Richard and Mary Templeton Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlbany, New York · EIN 20-0321164 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$30.4M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$210,000
Total assets$200.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $4,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
92% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union College | Schenectady, NY | Program support | $9,040,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Program support | $8,025,000 |
| John Paul II High School | Plano, TX | Program support | $5,350,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | Program support | $4,000,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | Program support | $2,000,000 |
| Diocese of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Program support | $1,007,500 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas | Dallas, TX | Program support | $386,497 |
| United Way | Dallas, TX | Program support | $210,000 |
| Ursuline Academy | Dallas, TX | Program support | $200,000 |
| Bishop Dunne Catholic School | Dallas, TX | Program support | $100,000 |
| Mhsf | Dallas, TX | Program support | $50,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum | Dallas, TX | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Collin County | Frisco, TX | Program support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Foundation | Dallas, TX | Program support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,388,997 | 14 |
| 2024 | $20,453,497 | 15 |
| 2023 | $21,026,497 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349101631
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0321164
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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