Templin Foundation

SEAVIEW, WA EIN: 94-3166824 Website

The Templin Foundation is a private foundation based in Seaview, Washington. Established in 1992, it operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation with a focus on supporting community needs through equipment and infrastructure grants.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.3M

+20.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$177K

-15.5% YoY

Grant Count

-42.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

+47.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Templin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds equipment and infrastructure improvements across multiple sectors. Recent grant activity demonstrates support for:

Early learning and childcare facilities
Healthcare equipment and telemedicine infrastructure
Food security and community food services
Community centers and recreational facilities
Building repairs and facility improvements (including heat pumps and HVAC systems)
Technology equipment (computers, monitors, headsets)

Grantmaking

The foundation made 13 grants in 2023.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Oregon.

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $988K (99%)

Oregon $12K (1%)

States

Oregon Washington

Cities

AstoriaChinookIlwacoLong BeachNaselleOcean ParkOysterville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $3,567,099
Total Giving: $210,010
Total Revenues: $220,113
Total Expenses: $281,363
Investment Income and Dividends: $157,634
Number of Employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,280,074	$3,567,099	$3,633,836
Revenue	$961,110	$220,113	$453,682
Expenses	$245,864	$281,363	$283,080
Qualifying Distributions	$192,138	$224,602	$224,177
Net Investment Income	$907,384	$163,352	$394,779
Distributable Amount	$206,353	$205,426	$214,590

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

60 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Peninsula Senior Center ($30,000), His Supper Table ($28,100), Ocean Park Food Bank ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum Ilwaco, WA	Heat Pump	$16,921
His Supper Table Ocean Park, WA	Furniture & Fixtures for Addition	$28,100
Ilwaco Sports Boosters Club Long Beach, WA	Track Equipment	$15,915
S Pacific County Humane Society Long Beach, WA	Fences for dog run	$20,000
Finnish American Folk Festival Naselle, WA	Electrical Upgrade	$24,500
Peninsula Senior Center Ocean Park, WA	Septic System replacement	$30,000
Ocean Park Food Bank Ocean Park, WA	Roof repair & replacement	$25,000
Naselle Sports Club Naselle, WA	Park Improvements	$17,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Dustin Mead	Director	3	$2,400
Gustave A Wiegardt Jr	Director	3	$2,400
Dian Barker-Sayce	Secretary/Admin	15	$24,000
K David Aase	Director	3	$2,400
Patricia C Nelson	Director	3	$2,400

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been actively engaged in grantmaking, with recent awards supporting early learning expansion, healthcare infrastructure, and food security initiatives in the Pacific County and broader Washington region.

$110,000 Grant Expands Early Learning Efforts Countywide - DeKalb County

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Templin Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds equipment and infrastructure improvements across multiple sectors. Recent grant activity demonstrates support for: • Early learning and childcare facilities • Healthcare equipment and telemedicine infrastructure • Food security and community food services • Community centers and recreational facilities • Building repairs and facility improvements (including heat pumps and HVAC systems) • Technology equipment (computers, monitors, headsets)

How do I apply for a grant from Templin Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $2,848 to $35,000. **Recent Grants (2023):** • DJH Kids and Community Center: $30,000 (Purchase Equipment for Early Learning Center) • Public Hospital District 3 of Pacific County: $20,000 (Teledoc Machine) • Ocean Park Food Bank: $13,874 (Purchase of Walk-in Cooler) The foundation made 13 grants in 2023.

Where does Templin Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Oregon.

What size grants does Templin Foundation award?

In 2024, Templin Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $177K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Templin Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Templin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $206K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.