The Titus Foundation
The Titus Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. In 2024, it reported 30 grants totaling $974,500 to charitable organizations, including a university, a marine research and education institute, and organizations working in areas such as poverty, cancer research, farmland protection, and homelessness.
The Titus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Titus Foundation gave $975K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Massachusetts. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $974,500
- -47.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,483
- -43.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $31,751,451
- +14.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% 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 The Titus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8181 E Tufts Avenue Suite 600, Denver, CO 80237
Phone: (303) 740-9400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Titus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Lawrence University ($220K). Together the top 10 received $734K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 123 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was Massachusetts, 40%; New York, 31%; Colorado, 8%; Washington, DC, 6%; and Maryland, 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Titus Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 30 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 51% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $764K (2022) to $1.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $975K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | Unrestricted | $220,000 |
| Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Gloucester, MA | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| American Red Cross Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Brac USA New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gog Foundation Edgewater, MD | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Julie Fund Inc Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations-Pledge Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| World Food Programme Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Swim Across America Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $34,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
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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 | $31,751,451 | $7,282,288 | $1,197,739 | $974,500 | 30 | $974,500 | $5,076,049 | $1,927,124 |
| 2023 | $27,696,652 | $2,846,866 | $2,096,691 | $1,843,216 | 32 | $1,843,216 | $751,526 | $1,724,473 |
| 2022 | $28,796,205 | $7,323,603 | $1,035,788 | $763,975 | 30 | $763,975 | $7,051,790 | $1,716,729 |
| 2021 | $22,663,926 | $8,860,351 | $1,056,469 | $838,707 | 12 | $838,707 | $7,534,389 | $1,337,193 |
| 2020 | $15,073,647 | $2,422,065 | $1,062,072 | $925,107 | 19 | — | $2,315,100 | $956,605 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Titus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. St. Lawrence University describes its mission as preparing students to be critical and creative thinkers and to pursue knowledge for the benefit of themselves and humanity. Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute says it addresses challenges in ocean health, human health, and the environment through marine biotechnology research and science education. BRAC USA says it works to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, and disease. Other 2024 grantees describe work in cancer research, farmland protection, sustainable community development, and services for people experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $974,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $220,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards included $220,000 to St. Lawrence University and $150,000 to Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute. Other notable awards included $50,000 each to the American Red Cross, BRAC USA, GOG Foundation, Julie Fund, Trustees of Reservations-Pledge, and World Food Programme; $34,000 to Swim Across America; and $30,000 to US Fund for UNICEF. The listed purposes for these largest grants were unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tami J Paumier as president and Glen C Warren Jr as secretary and treasurer.
The Titus Foundation is led by Tami J. Paumier, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tami J. Paumier
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glen C. Warren Jr.
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 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 The Titus Foundation
How much does The Titus Foundation give each year?
The Titus Foundation gave $975K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 32 grants.
What is The Titus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Titus Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,483, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Titus Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Titus Foundation give grants?
The Titus Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Ipswich, MA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Titus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Titus Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Titus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Titus Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Lawrence University ($220,000), Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute ($150,000) and American Red Cross ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Titus Foundation?
The Titus Foundation reported $31.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $975K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Titus Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. St. Lawrence University describes its mission as preparing students to be critical and creative thinkers and to pursue knowledge for the benefit of themselves and humanity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Titus Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 The Titus Foundation's EIN?
The Titus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3466900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The 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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Grantable. (2026). The Titus Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-titus-foundation-morg_c4415b6e5f2e4030acf5d9b0500be402
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