Universal Orlando Foundation Inc is a corporate foundation based in Orlando, Florida, established in 1998. Located at 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, the foundation works to promote quality of life in the Central Florida community by addressing critical needs through strategic grantmaking and community support programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
+13.6% YoY
Grant Count
42
-28.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+59.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation seeks to promote the quality of life in the Central Florida community by addressing needs and concerns primarily in the areas of:
- Education
- Children and Family Services
- Basic Needs (food, clothing, shelter)
- Arts and Cultural Programs
The foundation operates through three primary funding mechanisms:
Foundation General Fund — Awards grants to organizations and programs that take a proactive approach to community needs in education, children, family, and basic needs.
Compassion Fund — Focuses on organizations that provide services for children with life-threatening illnesses or disabilities.
Team Member Charitable Fund — Provides financial assistance to Universal Orlando team members who have experienced catastrophic events affecting them or their families. This fund also supports UGive, which recognizes Universal Orlando team members' volunteer efforts by awarding grants to qualified nonprofit organizations.
Grantmaking
Recent grant activity demonstrates significant community investment:
Grant Range
s have ranged from smaller awards to six-figure commitments, indicating flexibility in funding levels based on organizational need and project scope.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations serving the Central Florida community, with particular emphasis on Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,923,750
- Total Revenues: $3,874,044
- Total Expenses: $3,741,836
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,923,750 | $3,074,608 | $2,816,915 |
| Revenue | $3,874,044 | $3,667,273 | $3,284,967 |
| Expenses | $3,741,836 | $3,300,412 | $4,021,894 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Universal Orlando Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIE READ | SR. DIRECTOR | 30 | — |
| JOHN SPROULS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TRACEY STOCKWELL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JUDITH LUENGAS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SANDRA CHEN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVE BARTEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE GUNDACKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HANLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOT LAFERTE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER LATHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHY ROTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRAD SINGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| XIOMARA WILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANE O'DELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Fourth Annual Celebration of Giving event resulted in $1.5 million in donations to community causes
At Fourth Annual Celebration of Giving, Universal Orlando Foundation Donates$1.3 million granted to local nonprofits in 2024
Universal Orlando Foundation Grants $1.3 Million to Local Nonprofits$100,000 grant awarded to United Arts of Central Florida for arts education access expansion
Hope Partnership Awarded Universal Orlando Foundation Grant to Expand HopeGrant awarded to Hope Partnership to expand Hope Cares Day programming
Hope Partnership Awarded Universal Orlando Foundation Grant to Expand HopeThe foundation maintains an active grantmaking schedule with regular announcements of community investments throughout the year.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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