Private foundation · EIN 26-6908382 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $23M total, median $150K. 12% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$23M
Median grant
$150K
Stays in CA
12%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$172M

Grants paid in 2024

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Entertainment IndustryLos Angeles, CATo provide funds directly to members of communities in maui county, hawaii who experienced the loss of their home due to the wildfires.$8.9M
Ow Leadership Academy FoundationLos Angeles, CAFor operating expenses for the oprah winfrey leadership academy for girls in south africa$8.9M
US Dream AcademySilver Spring, MDTransformative mentoring program for youth to build character, skills and dreams in a safe out of school time environment.$948K
Herrendorf Family FoundationChicago, ILTo develop, facilitate and support the oprah winfrey leadership scholarship program.$925K
Herrendorf Family FoundationChicago, ILTo develop, facilitate and support the oprah winfrey leadership scholarship program.$910K
Herrendorf Family FoundationChicago, ILTo develop, facilitate and support the oprah winfrey leadership scholarship program.$525K
Telluride Council for the ArtsTelluride, COTo help preserve and restore the telluride transfer warehouse into a public arts.$500K
Omprakash Foundation-Humanity CrewSeattle, WATo provide mental health support in global missions.$270K
Mindfullness Leader NfpChicago, ILTo enhance, train, and align minds of young leaders to shape their emotional intelligence.$250K
National Cares Mentoring Movement IncNew York, NYTo help sustain and grow the impact of national cares and increase access to mental health and wellness support to young people.$250K
Herrendorf Family FoundationChicago, ILTo support we got you program, mom usa partnership between owcf and hff, supporting us based 501(c)(3) organizations who are supporting his…$210K
Minnie's Food Pantry IncPlano, TXTo feed and educate families in need.$200K
Mana MaoliHonolulu, HITo fund expenses related to the production of the film 'rising from the ashes" to inspire the continued rebuilding efforts of lahaina.$150K
Johnnetta Betsch Cole Legacy FoundationDover, DETo help with dismantling systemic inequality.$100K
The Harlem School of the Arts IncNew York, NYTo provide interdisciplinary arts training to the youth.$100K
Ka 'ike Mau Loa O Ke Kai HohonuKailua, HITo aid in wildfire recovery efforts for affected kula residents.$75K
Hollyrod FoundationLos Angeles, CATo financially assist those with autism and to improve the quality of life of people with parkinson's.$50K
Women's Media CenterWashington, DCTo make diverse women visible and powerful in the media.$50K
HalfthestoryWester Springs, ILTo support digital wellbeing program for educational purposes.$25K
Move NYC Foundation IncNew York, NYTo increase opportunity and visibility in the dance field.$25K
Ordinary Towards Extraordinary FoundationHouston, TXTo provide toys, gifts, clothing, technology, educational resources and needed items for underprivileged kids in houston area.$25K
Herrendorf Family FoundationChicago, ILTo support we got you program, mom usa partnership between owcf and hff, supporting us based 501(c)(3) organizations who are supporting his…$20K
Chicagoland Mom SquadBolingbrook, ILTo help simplify the daily challenges of parenthood.$10K
Dreams of Hope FoundationNewport News, VATo support raising awareness around multiple sclerosis$10K
Herrendorf Family FoundationChicago, ILTo support we got you program, mom usa partnership between owcf and hff, supporting us based 501(c)(3) organizations who are supporting his…$10K

By state: California 3 · Illinois 9 · Maryland 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 3 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Michele Vaughn, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $23M across 25 grants, a median of $150K.

Where does Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Illinois (9 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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