ITSU Inc
ITSU Inc is a private foundation based in Encinitas, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to recipients in California, with purposes described as providing assistance.
ITSU Inc at a glance
In short: ITSU Inc gave $21K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,344
- -57.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,642
- -96.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $41,679
- -34.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to ITSU Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 234055, Encinitas, CA 92023
Phone: (562) 201-0221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who ITSU Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rikki Fine - Medical ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in California. Listed recipients were in Encinitas, Oceanside, Ramona, and San Diego.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2025) to $50K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Fine - Medical Encinitas, CA | to provide assistance | $5,000 |
| Snap Encinitas, CA | To provide assistance | $4,900 |
| Alma Oceanside, CA | To provide assistance | $3,000 |
| Spot Oceanside, CA | to provide assistance | $1,904 |
| Frosted Faces Ramona, CA | to provide assistance | $1,265 |
| KPBS Public Radio San Diego, CA | To provide assistance | $1,003 |
| CA Institute for Human Sciences CIH Encinitas, CA | To provide assistance | $1,000 |
| Nicholas Mole Encinitas, CA | To provide assistance | $1,000 |
| Tragic to Magic San Diego, CA | to provide assistance | $913 |
| Sherwood Fulmor Encinitas, CA | To provide assistance | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,679 | $1,056 | $22,850 | $21,344 | 13 | $21,940 |
| 2024 | $63,473 | $50,950 | $14,900 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | $27,423 | $174 | $15,005 | — | — | $15,005 |
| 2022 | $27,423 | $2,468 | $28,501 | — | — | $28,501 |
| 2021 | $53,456 | $51,235 | $2,836 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,057 | $6,844 | $1,787 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state ITSU Inc’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to a range of recipients. One grantee, SPOT, describes its mission as rescuing dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia and helping other animals in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, ITSU Inc reported 13 grants totaling $21,344. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $5,000 to Rikki Fine – Medical, $4,900 to SNAP, $3,000 to ALMA, and $1,904 to SPOT.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elana Cohen as President & CEO.
ITSU Inc is led by Elana Cohen, President & CEO on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elana Cohen
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about ITSU Inc
How much does ITSU Inc give each year?
ITSU Inc gave $21K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is ITSU Inc's typical grant size?
ITSU Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,642, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does ITSU Inc give grants?
ITSU Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Encinitas, CA (7 grants), Oceanside, CA (2 grants) and San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does ITSU Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on ITSU Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Assistance" (13 grants).
Who are ITSU Inc's largest grantees?
ITSU Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Rikki Fine - Medical ($5,000), Snap ($4,900) and Alma ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is ITSU Inc?
ITSU Inc reported $42K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
What does ITSU Inc fund?
The available information does not state ITSU Inc’s mission. Its 2025 grants went to a range of recipients. One grantee, SPOT, describes its mission as rescuing dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia and helping other animals in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from ITSU Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is ITSU Inc's EIN?
ITSU Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2557021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does ITSU Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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