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The Bill & Ann Templeton Foundation

SARASOTA, FL EIN: 20-3073117 Website

The Bill & Ann Templeton Foundation, Inc. is a private independent foundation established in 2005 and incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. Based in Sarasota, Florida, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting faith-based ministries and charitable work aligned with Judeo-Christian principles.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$53.2M

+6.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.0M

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

48

-5.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

+6.3% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to support faith-based ministries that help others come to know Jesus Christ and encourage spiritual growth. The foundation continues the legacy of its benefactors by supporting qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations focused on Judeo-Christian faith-based ministries and institutions involved in furthering God's Kingdom.

The foundation also supports program activities related to historical film development. One program area involves the production of historical films that promote an appreciation for and understanding of the history of the United States of America, as well as the moral and Christian principles upon which it was founded.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants primarily in the areas of education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.

Grant Range

s:** Typical awards range from $250 to $438,500.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Florida, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

16states
+8 more states

Cities

AsheboroAtlantaBedfordBernvilleBlue RidgeBonita SpringsBooneBowling GreenBradentonBrentwoodBristowBrookhavenCarol StreamCaryCharlestonColumbusCranstonEllentonEllwood CityEnglewood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $53,174,148 (2024)

Annual Giving: $1,970,673 (2024)

Total Revenues: $4,502,495 (2024)

Total Expenses: $2,796,944 (2024)

Liabilities: $3,080 (2023)

The foundation has maintained substantial assets and consistent grantmaking activity over time.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$5M2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$53,174,148$49,808,109$49,578,099
Revenue$4,502,495$2,421,244$2,082,304
Expenses$2,796,944$2,575,522$2,455,205
Qualifying Distributions$2,507,173$2,395,586$2,238,580
Net Investment Income$4,293,304$2,261,150$1,902,597
Distributable Amount$2,472,451$2,395,227$2,464,159

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$493K$985K$1M$2M36 grants202150 grants202251 grants202348 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

National Christian Found…$399KCITYCommit$71KDiscipleship Network of …$70KHearts Afire Inc$51KAlpha & Omega Freedom Mi…$50KAnswers In Genesis$50KAvenue941 Inc$50KChild & Parental Rights …$50KChristian Academy of Kno…$50KChristian Legal Society$50K

Grant Size Distribution

184 grants across all recorded years

122<$50K55$50–100K4$100–250K3$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Terry TempletonPresident / Director$225KCathryn A HarperSecretary / Treasurer$67K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Terry TempletonPresident / Director40$224,889
Cathryn A HarperSecretary / Treasurer40$66,500
Jay CrouseVice President / Director0.5
Reuben BeachyDirector0.5
Paul CrawleyDirector0.5
Paul BradyDirector0.5

Contact Information

Address: 2185 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237-7003

Website: www.batempleton.org

Telephone: 941-365-8603

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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