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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 26-6908382

The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 25 grants and $23.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $23,439,360

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $172,042,378

  • Tax year 2023

    $37,675,404

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $182,145,385

  • Tax year 2022

    $11,292,466

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $209,493,240

  • Tax year 2021

    $15,026,657

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $241,985,642

  • Tax year 2020

    $35,683,083

    Grants listed
    30
    Assets, end of year
    $244,908,730

  • Tax year 2019

    $24,332,688

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $236,459,881

  • Tax year 2018

    $22,150,000

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $238,980,433

Grants paid in 2024

25 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Entertainment IndustryLos 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
  2. Ow Leadership Academy FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    For operating expenses for the oprah winfrey leadership academy for girls in south africa

    $8,882,411
  3. US Dream AcademyColumbia, MD

    Transformative mentoring program for youth to build character, skills and dreams in a safe out of school time environment.

    $947,972
  4. Herrendorf Family FoundationNorthbrook, IL

    To develop, facilitate and support the oprah winfrey leadership scholarship program.

    $925,000
  5. Herrendorf Family FoundationNorthbrook, IL

    To develop, facilitate and support the oprah winfrey leadership scholarship program.

    $910,000
  6. Herrendorf Family FoundationNorthbrook, IL

    To develop, facilitate and support the oprah winfrey leadership scholarship program.

    $524,900
  7. Telluride Council for the ArtsTelluride, CO

    To help preserve and restore the telluride transfer warehouse into a public arts.

    $500,000
  8. Omprakash Foundation-Humanity CrewSeattle, WA

    To provide mental health support in global missions.

    $270,000
  9. Mindfullness Leader NFPChicago, IL

    To enhance, train, and align minds of young leaders to shape their emotional intelligence.

    $250,000
  10. National Cares Mentoring Movement IncNew 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
  11. Herrendorf Family FoundationNorthbrook, 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.

    $210,000
  12. Minnie's Food Pantry IncPlano, TX

    To feed and educate families in need.

    $200,000
  13. Mana MaoliHonolulu, 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
  14. Johnnetta Betsch Cole Legacy FoundationDover, DE

    To help with dismantling systemic inequality.

    $100,000
  15. The Harlem School of the Arts IncNew York, NY

    To provide interdisciplinary arts training to the youth.

    $100,000
  16. Ka 'ike Mau Loa O Ke Kai HohonuKailua, HI

    To aid in wildfire recovery efforts for affected kula residents.

    $75,000
  17. Hollyrod FoundationBurbank, CA

    To financially assist those with autism and to improve the quality of life of people with parkinson's.

    $50,000
  18. Women's Media CenterWashington, DC

    To make diverse women visible and powerful in the media.

    $50,000
  19. HalfthestoryWestern SPRGS, IL

    To support digital wellbeing program for educational purposes.

    $25,000
  20. Move NYC Foundation IncNew York, NY

    To increase opportunity and visibility in the dance field.

    $25,000
  21. Ordinary Towards Extraordinary FoundationHouston, TX

    To provide toys, gifts, clothing, technology, educational resources and needed items for underprivileged kids in houston area.

    $25,000
  22. Herrendorf Family FoundationNorthbrook, 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.

    $20,000
  23. Chicagoland Mom SquadBolingbrook, IL

    To help simplify the daily challenges of parenthood.

    $10,000
  24. Dreams of Hope FoundationNewport News, VA

    To support raising awareness around multiple sclerosis

    $10,000
  25. Herrendorf Family FoundationNorthbrook, 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.

    $10,000

Approved for future payment

3 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Ron Clark AcademyAtlanta, GA

    To provide professional development for educators and funding for rca moms event

    $250,000
  2. California Community FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donor advised fund to support various public charities.

    $100,000
  3. Close Up FoundationArlington, VA

    Sponsorship from maui high school for students to participate in a civic education program.

    $32,828

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education7 grants $2,749,90064% of the total
  2. Youth development2 grants $972,97223% of the total
  3. Human services1 grant $250,0006% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture1 grant $200,0005% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $50,0001% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation1 grant $50,0001% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $50,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California3 grants $17,851,488
  2. Illinois9 grants $2,884,900
  3. Maryland1 grant $947,972
  4. Colorado1 grant $500,000
  5. New York3 grants $375,000
  6. Washington1 grant $270,000
  7. Hawaii2 grants $225,000
  8. Texas2 grants $225,000
  9. Delaware1 grant $100,000
  10. District of Columbia1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Oprah G WinfreyCO-TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Gayle KingCO-TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
  • Robert GreeneCO-TRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0

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