Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Mateo, California. Its 2025 filing reports 43 grants totaling $1,619,111 to organizations including education, youth, housing, and children’s-service organizations.
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), top state South Carolina. 49% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,619,111
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,654
- +30.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,844,880
- -13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (21 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that requests are made verbally, with the donee providing the donor written confirmation of the verbal agreement. It reports no restrictions on awards and no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Corporate Philanthropy
Mailing address: 100 International Drive, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 539-0000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yourcause LLC ($527K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 247 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were South Carolina (33%), New York (23%), California (12%), and Massachusetts (8%). The filing also lists 7% for an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 43 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $66K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2024) to $2.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yourcause LLC Charleston, SC | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $526,611 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children Inc New York, NY | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $225,000 |
| Ja Worldwide Inc Boston, MA | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $120,000 |
| Girls Who Invest Inc New York, NY | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $75,000 |
| Rock the Street Wall Street Franklin, TN | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Canada | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $50,000 |
| Lifemoves Menlo Park, CA | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $50,000 |
| Pinellas Education Largo, FL | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $40,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc Stamford, CT | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $30,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | General Purpose Grant/Contributions | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,844,880 | $1,354,627 | $1,642,365 | $1,619,111 | 43 | $1,619,111 | $12,670 | $73,264 |
| 2024 | $2,132,618 | $1,587,546 | $1,596,486 | $1,590,833 | 55 | $1,590,833 | $56,893 | $101,059 |
| 2023 | $2,137,772 | $1,733,332 | $1,765,089 | $1,721,673 | 64 | $1,721,673 | $3,216 | $92,709 |
| 2022 | $2,140,882 | $1,054,627 | $1,744,404 | $1,691,314 | 43 | $1,691,314 | — | $109,605 |
| 2021 | $2,465,144 | $7,015 | $2,138,835 | $2,129,365 | 42 | — | — | $147,144 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose own missions describe a range of activities. JA Worldwide says it inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Girls Who Invest says it works to attract and advance investors, change-makers, and leaders in the investment management industry. LifeMoves says it provides interim housing and supportive services to help homeless families and individuals return to stable housing. Save the Children Federation says it works to improve children’s lives through relief and development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $1,619,111. Individual grants ranged from $2,500 to $526,611, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest were $526,611 to YourCause LLC, $225,000 to Jumpstart for Young Children Inc, $120,000 to JA Worldwide Inc, and $75,000 each to Girls Who Invest Inc and Rock the Street Wall Street. Other reported grants included $50,000 to LifeMoves, $30,000 to Save the Children Federation Inc, and $25,000 each to Women’s Empowerment, California Community Foundation, and Harlem RBI Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia Lattin, Selene Oh, and Regina Curry as board members, and Annie Thomen as vice president.
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Annie Thomen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Lattin
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regina Curry
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Selene Oh
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Kevin O'Connor (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Beth O'Malley (2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Dana Jackson (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Gregg D. Gorman (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jennifer Byers (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jennifer M. Johnson (2021) — President
- Former: Joseph A. Sullivan (2021) — Director & President
- Former: Melissa Warren (2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Michael P. McAllister (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Peter H. Nachtwey (2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Susan Cutler (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Thomas C. Merchant (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Tina Jurman (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 55 grants.
What is Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $37,654, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is South Carolina, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Stamford, CT (2 grants), Sacramento, CA (2 grants) and San Mateo, CA (2 grants).
Does Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Yourcause LLC ($526,611), Jumpstart for Young Children Inc ($225,000) and Ja Worldwide Inc ($120,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc?
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose own missions describe a range of activities. JA Worldwide says it inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that requests are made verbally, with the donee providing the donor written confirmation of the verbal agreement. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1738146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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