The Discover A Star Foundation is Universal Studios Hollywood’s philanthropic division committed to helping the local community by providing grants to deserving organizations whose initiatives target children’s health and well-being and homeless intervention.

Originally founded in 1993 as a college scholarship program for graduating high school seniors, Discover A Star redefined its mission in 2004 to provide financial assistance to neighboring nonprofit groups linked to the Foundation’s newly prescribed mission. To date, Discover A Star has provided financial assistance to over 60 nonprofit organizations.

Fundraising for the Foundation continues on an annual basis and culminates each September with the Company’s most significant fundraising effort: the Charity Golf Classic and Silent Auction. In 2009, the event generated $450,000 – bringing the Foundation's cumulative proceeds to $5 million.