The Bill & Ann Templeton Foundation
Sarasota, FL · EIN 20-3073117. Reported 185 grants totalling $7,307,601 to 103 organizations across tax years 2020-2023. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Bill & Ann Templeton Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $30,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $16,000 and $50,000; the smallest was $250 and the largest $438,500. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | $1,317,250 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Discipleship Network of America | Signal Mountain, TN | $275,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Citycommit | Sarasota, FL | $210,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Galatians 62 Inc | Bradenton, FL | $189,389 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Faith Baptist Church | Fredericksburg, VA | $180,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Solutions Inc | Venice, FL | $177,540 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Christian Academy of Knoxville Inc | Knoxville, TN | $150,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Christian Legal Society | Springfield, VA | $150,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Water Missions International | North Charleston, SC | $150,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Youth for Tomorrow New Life Center Inc | Bristow, VA | $150,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Pine Valley Bible Conference | Ellwood City, PA | $144,000 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center | Sarasota, FL | $140,967 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Support After Abortion Inc | North Port, FL | $140,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Harvest Preparation International Ministries | Sarasota, FL | $130,600 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Win Ministries | Harlingen, TX | $130,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Sarasota Hope House | Sarasota, FL | $125,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Cutting Edge Ministries | Wauchula, FL | $118,686 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Global Disciples | Lancaster, PA | $106,343 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| A Door of Hope Inc | Pinellas Park, FL | $105,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church of Land O' Lakes | Land O Lakes, FL | $100,500 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Patrick Henry College | Purcellville, VA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Friends of Tenwek Inc | Matthews, NC | $95,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Israel Team Advocates International | Mobile, AL | $88,252 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Hearts Afire Inc | Palm Harbor, FL | $82,627 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Venice, FL | $82,095 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Star Gospel Mission | Charleston, SC | $80,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Epca | Bowling Green, FL | $79,706 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Flourishnow | Naples, FL | $77,000 | 3 | 3 | 2022 |
| Steve Wingfield Ministries Inc | Harrisonburg, VA | $75,400 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Hope of Life International | Cranston, RI | $70,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Rocket Phonics Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | $69,160 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Truly Valued Inc | Palmetto, FL | $67,250 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Alpha & Omega Freedom Min Inc | Wauchula, FL | $65,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Suncoast Youth for Christ | Bradenton, FL | $65,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Apartment Life Fl | Bedford, TX | $64,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | $62,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Cross International Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | $62,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Blackaby Ministries International Inc | Jonesboro, GA | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Saving Grace Bible Church Inc | Englewood, FL | $60,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Prodigal Daughters Journey Home Inc | Sarasota, FL | $57,866 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Solve Maternity Homes | Bradenton, FL | $56,375 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Alpha & Omega Freedom Ministries Inc | Wauchula, FL | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Answers in Genesis | Hebron, KY | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| AVENUE941 Inc | Bradenton, FL | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Child & Parental Rights Campaign Inc | Johns Creek, GA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Door of Hope Biblical Counseling Ministry Inc | Lynn, NC | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Door of Hope Ministry Inc | Columbus, NC | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Loving Hands Ministries Inc | Bradenton, FL | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Museum of the Bible | Oklahoma City, OK | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Restored to Dream Inc | St Petersburg, FL | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Camp & Retreat Center | Polk, PA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| East-West Ministries International | Plano, TX | $37,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| A Time to Revive | Sarasota, FL | $36,153 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Worldview Academy | Mount Pleasant, TX | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Reach International Ministries Inc | Midland, MI | $34,850 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Trans World Radio | Cary, NC | $33,953 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Sozo Missions Inc | Bradenton, FL | $32,500 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Gator Wilderness Camp School Inc | Punta Gorda, FL | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Hand Up to Victory Inc | Ellenton, FL | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Hidden Treasure Christian School | Taylors, SC | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Conference | Polk, PA | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tampa Muslim Outreach Inc | Tampa, FL | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Big Life International Inc | Blue Ridge, GA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Blessings of Hope | Leola, PA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cure International | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Christian Leadership Concepts | Brentwood, TN | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| City Shepherds | Knoxville, TN | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| City of Refuge | Atlanta, GA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Elite Teams Inc | Bradenton, FL | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lantern Foundation | Asheboro, NC | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Power and Light Productions of Wauchula Inc | Wauchula, FL | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Rbc Ministries Dba Our Daily Bread Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Resurrection House | Sarasota, FL | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Purpose House Ministries Inc | Sarasota, FL | $24,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| World Help | Forest, VA | $21,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Love in the Name of Christ of S Lee & N Collier Communities | Bonita Springs, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Manasota Solve Inc | Bradenton, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Prison Book Project | Titusville, FL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sarasota Prayer Breakfest Inc | Sarasota, FL | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| The Evangelical Alliance Mission | Carol Stream, IL | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rough Cut Men Ministries Inc | Sarasota, FL | $18,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bethel Colony of Mercy Inc | Lenoir, NC | $16,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Family Integrity Training Inc | Bradenton, FL | $16,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kinship United | Rolling Meadows, IL | $15,282 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Wec International | Fort Washington, PA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Young Life | Charleston, SC | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fresh Start Ministries & Mentoring | Palm Harbor, FL | $12,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Calvary Baptist Church Dba Camp Calvary | Bernville, PA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Faith Temple Church of God | Wauchula, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sarasota Prayer Breakfast Inc | Sarasota, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Selah Freedom | Sarasota, FL | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Suncoast Stars Community Inc | Bradenton, FL | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Twig Cares Inc | Venice, FL | $7,250 | 4 | 4 | 2023 |
| Cru (campus Crusade for Christ) | Orlando, FL | $6,900 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship of Florida Inc | Sarasota, FL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Great Exchange Inc | Watkinsville, GA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army - Sarasota County | Brookhaven, GA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Harvest Tabernacle | Sarasota, FL | $957 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army - Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| His Girls Discipleship | Bradenton, FL | $250 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
49 of 103 (48%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 46%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay
Contribution to donor advised fund - Alliance Defending Freedom
General support for program activities
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 114 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 36 | $1,549,828 | $32,443 |
| 2021 | 50 | $1,817,006 | $26,750 |
| 2022 | 51 | $1,970,094 | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 48 | $1,970,673 | $34,500 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 58% of this one's giving went to organizations in Florida. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $30,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Florida.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Bill & Ann Templeton Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2020-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 2185 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL, 34237. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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