Herbert A Templeton Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Herbert A Templeton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Oregon, registered in 1957, with $1,384,974 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
650 S Gaines St Apt 1102, Portland, OR, 97239 EIN 93-0505586 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.4M
▲ 140.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$17.9M
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Herbert A Templeton Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating141 mo reserves · -10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Herbert A Templeton Foundation: 141 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Herbert A Templeton Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Herbert A Templeton Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2020) to $1.4M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $604KNet assets $17.9M
Operating margin
-10.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.5M
Total liabilities
$604K
Net assets
$17.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,384,974▲140% | $1,524,520▲2.4% | $17,939,435▼0.8% | $18,543,586▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $575,927▼1.2% | $1,489,230▼5.2% | $18,083,152▼4.8% | $18,083,152▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $582,666▼74.4% | $1,571,608▼1.3% | $18,992,171▼4.9% | $19,147,003▼4.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,275,910▲109% | $1,591,806▼4.7% | $19,978,142▲3.5% | $19,978,142▲3.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,087,560 | $1,670,872 | $19,294,846 | $19,294,846 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Herbert A Templeton Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Herbert A Templeton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0505586, based in Portland, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Herbert A Templeton Foundation's EIN?
- Herbert A Templeton Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0505586.
- How much revenue does Herbert A Templeton Foundation report?
- Herbert A Templeton Foundation reported $1,384,974 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Herbert A Templeton Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Herbert A Templeton Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Portland
Explore more
Data for Herbert A Templeton Foundation (EIN 93-0505586) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.