The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation
West Hollywood, California · EIN 266908382 · Private foundation
The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $35.7M in annual giving against $244.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 135 grants for The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation funds
The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, disability services, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Entertainment Industry Foundation TO PROVIDE FUNDS DIRECTLY TO MEMBERS OF COMMUNITIES IN MAUI COUNTY, HAWAII WHO EXPERIENCED THE LOSS OF THEIR HOME DUE TO THE WILDFIRES. | Los Angeles, CA | $18.2M | 2023 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | West Hollywood, CA | $10.1M | 2020 |
| The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Fdn FOR OPERATING EXPENSES FOR THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR GIRLS IN SOUTH AFRICA. | Los Angeles, CA | $10.0M | 2021 |
How to apply for funding from The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation
The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation
- Does The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation fund?
- The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include The Entertainment Industry Foundation, The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation, The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Fdn. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation give in grants?
- The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation reported $35.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $147.4M over 135 grants.
- Where is The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation located?
- The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation is based in West Hollywood, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 266908382.
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