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This program supports organizations working to build a thriving East Texas and alleviate poverty. Funding is available for multiple purposes including general operating support, project support, capital improvements, and organizational development. The foundation prioritizes programs addressing the causes and effects of persistent poverty and those working with low-income populations and in rural communities.
T L L Temple Foundation is a private association based in LUFKIN, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. It holds total assets of $447.6M. Annual income is reported at $131.6M. According to available records, T L L Temple Foundation has made 4 grants totaling $90.2M, with a median grant of $23.1M. The foundation has distributed between $17.5M and $53M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $53M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $17.5M to $26.5M, with an average award of $22.6M. Grant recipients are concentrated in Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
T L L Temple Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 4 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX.
T L L Temple Foundation has distributed a total of $90.2M across 4 grants. The median grant size is $23.1M, with an average of $22.6M. Individual grants have ranged from $17.5M to $26.5M.
The application deadline is SEE WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION HAS A POLICY OF PRIMARILY MAKING GRANTS TO PROJECTS LOCATED AND/OR TO BE OPERATED IN THE AREA CONSTITUTING THE EAST TEXAS PINE TIMBER BELT AND MILLER COUNTY ARKANSAS IN WHICH T.L.L. TEMPLE FOUNDED AND OPERATED HIS TIMBER PRODUCTION AND MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES. A PORTION OF FOUNDATION ASSETS KNOWN AS THE KEELER GRANT PROGRAM ARE USED TO FUND GRANTS BEYOND EAST TEXAS IN THE CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS AREA. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS MATCHING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES TO THE TRUSTEES & STAFF FOR GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH MAY BE LOCATED BEYOND EAST TEXAS. GRANTS ARE ONLY MADE TO A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT, EXEMPT UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR A NONPROFIT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION HAVING AN EXEMPTION LETTER UNDER SECTION 501 (C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE EVIDENCING THAT IT IS SUCH AN ORGANIZATION AND IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A "PRIVATE FOUNDATION." NO GRANTS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, RESEARCH OR OTHER PU.
T L L Temple Foundation is headquartered in LUFKIN, TX.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey W Rosser | PRES & CEO | $498K | $66K | $564K |
| Hilliard J Shands Iii | TREASURER | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Jack Sweeny | TRUSTEE | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| David T Webber | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlotte Ann Temple | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$25.6M
Total Assets
$455.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$431.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$17M
Distribution Amount
$24.1M
Total Grants
4
Total Giving
$90.2M
Average Grant
$22.6M
Median Grant
$23.1M
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$26.5M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Schedule 1SEE SCHEDULE 1 | See Schedule, TX | $19.7M | 2023 |
| W Temple Webber Iii |
| CHAIR |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Hannah Temple | VICE-CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Spencer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellen Temple | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Zelazny | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
HOUSTON, TX
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