John and Kusumam Titus Foundation
The John and Kusumam Titus Foundation is a private foundation based in Cooper City, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists charitable grants to organizations including Mar Thoma Mission Board, Seattle Children’s, and other charitable organizations.
John and Kusumam Titus Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Kusumam Titus Foundation gave $546K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in New York. 89% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $545,850
- +268.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,293
- +268.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,204,842
- +266.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 89% first-time grantees (16 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Kusumam Titus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9710 Stirling Road, Cooper City, FL 33024
Phone: (954) 435-7272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Kusumam Titus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mar Thoma Mission Board ($500K). Together the top 10 received $539K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 67 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 3% to Washington, 1% to New Jersey, and 1% to Arizona. The filing also lists a 2% share for a recipient state marked “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John and Kusumam Titus Foundation open to new grantees?
89%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 18 grantees (89%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 11% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1141% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $546K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $546K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar Thoma Mission Board Merrick, NY | Charitable Donations | $500,000 |
| Seattle Childerens Seattle, WA | Charitable Donations | $7,500 |
| Aero Controls Charitable Fund Auburn, WA | Charitable Donations | $7,400 |
| MTVEA - Mar Thoma Voulntary Evangelists Association | Charitable Donation | $5,500 |
| Fomaa - Federation of Malayalee Associations Fords, NJ | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Carmelites of Mary Immaculate | Charitable Donations | $5,000 |
| Seam Intl Surprise, AZ | Charitable Donation | $4,000 |
| Limtc Senior Fellowship - Long Island Marthoma Church Merrick, NY | Charitable Donations | $3,000 |
| St Thomas MTC Church Houston Cypress, TX | Charitable Donations | $1,000 |
| St Luke Mar Thoma Church Boca Raton, FL | Charitable Donations | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,204,842 | $1,423,873 | $547,576 | $545,850 | 20 | $545,850 | $191,853 | — |
| 2023 | $328,545 | $161,214 | $156,332 | $148,150 | 20 | $148,150 | $14,813 | — |
| 2022 | $701,033 | $17,301 | $185,225 | $147,550 | 16 | — | $17,301 | — |
| 2021 | $1,034,403 | $39,971 | $71,923 | $44,000 | 11 | $44,000 | $39,971 | $44,199 |
| 2020 | $1,486,189 | $51,115 | $7,747 | — | — | — | $51,115 | $72,485 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $545,850. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $500,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grant was $500,000 to Mar Thoma Mission Board in Merrick, New York, for charitable donations. Other grants included $7,500 to Seattle Children’s and $7,400 to Aero Controls Charitable Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Titus as president and Kusumam Titus as secretary.
John and Kusumam Titus Foundation is led by John Titus, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Titus
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kusumam Titus
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 John and Kusumam Titus Foundation
How much does John and Kusumam Titus Foundation give each year?
John and Kusumam Titus Foundation gave $546K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 20 grants.
What is John and Kusumam Titus Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Kusumam Titus Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $27,293, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Kusumam Titus Foundation that year got $34K on average.
Where does John and Kusumam Titus Foundation give grants?
John and Kusumam Titus Foundation gives mostly in New York: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Merrick, NY (2 grants).
Does John and Kusumam Titus Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on John and Kusumam Titus Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donations" (14 grants) and "Charitable Donation" (6 grants).
Who are John and Kusumam Titus Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Kusumam Titus Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mar Thoma Mission Board ($500,000), Seattle Childerens ($7,500) and Aero Controls Charitable Fund ($7,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Kusumam Titus Foundation?
John and Kusumam Titus Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
How do I apply for a grant from John and Kusumam Titus Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Kusumam Titus Foundation's EIN?
John and Kusumam Titus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1508510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Kusumam Titus Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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