Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Burbank, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 164 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.7 million
- Number of grants164
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$151 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 133 | $146 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 164 | $151 million |
How to apply
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 96 | $3.5 million |
| New York | 18 | $554,850 |
| Louisiana | 11 | $390,000 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $124,030 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $95,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $79,500 |
| Hawaii | 4 | $66,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $20,600 |
| Georgia | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Strategy Center | Project Operating Support : Return to the Heart Fo undation | $500,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Project Operating Support : Fund For Change | $300,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Project Operating Support : Native Voices Rising | $200,000 |
| Youth Justice Coalition | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Frontline Women's Fund Dba Sisterhood Is Global | Project Operating Support : Synergie & FWF General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Project Operating Support : HBCUvc | $100,000 |
| National Urban Fellows Inc | Project Operating Support : NUF Residency Class of 2025 | $93,150 |
| Fideicomiso Comunitario Tierra Libre | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Forward Impact Aka Represent Justice | Project Operating Support : Represent Justice LA | $75,000 |
| Friends Of The Congo | Project Operating Support : The Basandja Coalition | $75,000 |
| Innercity Struggle | Project Operating Support : Eastside LEADS Coaliti on | $75,000 |
| Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Seed Commons | Project Operating Support : Downtown Crenshaw Risi ng | $75,000 |
| Southeast Asian Community Alliance | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| La-mas Inc | Project Operating Support : LA Mas Community Housi ng Pilot Project | $75,000 |
| Inclusive Action In The City | Project Operating Support : Commercial Acquisition Fund Planning Project | $75,000 |
| Social Justice Learning Institute | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Voice Of The Experienced | General Operating Support for Environmental Justice | $75,000 |
| Community Partners | Project Operating Support : Community Warriors 4 P eace | $75,000 |
| El Sereno Community Land Trust | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Anti-recidivism Coalition | General Operating Support Rehabilitation: 2022 Pakistan Flood | $75,000 |
| Operation Restoration | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Project Operating Support : Black Equity Collectiv e | $75,000 |
| Vera Institue Of Justice Inc | Project Operating Support : Vera Louisiana | $75,000 |
| East Side Riders Bike Club | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Shahid Afridi Foundation | Project Operating Support : LT Recovery & Rehab: 2 022 Pakistan Flood | $75,000 |
| Ayiti Demen | Project Operating Support : LT Earthquake Recovery : Food Security & Economic Recovery | $75,000 |
| Connie Rice Institute For Urban Peace | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| People's Housing Inc | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Right To The City Alliance Inc | Project Operating Support : Community Power Collec tive | $75,000 |
| Insideout Writers | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Acce Institute | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Black Women For Wellness | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Broad Community Connections Inc | Project Operating Support : Home for Good | $75,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Project Operating Support : Rise St. James | $75,000 |
| Front And Centered | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Lideres Campensinas | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Mujeres De La Tierra | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Pacoima Beautiful | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Social And Environmental Entrepreneurs | Project Operating Support : People's Collective fo r Enviromental Justice | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Disney Lord
- Abigail Disney
- Pierre Hauser
- Kathleen Galli
- Tom Camp
- Charlotte Hauser
- Timothy J Disney
- Caitlin Disney
- Neda Disney
- Maxwell Loughman Disney
- Kim Disney
- Shawn Escoffrey
- Olivia Hauser
- Sarah Loughman
Questions people ask
Does Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 164 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Disney Lord (Co-Vice-Chairperson/Dir/Member), Abigail Disney (Dir./member), Pierre Hauser (Member) and Kathleen Galli (Treasurer/Director) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, health and community development.