The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation
Accepts applications
The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $50.2 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $50.6 million and the largest $50.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$50.2 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$50.6 million
- Largest grant$50.6 million
- Assets$21.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $44.9 million the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $40.6 million | 1 | $95.7 million |
| 2023 | $44.9 million | 1 | $20.6 million |
| 2024 | $50.2 million | 1 | $21.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Danielle Arnold One Comcast Center, Philadelphia, PA 19102-2838 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 286-1700, danielle_arnold@comcast.com |
| What to submit | Submit a letter of inquiry on organization letterhead. The letter should be no more than 2 pages in length and should include the following: the purpose of the organization 501C3 tax exempt number; a brief description to include a project summary outline clearly identifying the purpose of the request; how the project relates to the foundation's goals and objectives; grant amount and program evaluation process. |
| Restrictions | The comcast nbucuniversal foundation empowers communities to thrive with a primary focus on providing access to technology and relevant skills and training in underserved segments of the population. The comcast nbcuniversal foundation primarily funds organizations/programs that use communications technology effectively to address community needs in the areas of literacy, community service & youth leadership development. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement 11 for Detail | See statement 11 for detail | $50.6 million |
Officers and trustees
- Dalila Wilson-Scott
- Kristine A Dankenbrink
- Jason Armstrong
- Julian A Brodsky
- Karen D Buchholz
- William Connors
- Cindy Gardner
- Kimberley Harris
- Loren Hudson
- Rich Jennings
- Amy Lynch
- Adam L Miller
- Juan Otero
- Craig Robinson
- Christy Rupert Shibata
Questions people ask
Does The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation give?
$50.2 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $50.6 million.
Who runs The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dalila Wilson-Scott (President), Kristine A Dankenbrink (Secretary), Jason Armstrong (Treasurer) and Julian A Brodsky (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.