Luther and Zita Templeman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Luther and Zita Templeman Foundation is a private foundation in New Orleans, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $131,983 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,483. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$131,983
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,483
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $138,823 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $138,823 | 38 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $131,983 | 39 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Luther and Zita Templeman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Luther and Zita Templeman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 38 | $126,983 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Sinai | For general purpose of grantee | $12,483 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | For general purpose of grantee | $12,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans | For general purpose of grantee | $11,000 |
| Youth Empowerment Project | For general purpose of grantee | $10,000 |
| Ochsner | For general purpose of grantee | $10,000 |
| Tulane University | For general purpose of grantee | $6,000 |
| St Elizabeth's Guild | For general purpose of grantee | $5,000 |
| The Thomas & McMahan Cancer Foundation | For general purpose of grantee | $5,000 |
| Heart N Hands | For general purpose of grantee | $5,000 |
| Resources for Human Development | For general purpose of grantee | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue of New Orleans | For general purpose of grantee | $4,500 |
| Young Audiences Charter School | For general purpose of grantee | $4,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute | For general purpose of grantee | $3,000 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | For general purpose of grantee | $3,000 |
| New Orleans City Park | For general purpose of grantee | $3,000 |
| Casa Jefferson Inc | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| The Front | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Upturn Arts | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Wwno University of New Orleans | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Wyes | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | For general purpose of grantee | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | For general purpose of grantee | $2,000 |
| Tulane University for Hillel Capital Campaign | For general purpose of grantee | $2,000 |
| United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area | For general purpose of grantee | $1,550 |
| The New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation | For general purpose of grantee | $1,500 |
| Gladewaves Inc | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana | For general puprose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Louisiana SPCA | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| National World War II Museum | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Zeus' Rescues | For general purpose of grantee | $1,000 |
| Cancer Association of Greater New Orleans | For general purpose of grantee | $950 |
| Poydras Home | For general purpose of grantee | $750 |
| Cafe Reconcile | For general purpose of grantee | $700 |
| Cafe Hope | For general purpose of grantee | $600 |
| Liberty's Kitchen | For general purpose of grantee | $600 |
| Bridge House | For general purpose of grantee | $500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | For general purpose of grantee | $500 |
| Project Lazarus | For general purpose of grantee | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Denise Breaux
- Maureen Weil Nass
- Robert M Steeg
Questions people ask
Does Luther and Zita Templeman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luther and Zita Templeman Foundation give?
$131,983 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Luther and Zita Templeman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Denise Breaux (Director & Vice President), Maureen Weil Nass (Director and Secretary) and Robert M Steeg (Director and President).
What does Luther and Zita Templeman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.