The Bill & Ann Templeton Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSarasota, Florida · EIN 20-3073117 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$24,500
Total assets$54.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Lenny Lehman |
|---|---|
| Address | 2185 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota FL 34237 |
| Phone | 9413658603 |
| lenny@batempleton.org | |
| Form and materials | Instructions are provided on the Grant Pathway page on the Foundation's website. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Instructions are provided on the Knowledge Base page on the Foundation's website. |
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
47% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | General support for program activities | $455,000 |
| CITYCommit | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $70,000 |
| Discipleship Network of America | Signal Mountain, TN | General support for program activities | $70,000 |
| Israel Team Advocates International | Mobile, AL | General support for program activities | $50,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc | Alpharetta, GA | General support for program activities | $50,000 |
| Harvest Preparation International Ministries | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $45,000 |
| Alpha & Omega Freedom Min Inc | Wauchula, FL | General support for program activities | $36,000 |
| Rocket Phonics Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $35,600 |
| Better Together Strengthening Families Inc | Naples, FL | General support for program activities | $35,000 |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | General support for program activities | $35,000 |
| Sarasota Christian School | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $35,000 |
| Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $35,000 |
| Cutting Edge Ministries | Wauchula, FL | General support for program activities | $30,000 |
| Prodigal Daughters Journey Home Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $30,000 |
| Star Gospel Mission | Charleston, SC | General support for program activities | $30,000 |
| Child & Parental Rights Campaign Inc | Johns Creek, GA | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| CURE International | Grand Rapids, MI | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Elevate Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Global Disciples | Lancaster, PA | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Hearts Afire Inc | Palm Harbor, FL | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Hidden Treasure Christian School | Taylors, SC | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Love INC Southwest Florida | Bonita Springs, FL | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Mission Increase - Suncoast Area | Lakewood Ranch, FL | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Nation-2-Nation Ministries (WIN Ministries) | Harlingen, TX | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| RTS Missions Inc | Land O Lakes, FL | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Sarasota Hope House | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Camp & Retreat Center | Polk, PA | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Water Missions International | North Charleston, SC | General support for program activities | $25,000 |
| Purpose House Ministries Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $24,500 |
| Restored to Dream Inc | St Petersburg, FL | General support for program activities | $20,785 |
| Avenue941 Inc | Bradenton, FL | General support for program activities | $20,000 |
| Awaken Outreach Center Inc | North Port, FL | General support for program activities | $20,000 |
| East-West Ministries Int'l | Dallas, TX | General support for program activities | $20,000 |
| Suncoast Stars Community Inc | Bradenton, FL | General support for program activities | $20,000 |
| Family Integrity Training Inc | Bradenton, FL | General support for program activities | $16,000 |
| Ambassador Baptist College | Shelby, NC | General support for program activities | $15,000 |
| Apartment Life | Bedford, TX | General support for program activities | $15,000 |
| Bethel Colony of Mercy Inc | Lenoir, NC | General support for program activities | $15,000 |
| International Muslim Outreach | Tampa, FL | General support for program activities | $15,000 |
| Refuge for Women Inc | Lexington, KY | General support for program activities | $15,000 |
| Visionary Family Ministries Inc | Wheaton, IL | General support for program activities | $15,000 |
| City Life Church | Bradenton, FL | General support for program activities | $11,000 |
| InFaith | Exton, PA | General support for program activities | $10,000 |
| RenewaNation | Roanoke, VA | General support for program activities | $10,000 |
| The Great Exchange Inc | Watkinsville, GA | General support for program activities | $10,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship of Florida Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $7,500 |
| Epca | Bowling Green, FL | General support for program activities | $2,500 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | General support for program activities | $2,500 |
| Voice of Christians | Cary, NC | General support for program activities | $2,500 |
| Upper Room Community Foundation Inc | Cortez, FL | General support for program activities | $2,000 |
| Sarasota Prayer Breakfast Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support for program activities | $1,660 |
| Helping Our Returning Neighbors | Englewood, FL | General support for program activities | $1,500 |
| Young Life | Charleston, SC | General support for program activities | $1,000 |
| CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) | Orlando, FL | General support for program activities | $675 |
| Patrick Henry College | Purcellville, VA | Purchased and donated books | $477 |
| Steve Wingfield Ministries Inc | Harrisonburg, VA | General support for program activities | $320 |
| His Girls Discipleship | Bradenton, FL | General support for program activities | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,661,817 | 57 |
| 2023 | $1,970,673 | 48 |
| 2022 | $1,970,094 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611969349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3073117
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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