Jul 16, 2019 · What did Oprah Winfrey donate to the Smithsonian? In 2013, Winfrey donated $12 million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History of Culture and was later recognized by President Obama for her contributions with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1998, Oprah created her own charitable organization, Oprah’s Angel Network.
It is accepting donations on GoFundMe and has already raised over $12 million. Winfrey wasn’t specific about how she will donate the remaining $9 million, but did say it will go to Americans in cities across the country, as well as where she grew up, in rural Mississippi, Milwaukee and Tennessee.
Cable News Ratings: Fox News Wins Week In Prime Time And Total Day. Since the pandemic began, Winfrey, who has a net worth of $2.5 billion, has been hosting free conversations with streaming serviceApple TV+, with which she has a multi-year pact.
Bill Gates committed $100 million, part of which will go to the World Health Organization and Center for Disease Control in efforts to find treatment and a vaccine, while Kylie Jenner donated $1 million to purchase masks.
Winfrey joins dozens of billionaires who have donated money and supplies in attempts to combat COVID-19. Jeff Bezos, the world’s richest man, announced today a $100 million gift to Feeding America, which supports food banks across the country.
After Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in September 2017, Winfrey stepped up to assist. In April 2019, she donated $1 million each to the Hispanic Federation and the Flamboyan Arts Fund to assist with revitalization efforts.
In June 2016, Winfrey pledged $1 million to N Street Village, according to The Washington Post. Based in Washington, D.C., the nonprofit provides services, housing and advocacy to homeless and low-income women in the region.
March for Our Lives. In February 2018, Winfrey announced on Twitter that she would match the $500,000 donation to March For Our Lives made by George and Amal Clooney. Held on March 24, 2018, marches took place across the U.S. in support of stricter gun control laws.
Pathways to College. Committed to youth education, in 2019, Winfrey revealed her charitable foundation was pledging $5 million to Pathways to College. In 2020, she also matched all donations the organization received on Giving Tuesday, according to its website.
In November 2017 while attending a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Ron Clark Academy -- a private nonprofit middle school located in Southeast Atlanta -- Winfrey revealed plans to donate $5 million to the school.
Oprah Winfrey is one of the richest and most powerful women in the world. A media mogul from humble beginnings, she's made a habit of proving her heart is just as big as her massive fortune.