Joni Elaine Templeton Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 59-7239333 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MEGHAN BENNETT CO BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 MAIN ST FL 16, DALLAS TX 752023738 |
| Phone | 2142093741 |
| tx.philanthropic@bofa.com | |
| Form and materials | GO TO www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants/ |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | ONLY PUBLIC 501(C)(3) CHARITIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE GRANTS; AUSTIN, TEXAS AREA GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE |
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Austin, TX | Austin ctr for grief & loss | $30,000 |
| Community Fdn of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Kerr county flood relief | $25,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | Medical triage and wellness | $17,500 |
| Rutledge Cancer Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Arc of the Capital Area | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | Access for all program | $10,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas | Austin, TX | Support one-to-one | $7,500 |
| St Edwards University | Austin, TX | Support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity Inc | Austin, TX | Affordable homeownership | $5,000 |
| Bookspring | Austin, TX | Books beginning at birth | $5,000 |
| Seedling Foundation | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | Austin, TX | Community first village | $5,000 |
| Austin Clubhouse Inc | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Austin Diaper Bank | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $117,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543369349101609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-7239333
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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