ITSU Inc
Preselected recipients only
ITSU Inc is a private foundation in Encinitas, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,343 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,343
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,565 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $13,565 | 1 | $0 |
| 2025 | $21,343 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
ITSU Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What ITSU Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $100 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $21,244 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rikki Fine - Medical | to provide assistance | $5,000 |
| Snap | To provide assistance | $4,900 |
| Alma | To provide assistance | $3,000 |
| Spot | to provide assistance | $1,904 |
| Individual | to provide assistance | $1,265 |
| Individual | To provide assistance | $1,003 |
| CA Institute for Human Sciences CIH | To provide assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | To provide assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | to provide assistance | $913 |
| Individual | To provide assistance | $500 |
| Individual | To provide assistance | $500 |
| Rancho Costal Humane Society | To provide assistance | $259 |
| Placencia Humane Society | To provide assistance | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Elana Cohen
Questions people ask
Does ITSU Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does ITSU Inc give?
$21,343 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs ITSU Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elana Cohen (President & CEO).
What does ITSU Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.