Who We Serve
Investing in Communities
The T.L.L. Temple Foundation is dedicated to fostering sustainable growth and improving quality of life across its 24-county service area in rural East Texas that is roughly the geographic size of South Carolina.
- Northeast
- Deep East
- Southeast
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 population estimates; County Health Rankings & Roadmaps for all other figures.
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Northeast
4 counties203,199 residents
Deep East
16 counties572,317 residents
Southeast
4 counties520,674 residents
- 24counties
- 1,296,190residents live in these counties
- 3service areas: Northeast, Deep East, Southeast
We have numerous assets on which to build:
Rich biodiversity
A strong cultural heritage
Dedicated community leaders