Generosity

Currently, the Foundation is developing a range of philanthropic initiatives to catalyze research on several "big questions" related to the theme of generosity, including: What are the origins of generosity? What can we learn from evolutionary biology or game theory about generosity? What are the different types and modes of generosity? What are the effects of generosity on the giver and the recipient? Can generosity be taught?

Please feel free to email us at generosity@templeton.org to learn more about our developing initiatives.

FEATURED GRANT

Creating an Index of Global Philanthropy

Carol C. Adelman, Senior Fellow and Director
Center for Global Prosperity
Hudson Institute (Washington DC)

This grant will support the creation of a new Center for Global Prosperity and the publication of a new annual Index of Global Philanthropy, which will detail the sources – and the magnitude – of U.S. private international giving.

Sample Grants
Grant Title	Award Date	Grant Amount

The Role of Spiritual Development in Growth of Purpose, Generosity and Psychological Health in Adolescence Dr. Richard M. Lerner, Director Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development Tufts University (Medford MA) This research grant supports a cross-sectional study of spirituality and positive development during adolescence. The project includes: the gathering of a national group of scholars who will define the measures and methods relevant to such a study; the implementation of a collaborative, cross-sectional research study spanning the second decade of life; and the dissemination of findings and preparation for the launch of a national longitudinal study of spirituality and youth development beginning in 2008-09.	July 2005	$1,461,032

John Templeton Foundation

Generosity

FEATURED GRANT

Creating an Index of Global Philanthropy