TLL Temple Foundation
Accepts applications
TLL Temple Foundation is a private foundation in Lufkin, Texas. In tax year 2023 it gave $19.9 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $19.9 million and the largest $19.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$19.9 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$19.9 million
- Largest grant$19.9 million
- Assets$573 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was up from $19.7 million the year before.
0% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $19.7 million | 1 | $504 million |
| 2023 | $19.9 million | 1 | $573 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Calahan Director of Operation 204 Champions Drive, Lufkin, TX 75901 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (936) 634-3900 |
| What to submit | All grant applications must be submitted online. For form and content refer to website and online grant application. Tlltemple.foundation |
| Deadlines | See website |
| Restrictions | 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 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $19.9 million |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Schedule 1 | See schedule 1 | $19.9 million |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Sweeny
- Ellen Temple
- Hannah Temple
- Hilliard J Shands III
- W Temple Webber III
- Charlotte Ann Temple
- David F Webber
- Kathy Zelazny
- James Henry Russell
- John Calahan
Questions people ask
Does TLL Temple Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website.
How much does TLL Temple Foundation give?
$19.9 million in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $19.9 million.
Who runs TLL Temple Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jack Sweeny (Trustee), Ellen Temple (Trustee), Hannah Temple (Vice-Chair) and Hilliard J Shands III (Secretary-Tr) among 10 officers and trustees.