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The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 26-6908382 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $23.4M
- Grants reported
- 25
- Median grant
- $150K
- Future commitments
- $382.8K
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | $23.4M |
Where The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO PROVIDE FUNDS DIRECTLY TO MEMBERS OF COMMUNITIES IN MAUI COUNTY, HAWAII WHO EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF THEIR HOME DUE TO THE WILDFIRES. | 2024 | $8.9M |
| OW LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR GIRLS IN SOUTH AFRICA | 2024 | $8.9M |
| US DREAM ACADEMY | SILVER SPRING, MD | TRANSFORMATIVE MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH TO BUILD CHARACTER, SKILLS AND DREAMS IN A SAFE OUT OF SCHOOL TIME ENVIRONMENT. | 2024 | $948K |
| HERRENDORF FAMILY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO DEVELOP, FACILITATE AND SUPPORT THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. | 2024 | $925K |
| HERRENDORF FAMILY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO DEVELOP, FACILITATE AND SUPPORT THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. | 2024 | $910K |
| HERRENDORF FAMILY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO DEVELOP, FACILITATE AND SUPPORT THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. | 2024 | $524.9K |
| TELLURIDE COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS | TELLURIDE, CO | TO HELP PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE TELLURIDE TRANSFER WAREHOUSE INTO A PUBLIC ARTS. | 2024 | $500K |
| OMPRAKASH FOUNDATION-HUMANITY CREW | SEATTLE, WA | TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN GLOBAL MISSIONS. | 2024 | $270K |
| MINDFULLNESS LEADER NFP | CHICAGO, IL | TO ENHANCE, TRAIN, AND ALIGN MINDS OF YOUNG LEADERS TO SHAPE THEIR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. | 2024 | $250K |
| NATIONAL CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO HELP SUSTAIN AND GROW THE IMPACT OF NATIONAL CARES AND INCREASE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORT TO YOUNG PEOPLE. | 2024 | $250K |
| HERRENDORF FAMILY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT WE GOT YOU PROGRAM, MOM USA PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN OWCF AND HFF, SUPPORTING US BASED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE SUPPORTING HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED VULNERABLE FAMILIES. | 2024 | $210K |
| MINNIE'S FOOD PANTRY INC | PLANO, TX | TO FEED AND EDUCATE FAMILIES IN NEED. | 2024 | $200K |
| MANA MAOLI | HONOLULU, HI | TO FUND EXPENSES RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION OF THE FILM 'RISING FROM THE ASHES" TO INSPIRE THE CONTINUED REBUILDING EFFORTS OF LAHAINA. | 2024 | $150K |
| THE HARLEM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTS TRAINING TO THE YOUTH. | 2024 | $100K |
| JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE LEGACY FOUNDATION | DOVER, DE | TO HELP WITH DISMANTLING SYSTEMIC INEQUALITY. | 2024 | $100K |
| KA 'IKE MAU LOA O KE KAI HOHONU | KAILUA, HI | TO AID IN WILDFIRE RECOVERY EFFORTS FOR AFFECTED KULA RESIDENTS. | 2024 | $75K |
| HOLLYROD FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO FINANCIALLY ASSIST THOSE WITH AUTISM AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S. | 2024 | $50K |
| WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | TO MAKE DIVERSE WOMEN VISIBLE AND POWERFUL IN THE MEDIA. | 2024 | $50K |
| HALFTHESTORY | WESTER SPRINGS, IL | TO SUPPORT DIGITAL WELLBEING PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. | 2024 | $25K |
| MOVE NYC FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY AND VISIBILITY IN THE DANCE FIELD. | 2024 | $25K |
| ORDINARY TOWARDS EXTRAORDINARY FOUNDATION | HOUSTON, TX | TO PROVIDE TOYS, GIFTS, CLOTHING, TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND NEEDED ITEMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS IN HOUSTON AREA. | 2024 | $25K |
| HERRENDORF FAMILY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT WE GOT YOU PROGRAM, MOM USA PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN OWCF AND HFF, SUPPORTING US BASED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE SUPPORTING HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED VULNERABLE FAMILIES. | 2024 | $20K |
| DREAMS OF HOPE FOUNDATION | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | TO SUPPORT RAISING AWARENESS AROUND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS | 2024 | $10K |
| HERRENDORF FAMILY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT WE GOT YOU PROGRAM, MOM USA PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN OWCF AND HFF, SUPPORTING US BASED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE SUPPORTING HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED VULNERABLE FAMILIES. | 2024 | $10K |
| CHICAGOLAND MOM SQUAD | BOLINGBROOK, IL | TO HELP SIMPLIFY THE DAILY CHALLENGES OF PARENTHOOD. | 2024 | $10K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.