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Nonprofit · EIN 74-3048315

OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90067

Financials

$10.1M$10.5M2023$9.3M$10.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$9,289,231$10,284,245-$995,014$12,910,192$1,125,054$11,785,138
December 31, 2023990$10,103,966$10,461,371-$357,405$13,792,258$1,012,106$12,780,152
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,099,497
of which government grants
$165,153
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$188,678
Net gain from sales of assets
-$10,745
Other revenue
$1,056

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,042,119
Other salaries and wages
$4,470,093
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,574,069
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$26,268
Accounting fees
$264,961
Occupancy
$1,517,115
Travel
$37,315
Depreciation
$423,632
Program services (functional)
$9,672,446
Management and general (functional)
$611,799

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$13,792,258
Total assets, end of year
$12,910,192
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,125,054
Net assets, end of year
$11,785,138
Land, buildings and equipment
$976,064
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,788,850
Net assets with donor restrictions
$7,996,288
Gross receipts
$9,299,976
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
OPRAH WINFREYPRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT GREENEVP, TREASURER, & DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GAYLE KINGSECRETARY / DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
OPRAH WINFREYPRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT GREENEVP, TREASURER, & DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GAYLE KINGSECRETARY / DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2029 CENTURY PARK EAST 1530N, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067-2901
In care of
% CINDY IWAKI
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
OPRAH WINFREY, 2029 CENTURY PARK EAST 1530N, LOS ANGELES, CA 90067
Signed the 990
CINDY IWAKI, CFO
Phone
(323) 272-6851
Return prepared by
DELOITTE TAX LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 74-3048315 or by the name OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL WHICH STRIVES TO PROVIDE A NURTURING EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR ACADEMICALLY GIFTED GIRLS WHO COME FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 8 TO 12 WHO HAVE DEMOSTRATED ACADEMIC TALENT AND LEADERESHIP POTENTIAL. THE STUDENTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE INTELLECTUAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS NECESSARY TO ASSUME POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN SOUTH AFRICA AND ABROAD.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH THE GUATENG MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR EDUCATION AND THE GUATENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BUILD AND OPERATE THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR DISADVANTAGED SOUTH AFRICAN FEMALE STUDENTS. THE ACADEMY IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL.
    Expenses $8,612,909
  • THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION ASSISTS OUTSTANDING STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM THE OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOR GIRLS WITH SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO ATTEND COLLEGE.
    Expenses $1,059,537 · grants $1,042,119

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-3048315
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,910,192
Income (IRS master file)
$9,299,976

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$9,289,231$10,284,245$12,910,192XML
990December 2023$10,103,966$10,461,371$13,792,258XML
990December 2022$6,700,423$9,556,716$14,155,507IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-3048315).

Questions about OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION is 74-3048315.
Is OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names OPRAH WINFREY.
Who are the officers and directors of OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,289,231, expenses of $10,284,245 and total assets of $12,910,192 at year end.

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