The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation
San Anselmo, California · EIN 237425637 · Private foundation
The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation is a private foundation based in San Anselmo, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $8.2M in grants paid and $186.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 37 individual grants from this funder — $46.5M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation funds
The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walt Disney Family Museum EDUCATION - ARTS | San Francisco, CA | $9.5M | 2023 |
| The Walt Disney Family Museum EDUCATION - ARTS | San Francisco, CA | $8.3M | 2022 |
| The Walt Disney Family Museum EDUCATION - ARTS | San Francisco, CA | $7.5M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation
The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation
- Does The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation fund?
- The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Walt Disney Family Museum. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation give in grants?
- The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation reported $8.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $46.5M over 37 grants.
- Where is The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation located?
- The Walt and Lilly Disney Foundation is based in San Anselmo, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237425637.
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