The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 26-6908382 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$23.4M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$172M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
88% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | 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. | $8,919,077 |
| Ow Leadership Academy Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | For operating expenses for the oprah winfrey leadership academy for girls in south africa | $8,882,411 |
| 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. | $947,972 |
| Herrendorf Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | To develop, facilitate and support the oprah winfrey leadership scholarship program. | $925,000 |
| Herrendorf Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | To develop, facilitate and support the oprah winfrey leadership scholarship program. | $910,000 |
| Herrendorf Family Foundation | Chicago, IL | To develop, facilitate and support the oprah winfrey leadership scholarship program. | $524,900 |
| Telluride Council for the Arts | Telluride, CO | To help preserve and restore the telluride transfer warehouse into a public arts. | $500,000 |
| Omprakash Foundation-Humanity Crew | Seattle, WA | To provide mental health support in global missions. | $270,000 |
| Mindfullness Leader NFP | Chicago, IL | To enhance, train, and align minds of young leaders to shape their emotional intelligence. | $250,000 |
| 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. | $250,000 |
| 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… | $210,000 |
| Minnie's Food Pantry Inc | Plano, TX | To feed and educate families in need. | $200,000 |
| 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. | $150,000 |
| Johnnetta Betsch Cole Legacy Foundation | Dover, DE | To help with dismantling systemic inequality. | $100,000 |
| The Harlem School of the Arts Inc | New York, NY | To provide interdisciplinary arts training to the youth. | $100,000 |
| Ka 'Ike Mau Loa O Ke Kai Hohonu | Kailua, HI | To aid in wildfire recovery efforts for affected kula residents. | $75,000 |
| Hollyrod Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To financially assist those with autism and to improve the quality of life of people with parkinson's. | $50,000 |
| Women's Media Center | Washington, DC | To make diverse women visible and powerful in the media. | $50,000 |
| Halfthestory | Wester Springs, IL | To support digital wellbeing program for educational purposes. | $25,000 |
| Move NYC Foundation Inc | New York, NY | To increase opportunity and visibility in the dance field. | $25,000 |
| Ordinary Towards Extraordinary Foundation | Houston, TX | To provide toys, gifts, clothing, technology, educational resources and needed items for underprivileged kids in houston area. | $25,000 |
| 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… | $20,000 |
| Chicagoland Mom Squad | Bolingbrook, IL | To help simplify the daily challenges of parenthood. | $10,000 |
| Dreams of Hope Foundation | Newport News, VA | To support raising awareness around multiple sclerosis | $10,000 |
| 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… | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Clark Academy | Atlanta, GA | To provide professional development for educators and funding for rca moms event | $250,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Donor advised fund to support various public charities. | $100,000 |
| Close Up Foundation | Arlington, VA | Sponsorship from maui high school for students to participate in a civic education program. | $32,828 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,439,360 | 28 |
| 2023 | $37,675,404 | 32 |
| 2021 | $15,026,657 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349102494
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6908382
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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