The Joni Elaine Templeton Foundation is a charitable trust managed by Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions division in Texas. Established in honor of Ms. Joni Elaine Templeton’s legacy of compassion and generosity, the foundation exists to support a wide spectrum of charitable endeavors. Its stated mission includes funding for religious, educational, literary, scientific, and charitable purposes, as well as initiatives that prevent cruelty to children or animals.
The foundation awards grants to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. While there are no formal geographic restrictions, preference is given to applicants that serve or operate within the Austin, Texas community. Organizations outside of Austin may still apply, but may not be as competitive unless their work strongly aligns with the foundation’s mission and focus areas.
The foundation accepts proposals once annually, with a strict submission deadline of May 1. Applications must be submitted through Bank of America’s online philanthropic portal. The application includes downloadable procedures and assistance materials in PDF and Word format. Applicants can save and return to their applications in progress and are advised to submit early to ensure completeness.
The average grant award per cycle is $5,000, though the specific number of awards and total funding amount is not publicly disclosed. All grants are subject to review by the foundation's trustees, with award announcements and notifications managed by the Texas office of Bank of America. The funding typically supports programmatic work across several sectors including animal welfare, education, religion, human services, and community capacity building.
For questions or further assistance, applicants should contact the Bank of America Texas Philanthropic office at tx.philanthropic@bofa.com. Email communications must include the foundation’s name—Joni Elaine Templeton Foundation—in the subject line. More detailed contact information is available in the downloadable procedures documents provided in the application portal.
