Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation
The Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its stated primary purpose is to support other charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through contributions; it reports that it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation gave $30.4M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2.2M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,388,997
- +48.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,170,643
- +59.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $298,249
- Total assets
- $102,160,756
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ayco Company PO Box 15201, Albany, NY 12212-5201
Phone: (518) 640-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Union College ($9.0M). Together the top 10 received $30.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 82 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 30% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation gives
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 144% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 340% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.1M (2019) to $30.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $30.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union College Schenectady, NY | Program Support | $9,040,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Program Support | $8,025,000 |
| John Paul II High School Plano, TX | Program Support | $5,350,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation Dallas, TX | Program Support | $4,000,000 |
| Salvation Army Dallas, TX | Program Support | $2,000,000 |
| Diocese of Dallas Dallas, TX | Program Support | $1,007,500 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Dallas, TX | Program Support | $386,497 |
| United Way Dallas, TX | Program Support | $210,000 |
| Ursuline Academy Dallas, TX | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Bishop Dunne Catholic School Dallas, TX | Program Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $102,160,756 | $32,592,186 | $30,714,407 | $30,388,997 | 14 | $30,388,997 | $6,960,749 | $8,949,385 |
| 2024 | $109,320,132 | $28,203,348 | $20,706,910 | $20,453,497 | 15 | $20,453,497 | $5,453,378 | $9,186,450 |
| 2023 | $102,240,366 | $12,558,809 | $21,248,416 | $21,026,497 | 34 | $21,026,497 | $6,237,427 | $8,786,117 |
| 2022 | $114,019,427 | $10,793,672 | $12,750,045 | $12,447,597 | 18 | $12,447,597 | $4,790,120 | $9,211,148 |
| 2021 | $119,154,621 | $31,975,740 | $14,460,980 | $14,230,250 | 1 | $14,230,250 | $3,098,856 | $9,248,566 |
| 2020 | $110,785,719 | $56,203,927 | $12,067,773 | $11,278,500 | 1 | — | $33,936,423 | $6,818,864 |
| 2019 | $75,839,690 | $42,628,120 | $8,519,933 | $8,116,000 | 1 | — | $25,691,487 | $5,887,956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.9M 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
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as supporting charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a university, a medical foundation, schools, and community and charitable organizations.
Grantee descriptions provide examples of their work, not the foundation’s own stated focus areas. Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching, with the aim of shaping citizens who contribute to their communities and lead professions. Southwestern Medical Foundation says it is committed to developing and improving medical education, medical research, and patient care. United Way of Metropolitan Dallas describes itself as a community-based social change organization working to strengthen access to education, income, and health across North Texas.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $30,388,997. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $9,040,000, with a median of $298,248. Listed grants were designated for program support. The largest were $9,040,000 to Union College; $8,025,000 to Southern Methodist University; $5,350,000 to John Paul II High School; $4,000,000 to Southwestern Medical Foundation; and $2,000,000 to the Salvation Army. Other listed recipients included the Diocese of Dallas ($1,007,500), United Way of Metropolitan Dallas ($386,497), and United Way ($210,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Templeton and Mary Templeton as trustees.
Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Templeton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Templeton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation
How much does Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation give each year?
Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation gave $30.4M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20.5M across 15 grants.
What is Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $298,249, and its average grant was $2,170,643, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation give grants?
Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (11 grants).
Does Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (14 grants).
Who are Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation's largest grantees?
Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Union College ($9,040,000), Southern Methodist University ($8,025,000) and John Paul II High School ($5,350,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation?
Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation reported $102.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as supporting charitable organizations through contributions. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a university, a medical foundation, schools, and community and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation's EIN?
Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0321164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
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