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The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation — Grants & Giving Profile

Also known as: Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation · Winfrey Foundation

Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 266908382) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.

Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.

Overview

In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation reported 25 grants totaling $23,439,360 to 20 organizations across 11 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $8,919,077 to The Entertainment Industry.

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Reported grants
25
Total given
$23.4M
Median grant
$150K
Largest grant
$8.9M
Recipients
20
States reached
11

The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation IRS Form 990-PF filing

EIN (employer identification number)
266908382
Filing year covered
2024
Grants paid, as reported (Part XV)
$23,439,360
Grants listed in the filing
25

Read the filing itself: The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation Form 990 filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer or look the organization up in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.

What this foundation funds

Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.

Grouped by theme

Where the funding went

Largest recipients (by total reported funding)

RecipientLocationTotal
The Entertainment IndustryLOS ANGELES, CA$8,919,077
OW Leadership Academy FoundationLOS ANGELES, CA$8,882,411
Herrendorf Family FoundationCHICAGO, IL$2,599,900
US Dream AcademySILVER SPRING, MD$947,972
Telluride Council for the ArtsTELLURIDE, CO$500,000
Omprakash Foundation-Humanity CrewSEATTLE, WA$270,000
Mindfullness Leader NFPCHICAGO, IL$250,000
National Cares Mentoring Movement IncNEW YORK, NY$250,000
Minnie's Food Pantry IncPLANO, TX$200,000
Mana MaoliHONOLULU, HI$150,000
Johnnetta Betsch Cole Legacy FoundationDOVER, DE$100,000
The Harlem School of the Arts IncNEW YORK, NY$100,000
Hollyrod FoundationLOS ANGELES, CA$50,000
Women's Media CenterWASHINGTON, DC$50,000
HalfthestoryWESTER SPRINGS, IL$25,000
Move NYC Foundation IncNEW YORK, NY$25,000
Ordinary Towards Extraordinary FoundationHOUSTON, TX$25,000
Chicagoland MOM SquadBOLINGBROOK, IL$10,000
Dreams of Hope FoundationNEWPORT NEWS, VA$10,000

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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.