John B and Ethel Templeton Fund
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John B and Ethel Templeton Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Austin, Texas, registered in 1962, with $149,578 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5902 Front Royal Dr, Austin, TX, 78746 EIN 75-6024268 Since 1962
Revenue (FY2024)
$150K
▲ 419.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$56K
Net assets
$674K
Employees
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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 John B and Ethel Templeton Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating144 mo reserves · +62% 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 John B and Ethel Templeton Fund: 144 mo reserves · +62% margin earns a B+ 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 John B and Ethel Templeton Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 John B and Ethel Templeton Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $106K (FY2013) to $150K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $674K
Operating margin
62.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$674K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$674K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,578▲419% | $56,124▲5.6% | $673,558▲16.1% | $673,558▲16.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $28,820▼29.3% | $53,127▲2.2% | $580,104▼4.0% | $580,104▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $40,779▼46.7% | $51,999▼19.8% | $604,411▼1.8% | $604,411▼1.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $76,473▲121% | $64,831▲51.4% | $615,631▲1.9% | $615,631▲1.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $34,643▲16.9% | $42,815▲1.6% | $603,989▼1.3% | $603,989▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $29,636▼50.8% | $42,134▼14.4% | $612,161▼2.0% | $612,161▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $60,240▲22.7% | $49,204▲20.7% | $624,659▲1.8% | $624,659▲1.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $49,092▲89.8% | $40,773▲8.9% | $613,623▲1.4% | $613,623▲1.4% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $25,865▼55.1% | $37,426▼4.6% | $605,304▼1.9% | $605,304▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $57,583▼11.7% | $39,238▲35.8% | $616,865▲3.1% | $616,865▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $65,222▼38.6% | $28,893▼12.4% | $598,520▲6.5% | $598,520▲6.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $106,154 | $32,980▲32.8% | $562,191▲15.0% | $562,191▲15.0% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $24,829▼26.1% | $489,017▲1.1% | $489,017▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $33,609 | $483,654 | $483,654 | 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 John B and Ethel Templeton Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John B and Ethel Templeton Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-6024268, based in Austin, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John B and Ethel Templeton Fund's EIN?
- John B and Ethel Templeton Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-6024268.
- How much revenue does John B and Ethel Templeton Fund report?
- John B and Ethel Templeton Fund reported $149,578 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John B and Ethel Templeton Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades John B and Ethel Templeton Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John B and Ethel Templeton Fund (EIN 75-6024268) 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.