JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION
The John Templeton Foundation is a philanthropic organization that provides financial support through grant funding for research projects and initiatives. Its latest IRS Form 990-PF filing (2023) reports $175.8M in revenue, $3.4B in total assets, $126.8M in grants paid.
Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 621322826).
About JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION
The John Templeton Foundation is a philanthropic organization that provides financial support through grant funding for research projects and initiatives. It primarily funds projects related to the exploration of the deepest and most profound questions facing humankind. Their main areas of interest include scientific research on aspects of human purpose and reality, development in character virtue, individual freedom and free markets, as well as exceptional cognitive talent and genius. The foundation also looks to promote dialogue and engagement among different disciplines, including theology, philosophy, and science.
IRS Form 990 Filing History
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Grants paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 990-PF | $175.8M | $162.5M | $3.4B | $126.8M | View |
| 2022 | 990-PF | $-48.9M | $212.4M | $2.9B | $176.8M | View |
| 2021 | 990-PF | $674.5M | $195.6M | $3.9B | $153.4M | View |
| 2020 | 990-PF | $229.9M | $159.1M | $3.8B | $109.3M | View |
| 2019 | 990-PF | $227.3M | $152.5M | $3.3B | $120.9M | View |
| 2015 | 990-PF | $113.3M | $225.9M | $2.9B | $187.7M | View |
| 2014 | 990-PF | $281.6M | $206.4M | $3.2B | $162.7M | View |
| 2013 | 990-PF | $704.5M | $144.6M | $3.4B | $102.9M | View |
Source: IRS Form 990 series via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Amounts as filed.
Past Grantees
top 25 of 426 recipients — $134.4M total paid| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRE POUR LA RECHERCHE SUR L'ESPACE | CASSIS | $3.4M | ENRICO FERMI FELLOWSHIPS: CROSS-TRAINING IN THEORETICAL & EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE |
| ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $2.2M | EASE OF EMPLOYMENT, LIVELIHOOD, AND FORMALITY |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY | WACO, TX | $2.0M | GLOBAL FLOURISHING STUDY: PILOTING AND WAVES 1-5 |
| REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $1.9M | THE COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF RELIGIOUS COGNITION |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE | RIVERSIDE, CA | $1.8M | DEVELOPING BELIEF: THE DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY OF RELIGIOUS COGNITION AND BEHAVIOR: PHASE 1 |
| ST JOHNS COLLEGE DURHAM | DURHAM | $1.6M | EQUIPPING CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP IN AN AGE OF SCIENCE: PHASE 4 |
| INTERFAITH AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $1.6M | FAITH IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS: INTEGRATING INTERFAITH COMPETENCIES ACROSS PROGRAMS |
| UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL | BRISTOL | $1.5M | RELIGIOUS BELIEF, HEALTH, AND DISEASE: A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE. II. THE FOLLOW-UP AND ANALYSES |
| PUMLA GOBODO-MADIKIZELA | FISH HOEK | $1.5M | 2024 TEMPLETON PRIZE |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1.5M | MOUSE & HUMAN CELL CULTURE MODELS OF TRANSGENERATIONAL EPIGENETIC INHERITANCE OF EPIMUTATIONS |
| UNIVERSIDAD FRANCISCO MARROQUIN | GUATEMALA CITY | $1.4M | UFM PROSPERITY LAB |
| WORLD SCIENCE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $1.4M | WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL BIG IDEAS SERIES |
| CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1.3M | CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE: BUILDING AND SCALING EVIDENCE-BASED TOOLS TO CULTIVATE CHARACTER |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1.3M | AGENCY, DIRECTIONALITY, AND FUNCTION: FOUNDATIONS FOR A SCIENCE OF PURPOSE |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK | ALBANY, NY | $1.2M | DIVERSITY, DYNAMISM AND INCLUSION: A NEW MULTI-METHOD APPROACH FOR STUDYING LIBERALISM |
| GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY | ATLANTA, GA | $1.2M | APPLIED RESEARCH ON INTELLECTUAL HUMILITY: A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS |
| BOSTON COLLEGE TRUSTEES | CHESTNUT HILL, MA | $1.1M | THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL NORMS ON VIRTUE |
| PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS | WASHINGTON, DC | $1.1M | PEW-TEMPLETON GLOBAL RELIGIOUS FUTURES PROJECT PHASE VII |
| LSST INC | TUCSON, AZ | $1.1M | ESTABLISHING A TEMPLETON LSST EARLY-CAREER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP |
| QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST | BELFAST | $1.0M | EXPLAINING ATHEISM: THE CAUSAL ORIGINS OF INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIETAL NON-BELIEF |
| ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | TEMPE, AZ | $1.0M | HUMILITY IN INQUIRY: FOUNDATIONS AND NEW DIRECTIONS |
| ACTON INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION AND LIBERTY | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $1.0M | THE POVERTYCURE CENTER AT THE ACTON INSTITUTE |
| HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $1.0M | DEFENDING INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS AND RIGHTS GLOBALLY |
| CENTRE POUR LA RECHERCHE SUR L'ESPACE | CASSIS | $997K | THE QUANTUM INFORMATION STRUCTURE OF SPACETIME (QISS), SECOND PHASE |
| PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS | WASHINGTON, DC | $992K | PEW-TEMPLETON GLOBAL RELIGIOUS FUTURES (GRF) PHASE VIII |
From the 2024 IRS Form 990-PF (Part XV) e-filing. Amounts as filed.