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The Universal Orlando Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various initiatives through relationship-based funding, providing a total of $2.8 million in grants to 134 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and only engages with potential grantees through invitation. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting services to connect with the foundation.
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Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY, ADDRESSING NEEDS AND CONCERNS PRIMARILY IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, CHILDREN, FAMILY AND BASIC NEEDS.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC
$2.7M
11%
CITY YEAR INC
$1.7M
7%

A GIFT FOR TEACHING INC
$1.1M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
42
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC?
No. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC give?
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Massachusetts, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC, CITY YEAR INC, and A GIFT FOR TEACHING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC?
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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