support Programs That Empower Women And Girls. | 2021 |
| Foster Youth Awareness | $10,924 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fire Tablets For May Foster Youth Awareness Month | 2021 |
| A Better Chance | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Offer Experimental Summer Programming Opportunities To Scholars. | 2021 |
| Academy Foundation | $1,000,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | For Construction And Operation Of The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures In Support Of The Sideny Poitier Grand Lobby. | 2021 |
| American Performing Arts Collaborative | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | To Advance And Develop Productions For Educational And Cultural Opportunities. | 2021 |
| California Community Foundation | $200,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund For The Grant For Mark Gamsin And Susan Brauneiss Charitable Fund | 2021 |
| Go Fund Me | $90,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Grant For Go Fund Me ( Kids Have & Teddy Bear Clinic) | 2021 |
| Gofundmeorg | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Grant For Gofundme To Regrant To Wadi Ben Hirki Foundation For The Purpose Of Empowering And Uplifting Women And Girls. | 2021 |
| Mindfulness Leader Nfp | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Offer Social Emotional Learning Mindfulness Programs In Under Resources Schools And Communities. | 2021 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | $100,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Feed And Educate Families In Need. | 2021 |
| Nationalcaresmentoringmovementinc | $1,200,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Resources And Extend Support To Children Whose Lives Are Impacted By Economic And Social Inequities. | 2021 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | $125,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Help Severe Houston's Residents Affected By The Texas Winter Storm. | 2021 |
| Pathways To College | $417,913 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Provide Funding For Afterschool Program. | 2021 |
| Riverside Renters | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Provide Support For Vulnerable Renters With Housing And Healthcare. | 2021 |
| She Ready Foundation | $75,000 | Burbank, CA, US | To Help Foster Youth With Educational And Emotional Support Programs. | 2021 |
| Social Impact Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Transform The Lives Of The Youth Through Education, Inspiration And Opportunity. | 2021 |
| Teach For America | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Social Emotional Learning, Training, Coaching, Resources And Access To Expanded Supports. | 2021 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Fdn | $10,047,820 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Operating Expenses For The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls In South Africa. | 2021 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Support To Battle Food Insecurity Local Community | 2021 |
| Women's Fund Of Hawaii | $100,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Support Programs That Empower Women And Girls. | 2021 |
| Foster Youth Awareness | $10,924 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fire Tablets For May Foster Youth Awareness Month | 2021 |
| A Better Chance | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | To Offer Experimental Summer Programming Opportunities To Scholars. | 2021 |
| Academy Foundation | $1,000,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | For Construction And Operation Of The Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures In Support Of The Sideny Poitier Grand Lobby. | 2021 |
| American Performing Arts Collaborative | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | To Advance And Develop Productions For Educational And Cultural Opportunities. | 2021 |
| California Community Foundation | $200,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund For The Grant For Mark Gamsin And Susan Brauneiss Charitable Fund | 2021 |
| Go Fund Me | $90,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Grant For Go Fund Me ( Kids Have & Teddy Bear Clinic) | 2021 |
| Gofundmeorg | $10,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Grant For Gofundme To Regrant To Wadi Ben Hirki Foundation For The Purpose Of Empowering And Uplifting Women And Girls. | 2021 |
| Mindfulness Leader Nfp | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Offer Social Emotional Learning Mindfulness Programs In Under Resources Schools And Communities. | 2021 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | $100,000 | Plano, TX, US | To Feed And Educate Families In Need. | 2021 |
| Nationalcaresmentoringmovementinc | $1,200,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Resources And Extend Support To Children Whose Lives Are Impacted By Economic And Social Inequities. | 2021 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | $125,000 | Houston, TX, US | To Help Severe Houston's Residents Affected By The Texas Winter Storm. | 2021 |
| Pathways To College | $417,913 | Teaneck, NJ, US | To Provide Funding For Afterschool Program. | 2021 |
| Riverside Renters | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | To Provide Support For Vulnerable Renters With Housing And Healthcare. | 2021 |
| She Ready Foundation | $75,000 | Burbank, CA, US | To Help Foster Youth With Educational And Emotional Support Programs. | 2021 |
| Social Impact Fund | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Transform The Lives Of The Youth Through Education, Inspiration And Opportunity. | 2021 |
| Teach For America | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Social Emotional Learning, Training, Coaching, Resources And Access To Expanded Supports. | 2021 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Fdn | $10,047,820 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For Operating Expenses For The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls In South Africa. | 2021 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Support To Battle Food Insecurity Local Community | 2021 |
| Women's Fund Of Hawaii | $100,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | To Support Programs That Empower Women And Girls. | 2021 |
| Foster Youth Awareness | $10,924 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fire Tablets For May Foster Youth Awareness Month | 2021 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Provide Toys, Gifts, Clothing, Educational Resources And Needed Items For 10,000 Under Privileged Children In Houston Area. | 2020 |
| The Ophelia J Berry Fund Dba Pathways To College | $1,348,285 | Teaneck, NJ, US | Support After School Program | 2020 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation | $10,066,298 | West Hollywood, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| Time's Up Foundation | $500,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Provide Funding To Time's Up Legal Defense Fund | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of East Mississippi | $115,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Grant To Fund Grab And Go Meals For School Age Children | 2020 |
| Center For Urban Families | $125,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Provide Funding To Operate The Cfuf Pantry Project | 2020 |
| Direct Relief | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Healthcare Workers In Medically Underserved Communities With Needed Equipment And Resources | 2020 |
| America's Food Fund | $1,000,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Grant Awarded To Gofundme.org For America's Food Fund | 2020 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | $1,000,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Provide Funding For Living Classroom's Covid -19 Response | 2020 |
| Maafa Redemption Project | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide High Risk Emerging Adult Men With Housing. Employement, Educational Opportunities | 2020 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | $200,000 | Plano, TX, US | Provide Asisstance For Food Pantry | 2020 |
| Mount Zion Baptist Church | $2,053,500 | Whites Creek, TN, US | To Feed Families Impacted By The Covid-19 Pandemic And The Nashville Tornado | 2020 |
| New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Chur | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Support For Members Of New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Who Were Affected By Covid -19 | 2020 |
| New York Women In Film & Television | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Provide Funding For Writers Lab | 2020 |
| Nia Imani Family Inc | $50,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Grant To Provide Transitional Housing For Young Mothers | 2020 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $2,600,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Care Communities Affected By Covid 19 In City Of Chicago | 2020 |
| Saddle Up And Read | $25,000 | Wendell, NC, US | Increase Childrens Access To Books | 2020 |
| Sainta Inc | $75,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Funding To Help With Covid 19 Crisis | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | $200,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Funding To Help With Covid 19 Crisis | 2020 |
| Sola I Can Foundation | $1,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide Scholarship To Southla Residents Who Have Been Furloughed Or Laid Off Due To Covid 19 | 2020 |
| Sting Inc | $50,000 | Smyrna, GA, US | To Provide Assistance With Families Threatened With Eviction | 2020 |
| Sustainable Econmic Entp (see) La | $1,000,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Provide 18,000 Farm Boxes To Food Insecure Residents Of South La | 2020 |
| The Orcas Island Community Foundation | $75,000 | Eastsound, WA, US | Support Nutrition Programs, I.e., Food Bank And Farmers Supplemental Produce Programs Serving The Population Of Orcas Island. | 2020 |
| United Nations Foundation | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Funding Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund To Respond To The Covid19 Pandemic Around The World | 2020 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | $200,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Provide Support To Battle Food Insecurity Local Community | 2020 |
| Watts Healthcare Corp | $1,000,000 | Compton, CA, US | Expand Access To Health Care In So La To Support Those In Need Amid The Underserved Community Impacted By Covid-19 | 2020 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | $6,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Plan, Design, And Construction On Obama Presidential Center | 2020 |
| Morehouse College | $5,000,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Scholarship Fund Endowment Agreement | 2020 |
| Morehouse College | $1,500,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | The Grant Was Awarded To Morehouse College For The Purpose Of The Programmatic Fund. | 2020 |
| Gofundmeorg | $50,000 | Redwood City, CA, US | Grant For Kids Have & Teddy Bear Clinic | 2020 |
| Ron Clark Academy | $5,000,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Construction Of Ryan Marshall Performing Arts Center | 2018 |
| Pathways To College | $500,000 | Teaneck, NJ, US | Support After School Program | 2018 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | $1,000,000 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | Fund The August Wilson House Project | 2018 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry | $250,000 | Plano, TX, US | Grant Used For Primary Functions Conducted By The Food Bank | 2018 |
| African Women Rising | $750,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Expenses Of African Women Rising | 2018 |
| Obama Foundation | $7,000,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Plan, Design And Construction Of Obama Presidential Center | 2018 |
| Us Dream Academy | $1,200,000 | Columbia, MD, US | Expand Us Dream Academy | 2018 |
| The Trustees Of Columbia University | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Support The Operations & Research Activities Of The Women, Peace And Security Program | 2018 |
| Hispanic Federations | $1,000,000 | New York, NY, US | Fund The Hispanic Federations Unidos Disaster Relef Fund For Puerto Rico | 2018 |
| The Henrietta Lacks House Of Healing | $100,000 | Ownings Mills, MD, US | General Support | 2018 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation | $1,100,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | General Operating Expenses | 2018 |
| The Church Farm School | $100,000 | Exton, PA, US | Fund Consulting Services, Emergency Travel, And Staffing | 2018 |
| Mississippi Center For Justice | $250,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Fund The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum Bus Trip Intiative | 2018 |
| Dwana Smallwood Performing Arts | $250,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Halo Foundation | $2,500,000 | Kansas City, MO, US | Enhance Living Conditions In At Risk Youth Worldwide | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Children's Justice Center | $50,000 | Wailluku, HI, US | Provide Assistance To Neglected Children In County Of Maui | 2018 |
| California Community Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Donor Advised Fund For The Marc Gamsin And Susan Brauneiss Charitable Fund | 2018 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-6908382 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1041 N FORMOSA AVE W Hollywood, CA 90046-6703 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Co-trustee | Oprah G Winfrey |
|---|---|
| Co-trustee | Gayle King |
| Co-trustee | Robert Greene |
Forms 990-PF
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