The Titus-Will Families Foundation
The Titus-Will Families Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. It supports charitable organizations, primarily in Pierce County, Washington; its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
The Titus-Will Families Foundation at a glance
In short: The Titus-Will Families Foundation gave $152K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,000
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,606
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,949,495
- +39.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (97% 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-Will Families Foundation
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing says there is no specific form; contact James M. Will. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization, and funding is primarily for Pierce County, Washington. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: James M Will
Mailing address: 616 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402-3899
Phone: (253) 272-8311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Titus-Will Families Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A Chance to Play Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Washington recipients (97%), with 3% going to Missouri. Its filing describes its awards as primarily for Pierce County, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Titus-Will Families Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 33 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 $128K (2020) to $152K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Chance to Play Foundation Elma, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Olympia, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $15,000 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission Tacoma, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $10,000 |
| The Food Connection Tacoma, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $9,000 |
| Emergency Food Network Lakewood, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army Tacoma, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $8,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Pierce County Tacoma, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $6,000 |
| Nourish Food Banks of Pierce County Tacoma, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $6,000 |
| Franciscan Foundation - Leon Titus Memorial Tacoma, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $5,000 |
| Ft Lewis Fisher House Fort Lewis, WA | Support of Activities and Operations | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Titus-Will Families Foundation?
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 | $3,949,495 | $1,300,969 | $177,643 | $152,000 | 33 | $154,310 | $157,590 | $179,253 |
| 2023 | $2,822,767 | $213,076 | $170,132 | $148,000 | 34 | $148,000 | $105,849 | $151,483 |
| 2022 | $2,779,435 | $251,527 | $174,950 | $148,000 | 34 | $148,000 | $97,627 | $154,436 |
| 2021 | $2,702,691 | $776,896 | $176,132 | $143,000 | 33 | $143,000 | $214,385 | $157,175 |
| 2020 | $2,101,319 | $131,692 | $132,340 | $128,000 | 33 | — | $83,186 | $113,125 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Titus-Will Families Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for food assistance, youth programs, housing, and health-related organizations. For example, Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County says its mission is “to inspire and enable youth to realize their greatness,” while Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children says it provides accessible, compassionate, and effective dental care to children in need. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $152,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest awards included $20,000 to A Chance to Play Foundation, $15,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County, $10,000 to Tacoma Rescue Mission, and $9,000 to The Food Connection. The stated purpose for these grants was support of activities and operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James M. Will as President/Trustee; Joanne S. Titus Thompson as Trustee; Julie Tash as Vice President/Trustee; and Stephen Anderson as Treasurer/Secretary/Truste.
The Titus-Will Families Foundation is led by James M. Will, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M. Will
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne S. Titus Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Tash
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Anderson
Treasurer, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
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-Will Families Foundation
How much does The Titus-Will Families Foundation give each year?
The Titus-Will Families Foundation gave $152K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 34 grants.
What is The Titus-Will Families Foundation's typical grant size?
The Titus-Will Families Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,606, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Titus-Will Families Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Titus-Will Families Foundation give grants?
The Titus-Will Families Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (18 grants), Seattle, WA (6 grants) and Olympia, WA (2 grants).
Does The Titus-Will Families Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on The Titus-Will Families Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Activities and Operations" (33 grants).
Who are The Titus-Will Families Foundation's largest grantees?
The Titus-Will Families Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include A Chance to Play Foundation ($20,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County ($15,000) and Tacoma Rescue Mission ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Titus-Will Families Foundation?
The Titus-Will Families Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179K (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-Will Families Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for food assistance, youth programs, housing, and health-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Titus-Will Families Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says there is no specific form; contact James M. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Titus-Will Families Foundation's EIN?
The Titus-Will Families Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1659510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Titus-Will Families Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
Tacoma, WA
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation supports youth, basic needs, housing, education, community development, the arts, and the environment, primarily in Pierce County, Washington. Its 2024 itemized grants had a median of $23,839, though awards vary widely; Spark Grants are capped at $1,500. It offers open applications for some opportunities over $100,000 and a Spark Grant application process, but does not state whether other funding accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$185.7M
Grants
189
Total Given
$18.3M
The Bamford Foundation
Tacoma, WA
The Bamford Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, early learning and parent support, expanded learning, and post-secondary education and job training, primarily in greater Tacoma and Pierce County. In 2025, grants ranged from $400 to $166,666, with a median of $8,000; the foundation accepts letters of inquiry through its online grants portal.
Assets
$24.3M
Grants
140
Total Given
$1.7M
Kilworth Florence Char Tr Fndn
Eagan, MN
The foundation supports organizations serving children and families, including foster care, food assistance, literacy, youth services, health, and family support, with most funding going to Washington. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. It funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$6.5M
Grants
103
Total Given
$354K
Sequoia Foundation
Tacoma, WA
The foundation funds well-managed nonprofits and community initiatives in arts, education, youth services, health, and other areas that improve quality of life in Tacoma and Pierce County. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,000 to $150,000, with a median of $15,000. It accepts Stage One requests through its online system from eligible organizations; approved applicants are invited to submit a full Stage Two request.
Assets
$11.8M
Grants
61
Total Given
$1.5M
The Norcliffe Foundation
Seattle, WA
The Norcliffe Foundation funds Puget Sound nonprofits in areas including human services, education, healthcare, arts and culture, environment, and community projects; it supports programs, operations, capacity building, and capital projects. Grants vary widely, but the median is $20,000 and nearly 60% are $15,000 or less. It serves 11 counties in Washington’s Puget Sound region and accepts applications year-round through its online system.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
454
Total Given
$56.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Washington
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Titus-Will Families Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-titus-will-families-foundation-morg_7fcce49b6e4248ea91578d853c774983
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_911659510_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{The Titus-Will Families Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/the-titus-will-families-foundation-morg_7fcce49b6e4248ea91578d853c774983},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-05. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from The Titus-Will Families Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Titus-Will Families Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?