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
AI Summary
The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing $23.4 million in grants to 75 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and only engages with nonprofits through invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION
$28.1M
13%
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
$18.2M
9%
MOREHOUSE COLLEGE
$13M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$119.3K
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 Georgia. 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 $200 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 80 grantees. Recent grantees include THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION, ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION, and MOREHOUSE COLLEGE. 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.