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John Templeton Foundation

Description

The John Templeton Foundation funds research and public engagement projects that explore fundamental questions about human flourishing, the universe, and the role of science, philosophy, and spirituality. The Foundation supports work that crosses disciplinary, religious, and geographic boundaries.

Funding is provided in the following areas:

Character Virtue Development
Research and initiatives advancing the science and practice of character and...

Opportunity Information

Application Deadlines

Funding inquiries: July 15, 2026
Full proposals: Early December 2026

Geographic Scope
Global
Areas of Interest
Small Business/Entrepreneurship
Media/Communications: General
Religion & Ethics: General
Sciences/Social Sciences: General
Economics/Business
Life/Environmental/Earth Sciences
Physical Sciences
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Social Issues: General
Social Change
Types of Support
Project/Program Support
Research
Funder Information
Total Annual Giving
$134,360,998
Grant Range
$250 - $3,399,545
Average Grant
$315,401
Median Grant
$215,979
Grant Details

Occasionally, larger grants are made.

Total Assets
$3,599,488,250
Type
Foundation, Fund, or Trust
EIN
62-1322826
Application Procedures

Application guidelines are available on the Foundation's website. Inquiries must be submitted online.

The financial information is based on the most recent 990-PF tax form for 2024

Requirements

Eligibility Details

Primarily charitable entities

Restriction Details

Grants are not provided to/for:

  • buildings, renovations, or capital campaigns;
  • direct-service programs;
  • scholarships for college or graduate school;
  • general operating support; or,
  • disaster relief.

Contact Information

General Contact

300 Conshohocken State Road
Suite 500

West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, 19428

info@templeton.org
(610) 941-2828
(610) 825-1730 (fax)

Grants History

This funder has a page on their website listing previous grantees.
Grants Awarded

You can review tax forms on ProPublica. Learn more about them and the 990.

990s

This is a list of grant recipients noted on the funder’s 990 forms.

This includes forms filed in 2018 and later, so it can include information for tax years earlier than that.

The information below is pulled directly from the form itself without any alterations.

If the details are not included, e.g. “Various”, they may be indicated on the PDF on the IRS site.

The awards may also be listed on the funder’s website.

Tax Year Recipient City State / Province Country Amount Purpose Sort ascending
UNIVERSITY OF YORK IN AMERICA INC New York NY US $13,100 York festival of ideas 2022
UNIVERSITY OF YORK IN AMERICA INC New York NY US $14,000 York festival of ideas 2021
WORLD SCIENCE FOUNDATION New York NY US $233,096 Wsf ecosystem building: a shared space for scientists, writers, thinkers, and creators
WENNER-GREN FOUNDATION FOR ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH INC New York NY US $267,917 Writing for the future of humanity project
WENNER-GREN FOUNDATION FOR ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH INC New York NY US $267,917 Writing for the future of humanity project
WENNER-GREN FOUNDATION FOR ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH INC New York NY US $267,917 Writing for the future of humanity project
PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC New York NY US $23,376 Writers and intellectuals under threat: documenting limits on free expression
PEN American Center Inc New York NY US $210,390 Writers and intellectuals under threat: documentin
HEBREW UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION JERUSALEM PALESTINE Jerusalem IS $23,457 Worship: a jewish philosophical investigation
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem IS $211,118 Worship: a jewish philosophical investigation
WORLD SCIENCE FOUNDATION New York NY US $1,365,878 World science festival big ideas series
WORLD SCIENCE FOUNDATION New York NY US $1,365,877 World science festival big ideas series
WORLD SCIENCE FOUNDATION New York NY US $910,585 World science festival big ideas series
WORLD SCIENCE FOUNDATION New York NY US $910,585 World science festival big ideas series
MERCATUS CENTER INC Arlington VA US $177,675 Work, self-governance, and the challenge of unsustainable dependency
MERCATUS CENTER INC Arlington VA US $533,025 Work, self-governance, and the challenge of unsustainable dependency
Mercatus Center Inc Arlington VA US $533,025 Work self-governance and the challenge of
Mercatus Center Inc Arlington VA US $533,025 Work self-governance and the challenge of
STICHTING VU Amsterdam NL $94,381 Wonder-full education and human flourishing; stimulating childrens learning, morality, and spirituality
Stichting VU Amsterdam NL $278,410 Wonder-full education and human flourishing
Tax Year

The most recent tax form filed for 2024 lists the following key individuals.

Name Title City State / Province Country
ANN CAMERON Treasurer/Asst Secy West Conshohocken PA US
BLS CAPITAL FONDSMAEGLERSELSKAB AS Investment Management Naerum COPENHAGEN DA
BRIAN CRAWFORD Director Investments West Conshohocken PA US
DAVID NASSAR Vp Strategic Engagem West Conshohocken PA US
DAWN M BRYANT Exec Vp/Asst Secy/Gen Counsel West Conshohocken PA US