Private foundation · San Mateo, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Franklin Templeton Charitable Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $75,000
- Typical grant
- $75,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $75,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 42 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2022–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $1.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.6M | $75K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $50K | 1 |
| 2022 | $1.7M | $50K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Corporate philanthropy · baltimore · 4105390000
- What to send
- Requests are made verbally and a written confirmation of the verbal agreement is provided by the donee to the donor.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Patricia LattinBoard member
- Selene OhBoard member
- Regina CurryBoard member
- Annie ThomenVice president
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General purpose grant/contributions
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock the Street Wall Street | Franklin, Williamson County | General purpose grant/contributions | $75K |