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Titus Foundation is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Starkschenkein Llp. It holds total assets of $31.8M. Annual income is reported at $19.7M. Total assets have grown from $2.7M in 2011 to $27.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Colorado, Massachusetts, Mississippi. According to available records, Titus Foundation has made 104 grants totaling $4.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $839K in 2021 to $1.8M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $552K, with an average award of $40K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Colorado, New York, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Titus Foundation is a small-to-mid-size family foundation based in Denver, CO but with strong programmatic ties to Boston-area underserved communities (Boston Public Schools, Chelsea High School, Taunton High School via the Paula Titus Scholarship Fund at UMass Boston's New Balance Sports Leadership Program). This geographic mismatch is itself a clue — the founders are likely Boston-area expats now in Denver, and giving follows personal history. To approach: (1) identify whether your org serves either Denver/Colorado youth OR Boston/Chelsea/Taunton youth in education, athletics, or workforce training, (2) contact info@titusfoundation.org directly (email is publicly listed), (3) attend the annual Paula Titus Scholarship Golf Outing (4th annual is Monday June 1, 2026) — this is the primary networking venue for the foundation.
Assets ~$31.8M. Three explicit priority areas, all youth-focused: (1) Scholarships & Academic Support, (2) Athletics & Recreation, (3) Employment & Training. The foundation describes itself as aiding 'young people and place-based initiatives in underserved communities' — place-based is the operative phrase. Named anchor program is the Paula Titus Scholarship Fund for graduates of Boston Public Schools, Chelsea High School, and Taunton High School entering the New Balance Sports Leadership Program at UMass Boston. Geography appears dual-track: Denver/CO (HQ location) plus Boston-area (namesake's hometown ties). Grants likely $5K–$50K for programs; scholarships are smaller per-student awards routed through the UMass Boston partner program.
Compared to peer youth-focused place-based foundations of similar asset size:
| Foundation | Assets | Focus | Geographic Footprint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titus Foundation | $31.8M | Youth: education, athletics, workforce | Denver + Boston-area (place-based) |
| El Pomar Foundation | $500M+ | Colorado broad | Statewide CO |
| Boettcher Foundation | $280M | Colorado scholarships | Statewide CO |
| Boston Foundation | $1.5B+ | Boston comprehensive | Greater Boston |
| Barr Foundation | $1.8B | Boston arts/ed/climate | Greater Boston |
Titus is much smaller than peer Colorado or Boston foundations but occupies a distinctive niche: the youth + sports + workforce intersection, anchored to named high schools. Most comparable in spirit to athlete-founder foundations (e.g. David Ortiz Children's Fund, Robert Kraft Family Foundation's athletics giving) — personal, athletics-adjacent, place-anchored. Unlike large regional foundations, Titus makes a small number of deeply-tied grants rather than broad open grantmaking.
Website updated with 2026 event info: the 4th Annual Paula Titus Scholarship Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday June 1, 2026 in a Boston-area location (full details said to be posted in March 2026). This annual golf outing is the foundation's signature fundraising and community event. The Paula Titus Scholarship Fund remains the active named program at UMass Boston, tied to the New Balance Sports Leadership Program. Website is maintained on WordPress with Elementor — recently active. No public board/leadership roster is published on the homepage, suggesting a small family staff. No visible signs of new initiatives or strategic pivots in 2026.
A strong proposal to Titus must (1) serve youth in underserved communities — adult-only programs will not fit, (2) fit cleanly into one of three named verticals: scholarships/academic support, athletics/recreation, or employment/training, (3) be place-based in either Denver/Colorado or Boston/Chelsea/Taunton — general national programs won't resonate, (4) ideally have a named partner institution (like UMass Boston's role) rather than being a standalone nonprofit. Tactically: attend the Golf Outing (June 1, 2026) to build relationships before applying. Email info@titusfoundation.org with a concise one-page description. Include specific school partnerships, number of youth served, and a named program lead. Do not pitch as general operating support; do pitch as a named scholarship or place-based cohort program.
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Smallest Grant
$142
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$49K
Largest Grant
$501K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Assets ~$31.8M. Three explicit priority areas, all youth-focused: (1) Scholarships & Academic Support, (2) Athletics & Recreation, (3) Employment & Training. The foundation describes itself as aiding 'young people and place-based initiatives in underserved communities' — place-based is the operative phrase. Named anchor program is the Paula Titus Scholarship Fund for graduates of Boston Public Schools, Chelsea High School, and Taunton High School entering the New Balance Sports Leadership Progra.
Titus Foundation has distributed a total of $4.2M across 104 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $40K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $552K.
Titus Foundation is a small-to-mid-size family foundation based in Denver, CO but with strong programmatic ties to Boston-area underserved communities (Boston Public Schools, Chelsea High School, Taunton High School via the Paula Titus Scholarship Fund at UMass Boston's New Balance Sports Leadership Program). This geographic mismatch is itself a clue — the founders are likely Boston-area expats now in Denver, and giving follows personal history. To approach: (1) identify whether your org serves .
Titus Foundation is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tami J Paumier | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Glen C Warren Jr | SECRETARY & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.1M
Total Assets
$27.7M
Fair Market Value
$36.6M
Net Worth
$27.7M
Grants Paid
$1.8M
Contributions
$2M
Net Investment Income
$752K
Distribution Amount
$1.7M
Total: $27.4M
Total Grants
104
Total Giving
$4.2M
Average Grant
$40K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gog FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Edgewater, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Antero FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Family Aid BostonUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $550K | 2023 |
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| Gloucester Marine Genomics InstituteUNRESTRICTED | Gloucester, MA | $150K | 2023 |
| Mca DenverUNRESTRICTED | Denver, CO | $100K | 2023 |
| St Lawrence UniversityUNRESTRICTED | Canton, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine CenterUNRESTRICTED | Franktown, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| World Food ProgrammeUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Julie Fund IncUNRESTRICTED | Newton, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Brac UsaUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Swim Across AmericaUNRESTRICTED | Charlotte, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Reservations-PledgeUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Us Fund For UnicefUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Project ComebackUNRESTICTED | Holliston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| American Farmland TrustUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossUNRESTRICTED | Denver, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Ucla Anderson School Of ManagementUNRESTRICTED | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ipswich River Watershed- Educationoutreach ProgramUNRESTRICTED | Ipswich, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Root North ShoreUNRESTRICTED | Salem, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Nourshing The North ShoreUNRESTRICTED | Newburyport, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Reservations-Food TruckUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Reservations-Garden ProjectUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Christ Episcopal ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Castle Rock, CO | $15K | 2023 |
| Hop On A CureUNRESTRICTED | Atlanta, GA | $12K | 2023 |
| North Country AnimalUNRESTRICTED | Morrisville, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Chinese Children AdoptionUNRESTRICTED | Centennial, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Three Sisters Garden Project IncUNRESTRICTED | Ipswich, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ipswich Local NewsUNRESTRICTED | Ipswich, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| WgbhUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Adirondack ExperienceUNRESTRICTED | Blue Mountain Lake, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Comeback YogaUNRESTRICTED | Denver, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Reservation - PledgeUNRESTRICTED | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |