Oprah Most Generous Black Philanthropists

Winfrey who is ranked #235 on the Forbes Magazine 400 Richest Americans list with a networth of $1.4 billion, puts her money into education, women, children and family causes.

In an interview with Business Week's Michelle Conlin last year, Oprah said, "The Oprah Winfrey Foundation has been committed to empowering women, children, and families by furthering education and welfare for low-opportunity communities around the world." She said her foundation will continue its Global focus. "Right now, the single biggest project my foundation is working on is building The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls South Africa, which will cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $20 million and will educate close to 5,000 girls in a 10-year period. It's my vision that this academy will help to develop the future leaders of South Africa and be a source of pride for South Africans for generations to come."

Topping the list this year was Intel co-founder Gordon and wife Betty Moore ($7 billion) replacing last years top givers Bill and Melinda Gates($5.5 billion).