John Templeton Foundation
West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania · EIN 621322826 · Private foundation
John Templeton Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $109.3M in annual giving against $3.78B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 2,738 grants for John Templeton Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What John Templeton Foundation funds
John Templeton Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, indigenous, low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Association Inc REPURPOSING THE TEMPLETON LIBRARY FOR PUBLIC USE | Winchester, TN | $15.5M | 2022 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College THE ANCIENT DNA ATLAS OF HUMANITY | Cambridge, MA | $4.3M | 2023 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota AGENCY, DIRECTIONALITY, AND FUNCTION: FOUNDATIONS FOR A SCIENCE OF PURPOSE | Minneapolis, MN | $3.5M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from John Templeton Foundation
From John Templeton Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at templeton.org.
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Frequently asked questions about John Templeton Foundation
- Does John Templeton Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — John Templeton Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does John Templeton Foundation fund?
- John Templeton Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Garden Association Inc, President and Fellows of Harvard College, Regents of the University of Minnesota. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does John Templeton Foundation give in grants?
- John Templeton Foundation reported $109.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $764.3M over 2,738 grants.
- Where is John Templeton Foundation located?
- John Templeton Foundation is based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 621322826.
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