THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY FOUNDATION

Financial Information

Total Assets:
$3,984,150
Total Giving:
$3,984,150

Area of Service:

National Scope: Grants are distributed across the U. S

Areas of Interest:

Arts & Culture
Education
Environment
Health

Programs

Children’s Hospitals & Wish Granting: Disney has committed $100 million globally to enhance the patient experience in children’s hospitals.
Disney Conservation Fund: Established in 1995, this fund supports nonprofit organizations focused on protecting wildlife and restoring habitats.
Disney Volunteer’s: This program encourages employees to volunteer their time and skills to support local communities.
Employee Matching Gifts: Disney matches eligible charitable donations made by employees.

Grants

History shows that 38% of their giving goes to support Education, 17% goes to Arts & Culture and almost 12% goes to Health category.
Grants in recent years include:
$555,000 for California Institute;
$15,000 for Piedmont Choirs; and
$15,000 for USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation.

Limitations

The program is open to all high school seniors who are: – dependents of qualified us and global cast members (cast members are required to have completed 90 days of service of full-time employment prior to the application deadline, normally mid-February) – graduating from high school either in the spring or summer of the year when the scholarships would be awarded – planning to attend an accredited degree-granting two-year or four-year college or university or a trade school in the next academic year.

Summary

The foundation focuses on programs that bring happiness and hope to children and families, conserve nature, and develop lifelong conservation through nature exploration.

Additional

The Walt Disney Company Foundation, also known as the Disney Foundation, was established in October 16,1923.

Quick Facts Sheet
URL:

https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/charitable-giving

Located in:

Burbank,

California

United States

Contact Information / Process

Phone #:
818-563-5981
Email:
Not Available
Application Address:
The Walt Disney Company Foundation
500 S Buena Vista Street
Burbank, California 915216441
Procedures:
Applicants must contact the foundation directly for the application process.
There are no deadlines.

Donors & Leadership

Founder:
The Walt Disney Company
Donor:
The Walt Disney Co.; and its associated companies
Director:
Bob Iger, Executive Chairman
Brent Woodford, Trustee & Senior Vice President
Chakira Gavazzi, Secretary
Christian D’Souza, Vice President
Christine McCarthy, Trustee & Treasurer

EIN:

956037079