The Universal Ballet Foundation
To find, train, and educate students who show excellence in their artistic potential for ballet.
The Universal Ballet Foundation at a glance
In short: The Universal Ballet Foundation gave $19.3M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $19.3M), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $19,321,862
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $19,321,862
- Median grant
- $19,321,862
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Universal Ballet Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Universal Peace Federation ($19.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $19.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Peace Federation Tarrytown, NY | general support | $19,321,862 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $12,642,868 | $22,888,906 | $19,321,862 | 1 | $10,631,849 |
| 2021 | $12,421,154 | $5,160,268 | $6,662,042 | — | — | $24,386 |
| 2020 | $12,718,300 | $7,069,621 | $6,050,659 | — | — | $785 |
About The Universal Ballet Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Universal Ballet Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tarrytown, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19.3M. Net investment income was $10.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Universal Ballet Foundation is led by Pamela Gonzales de Cordova, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Pamela Gonzales de Cordova
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $100K (2022)
Thomas Walsh
Director & Chairman
Director → Director & Chairman From, 2021
Director & Chairman From → Director & Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Willis
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Selover
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yong Cheol Song
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jin Lee
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $61K (2022)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tatiana Moon (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Baroness Rida von Luelsdorff (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $100K, to Pamela Gonzales de Cordova (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Universal Ballet Foundation
How much does The Universal Ballet Foundation give each year?
The Universal Ballet Foundation gave $19.3M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is The Universal Ballet Foundation?
The Universal Ballet Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tarrytown, NY.
Where does The Universal Ballet Foundation operate?
The Universal Ballet Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Universal Ballet Foundation's EIN?
The Universal Ballet Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1424487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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