THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
West Hollywood, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-6908382
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, Illinois, and Maryland, having disbursed a total of $23.4 million across 74 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, with grants awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
$18.2M
10%
THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION
$18M
10%
US DREAM ACADEMY INC
$6.8M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$120K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Illinois, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $120 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $23.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION, THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION, and US DREAM ACADEMY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE OPRAH WINFREY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.