Research funder · Bahamas
Templeton World Charity Foundation
Nonprofit organization in Nassau, Bahamas
- Grants since 2016
- 638
- Awarded, last 5 years (where amounts are published)
- $168.9M + €2.3M
- Funded works, last 5 years
- 1 348
- Funded works, all time
- 2 242
Grants
2025–2028 · research · Diverse Intelligences
Understanding Elephant Intelligence: Individual Variation in Cognitive Flexibility and Applications for Human-Wildlife Coexistence
Joshua Plotnik · The Hunter College Foundation, Inc.
2025–2026 · research · Other Charitable Purposes
Oxford Character Project 10th Anniversary Campaign
Edward Brooks · University Of Oxford Development Trust
2025–2028 · research · Character Virtue Development
The Global Spiritual Formation Project: Mobilizing a Global, Ecumenical, Multicultural Vision of Spiritual Maturity, Character, Virtue, and Flourishing
David Wang · Calvin University
2025 · research · Other Charitable Purposes
Stories of Impact — Video Series 2025
Richard Sergay · Rebel Media Productions, Llc
2025–2027 · research · The Science of Religious and Spiritual Exercises
Religion and Innovation Funder Collaborative
Molly Laas · Social Science Research Council
2025–2026 · research · Other Charitable Purposes
2025 Online Cohorts for the TWCF Academic Writing Course, the TWCF Technical Communication Course, and the TWCF Grant Writing & Management Course
Jay Singh · Publication Academy Llc
2025–2027 · research · Global Innovations for Character Development Initiative
Testing the feasibility and initial efficacy of a mindfulness-based character strengths intervention among women living with HIV in the Dominican Republic
Deanna Kerrigan · Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2025–2026 · research · Other Local Initiatives
She Rises Up Movie Event
Claudine Farquharson · Zonta Club Of New Providence
2025–2026 · research · Other Charitable Purposes
Understanding Caribbean Philanthropy: Strengthening Philanthropic Knowledge System
Anthea Mclaughlin · Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance Limited
2025–2026 · research · Discovery
A Workshop on Scientific Integrity: Further leadership opportunities in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Daniel Weiss · National Academy of Sciences
2025–2028 · research · Economics and Human Flourishing
The Private Production of Higher Education During a Currency Crisis: Innovative Pricing, Human Capital Retention, and Trust
Patrick Mardini · Lebanese Institute For Market Studies - Lims
2025–2027 · research · Economics and Human Flourishing
Industrial Policies And Their Effects On Human Flourishing In The “Golden Indonesia” Vision for 2045
Anton Rizki · Australian National University
2025–2027 · research · Economics and Human Flourishing
Index of Bureaucracy: Quantifying "Red-Tape" and Regulatory Burdens on Entrepreneurs
Sary Levy-Carciente · Florida International University
2025–2027 · research · Diverse Intelligences
Minds and Intelligences: A Diverse Intelligences Hub
Andrew Barron · Macquarie University
2025–2026 · research · Big Question
Pilot: The Third Space: Investigating how Adolescents Seek Spiritual and Religious Flourishing in the Digital Media World
Yalda Uhls · Center For Scholars & Storytellers
2025–2027 · research · Big Question
Public Philosophy and Intellectual Exploration
Samuel Kimbriel · Aspen Institute
2025–2026 · research · Diverse Intelligences
International conference “Emotions and Flourishing: From Magda Arnold’s Proposal to Contemporary Psychological and Philosophical Perspectives"
Juan Andres Mercado · Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
2025–2027 · research · Big Question
Latin American Research Ecosystem on Flourishing
Enrique Tamés-Muñoz · Tecnológico de Monterrey
2025–2028 · research · The Science of Religious and Spiritual Exercises
Spiritual Practices for Human Flourishing: Amplifying the Downstream Impact of the SoRSE Initiative through Scholar and Ministry Leader Workshops
Steven Porter · Westmont College
2024–2026 · research · Global Innovations for Character Development Initiative
CARE EVERYWHERE: Understanding and Nourishing the Development of Character Strengths Globally
Tina Malti · Society for International Development
2024–2026 · research · Global Innovations for Character Development Initiative
Building character strength: Using a Phenomenological approach to explore how children 4-8 years are taught gratitude in home and school settings among indigenous Kenyan Turkana and Ethiopian Amhara
Pamela Wadende · Kisii University
2024–2026 · research · Economics and Human Flourishing
Demographic Shifts in Entrepreneurship: Exploring Ecosystem Opportunities for Migrants and the Elderly
Vesna Mandakovic Pizarro · Universidad del Desarrollo
2024–2025 · research · Big Question
Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and Health
Deus Bazira · Georgetown University
2024–2027 · research · Voluntary Family Planning
Human Flourishing & Family Planning: A Consolidated Framework for Evidence-based Innovation
Claire Cole · Transformative Story
2024–2026 · research · Other Charitable Purposes
The Democratization of Government Data: Increasing Access to Basic Data for Educational and Research Purposes in The Bahamas
Nicola Virgill · University of Virginia
2024–2027 · research
Venturing Beyond Close Relationships: Investigating the Unique Benefits of Loving Connections Among Strangers
Taylor West · University of Sussex
2024–2027 · research · Listening & Learning in a Polarized World
From Polarization to Pluralism: AI in Support of Human Flourishing
Sydney Levine · Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence
2024–2025 · research · Big Question
Building A Better Conversation Between Religion and Technology
David Kalman · Clal - The National Jewish Center For Learning And Leadership, Inc.
2024–2027 · research · Listening & Learning in a Polarized World
Understanding Extreme Attitudes, Behaviors, and Persuasive Messages
Richard Petty · The Ohio State University
2024–2027 · research · The Science of Religious and Spiritual Exercises
A Sequential-Explanatory Approach to Understanding the Forms and Functions of Lectio Divina in the Everyday Lives of Christians
Jesse Fox · Stetson University
2024–2025 · research · Individual Freedom and Free Markets
Exploraciones sobre la Libertad
Ramon Parellada · Universidad Francisco Marroquín
2024 · award
Alumni For Liberty Policy Summits
Wolf Von Laer · Students For Liberty, Incorporated
2024–2027 · research · Discover Forgiveness
REACH Forgiveness in the Arab World
Ilham Nasser · United States Institute of Peace
2024 · research · Other Charitable Purposes
Advancing character-based leadership development among university students in LMICs
Edward Brooks · University Of Oxford Development Trust
2024–2026 · research · Big Question
Towards a Global Index of Social Connection
Hans Ijzerman · Annecy Behavioral Science Lab
2024–2026 · research · Discover Forgiveness
Communicating the Science of Forgiveness for Frontline Workers
Jason Marsh · University of California, Berkeley
2024–2025 · research · Individual Freedom and Free Markets
Global Dialogue on Freedom and Human Flourishing at MPS General Meeting, New Delhi
Amit Chandra · Centre For Civil Society
2024–2025 · research · Big Question
Leadership on Existential Threats
Luke Upchurch · National Foundation for the Elderly
2024–2025 · research · Discovery
Metascience Symposium 2025
Brian Nosek · Center for Open Science
2024–2025 · research · Global Innovations for Character Development Initiative
AFSEC: Promoting SEL and Character Development in Colombia
Henry May · Coschool S.a.s.