Luther and Zita Templeman Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-1104444 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$132K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Sinai | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $12,483 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $12,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | Metairie, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $11,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $10,000 |
| Ochsner | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $10,000 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $6,000 |
| St Elizabeth's Guild | Metairie, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $5,000 |
| The Thomas & Mcmahan Cancer Foundation | Slidell, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $5,000 |
| Heart N Hands | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $5,000 |
| Resources for Human Development | Philadelphia, PA | For general purpose of grantee | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $4,500 |
| Young Audiences Charter School | Gretna, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $4,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $3,000 |
| New Orleans City Park | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $3,000 |
| Casa Jefferson Inc | Metairie, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| The Front | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Upturn Arts | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Wwno University of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Wyes | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $2,000 |
| Tulane University for Hillel Capital Campaign | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $2,000 |
| United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $1,550 |
| The New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $1,500 |
| Gladewaves Inc | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana | Metairie, LA | For general puprose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | Metairie, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Louisiana SPCA | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Zeus' Rescues | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $950 |
| Poydras Home | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $750 |
| Cafe Reconcile | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $700 |
| Cafe Hope | Gretna, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $600 |
| Liberty's Kitchen | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $600 |
| Bridge House | Metairie, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Metairie, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $500 |
| Project Lazarus | New Orleans, LA | For general purpose of grantee | $350 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,983 | 39 |
| 2023 | $138,823 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103773
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1104444
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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