Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSan Mateo, California · EIN 31-1738146 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, BALTIMORE MD 21202 |
| Phone | 4105390000 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS ARE MADE VERBALLY AND A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF THE VERBAL AGREEMENT IS PROVIDED BY THE DONEE TO THE DONOR. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yourcause LLC | Charleston, SC | General purpose grant/contributions | $526,611 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children Inc | New York, NY | General purpose grant/contributions | $225,000 |
| Ja Worldwide Inc | Boston, MA | General purpose grant/contributions | $120,000 |
| Girls Who Invest Inc | New York, NY | General purpose grant/contributions | $75,000 |
| Rock the Street Wall Street | Franklin, TN | General purpose grant/contributions | $75,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Canada | Toronto MC W, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $50,000 |
| Lifemoves | Menlo Park, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $50,000 |
| Pinellas Education | Largo, FL | General purpose grant/contributions | $40,000 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | General purpose grant/contributions | $30,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Fairfield, CT | General purpose grant/contributions | $30,000 |
| Bottom Line Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County | Stamford, CT | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento Inc | Sacramento, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| Harlem Rbi Inc | New York, NY | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| San Mateo Public Library Foundation | San Mateo, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| Womens Empowerment | Sacramento, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Toronto | Toronto MP Y, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| Youth Projects Limited | Glenroy, AS | General purpose grant/contributions | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York | New York, NY | General purpose grant/contributions | $20,000 |
| Giants Community Fund | San Francisco, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $20,000 |
| San Mateo Police Activities League | San Mateo, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington DC, DC | General purpose grant/contributions | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | Tampa, FL | General purpose grant/contributions | $10,000 |
| Society of Saint Vincent de Paul | St Petersburg, FL | General purpose grant/contributions | $10,000 |
| Becky Walker Science Scholarship Inc | Atlanta, GA | General purpose grant/contributions | $7,500 |
| Florida Independence Training and Education Center | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General purpose grant/contributions | $5,000 |
| Franklin Academy Incorporated | East Haddam, CT | General purpose grant/contributions | $5,000 |
| Ptad - Friends of Pdfc | Pembroke, MA | General purpose grant/contributions | $5,000 |
| Reading Partners | Oakland, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $5,000 |
| She Can Global Inc | Mill Valley, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $5,000 |
| Weforest Vzw | Brussels, BE | General purpose grant/contributions | $5,000 |
| Association for the Study of African American Life | Washington DC, DC | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
| Association of Asian American Investment Managers | San Francisco, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
| Fundacja Im Doktora Piotra Janaszka Podaj Dalej | Konin, PL | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | New York, NY | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
| Lazarus House Inc | Lawrence, MA | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
| Medal of Honor Foundation Inc | Mt Pleasant, SC | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
| Princes Trust | London SE EG, UK | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
| Rainbow Railroad USA Inc | New York, NY | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
| Scotland Yard Adventure Centre | Edinburgh EH EH, UK | General purpose grant/contributions | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,619,111 | 43 |
| 2023 | $1,590,833 | 55 |
| 2022 | $1,721,673 | 64 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600279349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1738146
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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