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The Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in New York, Texas, and Florida, having disbursed a total of $20.5 million across 27 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Southern Methodist University
$15.1M
17%
TRUSTEES OF UNION COLLEGE IN THE TOWN OF SCHENECTADY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK
$9.6M
11%
JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL
$9M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$250K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION?
No. RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION give?
RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Texas, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $20.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Southern Methodist University, TRUSTEES OF UNION COLLEGE IN THE TOWN OF SCHENECTADY IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, and JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION?
RICHARD AND MARY TEMPLETON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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