James & Oneita Titus Educational
James & Oneita Titus Educational is a private foundation, based in Alvarado, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $901K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $51K.
James & Oneita Titus Educational at a glance
In short: James & Oneita Titus Educational gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,667
- +122.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $900,965
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who James & Oneita Titus Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Floydada ISD ($20K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How James & Oneita Titus Educational gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Floydada ISD Floydada, TX | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Paducah ISD Paducah, TX | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $900,965 | $61,690 | $81,557 | $50,000 | 3 | $68,000 | $51,063 | $49,607 |
| 2024 | $920,832 | $57,208 | $74,643 | $45,000 | 6 | $62,000 | $47,357 | $48,053 |
| 2023 | $938,291 | $25,483 | $56,919 | $23,165 | 2 | $44,165 | $25,655 | $47,444 |
| 2022 | $969,727 | $36,010 | $78,161 | $48,000 | 6 | $60,000 | $22,195 | $54,170 |
| 2021 | $1,001,279 | $73,673 | $53,541 | $28,645 | 5 | — | $61,321 | $52,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Oneita Titus Educational reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James & Oneita Titus Educational is led by Joyce Erwin, President & Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joyce Erwin
President & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Susan Turk
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geneva Switzer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Kay
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janet Bennett (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jo Carr (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Deborah Kay (Sec./Treas./). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about James & Oneita Titus Educational
How much does James & Oneita Titus Educational give each year?
James & Oneita Titus Educational gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $45K across 6 grants.
What is James & Oneita Titus Educational's typical grant size?
James & Oneita Titus Educational's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James & Oneita Titus Educational give grants?
James & Oneita Titus Educational gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does James & Oneita Titus Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on James & Oneita Titus Educational's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
How large is James & Oneita Titus Educational?
James & Oneita Titus Educational reported $901K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is James & Oneita Titus Educational's EIN?
James & Oneita Titus Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2961625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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