More About Oprah's Philanthropy

Referred to collectively as O Philanthropy, three philanthropic initiatives encapsulate the gracious work of Oprah Winfrey. Each is a different 501(c)(3) organization. Despite being separate entities, all three foundations have a similar focus—giving grants and funding projects that inspire and that help build stronger people through better opportunities.

Here's an explanation of the different organizations and examples of their work.

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation

This organization built and is now operating the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls - South Africa.

Opened in January 2007, the free, residential school will eventually be home to apporiximately 450 academically talented girls in grades 7 through 12. Learners come from disadvantaged economic backgrounds and it's Oprah's dream to see the Academy develop the future women leaders of South Africa.

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation is a private operating foundation of which Oprah Winfrey is the president. Oprah Winfrey funds the majority of its work.

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation accepts public, foundation and corporate donations.

Oprah's Angel Network

Dedicated to inspiring people to make a difference in the lives of others, Oprah's Angel Network supports organizations and projects that focus on women, children and families, education and literacy, relief and recovery and youth and community development.

For example, Oprah's Angel Network distributed more than $16.5 million towards disaster recovery programs helping people rebuild and strengthen their lives and communities after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the 2004 South Asian tsunami. Find out more about Oprah's Angel Network grants and projects.

The Oprah Winfrey Foundation

The Oprah Winfrey Foundation provides grants to not-for-profit organizations that offer educational opportunities and enhance the quality of life for children and families throughout the world. For example, The Oprah Winfrey Foundation sponsored the building of a 30,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility for The Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club of Kosciusko/Attala County and has also provided funding for scholarship programs at various organizations.

The Oprah Winfrey Foundation is a private foundation under the direction of Oprah Winfrey. Oprah Winfrey personally funds virtually all of its work. The Oprah Winfrey Foundation does not accept donations from the public.