Our Mission
The T.L.L. Temple Foundation works alongside communities to build a thriving rural East Texas.
Who We Serve
The T.L.L. Temple Foundation serves 24 counties in rural East Texas, in three subregions: Northeast, Deep East, and Southeast. Together they are home to nearly 1.3 million residents.
Foundation Stats
- 1962Year founded
- 1.3MResidents served
- $630MTotal giving
- 10,462Total number of grants
Operational Planning & Staff Updates
Operational Planning Midpoint Update
Wondering what is changing at the foundation? The Operational Planning Midpoint Update page has the latest, and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Join us in building a thriving rural East Texas. See our open roles and apply on our Careers page.
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News & Notes
William Temple Webber III Passes Away at 70
Read more: William Temple Webber III Passes Away at 70William Temple Webber III, a photographer and community servant who served on the T.L.L. Temple Foundation board for 25 years, four as Board Chair, passed away October 1, 2026.
T.L.L. Temple Foundation Shares Operational Planning Midpoint Update
Read more: T.L.L. Temple Foundation Shares Operational Planning Midpoint UpdateThe report shares what the foundation has learned and the decisions it has made so far, including a service area of 24 counties in three service areas.
SFA, AC, T.L.L. Temple Foundation launch East Texas Water Institute (opens The Dallas Morning News in a new tab)
The Dallas Morning News
Read more: SFA, AC, T.L.L. Temple Foundation launch East Texas Water InstituteStephen F. Austin State University, the T.L.L. Temple Foundation and Angelina College on Thursday announced the new regional initiative.
New institute aims to solve East Texas water challenges (opens KETK in a new tab)
KETK
Read more: New institute aims to solve East Texas water challengesNACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK)– Stephen F. Austin State University has partnered with Angelina College and the T.L.L. Temple Foundation to create the East Texas Water Institute.
The East Texas Water Institute will serve as a trusted regional resource to advance water data, public education, workforce development, applied research and practical solutions for water challenges across East Texas.
