The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $107,899 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $630 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$107,899
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$630
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $76,132 the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,414 | 39 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $76,132 | 40 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $107,899 | 57 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation 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 The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 42 | $95,132 |
| California | 11 | $10,867 |
| Texas | 1 | $650 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moma | Promote artistic expression and education. | $20,000 |
| Longhouse Reserve | Promote artistic expression and education, specifically living with arts in all of its forms. | $16,350 |
| Smack Mellon | Smack Mellon's mission is to nurture and support emerging, under-recognized mid-career and women artists in the creation and exhibition of new work, by providing exhibition opportunities, studio workspace, and access to equipment and technical assistance for the realization of ambitious projects. We see ourselves as a vehicle whereby under-represented artists can create, explore and exhibit their creative ideas outside the concerns of the commercial art world, offering many artists the exposure and recognition they deserve. | $5,630 |
| South Fork Bakery for the Special Needs Corp | South Fork Bakery is a 501c3 business that is committed to job training and meaningful, paid employment for neurodiverse adults. Employees are trained in all aspects of the business including food production, packaging and sales/marketing with a goal to move them into employment in local community businesses. | $5,510 |
| The Church | The Church is an artist residency, exhibition space, creativity center, and exquisite destination. | $4,740 |
| Park East Synagogue | Park east synagogue is inclusive of all people seeking a meaningful jewish life, regardless of degree of observance, knowledge of jewish tradition, age, or affiliation. Park east synagogue is committed to providing inspiring jewish and general studies education to children and to adults; its religious school, early childhood, and day school with its emphasis on cultivating a jewish life rich in tradition and unrivaled in general studies has been, and continues to be, a source of character and vitality for tis congregation. | $4,400 |
| Battery Foundation | The Battery was founded to increase charitable giving by connecting philanthropists to nonprofit organizations and causes that are tackling some of society's toughest challenges. | $4,000 |
| Sousa Mendes Foudnation | The Sousa Mendes Foundation, dedicated to honoring the memory of Aristides de Sousa Mendes and to educating the world about his good work, has a two-fold mission: raising funds for the restoration of the Casa do Passal and the creation within its walls of a museum and memorial site; and sponsoring US-based projects that perpetuate his legacy. | $4,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Congregation Beth Sholom's offerings include a religious school, educational programs, regular minyans (prayer services), meditation, and many community and social action groups (including our Youngish Cohort) that inspire and give back to our congregation and the Bay Area at large. In addition, we have a thriving preschool that adds immeasurably to the vitality of our community. | $3,600 |
| American Federation of Arts | The American Federation of Arts is the leader in traveling exhibitions internationally. A nonprofit organization founded in 1909, the AFA is dedicated to enriching the public's experience and understanding of the visual arts through organizing and touring art exhibitions for presentation in museums around the world, publishing exhibition catalogues featuring important scholarly research, and developing educational programs. | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Promote artistic expression and education. | $2,673 |
| Planned Parenthood Hudson Penconic | To educate voters about public policies that impact reproductive healthcare rights. | $2,549 |
| Printed Matter Inc | Printed Matter provides for the dissemination of ideas emanating from the visual arts field in the form of artists' books, exhibitions, special events, installations, and other forms. | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation | The mission of the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation is to rapidly accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease. | $2,000 |
| Print Center New York | Dedicated to the innovative presentation of prints by emerging, established, national, and international artists. | $1,500 |
| Arts Center at Duck Creek | The Arts Center at Duck Creek's mission is to honor the spirit of John Little and his fellow artists by serving our community with free, innovative arts programs and supporting our participating artists. | $1,500 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | Promote artistic expression and education. | $1,330 |
| Speciwomen | Speciwomen is a non-profit arts organization committed to giving space to womxn and LGBTQIA+ artists for retreat, research and making. We seek to challenge existing norms, promote inclusivity, and contribute to a more equitable representation of marginalized voices in the arts landscape. Philo Cohen started Speciwomen in 2015, aiming to foster safer and wider spaces for womxn artists to be recognized and heard. | $1,300 |
| Kips Bay Boys and Girls | To enrich and enhance the quality of life for young people by providing educational and developmental programs, with special emphasis on youngsters between ages 6-18 who come from disadvantaged or disenfranchised circumstances. | $1,076 |
| World Music Institute | To promote world cultures through music and dance. | $1,000 |
| The Drawing Center | Founded with the mandate of seeking to express the quality and diversity of drawing -- unique works on paper -- as a major art form. | $1,000 |
| New York Society Library | The library was founded in 1754 by the New York Society, a civic-minded group formed in the belief that the availability of books would help the city of New York to prosper. | $1,000 |
| OLA of Eastern Long Island | OLA works to create a more equitable East End for Latino immigrants through advocating for just and inclusive government and school policies, protecting families; nurturing power and unity among Latinos through leadership workshops and other programs. | $1,000 |
| Performance Space | For over four decades, Performance Space New York has been a hub for contemporary performance and an active member of the cultural community in New York City and throughout the world. Nurturing and encouraging creative risk-taking in the presentation of live performance is a hallmark of Performance Space New York's artistic vision. | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Film Society | Promote film and education. | $1,000 |
| East Hampton Library | The Library was founded in 1753 by the East Hampton Society, a group committed to enriching the community through access to books and learning. | $1,000 |
| Rudolf Steiner School | Rudolf Steiner School embraces Waldorf education, a pedagogy derived from the insights of Rudolf Steiner. | $950 |
| Live Out Loud | To empower, energize, and enable lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth to live the life of their dreams through the celebration of the richness and diversity of our shared experience, the visibility of role models and the dissemination of information. | $650 |
| The Frick Collection | The Frick Collection is Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts. | $630 |
| Brooklyn Museum of Art | The brooklyn museum is an art museum located in the new york city borough of brooklyn. | $600 |
| East Hampton Historical Society | The East Hampton Historical Society serves the residents and visitors of East Hampton by collecting, preserving, presenting and interpreting the material, cultural and economic heritage of the town and its surroundings. | $600 |
| New York Botanical Garden | The Garden pursues its mission through its role as a museum of living plant collections arranged in gardens and landscapes across its National Historic Landmark site; through its comprehensive education programs in horticulture and plant science; and through the wide-ranging research programs of the International Plant Science Center. | $600 |
| The Jewish Museum | The mission of the Jewish Museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret Jewish art and culture. | $500 |
| New York School of Interior Design | We are firm believers in the importance of sustainability, in fostering the dialogue between the fields of interior design and architecture, and in the future of accreditation standards in education and licensing of practitioners in the interior design profession. Thanks to the efforts of our esteemed faculty-and equally esteemed graduates-good interior design is a paradigm for good, healthy, sustainable life on the planet. And the skills of its professionals are, more than ever, in demand. | $500 |
| Williams Graduate Program in the History of Art | The Williams Graduate Program in the History of Art provides exemplary preparation for careers in the academy, museums, and associated fields. | $500 |
| American Friends of Polin Museum | The American Friends of Polin Museum support initiatives that preserve and promote the legacy of Polish Jews. | $500 |
| The Brooklyn Rail | Founded in October 2000 and currently published 10 times annually, the Brooklyn Rail provides an independent forum for arts, culture, and politics throughout New York City and far beyond. | $500 |
| Chrysalis Theater Company | Dedicated to the development of new plays that spark a dialogue and create transformation in the hearts and minds of our audiences. | $500 |
| Hebrew Union College | Now in our 149th academic year, HUC-JIR has grown from a seminary to the largest graduate and professional school for Jewish leadership in the world. Our students and alumni strengthen diverse and changing Jewish communities by fostering Jewish education, engagement, and identity. | $500 |
| 18 Reasons | The mission of 18 Reasons is to empower our community with the confidence and creativity needed to buy, cook, and eat good food. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne Slesin
- Michael Steinberg
- Audrey Feuerstein
Questions people ask
Does The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation give?
$107,899 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $630.
Who runs The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Suzanne Slesin (President), Michael Steinberg (Secretary/Treasurer) and Audrey Feuerstein (Director).
What does The Roy & Niuta Titus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.