Universal Title Foundation
Universal Title Foundation is a private foundation, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $57K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Universal Title Foundation at a glance
In short: Universal Title Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $57,154
- +18.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (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 Universal Title Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA of Baltimore ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Universal Title Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 190% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $12K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | The grant's objective is to assist a nonprofit organization that support child advocacy and advances the goals of the ut foundation. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,154 | $14,255 | $5,526 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,625 |
| 2024 | $48,425 | $38,445 | $12,067 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $1,327 |
| 2023 | $21,849 | $33,849 | $12,000 | $12,000 | 4 | $12,000 | $159 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Universal Title Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Universal Title Foundation is led by Claire Banta, Chair of the Board & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Claire Banta
Chair of the Board & Secretary
Secretary → Chair of the Board & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David K. Mason
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Copeland
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mason Halsted
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lesley Morrissey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet McDermott
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Paglio
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Lee
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carrie Mock (2023–2024) — Chair of the Board
- Former: Kelly Satterwhite (2023–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Universal Title Foundation
How much does Universal Title Foundation give each year?
Universal Title Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is Universal Title Foundation?
Universal Title Foundation reported $57K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Universal Title Foundation operate?
Universal Title Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, Virginia.
What is Universal Title Foundation's EIN?
Universal Title Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2110437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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