The Torosian Foundation
The Torosian Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, Missouri. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in the arts, community services, religion, health, and historic preservation, among other areas.
The Torosian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Torosian Foundation gave $117K across 69 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Missouri. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,650
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 69
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,691
- -25.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $429,847
- -21.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (23 of 69, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Torosian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 431 W 61St Street, Kansas City, MO 64113-1421
Phone: (816) 363-2967
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Torosian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heart of America Shakespeare ($12K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
363 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 363 grants of 363 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Missouri received 42% of grant dollars, Arizona 36%, New Jersey 11%, Kansas 3%, and Washington 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 69 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Torosian Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 69 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $960 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 710% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2021) to $123K (2024). In 2025 it made 69 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of America Shakespeare Kansas City, MO | Arts | $11,702 |
| Greater Arizona Puppet Theatre Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $8,707 |
| Bay Head Yacht Club Foundation Bay Head, NJ | Community | $8,152 |
| Jewel Ball Kansas City, MO | Arts | $6,273 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal Church Kansas City, MO | Religious | $4,662 |
| Southwest Shakespeare Co Mesa, AZ | Arts | $4,200 |
| Phoenix Symphony Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $3,900 |
| Ability KC Kansas City, MO | Health | $3,500 |
| Valley Youth Theatre Phoenix, AZ | Arts | $3,035 |
| WWI Museum Kansas City, MO | Historic Preservation | $3,000 |
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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 | $429,847 | $122,428 | $243,123 | $116,650 | 69 | $237,601 | $116,906 | $33,442 |
| 2024 | $550,542 | $112,307 | $203,418 | $123,122 | 54 | $197,179 | $105,543 | $38,705 |
| 2023 | $641,653 | $43,041 | $172,611 | $107,086 | 66 | $162,432 | $35,893 | $44,836 |
| 2022 | $771,223 | $117,650 | $189,503 | $106,226 | 86 | $176,378 | $108,825 | $54,552 |
| 2021 | $843,076 | $183,257 | $182,478 | $100,582 | 88 | — | $174,838 | $54,962 |
| 2020 | $842,297 | $63,814 | $171,956 | $110,460 | 91 | — | $55,006 | $56,050 |
| 2019 | $950,439 | $71,350 | $154,478 | $101,067 | 68 | — | $62,090 | $59,261 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Torosian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for arts, community, religious, health, and historic-preservation purposes. Grantees’ own descriptions show the range of work supported: Ability KC says it provides medical, therapeutic, educational, and vocational services for children and adults with disabilities; Valley Youth Theatre describes offering school-aged youth creative, artistic, and educational experiences; and Best Friends Animal Society says it works to reduce homelessness among pets through animal care and community programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 69 grants totaling $116,650. Grants ranged from $100 to $11,702, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $11,702 to Heart of America Shakespeare, $8,707 to Greater Arizona Puppet Theatre, $8,152 to Bay Head Yacht Club Foundation, and $6,273 to Jewel Ball.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jean T Kiene as president and director; Jean Elisabeth Kiene as treasurer and director; Mark Titus as vice president and director; Richard H Kiene III as secretary and director; and Charles H Titus and Marissa Pulliam as directors.
The Torosian Foundation is led by Jean Elisabeth Kiene, President, Director, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jean Elisabeth Kiene
President, Director, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
24 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $60K (2025)
Mark Titus
V. President & Director
On filings since 2019
10.5 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Charles H Titus
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Richard H Kiene III
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
6.5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Marissa Pulliam
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marissa Titus-Pulliam (2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Jean T Kiene (Pres. & Dir.). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Torosian Foundation
How much does The Torosian Foundation give each year?
The Torosian Foundation gave $117K across 69 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 54 grants.
What is The Torosian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Torosian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,691, across 69 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Torosian Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Torosian Foundation give grants?
The Torosian Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (36%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (23 grants), Phoenix, AZ (13 grants), Bay Head, NJ (4 grants) and Glendale, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Torosian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 69 grants with a stated purpose on The Torosian Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts" (18 grants), "Education" (14 grants) and "Community" (9 grants).
Who are The Torosian Foundation's largest grantees?
The Torosian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heart of America Shakespeare ($11,702), Greater Arizona Puppet Theatre ($8,707) and Bay Head Yacht Club Foundation ($8,152), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Torosian Foundation?
The Torosian Foundation reported $430K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Torosian Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts, community, religious, health, and historic-preservation purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Torosian Foundation?
The Torosian Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Torosian Foundation's EIN?
The Torosian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6086377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Torosian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Torosian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-torosian-foundation-morg_38b84b99c0684ec3933b3cd1b0433884
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