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Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation

Oprah Winfrey Ttee

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn’t provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$5.18M (2022)

Expenses
$15M (2022)

Total Assets
$209M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$453k (2022)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,177,593
Expenses
$15,021,345
Net Income
-$9,843,752
Net Assets
$209,039,749
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,084,571
40.3%
Sales of Assets $759,515
14.7%
Other Income $2,333,507
45.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $12,552,829
83.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $209,493,240
Total Liabilities $453,491
Net Assets $209,039,749
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Will Bumpus (Ww Wellness Coach) $150,717 $4,500
Dharshana Ratnayake (Senior Accountant) $148,111 $13,459
Shayla Tait (Director Of Philanth) $117,813 $8,289
Oprah G Winfrey (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Gayle King (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Robert Greene (Co Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$16,951,528
Expenses
$21,613,131
Net Income
-$4,661,603
Net Assets
$241,123,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $12,205,244
72.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,111,451
12.5%
Sales of Assets $2,225,775
13.1%
Other Income $409,058
2.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $26,169,656
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $241,985,642
Total Liabilities $862,447
Net Assets $241,123,195
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Shayla Tait (Director Of Philanth) $158,125 $2,353
Will Bumpus (Ww Wellness Coach) $150,171 $2,250
Dharshana Ratnayake (Senior Accountant) $137,821 $3,471
Oprah G Winfrey (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Gayle King (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Robert Greene (Co Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$15,499,605
Expenses
$45,019,252
Net Income
-$29,519,647
Net Assets
$234,542,103
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $14,334,592
92.5%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,902,610
12.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $97,064
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $36,483,087
81.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,908,730
Total Liabilities $10,366,627
Net Assets $234,542,103
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dharshana Ratnayake (Senior Accountant) $83,887 $27,250
Oprah G Winfrey (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Gayle King (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Robert Greene (Co Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,701,260
Expenses
$20,519,964
Net Income
-$14,818,704
Net Assets
$228,140,251
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,586,323
45.4%
Sales of Assets $2,999,836
52.6%
Other Income $115,101
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $25,237,653
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $63,642
0.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,459,881
Total Liabilities $8,319,630
Net Assets $228,140,251
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Dharshana Ratnayake (Senior Accountant) $77,654 $26,300
Rebecca Sykes (President) $63,873 $1,000
Oprah G Winfrey (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Gayle King (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Robert Greene (Co Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$41,803,845
Expenses
$40,172,037
Net Income
$1,631,808
Net Assets
$223,130,743
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $35,219,727
84.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,357,104
5.6%
Sales of Assets $1,852,980
4.4%
Other Income $2,374,034
5.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $22,566,747
56.2%
Compensation of Officers* $147,855
0.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $238,980,433
Total Liabilities $15,849,690
Net Assets $223,130,743
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Rebecca Sykes (President) $147,855 $8,282
Dharshana Ratnayake (Senior Accountant) $62,788 $25,280
Oprah G Winfrey (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Gayle King (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Robert Greene (Co Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,780,239
Expenses
$17,142,635
Net Income
-$12,362,396
Net Assets
$219,680,736
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,235,364
25.8%
Sales of Assets $1,778,523
37.2%
Other Income $1,766,352
37.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $8,306,537
48.5%
Compensation of Officers* $175,632
1.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $234,363,951
Total Liabilities $14,683,215
Net Assets $219,680,736

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,526,602
Expenses
$7,739,080
Net Income
-$3,212,478
Net Assets
$235,695,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,383,720
30.6%
Sales of Assets $776,454
17.2%
Other Income $2,366,428
52.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,992,992
77.4%
Compensation of Officers* $199,987
2.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $242,486,566
Total Liabilities $6,790,653
Net Assets $235,695,913

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,182,256
Expenses
$24,025,527
Net Income
-$21,843,271
Net Assets
$232,611,032
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,722,089
78.9%
Sales of Assets $41,089
1.9%
Other Income $419,078
19.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $18,192,371
75.7%
Compensation of Officers* $66,009
0.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,242,255
Total Liabilities $6,631,223
Net Assets $232,611,032

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$26,610,927
Expenses
$19,671,394
Net Income
$6,939,533
Net Assets
$237,783,598
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $18,000,000
67.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,230,394
4.6%
Sales of Assets $6,865,863
25.8%
Other Income $514,670
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $19,054,139
96.9%
Compensation of Officers* $51,149
0.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $240,080,451
Total Liabilities $2,296,853
Net Assets $237,783,598

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,654,477
Expenses
$8,531,328
Net Income
-$4,876,851
Net Assets
$224,933,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $734,331
20.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,788,055
76.3%
Sales of Assets $132,091
3.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $8,818,689
> 100%
Compensation of Officers* $64,173
0.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $226,931,631
Total Liabilities $1,998,223
Net Assets $224,933,408

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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