The Herbert A. Templeton Foundation is an Oregon-based charitable organization established in 1955 by Herbert A. Templeton. Its primary focus is on supporting tax-exempt organizations through grants that benefit education, social services, and the cultural arts and humanities, with a particular emphasis on programs that support youth aged 18 or younger. The Foundation aims to remain adaptive to changing societal needs and is deeply committed to enhancing the quality of life for the community, especially for young people in Oregon.
Grants are exclusively awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate financial sustainability through an annual unrestricted surplus and compliance with federal and state standards. The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals, other foundations, or for capital expenses such as buildings, renovations, equipment, or vehicles. It also excludes funding for events, conferences, direct medical services, research, scholarships, financial aid, or administrative personnel. Discriminatory organizations based on gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation are also ineligible.
Applications must be submitted online through the Foundation’s grant portal. The Foundation operates two annual grant cycles, one in the spring and one in the fall. For the Fall 2025 cycle, applications are accepted starting September 12, 2025, and must be submitted by October 10, 2025. Only one application is allowed per organization per calendar year. Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified.
To complete the application, organizations must upload several documents, including the project budget (highlighting secured and potential funding sources), the board-approved budget for the current fiscal year, financial statements for the two most recent completed fiscal years, a current year budget-to-actual financial statement, and a list of the board of directors including their roles and affiliations. All documents must be prepared on an accrual basis.
Upon receiving a grant, organizations must submit a report within nine months detailing the project’s outcomes, challenges, and impact on youth, using quantifiable data to demonstrate success. This report must be filed before applying for future funding cycles. Grant payments are made via ACH through the BILL platform, for which awardees must register.
Inquiries can be directed to the Foundation at info@hatfoundation.org or by phone at 503-962-9624.
Ensure financial documents are prepared on an accrual basis and submitted completely. Incomplete applications are disqualified.
