Nonprofit · EIN 59-3510383
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32819
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,874,044 | $3,741,836 | $132,208 | $2,923,750 | $519,890 | $2,403,860 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,667,273 | $3,300,412 | $366,861 | $3,074,608 | $802,956 | $2,271,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,806,069
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $67,975
- Other revenue
- $67,975
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,938,568
- Other salaries and wages
- $45,428
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $45,428
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,346
- Program services (functional)
- $2,983,996
- Management and general (functional)
- $162,297
- Fundraising (functional)
- $595,543
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,074,608
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,923,750
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $519,890
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,403,860
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $393,917
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,009,943
- Gross receipts
- $4,903,443
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 161
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY ROTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,171,325 | $55,398 |
| CHARLIE GUNDACKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $917,705 | $52,511 |
| TRACEY STOCKWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $905,798 | $62,416 |
| SCOT LAFERTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $837,158 | $42,398 |
| BRAD SINGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $630,445 | $54,570 |
| JUDITH LUENGAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $609,480 | $50,088 |
| SANDRA CHEN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $385,433 | $44,137 |
| DIANE O'DELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 15 | $0 | $293,998 | $31,710 |
| VALERIE READ | SR. DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $189,554 | $34,449 |
| JOHN SPROULS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE BARTEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LATHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| XIOMARA WILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHY ROTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,112,063 | $52,548 |
| TRACEY STOCKWELL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $860,363 | $52,807 |
| CHARLIE GUNDACKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $829,753 | $42,744 |
| SCOT LAFERTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $680,567 | $30,274 |
| JUDITH LUENGAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $577,117 | $39,979 |
| BRAD SINGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $515,838 | $52,352 |
| SANDRA CHEN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $366,837 | $39,476 |
| DIANE O'DELL | EXCUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 15 | $0 | $284,985 | $38,086 |
| VALERIE READ | SR. DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 | $172,877 | $40,387 |
| JOHN SPROULS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE BARTEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HANLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER LATHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| XIOMARA WILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS PLZ, ORLANDO, FL 32819-7601
- In care of
- % UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN SPROULS, 1000 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS PLAZA, ORLANDO, FL 328197601
- Signed the 990
- TRACEY STOCKWELL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (407) 224-3729
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- FOUNDATION GENERAL FUND - THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT TAKE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION, CHILDREN, FAMILY AND BASIC NEEDS.Expenses $1,981,317 · grants $1,935,889
- TEAM MEMBER CHARITABLE FUND - THIS FUND PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE TEAM MEMBER CRISIS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO TEAM MEMBERS WHO HAVE HAD A CATASTROPHIC EVENT AFFECT THEM OR THEIR FAMILIES. THE FUND ALSO SUPPORTS UGIVE WHICH RECOGNIZES UNIVERSAL ORLANDO TEAM MEMBERS' VOLUNTEER EFFORTS BY AWARDING GRANTS TO QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $355,284 · grants $355,284
- COMPASSION FUND - THIS FUND FOCUSES ON ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES OR DISABILITIES.Expenses $237,395 · grants $237,395
- BASIC NEEDS FUND: FOCUSES ON ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE BASIC SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER. (EXPENSE: $200,000, GRANTS: $200,000)ARTS & CULTURE FUND: FOCUSES ON ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. (EXPENSE: $115,000, GRANTS: $115,000)EDUCATION FUND: FOCUSES ON ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN EDUCATION YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. (EXPENSE: $95,000, GRANTS: $95,000)Expenses $410,000 · grants $410,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3510383
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,923,750
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,903,443
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,874,044 | $3,741,836 | $2,923,750 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,667,273 | $3,300,412 | $3,074,608 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,284,967 | $4,021,894 | $2,816,915 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-3510383).
Questions about UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC is 59-3510383.
- Is UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOHN SPROULS.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does UNIVERSAL ORLANDO FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,874,044, expenses of $3,741,836 and total assets of $2,923,750 at year end.
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