The Bill & Ann Templeton Foundation
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
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
States
Cities
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.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
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
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Templeton | President / Director | 40 | $224,889 |
| Cathryn A Harper | Secretary / Treasurer | 40 | $66,500 |
| Jay Crouse | Vice President / Director | 0.5 | — |
| Reuben Beachy | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Paul Crawley | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Paul Brady | Director | 0.5 | — |
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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