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Proxy Statement

April 14, 2015

Important Voting Information Inside

The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund

A Series of the Timothy Plan

Please vote immediately!

You can vote through the internet, by telephone, or by mail.

Details on voting can be found on your proxy card.

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Timothy Plan

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL 32751

Toll Free 800-846-7526

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS OF

The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund

Important Voting Information Inside

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders  3
Important Information to Help You Understand the Proposals5
Proxy Statement6

Proposal 1:

To replace the fundamental investment limitations of the Fund with new updated fundamental investment limitations:

Proposal 1a:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to borrowing money and issuing senior securities;

Proposal 1b:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to purchasing and selling commodities, and to add a restriction allowing the Fund to purchase and sell gold and other precious metals in amounts not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the Fund’s net assets, in the aggregate;

Proposal 1c:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to concentrating investments in a particular industry or group of industries;

Proposal 1d:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to investing in real estate;

Proposal 1e:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to underwriting securities;

Proposal 1f:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to loans:

Proposal 1g:

To eliminate fundamental investment limitations no longer required by law.

Proposal 2:

To transact any other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the special meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.

Outstanding Shares and Voting Requirements16
Additional Information on the Operation of the Trust17
Other Matters18

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

of the

SHAREHOLDERS OF THE

TIMOTHY PLAN DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES FUND

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL 32751

Toll Free 800-846-7526

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of the Timothy Plan (the “Trust”) has voted to callis holding a special meeting of allthe shareholders of the Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund (the “Fund”“Special Meeting”) on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 2:30 p.m., in order to seek shareholder approval of the proposals set forth below.Eastern Time. The Special Meeting will be held at the offices of Gemini Fund Services, LLC. (“Gemini”)the Trust’s Investment Adviser, Timothy Partners, Ltd., located at 80 Arkay Drive, Suite 110, Hauppauge, NY 11788, at 10:00 a.m.1055 Maitland Center Commons Blvd., Eastern Time, on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Gemini serves as Administrator to the Trust. If you expect to attend the Special Meeting in person, please call the Trust at 1-800-662-0201 to inform them of your intention. This proxy was first mailed to eligible shareholders on or about April 13, 2015.Maitland, FL 32751.

The Trust is a Delaware business trust, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and operating as an open-end management investment company. The Trust has authorized the division of its shares into various series (“funds”) and currently offers shares of thirteeneighteen funds to the public. The Trust further has authorized the division of its shares into various classes, each with different sales charges and/or ongoing fees.

The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund (the “Fund”), which is the subject of this Special Meeting, offers Class A shares,Shares, which are sold to the public with a front-end sales charge, Class C Shares,shares, which are sold to the public and have no sales charges, but do charge an ongoing distribution (i.e., 12b-1) fee, and Institutional Class Shares, which are sold withoutwith a contingent deferred sales charge orof 1% for the first year and an ongoing distribution and servicing (12b-1) fee.

This Special Meeting is being held for all Fund shareholders, without regard fee of 1.00%, and Class I shares, which do not have sales charges or ongoing 12b-1 fees, but are restricted as to share class.purchasers.

The Meeting is being held so that shareholders can vote on the following proposals:

Proposal 1:

To replace the fundamental investment limitations of the Fund with new updated fundamental investment limitations:

Proposal 1a:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to borrowing money and issuing senior securities;

Proposal 1b:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to purchasing and selling commodities, and to add a restriction allowing the Fund to purchase and sell gold and other precious metals in amounts not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the Fund’s net assets, in the aggregate;

Proposal 1c:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to concentrating investments in a particular industry or group of industries;

Proposal 1d:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to investing in real estate;

Proposal 1e:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to underwriting securities;

Proposal 1f:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to loans:

Proposal 1g:

To eliminate fundamental investment limitations no longer required by law.

Proposal 2:

To transact any other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the special meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.

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You may votetwo matters to be considered at the Special Meeting if youwill be:

1.

Approval by the Fund’s shareholders of a new investment sub-advisory agreement with Chilton Capital Partners, LLC (“Chilton”) to manage the Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) Allocation of the Fund’s portfolio.

2.

Approval by the Fund’s shareholders of a new investment sub-advisory agreement with Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC (“BHMS”) to manage the Fixed Income Allocation of the Fund’s portfolio.

Fund shareholders are being asked to approve Chilton as the record owner of any class of sharesSub-Adviser for the REIT portion of the Fund due to the pending resignation of the Fund’s current sub-adviser to the REIT allocation, Delaware Management Business Trust (“Delaware”). Delaware is resigning because they are closing their REIT investment operation. After full consideration, the Trust’s Board of Trustees decided to engage Chilton for this purpose and to seek shareholder ratification of its decision.

Fund shareholders are being asked to approve a new sub-investment advisory agreement with BHMS due to a pending change in ownership control of BHMS. BHMS is the current Sub-Adviser to the fixed income allocation of the Fund. As discussed in the proxy statement, BrightSphere Investment Group (“BrightSphere”), a publicly-held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange, currently owns 75.1% of the issued and outstanding ownership interests in BHMS. BrightSphere has agreed to sell all of that interest to Perpetual U.S. Holding Company Inc. (“Perpetual”)(the “Transaction”). The Transaction is scheduled to close on or about November 30, 2020. Details of the Transaction and its effects are discussed below. Assuming the Transaction closes as agreed, the sub-advisory agreements currently in effect will terminate on that date. In order to ensure that the Funds continue to receive high quality investment management services, The Funds’ Adviser, Timothy Partners, Ltd, recommended to the Trust’s Board of Trustees that BHMS be re-engaged. After full consideration, the Board decided to re-hire BHMS as sub-adviser to the Fund and to seek shareholder ratification of its decision.

Fund shareholders of record at the close of business on March 31, 2015.November 4, 2020 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the special meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof. The Notice of Special Meeting, Proxy Statement, and accompanying form of proxy will be mailed to shareholders on or about November 9, 2020.

The enclosed materials explain the proposal to be voted on at the special meeting in more detail. No matter how large or small your Fund holdings, your vote is extremely important. We appreciate your participation and prompt response in this matter. If you should have any questions regarding the proposal, or to quickly vote your shares, please call Okapi Partners LLC, your Fund’s proxy solicitor, toll-free at 888-785-6709. Thank you for your continued investment in the Fund.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to be Held on December 21, 2020. A copy of the Notice of Special Meeting and accompanying Proxy Statement are available at www.okapivote.com/TPChilton.


YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT

To assure your representation at the special meeting, please complete, date and sign the enclosed proxy card and return it promptly in the accompanying envelope. You may also vote either by telephone or online by following the instructions on the enclosed proxy card. Whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting, please vote your shares; if you attend the Special Meeting,special meeting, you may revoke your proxy and vote your shares in person. Ifat the special meeting. Whichever method you expect to attendchoose, please read the Special Meeting, please call the Trust at 1-800-846-7526 to inform them.enclosed Proxy Statement carefully before you vote.

Your vote on eachthis proposal is very important.    If you own Fund shares in more than one account of the Trust,Fund, you will receive a proxy statement and one proxy card for each of your accounts. You will need to fill out each proxy card in order to vote the shares you hold for each account. Proxies that are properly completed but received after the Special Meeting will be included for purposes of obtaining a quorum, but will not be counted towards the vote itself. However, if the Special Meeting is adjourned to a later date and the proxy is received before the next Meeting date, the vote will be counted

WhetherThe Fund is sensitive to the health and travel concerns the Fund’s shareholders may have and the protocols that federal, state and local governments may impose. Due to the difficulties arising from the coronavirus known as COVID-19, the date, time, location or means of conducting the special meeting may change. In the event of such a change, the Funds will announce alternative arrangements for the special meeting as promptly as practicable, which may include holding the special meeting by means of remote communication, among other steps, but the Funds may not deliver additional soliciting materials to shareholders or otherwise amend the Fund’s proxy materials. The Funds plan to announce these changes, if any, at www.OkapiVote.com/TPChiltonMeeting and encourages you to check this website prior to the special meeting if you plan to attend the Special Meeting, please fill in, date, sign and return your proxy card(s) in the enclosed postage paid envelope. You may also return your completed proxy card by faxing it to the Trust at 631-951-0573. attend.

PLEASE VOTE NOW TO HELP SAVE THE COST OF ADDITIONAL SOLICITATIONS.

As always, we thank you for your confidence and support.

 

By Order of the Board of Trustees,

Arthur D. Ally

Chairman

April 14, 2015November 12, 2020


Proxy Statement

November 12, 2020

Important Voting Information Inside

The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund

A Series of the Timothy Plan

Please vote immediately!

You can vote through the internet, by telephone, or by mail.

Details on voting can be found on your proxy card.


THE TIMOTHY PLAN

Special Meeting of the Shareholders of

the

Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund

1055 Maitland Center Commons

Maitland, FL 32751

Toll Free 800-846-7526

 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE PROPOSALS

While we encourage you to carefully read the entire text of the Proxy Statement, for your convenience we have provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, and a brief summary of the proposals we are asking you to approve.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 

Q:

What is happening? Why did I get this package of materials?

A:

A special meeting of shareholders of the Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund (the “Fund”) is scheduled to be held at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Time, on May 13, 2015. According to our records, you are a shareholder of record in the Fund as of the Record Date for this meeting.

PROPOSAL 1: Updated Fundamental Investment LimitationsPROXY STATEMENT

Q:

Why am I being asked to vote on changes to the Fund’s fundamental investment limitations?

A:

The Fund’s Adviser is proposing to update and simplify the Fund’s fundamental investment limitations in order to provide the Fund with more investment flexibility, to make the Fund more responsive to changing regulatory and market environments, and to save money by reducing the need for future shareholder approvals. The proposed revisions to the fundamental investment limitations are intended to more closely reflect the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) and standards adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Since the Fund’s current limitations were originally adopted, there have been many changes to federal and state regulatory oversight and the operation of the capital markets. Additionally, the Fund’s Adviser is proposing a new fundamental investment limitation which would allow the Fund to purchase and sell gold and other precious metals in amounts not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the Fund’s net assets, in the aggregate. The Adviser is making this proposal because it believes that giving the Fund the flexibility to invest in precious metals will provide an additional hedging tool for the Fund and will enhance the Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective.

Q:

How will the Fund’s new fundamental limitations differ from their existing limitations?

A:

The proposed changes will have the effect of updating and simplifying the Fund’s fundamental investment limitations. The 1940 Act requires the Fund to adopt fundamental policies with respect to certain activities and provides that such policies may not be changed except by a majority vote of shareholders. These activities are:

1)

Borrowing money;

2)

Issuing senior securities;

3)

Purchasing and selling commodities;

4)

Concentrating investments in a particular industry or group of industries;

5)

Purchasing and selling real estate;

6)

Underwriting securities; and

7)

Making loans.

Although the Fund currently has a fundamental limitation addressing each of these activities, the Fund’s current fundamental limitations are unnecessarily restricting the Fund’s ability to respond to changing circumstances and market opportunities. A comparison of the Fund’s existing and proposed fundamental limitations appears in this Proxy beginning on page 8.

Q:

How does the Board of Trustees recommend that I vote?

A:

After careful consideration of each proposal, the Board of Trustees unanimously recommends that you vote FOR all the proposals. The various factors that the Board of Trustees considered in making these determinations are described in this Proxy Statement.

Q:

What will happen if there are not enough votes to hold the Meeting?

A:

It is important that shareholders vote by telephone, internet or complete and return signed proxy cards by mail or fax promptly, but no later than May 12, 2015, to ensure there is a quorum for the Meeting. You may be contacted by a representative of the Trust or the Adviser or a proxy solicitor, if we do not hear from you. If we have not received sufficient votes to have a quorum at the Meeting or have not received enough votes to approve one or more of the Proposals, we may adjourn the Meeting to a later date so we can continue to seek more votes.

Q:

Whom should I call for additional information about the Proxy Statement?

A:

If you have any questions regarding the Proxy Statement or completing and returning your proxy card, please call 800-846-7526.

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TIMOTHY PLANDated November 12, 2020

SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF

THE TIMOTHY PLAN DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES FUND

To Bebe Held on May 13, 2015December 21, 2020

Introduction

PROXY STATEMENT

This Proxy Statement is being furnished in connection with the solicitation of proxies by theThe Board of Trustees (the “Board of Trustees”“Board”) of the Timothy Plan (the “Trust”) for use at the Special Meetinghas voted to call a special meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”)all shareholders of the Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund (the “Fund”), in order to seek shareholder approval of two proposals relating to the Fund. The Special Meeting will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.2:30 p.m., Eastern Time on May 13, 2015 at the offices of the Trust’s Administrator, Gemini Fund Services, Inc.Investment Adviser, Timothy Partners, Ltd., located at 80 Arkay Drive, Suite 110, Hauppauge, NY 11788.1055 Maitland Center Commons Blvd., Maitland, FL 32751. If you expect to attend the Special Meeting in person, please call Okapi Partners, our proxy solicitor, toll-free at 888-785-6709 to inform them of your intention. This proxy was first mailed to eligible shareholders on or about November 9, 2020.

Proposals for Consideration

The two proposals to be considered at the Special Meeting will be:

1.

Approval by the Fund’s shareholders of a new investment sub-advisory agreement with Chilton Capital Partners, LLC (“Chilton”) to manage the Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) Allocation of the Fund’s portfolio.

2.

Approval by the Fund’s shareholders of a new investment sub-advisory agreement with Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC (“BHMS”) to manage the Fixed Income Allocation of the Fund’s portfolio.

Eligibility to Vote

If you were the record owner of any adjournment thereof. The principal business addressshares of the Fund as of the close of business on November 4, 2020 (the “Record Date”), then you are eligible to vote at the Special Meeting. As of the Record Date, the Fund had a total of 3,197,262.888 shares issued and outstanding. Each full share counts as one vote, and fractional shares count as fractional votes.

Voting by Proxy

The simplest and quickest way for you to vote is to complete, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card(s) in the postage paid envelope provided. The Board urges you to fill out and return your proxy card(s) even if you plan to attend the Special Meeting. Returning your proxy card(s) will not affect your right to attend the Special Meeting and vote.

The Board has named Ben Mollozzi, Esq. and James McGuire as proxies, and their names appear on your proxy card(s). By signing and returning your proxy card(s) to the Trust, you are appointing those persons to vote for you at the Special Meeting. If you fill in and return your proxy card(s) to the Trust in time to vote, one of the appointed proxies will vote your shares as you have directed on your proxy. If you sign and return your proxy card(s), but do not make specific choices, one of the appointed proxies will vote your shares in favor of all items relating to your proxy.

If an additional matter is presented for vote at the Special Meeting, one of the appointed proxies will vote in accordance with his/her best judgment. At the time this proxy statement was printed, the Board was not aware of any other matter that needed to be acted upon at the Special Meeting other than the two Proposals discussed in this proxy statement.

If you appoint a proxy by signing and returning your proxy card(s), you can revoke that appointment at any time before it is exercised. You can revoke your proxy by sending in another proxy with a later date, or by notifying the Trust’s Secretary, in writing, that you have revoked your proxy prior to the Special Meeting. The Trust’s Secretary is Mr. Joseph Boatwright and he may be reached at the following address: 1055 Maitland Center Commons, Maitland, FL 32751.

As described in more detail below, at


In addition to voting by mail, you may vote by telephone or through the Meeting, the Fund’s shareholders are being asked to consider the following proposals:Internet as follows:

 

Proposal 1:

To replace the fundamental investment limitations of the Fund with new updated fundamental investment limitations:

Proposal 1a:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to borrowing money and issuing senior securities;

Proposal 1b:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to purchasing and selling commodities, and to add a restriction allowing the Fund to purchase and sell gold and other precious metals in amounts not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the Fund’s net assets, in the aggregate;

Proposal 1c:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to concentrating investments in a particular industry or group of industries;

Proposal 1d:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to investing in real estate;

Proposal 1e:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to underwriting securities;

Proposal 1f:

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to loans:

Proposal 1g:

To eliminate fundamental investment limitations no longer required by law.

Proposal 2:

To transact any other business, not currently contemplated, that may properly come before the special meeting of shareholders or any adjournment thereof in the discretion of the proxies or their substitutes.

    
   TO VOTE BY TELEPHONE:     TO VOTE BY INTERNET:     TO VOTE BY MAIL

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 Read the Proxy Statement and have the enclosed proxy card at hand  1  Read the Proxy Statement and have the enclosed proxy card at hand  1  Read the Proxy Statement and have the enclosed proxy card at hand

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 Call the toll-free number that appears on the enclosed proxy card and follow the simple instructions  2  Go to the website that appears on the enclosed proxy card and follow the simple instructions  2  Fill out the proxy card, sign it, and mail it to the address on the card.

Your proxy, if properly executed, duly returned and not revoked, will be voted in accordance with your directions onWe encourage you to vote by telephone or through the proxy. If you properly execute and return your proxy but do not provide instructions with respect to a proposal, your proxy will be voted forinternet using the control number that proposal. You may revoke a proxy at any time prior to the Meeting by filing with the Secretary of the Trust an instrument revoking the proxy, by submitting a proxy bearing a later date, or by attending and voting at the Meeting in person. This Proxy Statement and proxy card were first mailed to shareholdersappears on or about April 13, 2015.

The Fund will pay the cost of preparing, printing and mailing the enclosed proxy card(s)card. Use of telephone or internet voting will reduce the time and costs associated with this proxy solicitation. Whichever method you choose, please read the enclosed Proxy Statement carefully before you vote.

Voting in Person

If you attend the Special Meeting and certainwish to vote in person, you will be given one ballot for each of your accounts when you arrive. If you have already voted by proxy and wish to vote in person instead, you will be given an opportunity to do so during the Special Meeting. If you attend the Special Meeting, but your shares are held in the name of your broker, bank or other costs incurrednominee, you must bring with you a letter from that nominee stating that you are the beneficial owner of the shares on the Record Date and authorizing you to vote.

Requirement of a Quorum

A quorum is the number of outstanding shares, as of the Record Date, that must be present in person or by the Fundproxy in connection with matters presented to the Meeting, including the fees and expenses of counsel toorder for the Trust and its Independent Trustees.

to hold a valid shareholder meeting. The Trust has retained AST Fund Solutions (“AST”) to solicit proxies for the Meeting. ASTcannot hold a valid shareholder meeting unless there is responsible for printing proxy cards, mailing proxy material to shareholders, soliciting broker-dealer firms, custodians, nominees and fiduciaries, tabulating the returned proxies and performing other proxy solicitation services.

In addition to solicitation through the mail, proxies may be solicited by representativesa quorum of shareholders. For this Special Meeting, 1,598,632.440 (50% + 1) eligible shares of the Fund without costmust be present, in person or by proxy, to constitute a quorum.

Under rules applicable to broker-dealers, if your broker holds your shares in its name, the Fund. Such solicitation may be by telephone, facsimile or otherwise. Itbroker is anticipated that broker-dealer firms, custodians, nominees, fiduciaries and other financial institutionsnot allowed to vote your shares unless it has received voting instructions from you. If your broker does not vote your shares because it has not received instructions from you, those shares will be requestedconsidered broker non-votes. Broker non-votes and abstentions count as present for purposes of establishing a quorum, and count as votes cast against the Proposals.

Required Votes to forward proxy materialsApprove the Proposal

The affirmative vote of a “majority” of the shares entitled to beneficial owners andvote of each Fund, as of the Record Date, is required in order to obtain approval forapprove the executionProposal. For purposes of proxies.

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PROPOSAL 1:

TO REPLACE THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS OF THE FUND WITH NEW UPDATED FUNDAMENTAL LIMITATIONS

You are being asked to adopt a revised set of fundamental investment limitations that conform to the provisions ofapproving shareholder proposals, the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and positions defines a “majority” of the staffoutstanding voting securities of a fund as the lesser of (a) the vote of holders of at least 67% of the voting securities of the Fund present in person or by proxy, if more than 50% of such shares are present in person or by proxy; or (b) the vote of holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.

Proxies that are properly completed but received after the Special Meeting will be included for purposes of obtaining a quorum, but will not be counted towards the vote itself. However, if the Special Meeting is adjourned to a later date and the proxy is received before the next Meeting date, the vote will be counted.

Adjournments

The appointed proxies may propose to adjourn the Special Meeting, either in order to solicit additional proxies or for other purposes. If there is a proposal to adjourn the Special Meeting, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present at the Special Meeting, in person or by proxy, is required to approve the adjournment.

Costs of The Shareholder Meeting And Proxy Solicitation

The Fund is paying the costs of the proxy relating to the Chilton proposal. BHMS is paying the costs of the proxy relating to the BHMS proposal. Certain persons associated with Timothy Partners, Ltd, Investment Adviser and Principal Underwriter to the Fund (“TPL”), or their designees, may be conducting proxy solicitations. TPL will not be charging the Fund for any costs


associated with such solicitations. TPL has engaged the services of Okapi Partners (“Okapi”) to manage and oversee the proxy solicitation. Okapi will be conducting the mailing and tabulation of proxies, will provide an internet voting portal, will interface with fund intermediaries, and will conduct any necessary solicitations. The estimated costs of the Special Meeting and proxy solicitation is approximately $25,626, $12,813 of which will be paid by BHMS, and the remainder by the Fund. If you have any questions or issues, you may call Mr. Terry Covert of TPL, at 800-846-7526.

Who To Call With Questions

If you have any questions regarding the Proxy Statement or to quickly vote your shares, please call Okapi Partners LLC toll-free at 888-785-6709. Also, at your request, the Trust will send you a free copy of its most recent audited annual report, dated September 30, 2019, and its most recent unaudited semi-annual report, dated March 31, 2020. Simply call the Trust at 800-846-7526 to request a copy of the report of your choice, and it will be sent to you within three (3) business days of receipt of your request.

PROPOSAL # 1.

APPROVAL OF A NEW SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT CHILTON CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC (“CHILTON”) ON BEHALF OF REIT ALLOCTION OF THE TIMOTHY PLAN DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES FUND

Background

The Investment Adviser

Timothy Partners, Ltd. (“TPL”), 1055 Maitland Center Commons, Maitland, FL 32751, serves as investment adviser to the Fund under a written investment advisory agreement approved by the Board and separately ratified by the Fund’s shareholders. The investment advisory agreement with TPL has been in effect since the Fund’s inception in October, 2013.

TPL is a Florida limited partnership organized on December 6, 1993 and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”(“SEC”). Under as an investment adviser. Mr. Arthur D. Ally is President of TPL and is responsible for the 1940 Act,day-to-day activities of TPL. Covenant Funds, Inc., a Florida corporation (“CFI”), is the Fundmanaging general partner of TPL. Mr. Ally also is requiredPresident, sole officer and 70% shareholder of CFI. Mr. Ally had over eighteen years’ experience in the investment industry prior to adopt certain “fundamental” investment policies that can be changed only by a shareholder vote. Because the Fund has been in operationfounding TPL, having worked for several years, manyPrudential Bache, Shearson Lehman Brothers and Investment Management & Research. In addition to his positions as President of its fundamental investment limitations reflect certain regulatory, business or industry conditions that are no longer in effect.

After conducting an analysisTPL and CFI, Mr. Ally also serves as President and Chairman of the Fund’s fundamental investment limitations, the Adviser has recommended to the Board that certain fundamental investment limitations be amended or eliminated in order to (i) clarify certain language; (ii) simplify certain fundamental investment limitations by omitting unnecessary language regarding non-fundamental exceptions or explanations; (iii) eliminate fundamental investment limitations that are no longer required under state securities laws, the 1940 Act or the positions of the staff of the SEC in interpreting the 1940 Act; and, (iv) provide additional flexibility to the Fund’s portfolio management process by permitting the Funds to engage in certain investment activities consistent with current law and to better respond to changing markets, new investment opportunities and future changes to applicable law. It is possible and even likely that, as the financial markets continue to evolve over time, the 1940 Act and other applicable law may be amended to address changed circumstances and new investment opportunities. It is also possible that the 1940 Act and other law could change for other reasons. Because many of the existing fundamental investment limitations are more restrictive than the law requires, their presence unnecessarily limits the Fund’s investment activities without a meaningful benefit to shareholders. The new updated fundamental investment limitations will provide the Board of Trustees with broader discretion to determineof the Fund’s investment policiesTrust. Mr. Ally does not receive any compensation for his services to the full extent permittedTrust as an officer or Trustee of the Trust, but he does receive compensation from TPL as a result of his ownership interest in TPL and service as an officer and director of TPL.

For its services to the Fund, TPL receives a fee, calculated daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual rate of 0.60% of the average daily net assets of the Fund. The Advisory Agreement with TPL was last approved by the 1940 Act and other applicable law as they may be amended from time to time, or new rules, interpretations and exemptions implemented by the SEC or other agencies without seeking costly and time-consuming shareholder approval.Board at a meeting held on February 14, 2020.

The Board has reviewedInvestment Management Structure

TPL serves as the proposed new updated fundamental investment limitations ofadviser to the Fund as set forth in Proposals 1a-g and has concluded thatis responsible for the Proposals are in the best interestsoverall management and supervision of the Fund and its operations. However, the day-to-day selection of securities for the Fund and the provision of a continuing and cohesive fund investment strategy is generally handled by one or more sub-advisers (“Sub-Advisers”).

One of TPL’s principal responsibilities as investment adviser is to select and recommend suitable firms to offer day-to-day investment management services to the funds as sub-advisers. These sub-advisory firms are paid for their services to the particular fund by TPL out of the fees paid to TPL by the applicable fund.

The Fund currently engages a sub-adviser to manage the REIT allocation of the Fund’s investment portfolio. Delaware Management Business Trust (“Delaware”) has been the Sub-Adviser to the Fund since its inception in October 2013. The Delaware Sub-Advisory Agreement was last approved by shareholders on February 14, 2020. Under the terms of the Delaware sub-advisory agreement, Delaware manages the day-to-day investment and has unanimouslyreinvestment of the Fund’s REIT allocation and continuously reviews, supervises and administers the investment program of the Fund, all under the supervision of TPL and the Trust’s Board. Under the agreement, Delaware is not liable for any error of judgment or any loss unless the error or loss results from the gross negligence, bad faith or willful malfeasance in the performance of its duties under the agreement. The agreement may be terminated without penalty by any party upon 60 days written notice.


In August, 2020, Delaware announced its intention to resign as Sub-Adviser to the Fund, effective upon the approval of its replacement. Delaware decided to resign because it was in the process of closing its REIT investment operation. At a Special Meeting of the Board held on September 28, 2020, the Board formally considered the engagement of Chilton to replace Delaware, and after full consideration, approved the Proposals, subjectengagement of Chilton for the REIT allocation of the Fund and directed Trust management to call a shareholders meeting of the Fund to seek shareholder approval of the Fund’s shareholders.decision.

YouThe proposed sub-advisory agreement with Chilton is identical in all material respects to the current Delaware agreement. A copy of the proposed Sub-Advisory Agreement is attached to this proxy as Exhibit B.

Fees and Expenses

Fees paid to Chilton under the proposed sub-advisory agreement are almost identical to the fees currently being askedpaid to vote on each Proposal separatelyDelaware under its agreement. It is important to note that fees paid to sub-advisers are paid by TPL, out if its fees, and not by the Fund. Accordingly, even though the sub-advisory fees charged by the two firms are slightly different, there is no effect whatsoever on the enclosed proxy card. IfFund and its fee structure.

For its services rendered to the Fund, TPL will pay to Investment Chilton a Proposal is not approved by shareholders, the Fund’s current limitation will remain unchanged and the Board may consider other courses of action.

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Proposal No. 1a

TO AMEND THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATION

WITH RESPECT TO BORROWING MONEY

AND ISSUING SENIOR SECURITIES

The 1940 Act requires every mutual fund to have a fundamental investment policy regarding borrowing money and the issuance of senior securities. The Funds’ existing fundamental investment limitation with respect to borrowing money and issuing senior securities will be separated into two fundamental limitations as follows:

Proposal No. 1a(i)

BORROWING MONEY

The 1940 Act requires every mutual fund to have a fundamental investment policy regarding borrowing money. The 1940 Act generally permits a fund to borrow money infee at an amountannual rate equal to or less than 33 1/3% of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) from banks, or an amount equal to or less than 5% of its total assets for temporary purposes from any unaffiliated lender. Mutual funds typically borrow money to cover short-term cash needs (such as to cover large and unexpected redemptions) without having to sell portfolio securities at a time when a sale would be disadvantageous for investment reasons. The Fund’s existing investment limitation is more prohibitive than the requirements of the 1940 Act and has the effect of unnecessarily limiting the Fund’s borrowing practices.

Listed below is a description0.42% of the Fund’s current and proposed fundamental limitation with respectaverage daily assets allocated to borrowing money and the implicationsREIT sleeve of the Proposal:Defensive Fund’s investment portfolio (“Allocated Assets”) up to $10 million, 0.39% for the next $10 million in Allocated Assets, 0.35% for the next $30 million in Allocated Assets, and 0.30% of Allocated Assets over $50 million.

The following chart shows the effect on Fund expenses of the changeover to Chilton as sub-adviser to the Fund:

 

Class A

   Current            After  
 

Management Fee

   0.60%      0.60% 
 

Distribution/Service (12b-1) fees

   0.25%      0.25% 
 

Other Expenses

   0.60%      0.60% 
 

Fees and Expenses of Acquired Funds

   0.01%      0.01% 
 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   1.46%      1.46% 
 

Class C

   Current            After  
 

Management Fee

   0.60%      0.60% 
 

Distribution/Service (12b-1) fees

   1.00%      1.00% 
 

Other Expenses

   0.60%      0.60% 
 

Fees and Expenses of Acquired Funds

   0.01%      0.01% 
 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

   2.21%      2.21% 

The fees described above shall be computed daily based upon the net asset value of the Allocated Assets as determined by a valuation made in accordance with the Trust’s procedures for calculating the Defensive Fund’s net asset value as described in the Trust’s currently effective Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information.

Information About Chilton Capital Management, LLC

Chilton Capital Management, LLC (“Chilton”), 1177 West Loop South, Suite 1750, Houston, TX, was founded in 1996 as a registered investment advisor, and has provided investment advisory services to mutual funds, institutional investors and individual investors since that time. Chilton’s primary owners are Knapp Brothers, LLC (“Knapp Brothers”), a Texas limited liability company, and certain employees of Chilton. Knapp Brothers has a fifty-five percent (55%) direct beneficial ownership and certain employees of Chilton collectively have a forty-five percent (45%) beneficial ownership. The primary owners of Knapp Brothers are Messrs. David M. Underwood, Jr. and A. John Knapp, Jr. Chilton is managed and controlled under the direction of its Board of Managers, which is comprised of Mr. David M. Underwood, Jr., as Chairman, Mr. R. Randall Grace, Jr., Mr. John E. Robertson, Ms. Laura L. Genung, and Mr. Timothy J. Lootens (collectively, the “Board of Managers”).


Portfolio Managers

Chilton will utilize a team of investment professionals who are responsible for the day-to-day recommendations regarding the investment of the REIT allocation of the Fund’s portfolio.

Co portfoliomanagers Bruce G. Garrisonwith over 48 years of experience as a portfolio manager/analyst and Matthew R. Werner, with 14 years of experience as a portfolio manager/analyst, joined Chilton in 2011 to manage a REIT strategy. They brought $50M in assets from their prior firm. Total strategy assets under advisement are $510M as of 9/30/20.


Additional Information about Chilton

The following table presents information relating to the persons responsible for managing Fund assets, the number and types of other accounts managed by such persons, and how such persons are compensated for managing such accounts. The information is current as of September 30, 2020.

 

Current Fundamental Limitation

Proposed Fundamental Limitation

The Fund will not borrow money, except that the Fund may borrow from banks (i) for temporary or emergency purposes in an amount not exceeding the Fund’s assets or (ii) to meet redemption requests that might otherwise require the untimely disposition of portfolio securities, in an amount not to exceed 33% of the value of the Fund’s total assets (including the amount borrowed) at the time the borrowing is made; and whenever borrowings by the Fund, including reverse repurchase agreements, exceed 5% of the value of the Fund’s total assets, the Fund will not purchase any securities. Interest paid on borrowing will reduce net income.

The Fund may not engage in borrowing except as permitted by the 1940 Act, any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or interpretations of the SEC or its staff.

Purpose of Proposal

Effect of Proposal

The purpose of this Proposal is to make the Fund’s fundamental investment limitation on borrowing consistent with applicable limitations under the 1940 Act. The proposed change would expand the Fund’s flexibility to borrow to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and simplify the current limitation by omitting unnecessary exceptions and explanations.

The proposed amendment is not expected to change the way the Fund is managed or affect its operations. The Fund currently does not intend to change its borrowing activities in response to the change in the policy. Any change to the Fund’s borrowing activities would be subject to review by the Board and would be reflected in the Fund’s disclosures to shareholders, including any material risks, as appropriate. If this Proposal is approved, the Fund would be permitted to borrow for any purpose permitted under the 1940 Act, including for leveraging purposes, which means that the Fund would be able to use borrowed money to increase its investments in securities.

Risks of Proposal. To the extent that borrowing involves leveraging, the Fund’s share price may be subject to increased volatility because borrowing may magnify the effect of an increase or decrease in a Fund’s holdings. In addition, any money borrowed would be subject to interest and other costs.

The Board of Trustees, Including The Independent Trustees, Unanimously Recommends That Shareholders of The Fund Vote “FOR” Approval of Proposal No. 1a (i)

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Proposal No. 1a(ii)

ISSUING SENIOR SECURITIES

The 1940 Act requires every mutual fund to have a fundamental investment policy regarding the issuance of senior securities. A senior security is generally any security that gives its holder a priority claim on a mutual fund’s assets or on dividends paid by a fund. A number of different investment instruments and strategies – forward and futures contracts, repurchase agreements, short selling, options writing and certain derivatives – may involve the issuance of a senior security. The 1940 Act prohibits funds from issuing or selling senior securities, but the SEC has taken the position that instruments and strategies that otherwise might be considered to involve senior securities will not be considered senior securities if funds use certain protective techniques. These techniques include holding an offsetting position or segregating liquid assets in an amount sufficient to meet the fund’s obligations under the instrument or strategy. The Fund’s existing investment limitation is more prohibitive than the requirements of the 1940 Act and has the effect of unnecessarily restricting the Fund’s ability to issue senior securities.

Listed below is a description of the Fund’s current and proposed fundamental limitation with respect to issuing senior securities and the implications of the Proposal:

Current Fundamental Limitation

Proposed Fundamental Limitation

The Fund will not issue senior securities.

The Fund will not issue senior securities. This limitation is not applicable to activities that may be deemed to involve the issuance or sale of a senior security by the Fund, provided that the Fund’s engagement in such activities is consistent with or permitted by the 1940 Act, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or interpretations of the SEC or its staff.

Purpose of Proposal

Effect of Proposal

The purpose of this Proposal is to make the Fund’s fundamental investment limitation on issuing senior securities consistent with applicable limitations under the 1940 Act. The proposed change would expand the Fund’s flexibility to issue senior securities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and clarify the Fund’s ability to engage in permissible types of transactions which have been interpreted as not constituting the issuance of senior securities.

The proposed amendment is not expected to change the way the Fund is managed or affect its operations. The Fund currently does not intend to change its approach to issuing senior securities in response to the change in the policy. Any change to the Fund’s approach to issuing senior securities would be subject to review by the Board and would be reflected in the Fund’s disclosures to shareholders, including any material risks, as appropriate.

The proposed senior securities policy would clarify the Fund’s ability to engage in the permissible types of transactions discussed above, which, while appearing to raise senior security concerns, have been interpreted as not constituting the issuance of senior securities under the federal securities laws when certain conditions are met.

Risks of Proposal.The principal risk created by the use of senior securities is leverage risk, i.e., that it is possible that the Fund’s loss on the transaction may exceed the amount invested. In addition, the Fund may incur additional expenses, such as interest expense.

The Board of Trustees, Including The Independent Trustees, Unanimously Recommends That Shareholders of The Fund Vote “FOR” Approval of Proposal No. 1a(ii).

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Proposal No. 1b

TO AMEND THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATION

WITH RESPECT TO PURCHASING AND SELLING COMMODITIES

The 1940 Act requires every mutual fund to have a fundamental investment policy regarding the purchase and sale of commodities. Commodities include physical commodities such as grains, metals and foods. Commodities may also include financial derivative or commodities contracts, such as futures contracts, and options thereon, including currency, stock index, or interest rate futures. The 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code contain provisions that, as a practical matter, limit how much a mutual fund can invest in commodities; however, the Fund’s existing limitation is more prohibitive than the requirements of the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code and has the effect of unnecessarily limiting the Fund’s commodity investments.

Listed below is a description of the Fund’s current and proposed fundamental limitation with respect to purchasing and selling commodities and the implications of the Proposal:

Current Fundamental Limitation

Proposed Fundamental Limitation

The Fund will not purchase or sell commodities or commodity futures contracts, other than those related to stock indexes.

The Fund will not purchase or sell commodities unless acquired as a result of ownership of securities or other investments to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act and the regulations of any other agency with authority over the Fund. This limitation does not preclude the Fund from purchasing or selling options or futures contracts, from investing in securities or other instruments backed by commodities or from investing in companies that are engaged in a commodities business or have a significant portion of their assets in commodities. This limitation does not preclude the Fund from purchasing and selling gold and other precious metals in amounts not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the Fund’s net assets, in the aggregate.

Purpose of Proposal

Effect of Proposal

The proposed amendments would simplify the current restriction with respect to commodities by omitting an unnecessary discussion of exceptions and explanations and clarify that financial derivative or commodity contracts are not limited by this restriction.

The proposed amendments would provide the Fund with greater flexibility with respect to investing in options and commodities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.

Any use of commodities or financial derivative or commodities contracts, or put or call options implemented by the Fund would be subject to review by the Board and would be reflected in the Fund’s disclosures to shareholders, including any material risks, as appropriate.

Risks of Proposal. The risks of the use of commodities or financial derivative or commodities contracts by the Fund may include the risk that options and futures contracts may be more volatile or less liquid than traditional investments and that their use may result in a capital loss if the price of the underlying security rises or falls dramatically.

The Board Of Trustees, Including The Independent Trustees, Unanimously Recommends That Shareholders of The Fund Vote “FOR” Approval of Proposal No. 1b.

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Proposal No. 1c.

TO AMEND THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATION

WITH RESPECT TO CONCENTRATING INVESTMENTS IN A PARTICULAR INDUSTRY OR GROUP OF INDUSTRIES

The 1940 Act requires every mutual fund to have a fundamental investment policy regarding concentrating investments in a particular industry or group of industries. The SEC staff has taken the position that a fund concentrates its investments if it invests more than 25% of its assets in any particular industry or group of industries. For this purpose, investments do not include certain items such as cash, U.S. government securities, securities of other investment companies and certain tax-exempt securities.

Listed below is a description of the Fund’s current and proposed fundamental limitation with respect to concentrating investments and the implications of the Proposal:

Current Fundamental Limitation

Proposed Fundamental Limitation

The Fund will not invest more than 25% of the value of the Fund’s total assets in one particular industry, except for temporary defensive purposes.

The Fund will not invest more than 25% of its total assets in a particular industry or group of industries. This limitation is not applicable to investments in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities or repurchase agreements with respect thereto, or investments in other investment companies.

Purpose of Proposal

Effect of Proposal

The purpose of this Proposal is to make the Fund’s fundamental policy on concentrating investments consistent with the provisions of the 1940 Act and positions of the staff of the SEC in interpreting the 1940 Act. The proposed amendments would clarify that investments in obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities or repurchase agreements with respect thereto, or investments in other investment companies are not subject to the Fund’s industry concentration policy. The proposed amendments would further clarify that the Fund will not invest “more than 25%” rather than “25% or more” of its total assets in a particular industry or group of industries.

The proposed amendments are not expected to change the way the Fund is managed or to affect its operations.

The Board Of Trustees, Including The Independent Trustees, Unanimously Recommends That Shareholders of The Fund Vote “FOR” Approval of Proposal No. 1c.

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Proposal No. 1d

TO AMEND THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE

The 1940 Act requires every mutual fund to have a fundamental investment policy regarding the purchase and sale of real estate. Since the 1940 Act does not prohibit funds from investing in real estate, either directly or indirectly, the Fund’s investment limitation unnecessarily limits the Fund’s investments in real estate.

Listed below is a description of the Fund’s current and proposed fundamental limitation with respect to real estate and the implications of the Proposal:

Current Fundamental Limitation

Proposed Fundamental Limitation

The Fund will not purchase or sell real estate or interests therein, although the Fund may purchase debt instruments or securities of issuers which engage in real estate operations;

The Fund will not purchase or sell real estate directly. This limitation is not applicable to investments in marketable securities which are secured by or represent interests in real estate. This limitation does not preclude the Fund from holding or selling real estate acquired as a result of the Fund’s ownership of securities or other instruments, investing in mortgage-related securities or investing in companies engaged in the real estate business or that have a significant portion of their assets in real estate (including real estate investment trusts).

Purpose of Proposal

Effect of Proposal

The purpose of this Proposal is to permit the Fund to hold or sell real estate acquired as a result of the Fund’s ownership of securities or other instruments. The Fund would remain prohibited from investing directly in real estate.

The proposed change is not expected to change the way the Fund is managed or to affect its operations.

Risks of Proposal. If the Fund were to invest in companies engaged in the real estate business, it would be subject to certain risks. These include declines in the value of real estate, lack of available mortgage funds, overbuilding and extended vacancies, increased property taxes and operating expenses, zoning and environmental problems and changes in interest rates.

The Board Of Trustees, Including The Independent Trustees, Unanimously Recommends That Shareholders of The Fund Vote “FOR” Approval of Proposal No. 1d.

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Proposal No. 1e.

TO AMEND THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO UNDERWRITING SECURITIES

The 1940 Act requires every mutual fund to have a fundamental investment policy with respect to engaging in the business of underwriting securities issued by other persons. Under the federal securities laws, a person or company generally is considered an underwriter if it participates in the public distribution of securities of other issuers, usually by purchasing the securities from the issuer with the intention of re-selling the securities to the public.

Listed below is a description of the Fund’s current and proposed fundamental limitation with respect to underwriting and the implications of the Proposal:

Current Fundamental Limitation

Proposed Fundamental Limitation

The Fund will not engage in the underwriting of securities except insofar as the Fund may be deemed an underwriter under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “1933 Act”) in disposing of a portfolio security.

The Fund will not act as underwriter of securities issued by other persons. This limitation is not applicable to the extent that, in connection with the disposition of portfolio securities (including restricted securities), the Fund may be deemed an underwriter under certain federal securities laws or in connection with investments in other investment companies.

Purpose of Proposal

Effect of Proposal

The purpose of this Proposal is to clarify that the Fund is permitted to invest in other investment companies even if, as a result of the investment, a Fund could be deemed an underwriter under federal securities laws.

The proposed change is not expected to change the way the Fund is managed or to affect its operations.

The Board Of Trustees, Including The Independent Trustees, Unanimously Recommends That Shareholders of The Fund Vote “FOR” Approval of Proposal No. 1e.

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Proposal No. 1f.

TO AMEND THE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATION WITH RESPECT TO LOANS

The 1940 Act requires every mutual fund to have a fundamental investment policy regarding making loans to other persons. As a general matter, the 1940 Act permits funds to lend their portfolio securities, subject to certain restrictions and guidelines developed by the SEC staff. The following guidelines for lending portfolio securities have been developed by SEC staff:

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A Fund may loan securities equal in value to not more than 1/3 of its total assets.

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A Fund must receive 100% collateral in the form of cash or U.S. government securities. This collateral must be valued daily and, should the market value of the loaned securities increase, the borrower must furnish additional collateral to the Fund.

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During the time portfolio securities are on loan, the borrower must pay the Fund a reasonable return on the loaned securities.

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The loans must be subject to termination by a Fund or the borrower at any time.

The Fund’s existing limitation is more restrictive than the requirements of the 1940 Act and has the effect of unnecessarily limiting the Fund’s lending practices.

Listed below is a description of the Fund’s current and proposed fundamental limitation with respect to loans and the implications of the Proposal:

Current Fundamental Limitation

Proposed Fundamental Limitation

The Fund will not make loans of money or securities, except (i) by purchase of fixed income securities in which the Fund may invest consistent with its investment objective and policies; or (ii) by investment in repurchase agreements.

The Fund will not make loans to other persons, except (a) by loaning portfolio securities, (b) by engaging in repurchase agreements, (c) by purchasing non publicly offered debt securities, (d) by purchasing commercial paper, or (e) by entering into any other lending arrangement permitted by the 1940 Act, any rules and regulations promulgated thereunder or interpretation of the SEC or its staff. For purposes of this limitation, the term “loans” shall not include the purchase of a portion of an issue of publicly distributed bonds, debentures or other debt securities.

Purpose of Proposal

Effect of Proposal

The purpose of this Proposal is to make the Fund’s fundamental investment limitation with respect to loans consistent with applicable limitations under the 1940 Act. The proposed amendments would expand the Fund’s ability to enter into lending arrangements to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act and clarify certain types of arrangements that are specifically permitted.

The proposed amendments are not expected to change the way the Fund is managed or to affect its operations. The Fund currently does not intend to change its investment strategies with respect to loans. If the Fund were to avail itself of the ability to engage in lending practices to a greater extent than is currently permitted, such practices would be subject to review by the Board and would be reflected in the Fund’s disclosures to shareholders, including any material risks, as appropriate.

Risks of Proposal. The risks of engaging in lending practices include a delay in the recovery of the loaned securities or a loss of rights in the collateral received, if the borrower fails financially.

The Board Of Trustees, Including The Independent Trustees, Unanimously Recommends That Shareholders of The Fund Vote “FOR” Approval of Proposal No. 1f.

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Proposal No. 1g.

TO ELIMINATE FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT LIMITATIONS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW

The fundamental investment limitations that shareholders are being asked to adopt include only those policies that are required by the 1940 Act. A number of the Fund’s fundamental investment limitations were adopted many years ago in order to satisfy state regulatory requirements. In 1996, Congress preempted the states from imposing such requirements. Many of these limitations relate to instruments or strategies that the Fund does not use today and does not expect to use in the future. Even after the unnecessary policies are eliminated, the Fund will still be limited with regards to many of the activities covered by the policies. For example, federal law limits the degree to which the Fund may invest in illiquid securities, purchase securities on margin or sell securities short.

Listed below is a description of the Fund’s current fundamental limitations that are no longer required and the implications of the Proposal:

Current Fundamental Limitations

1. invest for the purpose of exercising control or management of another company;

2. purchase oil, gas or other mineral leases, rights or royalty contracts or exploration or development programs, except that the Fund may invest in the debt instruments or securities of companies which invest in or sponsor such programs;

3. invest more than 25% of the value of the Fund’s total assets in one particular industry, except for temporary defensive purposes;

4. make purchases of securities on “margin”, or make short sales of securities, provided that the Fund may enter into futures contracts and related options and make initial and variation margin deposits in connection therewith;

5. invest in securities of any open-end investment company, except that the Fund may purchase securities of money market mutual funds, but such investments in money market mutual funds may be made only in accordance with the limitations imposed by the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder, as amended. But in no event may the Fund purchase more than 10% of the voting securities, or more than 10% of any class of securities, of another investment company. For purposes of this restriction, all outstanding fixed income securities of an issuer are considered a single class;

6. invest in securities of any company if any officer or trustee of the Fund or the Fund’s Adviser owns more than 0.5% of the outstanding securities of such company and such officers and trustees, in the aggregate, own more than 5% of the outstanding securities of such company;

7. pledge, mortgage, hypothecate, or otherwise encumber its assets, except in an amount up to 33% of the value of its net assets, but only to secure borrowing for temporary or emergency purposes, such as to effect redemptions; and

8. purchase the securities of any issuer, if, as a result, more than 10% of the value of the Fund’s net assets would be invested in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale (“restricted securities”), in securities for which there is no readily available market quotations (“illiquid securities”), or in repurchase agreements maturing in more than 7 days, if all such securities would constitute more than 10% of the Fund’s net assets.

Purpose of Proposal

Effect of Proposal

The purpose of this Proposal is to eliminate existing fundamental investment policies that are no longer required by law. The removal of these limitations would enable the Fund to change any strategies now governed by these policies without having to incur the expense or delay of obtaining shareholder approval.

The removal of these limitations is not expected to change the way the Fund is managed or to affect its operations.

The Board Of Trustees, Including The Independent Trustees, Unanimously Recommends That Shareholders of The Fund Vote “FOR” Approval of Proposal No. 1g.

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PROPOSAL 2:

TO TRANSACT ANY OTHER BUSINESS, NOT CURRENTLY CONTEMPLATED, THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT THEREOF IN THE DISCRETION OF THE PROXIES OR THEIR SUBSTITUTES

The proxy holders have no present intention of bringing any other matter before the Meeting other than the matters described herein or matters in connection with or for the purpose of effecting the same. Neither the proxy holders nor the Board of Trustees are aware of any matters which may be presented by others. If any other business shall properly come before the Meeting, the proxy holders intend to vote thereon in accordance with their best judgment.

OUTSTANDING SHARES AND VOTING REQUIREMENTS

Record Date. The Board of Trustees has fixed the close of business on March 31, 2015 (the “Record Date”) as the record date for determining shareholders of the Fund entitled to notice of and to vote at the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. As of the Record Date, there were 6,184,490.947 outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the Fund. Each share is entitled to one vote, with proportionate voting for fractional shares.

5% Shareholders. As of the Record Date, the following shareholders owned of record more than 5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Accounts with an asterisk may be deemed to control the Fund by virtue of owning more than 25% of the outstanding shares. No other person owned of record and, according to information available to the Trust, no other person owned beneficially, 5% or more of the outstanding shares of the Fund on the Record Date.

   Number of Other Accounts Managed
And Assets by Account Type
            Number of Accounts and Assets for                 
Which Advisory Fee is Performance-
Based

Name and AddressPortfolio Managers                    

of Record Owner

Share ClassPercentage Ownership

US Bank, FBO Client Accounts

P.O. Box 1787, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1787

A9.90%
  Registered
Investment
Companies
($mils)
     Other Pooled
Investment
Vehicles
($mils)
  Other
Accounts
($mils)
 Registered
Investment
Companies
($mils)
Other Pooled
Investment
Vehicles
($mils)
Other
Accounts
($mils)

US Bank, FBO Client AccountsBruce Garrison/Matt Werner

P.O. Box 1787, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1787

A12.83%
  
1 ($34.0)  

US Bank, FBO Client Accounts

P.O. Box 1787, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1787

A6.76%
0 ($0)  

US Bank, FBO Client Accounts

P.O. Box 1787, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1787

A6.53%
113 ($370M) 
N/A N/A 

Wayne G. Pence TTEE

Mary L. Pence

Residuary Trust

3221 S. Reed Road, Kokomo, IN 46902

I14.56%

National Financial Services, FBO

Wayne G. Pence Rev Living Trust

3221 S. Reed Road, Kokomo, IN 46902

I13.75%

National Financial Services, FBO

Custom Model

30009 LadyFace Ct., Agoura Hills, CA 91301

I15.65%

National Financial Services, FBO

Charlene B. Hodson

48 Friendship Circle, Dayton, OH 45426

I27.63%

National Financial Services

FBO Stanley W. Wertz

899 Pugh Road, Mansfield, OH 44903

I13.42%

National Financial Services

FBO Catherine L. Wertz

899 Pugh Road, Mansfield, OH 44903

I13.42%N/A

In addition to base salary, all portfolio managers and analysts share in a bonus pool that is distributed semi-annually. The amount of bonus compensation is based on quantitative and qualitative factors. Analysts and portfolio managers are rated on their value added to the team-oriented investment process. Compensation is not tied to a published or private benchmark. It is important to understand that contributions to the overall investment process may include not recommending securities in an analyst’s sector if there are no compelling opportunities among the industries covered by that analyst. Many of our key employees, including all portfolio managers and the majority of our analysts, have economic ownership in Chilton.

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Quorum. A quorumThe compensation of portfolio managers is not directly tied to growth in assets and portfolio managers are not compensated for bringing in new business. Of course, growth in assets from the numberappreciation of shares legally requiredexisting assets and/or growth in new assets will increase revenues and profit. The consistent, long-term growth in assets at any investment firm is to be at a meeting in order to conduct business, which is more than 50%great extent, dependent upon the success of the outstanding sharesportfolio management team. The compensation of the portfolio management team at Chilton will increase over time, if and when assets continue to grow.

As of September 30, 2020, none of the Portfolio Managers listed above held a beneficial interest in any Timothy Plan Funds.

Board Considerations

On September 28, 2020, the Fund’s Board of Trustees held a Special meeting to consider, among its stated business, a new sub-investment adviser for the REIT allocation of the Fund, atand after full deliberation, selected Chilton to serve in that capacity.

Legal counsel to the meeting. The voteBoard reminded the Board that currently there are five factors set forth in the case law and by SEC disclosure requirements as minimum considerations for the approval of a “majorityinvestment sub-advisory agreements, each of which must be covered. Legal counsel then guided the Board through each consideration, including: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the outstanding shares”services to be provided by the sub- adviser; (2) the investment performance of the Fund and the sub-adviser; (3) the costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the sub-adviser and its affiliates from the relationship with the Fund; (4) the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows; and (5) whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors.

During its deliberations, the Board reviewed the qualifications of Chilton and heard a presentation by representatives of UBS PRIME Consultants and TPL relating to Chilton. UBS Prime Consultants is requireda third party consulting firm that provides oversight and detailed reporting of sub-advisers for the Trust and for TPL. Mr. Ally next reported that he had no material negative matters to replacereport. Mr. Ally expressed confidence and praise for the Fundamentalfirm and in the firm’s past service to the Timothy Plan Funds. Mr. Ally then presented the results of his due diligence assessment, reporting that he had not found any matter that would disqualify or otherwise negatively impact his opinion of Chilton as a sub-investment adviser for the Fund.

The Board then received written information relating to the experience, strengths, other clients and past investment limitationsperformance of Chilton and noted with approval the firm’s consistent investment performance, its size and level of expertise, and quality of clientele. The Board noted with further approval that no officer or trustee of the Fund (Proposal 1). The vote of a “majority ofor Trust was affiliated with Chilton, and that no compensation was to be paid to Chilton other than sub-advisory fees under the outstanding shares” meansagreement. Further, the vote ofBoard noted with approval that the lesser of (1) 67% or more ofproposed compensation to be paid to Chilton was almost identical to the shares present or representedcompensation


currently paid to Delaware, and would be paid by proxy atTPL and not the Meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding shares are present or represented by proxy, or (2) more than 50% ofFund, so there would be no increase in expenses to the Fund’s outstanding shares. Proxies properly executedshareholders. The Board also reviewed the financial condition of Chilton and marked with a negative vote or an abstention will be consideredquestioned both TPL and UBS at length to be present atassure themselves that Chilton was financially capable of undertaking the Meeting for purposesresponsibilities of determiningserving the existenceFund. After reviewing the information and the report of a quorum forTPL and UBS, the transactionBoard agreed that Chilton had sufficient resources to adequately serve the Fund. The Board also reviewed the past performance of business. If the Meeting is called to order but a quorum is not present at the Meeting, the persons named as proxies may vote those proxies that have been receivedChilton with respect to adjournmentChilton clients with investment mandates similar to the Fund and found that performance to be more than adequate. Because Chilton was being engaged as a sub-adviser and its fees would have no effect on overall Fund expenses, costs of services, potential economies of scale and fee levels to achieve economies of scale were all considered moot points.


Consideration of the MeetingSub-Advisory Agreement

The Board then turned its attention to a later date. If a quorum is present at the Meeting but sufficient votes to approve the proposals described herein are not received, the persons named as proxies may propose one or more adjournmentsterms of the Meetingproposed sub-advisory agreement. Under the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement with Chilton, Chilton would be responsible for providing day-to-day investment advice and choosing the securities in which the Fund invests relating to the Fund’s REIT allocation. Chilton would report directly to TPL, and TPL would be responsible to report to the Board for any errors or omissions made by Chilton. Chilton would not to exceed 120 daysbe responsible for mistakes or errors of judgment in its management of the investments of the Fund unless those mistakes or errors of judgment resulted from the record date for the meeting, to permit further solicitationgross negligence, willful misfeasance or intentional wrongdoing. The proposed sub-advisory agreement would have an initial term of proxies. Any such adjournment will require thetwo years, and could be renewed annually thereafter by affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees and a separate concurring majority vote of the Trust’s independent Trustees. The proposed sub-advisory agreement may be terminated by any party at any time, without penalty, upon sixty (60) days written notice. The proposed sub-advisory agreement would become effective immediately upon receipt of shareholder approval. A copy of the proposed sub-advisory agreement with Chilton is included as Exhibit B to this proxy, which is incorporated by reference into this discussion as if fully set forth herein. It is identical in all material respects to the previous agreement.

The Board then discussed the proposed fees payable to Chilton for its services to the Fund. Since those sharesfees would be paid to Chilton by TPL out of the fees it received from the Fund, the Board sought TPL’s opinion concerning the reasonableness of the proposed fee structure. TPL reported to the Board that Chilton was at least as competitive as the other candidates it had interviewed with respect to its proposed fees. TPL further reported that because Chilton’s proposed fees were so reasonable, TPL would be able to maintain its current level of service to the Funds without the need to seek an overall fee increase.

Based on the Board’s review and UBS and TPL’s recommendation, the Board unanimously voted to approve Chilton as sub-adviser to the Fund and to seek shareholder approval of their choice. The Board also unanimously approved an interim agreement under which Chilton could continue to provide services to the Funds for a period of not more that 150 days, pending shareholder approval of the formal agreement. The Board undertook that action in order to assure that the Funds continued to have professional management.

Financial Effect on the Fund

If Chilton becomes the new Sub-Adviser to the Fund, the fees paid by shareholders of the Fund represented atwill remain exactly the Meetingsame. Fund shareholders currently pay total investment advisory fees of 0.60% per annum of the average daily assets of the Fund to TPL. If Chilton becomes the new Sub-Adviser to the Fund, TPL will pay to Chilton, from the fee it receives from the Funds, the fees described in personthe paragraph above.

If the Fund’s shareholders do not approve this Proposal, the Trust will consider other alternatives, including proposing another sub-adviser, having TPL manage the Fund independently, or by proxy. The persons namedclosing the Fund.

Board Recommendation

For all the reasons enumerated above, the Fund’s Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, unanimously

recommends that you vote “For” Proposal # 1.

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PROPOSAL # 2.APPROVAL OF A NEW SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT WITH BARROW, HANLEY, MEWHINNEY & STRAUSS, LLC (“BHMS”) ON BEHALF OF FIXED INCOME ALLOCTION OF THE TIMOTHY PLAN DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES FUND

TPL serves as proxies will vote those proxies received that voted in favorthe investment adviser to the Fund and is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the Fund and its operations. However, the day-to-day selection of securities for the Fund and the provision of a proposalcontinuing and cohesive fund investment strategy is generally handled by one or more sub-advisers (“Sub-Advisers”).

One of TPL’s principal responsibilities as investment adviser is to select and recommend suitable firms to offer day-to-day investment management services to the Fund as sub-advisers. These sub-advisory firms are paid for their services to the particular fund by TPL out of the fees paid to TPL by the applicable fund.

The Fund currently utilizes BHMS as Sub-Adviser to manage the Fixed Income Allocation of its investment portfolio. BHMS has served as a Sub-Adviser to the Fund since the Fund’s inception.


The BHMS sub-advisory agreement was last renewed by the Board on February 14, 2020. Under the terms of the sub-advisory agreement, BHMS manages the day-to-day investment and reinvestment of the fixed income allocation of the Fund’s portfolio securities and continuously reviews, supervises and administers the investment program of the Fund, all under the supervision of TPL and the Trust’s Board. Under the current sub-advisory agreement, BHMS is not liable for any error of judgment or any loss unless the error or loss results from the gross negligence, bad faith or willful malfeasance of BHMS. The current agreement may be terminated without penalty by any party upon 60 days written notice. The proposed sub-advisory agreement with BHMS is identical in favorall material respects to the sub-advisory agreements currently in place for the Fund. Importantly, the fees being charged by BHMS will not change, and the personnel who manage the Fund will stay the same. Most importantly, the Fund’s overall fee structure will remain the same.

At the Board’s quarterly meeting held on August 28, 2020, the Board was informed that BHMS had entered into an agreement with Perpetual U.S. Holding Company Inc. (“Perpetual”) wherein Perpetual would purchase the entire 75.1% ownership interest in BHMS currently held by BrightSphere. Like BrightSphere, Perpetual is a holding company that invests in a wide variety of such an adjournmentfinancial institutions. BHMS informed the Board that the BHMS management team would remain in place after the transaction and that the portfolio management teams currently in pace for the Funds would remain unchanged after the Transaction. BHMS further informed the Board that the Transaction was due to close on November 30, 2020. Assuming the Transaction closes as anticipated, the current sub-advisory agreement would terminate. Accordingly, a new sub-advisory agreement has been approved by the Board and your ratification is being sought.

Fees and Expenses

Fees paid to BHMS under the proposed sub-advisory agreement will vote those proxies received that voted againstbe identical to the proposal against any such adjournment.fees currently paid by the Fund.

Abstentions and “broker non-voters” are countedAs compensation for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present but do not represent votes castits services with respect to the proposal. “Broker non-votes”Fund, BHMS receives from TPL an annual fee at a rate equal to 0.15% of the average net assets in the Debt Instrument Sleeve of the Fund.

The fees described above shall be computed daily based upon the net asset value of the Funds, in the aggregate, as determined by a valuation made in accordance with the Trust’s procedures for calculating Fund net asset value as described in the Trust’s currently effective Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information.

Assuming that each Fund’s shareholders approve the engagement of BHMS, the sub-advisory agreement will have an initial term of approximately two years. The compensation to be paid to BHMS will be paid to BHMS from the fees received by TPL and will be identical to the previous agreements. Fees to Fund shareholders will not increase.

A copy of the proposed Sub-Advisory Agreement is attached to this proxy as Exhibit C.

Information About Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss

Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney and Strauss LLC (“BHMS”), 2200 Ross Avenue, 31st Floor, Dallas, TX 75201, currently serves as Sub-Adviser to the Fixed Income and High Yield Bond Funds. BHMS also serves as fixed income manager to the Defensive Strategies Fund and the Growth and Income Fund. BHMS was founded in 1979 as a registered investment advisor, and has provided investment advisory services to institutional and individual investors since that time. BrightSphere Investment Group (“BrightSphere”), a publicly-held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange, currently owns 75.1% of the issued and outstanding ownership interests in BHMS. The other 24.9% of the issued and outstanding ownership interests in BHMS are sharesowned by BHMS employees.

The following persons serve in the capacities indicated below:

James P Barrow, President of BHMS and founding Director

Joseph R. Nixon, Executive Director and Member of the Board of Managers

Cory L. Martin, Executive Director and Member of the Board of Managers

Patricia B. Andrews, Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Risk Officer, and Managing Director

Portfolio Managers: The current portfolio managers for each Fund are described below. After the Transaction, the portfolio management teams will remain exactly the same.

BHMS employs a team management concept. Team members are assigned specific sector responsibilities, but enjoy equal responsibilities in the investment process. The members have equal say in the actual management. The members of the team are Mark C. Luchsinger, Scott McDonald, Deborah A. Petruzzelli, Erik A. Olson and Rahul Bapna.


Mr. J. Scott McDonald, CFA, joined BHMS in 1995. He currently serves as the lead portfolio manager for BHMS’ Long Duration strategies, specializing in corporate and government bonds. He is also a generalist in investment grade fixed income credit research.

Mr. Mark C. Luchsinger, CFA, joined BHMS in 1997. He currently serves as a portfolio manager/analyst, specializing in investment grade and high yield corporate bond strategies and is the lead portfolio manager for the BHMS Core and Core Plus strategies.

Ms. Deborah A. Petruzzelli joined BHMS in 2003. She serves as structured securities portfolio manager for mortgage- backed, asset-backed, and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

Mr. Erik A. Olson joined BHMS in 2001. He serves as a portfolio manager/analyst on high yield strategies and as a senior analyst in credit research.

Mr. Rahul Bapna, CFA, joined BHMS in 2012. He serves as a portfolio manager/analyst on intermediate and short maturity strategies and as a senior analyst in credit research.

Additional Information about BHMS

The following table presents information relating to the persons responsible for managing Fund assets, the number and types of other accounts managed by such persons, and how such persons are compensated for managing such accounts. The information is current as of September 30, 2020.

            Number of Other Accounts Managed             
And Assets by Account Type
Number of Accounts and Assets for
Which Advisory Fee is Performance-
Based

Portfolio Manager    

Registered
Investment
Companies
($mils)
Other Pooled
Investment
Vehicles
($mils)
Other
Accounts
($mils)
Registered
Investment
Companies
($mils)
Other Pooled
Investment
Vehicles
($mils)

Other

  Accounts  

($mils)

J. Scott McDonald

  2 ($120.0)2 ($553.5) 107 ($11,301.8)N/AN/A1 ($928.8)

Mark C. Luchsinger

  2 ($120.0)4 ($720.8) 104 ($1,239.6)N/AN/A1 ($928.8)

Deborah A. Petruzzelli

  2 ($120.0)2 ($535.5) 72 ($4,561.4)N/AN/AN/A

Erik A. Olson

  2 ($120.0)4 ($720.8) 104 ($11,239.6)N/AN/A1 ($928.8)

Rahul Bapna

  2 ($120.0)3 ($615.4) 104 ($11,239.6)N/AN/A1 ($928.8)

In addition to base salary, all portfolio managers and analysts share in a bonus pool that is distributed semi-annually. The amount of bonus compensation is based on quantitative and qualitative factors. Analysts and portfolio managers are rated on their value added to the team-oriented investment process. Compensation is not tied to a published or private benchmark. It is important to understand that contributions to the overall investment process may include not recommending securities in an analyst’s sector if there are no compelling opportunities among the industries covered by that analyst.

Also, all of the fixed income portfolio managers are managing directors of the firm and receive, on a quarterly basis, a share of the firm’s profits, which are, to a great extent, related to the performance of the entire investment team. In addition, many of our key employees, including all portfolio managers and the majority of our analysts, have economic ownership in BHMS through a limited partnership that owns a 24.9% equity interest in BHMS LLC.

The compensation of portfolio managers is not directly tied to growth in assets and portfolio managers are not compensated for bringing in new business. Of course, growth in assets from the appreciation of existing assets and/or growth in new assets will increase revenues and profit. The consistent, long-term growth in assets at any investment firm is to a great extent, dependent upon the success of the portfolio management team. The compensation of the portfolio management team at BHMS will increase over time, if and when assets continue to grow.

As of September 30, 2020, none of the Portfolio Managers listed above held a beneficial interest in any Timothy Plan Funds.


Board Considerations

At the Board’s quarterly meeting held on August 28, 2020, the Board was informed that BHMS had entered into an agreement with Perpetual U.S. Holding Company Inc. (“Perpetual”) wherein Perpetual would purchase the entire 75.1% ownership interest in BHMS currently held by BrightSphere. Like BrightSphere, Perpetual is a brokerholding company that invests in a wide variety of financial institutions. BHMS informed the Board that the BHMS management team would remain in place after the transaction and that the portfolio management teams currently in pace for the Funds would remain unchanged after the Transaction. BHMS further informed the Board that the Transaction was due to close on November 30, 2020.

Legal counsel to the Board then informed the Board that upon the closing of the Transaction, the sub-advisory agreements currently in effect for the Funds would automatically terminate, because under federal law, the Transaction is likely considered an “assignment” of the sub-advisory agreements, and assignments are prohibited. As a result, the Board would need to consider whether to re-engage BHMS or nomineeseek the services of a new sub-adviser. TPL strongly recommended that the Board re-engage BHMS for whom an executed proxyall the Fund.

During its deliberations, the Board reviewed the qualifications of BHMS and heard a presentation by representatives of UBS PRIME Consultants and TPL relating to BHMS. UBS Prime Consultants is a third party consulting firm that provides oversight and detailed reporting of sub-advisers for the Trust and for TPL. Mr. Ally next reported that he had no material negative matters to report. Mr. Ally expressed confidence and praise for the firm and the firm’s past service to the Timothy Plan Funds. Mr. Ally then presented the results of his due diligence assessment, reporting that he had not found any matter that would disqualify or otherwise negatively impact his opinion of BHMS as a sub-investment adviser for the Fund.

The Board then formally considered the re-engagement of BHMS, and after full consideration, approved the re-engagement of BHMS for all three Funds and directed Trust management to call a shareholders meeting of the Funds to seek shareholder approval of the decision.

In coming to its conclusions, the Board received written information relating to the experience, strengths, other clients and past investment performance of BHMS and noted with approval the firm’s consistent investment performance on behalf of the Fund, its size and level of expertise, and quality of clientele. The Board noted with further approval that no officer or trustee of the Fund or Trust was affiliated with BHMS, and that no compensation was to be paid to BHMS other than sub-advisory fees under the agreement, and that the fees payable to BHMS would be paid by TPL out of the fees received by TPL from each Fund. Further, the Trust, but areBoard noted with approval that compensation paid to TPL for each Fund was identical to the compensation currently paid to TPL, so there would be no increase in expenses to the Fund’s shareholders. The Board also reviewed the financial condition of BHMS and questioned both TPL and UBS at length to assure themselves that BHMS was financially capable of undertaking the responsibilities of serving the Fund. After reviewing the information and the report of TPL and UBS, the Board agreed that BHMS had sufficient resources to adequately serve each Fund.

Consideration of the Sub-Advisory Agreement

The Board then turned its attention to the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement. Under the terms of the proposed sub-advisory agreement with BHMS, BHMS would be responsible for providing day-to-day investment advice and choosing the fixed income securities in which the Funds invest relating to the Fund’s fixed income allocation. BHMS would report directly to TPL, and TPL would be responsible to report to the Board for any errors or omissions made by BHMS. BHMS would not votedbe responsible for mistakes or errors of judgment in its management of the investments of the Fund unless those mistakes or errors of judgment resulted from gross negligence, willful misfeasance or intentional wrongdoing. The proposed sub-advisory agreement would have an initial term of two years, and could be renewed annually thereafter by affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees and a separate concurring majority vote of the Trust’s independent Trustees. The proposed sub-advisory agreement may be terminated by any party at any time, without penalty, upon sixty (60) days written notice. The proposed sub-advisory agreement would become effective immediately upon receipt of shareholder approval. A copy of the proposed sub-advisory agreement with BHMS is included as Exhibit B to one or more proposals because instructions have not beenthis proxy, which is incorporated by reference into this discussion as if fully set forth herein. It is identical in all material respects to the previous agreements.

The Board then discussed the proposed fees payable to BHMS for its services to the Fund. Since those fees would be paid to BHMS by TPL out of the fees it received from the beneficial owners or persons entitled to vote andFund, the broker or nominee does not have discretionary voting power. NotwithstandingBoard sought TPL’s opinion concerning the foregoing, “broker non-votes” will be excluded from the denominatorreasonableness of the calculationproposed fee structure. TPL reported to the Board that BHMS was at least as competitive as the other candidates it had interviewed with respect to its proposed fees. TPL further reported that because BHMS’s proposed fees were so reasonable, TPL would be able to maintain its current level of service to the Funds without the need to seek an overall fee increase.

Based on the Board’s review and UBS and TPL’s recommendation, the Board, with the Independent Trustees separately concurring, unanimously voted to approve BHMS as sub-adviser to the Fund and to seek shareholder approval of their choice. The Board, with the Independent Trustees separately concurring, also unanimously approved an interim agreement, effective December 1, 2020, under which BHMS could continue to provide services to the Funds for a period of not more that 150 days, pending shareholder approval of the number of votes requiredformal agreement. The Board undertook that action in order to approve any proposalassure that the Funds continued to adjournhave professional management in the Meeting. Accordingly, abstentions and “broker non-votes” will effectively be a vote against the proposal, for which the required vote is a percentageevent that shareholder approval of the outstanding voting shares andSub-Advisory Agreement had not been obtained prior to November 30, 2020.


Financial Effect on the Fund

If BHMS becomes the new Sub-Adviser to the Funds, the fees paid by shareholders of the Fund will have no effect on aremain exactly the same.

If the Fund’s shareholders do not approve this Proposal, the Trust will consider other alternatives, including proposing another sub-adviser, having TPL manage the Fund independently, or closing the Funds.

Board Recommendation

For all the reasons enumerated above, the Board of Trustees, including the independent Trustees, unanimously recommends that you vote for adjournment.“For” Proposal # 2.

OTHER INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF THE TRUST

Principal UnderwriterUNDERWRITER

Timothy Partners, Ltd. (“TPL”) 1055 Maitland Center Commons, Maitland, FL 32751, in addition to serving as investment adviser to the Fund, also serves as principal underwriter to the Trust’s shares. TPL is a broker/dealer registered as such with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is a member in good standing of the Financial Industry Regulatory Administration (“FINRA”).

TPL is not directly compensated by the Trust for its distribution services. However, TPL generally retains dealer concessions on sales of Class A Fund shares as set forth in the Trust’s prospectus and may retain some or all of the fees paid by the Fund pursuant to 12b-1 Plans of Distribution. With respect to Class A shares, TPL may pay some or all of the dealer concession to selling brokers and dealers from time to time, at its discretion. A broker or dealer who receives more than 90% of a selling commission may be considered an “underwriter” under federal law. With respect to both Class A and Class C shares, TPL may pay some or all of the collected 12b-1 fees to selling brokers and dealers from time to time, at its discretion

Administrator, Transfer Agent and Fund AccountingADMINISTRATOR, TRANSFER AGENT AND FUND ACCOUNTING

Gemini Fund Services, LLC, 80 Arkay Drive,4221 N. 203rd Street, Suite 110, Hauppauge, NY 11788,11, Elkhorn, NE 68022-3474, provides administrative, transfer agent, administrative, and accounting services to the Fund pursuant to a written agreement with the Trust.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Audit Committee and the Board of Trustees have selected Cohen Fund Audit Services, 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 800, Cleveland, OH 44115 (“Cohen”), to serve as the Trust’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015. Representatives of Cohen are not expected to be present at the Meeting although they will have an opportunity to attend and to make a statement, if they desire to do so. If representatives of Cohen are present at the Meeting, they will be available to respond to appropriate questions from shareholders.

Fees Billed by Cohen Fund Audit Services to the Trust During the Previous Two Fiscal Years

Audit Fees

The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by Cohen for the audit of the annual financial statements of the Trust or for services that are normally provided by Cohen in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements were $166,400 with respect to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014 and $149,400 with respect to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013.

Audit-Related Fees

No fees were billed in either of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by Cohen that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Trust’s financial statements and are not reported as “Audit Fees” in the preceding paragraph.

Tax Fees

No fees were billed in either of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by Cohen for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.

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All Other Fees

No fees were billed in either of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by Cohen other than the services reported above.

Aggregate Non-

Audit Fees

No fees were billed in either of the last two fiscal years for non-audit services by Cohen rendered to the Trust and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Trust that provides ongoing services to the Trust.

Annual and Semi-Annual Reports

The Trust will furnish, without charge, a copy of its most recent annual report and most recent semi-annual report succeeding such annual report, if any, upon request. To request the annual or semi-annual report, please call us toll free at 800-846-7526, or write to the Trust at 1055 Maitland Center Commons, Maitland, FL 32751. The Fund’s most recent annual and semi-annual reports are available for download at www.timothyplan.com.

OTHER MATTERS

Shareholder ProposalsPROPOSALS OF SHAREHOLDERS

As a Delaware business trust,Business Trust, the Trust does not intend to, and is not required to hold annual shareholder meetings, but will hold special meetings as required or deemed desirable. Since the Trust does not hold regular meetings of shareholders, except under certain limited circumstances. The Board of Trustees does not believe a formal process for shareholders to send communications to the Board of Trustees is appropriate due to the infrequency of shareholder communications to the Board of Trustees. The Trust has not received any shareholder proposals to be considered for presentation at the Meeting. Under the proxy rulesanticipated date of the Securities and Exchange Commission,next shareholders meeting cannot be provided. Any shareholder proposalsproposal that may under certain conditions,properly be included in the Trust’s proxy statement and proxysolicitation material for a particular meeting. Under these rules, proposals submitted for inclusion in the Trust’s proxy materialsspecial shareholder meeting must be received by the Trust withinno later than four months prior to the date when proxy statements are mailed to shareholders.

OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING

The Board is not aware of any matters that will be presented for action at the meeting other than the matters set forth herein. Should any other matters requiring a reasonable time beforevote of shareholders arise, the solicitation is made. proxy in the accompanying form will confer upon the person or persons entitled to vote the shares represented by such proxy the discretionary authority to vote the shares as to any such other matters in accordance with their best judgment in the interest of the Trust.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The fact thatfinancial statements for each Fund and the Trust receives a shareholder proposal in a timely manner does not insure its inclusion in its proxy materials, because there are other requirements in the proxy rules relating to such inclusion. Annual meetings of shareholders of the Funds are not required as long as there is no particular requirement under the 1940 Act or the Declaration of Trust, which must be metincorporated herein by convening such a shareholder meeting. Any shareholder proposal should be sent to Joseph Boatwright, Secretary of the Trust, 1055 Maitland Center Commons, Maitland, FL 32751.

Shareholder Communications with Trustees

Shareholders who wish to communicate with the Board or individual Trustees should writereference to the Board orTrust’s unaudited semi-annual financial report, dated March 31, 2019, and the particular Trustee in care of the Fund, at the offices of the Trust as set forth below. All communications will be forwarded directly to the Board or the individual Trustee. Shareholders also have an opportunity to communicate with the Board at shareholder meetings. The Trust does not have a policy requiring Trustees to attend shareholder meetings.Trust’s audited annual financial report, dated September 30, 2019.

Proxy Delivery


The Trust may only send one proxy statement to shareholders who share the same address unless the Fund has received different instructions from one or more of the shareholders. The Fund will deliver promptly to a shareholder, upon oral or written request, a separate copy of the proxy statement to a shared address to which a single copy of this Proxy was delivered. By calling or writing the Fund, a shareholder may request separate copies of future proxy statements, or if the shareholder is receiving multiple copies of the proxy statement now, may request a single copy in the future. To request a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy statement or annual report at no charge, or to make any of the aforementioned requests, write to the Fund at 1055 Maitland Center Commons, Maitland, FL 32751, or call the Fund toll-free at 1-800-846-7526.

By Order of the Board of Trustees,

Joseph Boatwright

Secretary

Date: April 13, 2015

Please complete, date and sign the enclosed Proxy and return it promptly in the enclosed reply envelope.PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY PROMPTLY. NO POSTAGE IS REQUIRED IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES. You may also vote by telephone or through the Internet by following the instructions on your proxy card.


EXHIBIT A

TOTAL OUTSTANDING SHARES

OF THE DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES FUND, BY CLASS AND TOTAL

As of November 4, 2020

 

Class A            Class C              Class I          Total  

2,520,975.143            

  214,828.207              461,459.538              3,197,262.888            

18HOLDERS OF MORE THAN

5% OF THE DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES FUND’S SHARES

As of November 4, 2020

  Name & Address of Shareholder                No. of Shares    % of total  
Share Class  

National Financial Services LLC

499 Washington Blvd.

Jersey City, NJ 07310

     600,339.4160    18.78%

Charles Schwab & Co. Inc./Special Custody Acct.

FBO Customers

211 Main St.

San Francisco, CA 94105

     204,258.9940    6.39%


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The Timothy Plan Defensive StrategiesOfficer/Director Ownership of Fund Shares

PROXY FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 13, 2015

The signersAs of this proxy hereby appoint James P. Ash, Esq. and Emile R. Molineaux, Esq., and each of them, attorneys and proxies, with power of substitution in each, to vote all shares for the signers at the special meeting of shareholders to be held May 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and at any adjournments thereof, as specified herein, and in accordance with their best judgment, on any other business that may properly come before this meeting to be held at the offices of Gemini Fund Services, LLC. (“Gemini”), located at 80 Arkay Drive, Suite 110, Hauppauge, NY 11788.

Do you have questions?If you have any questions about how to vote your proxy or about the meeting in general, please call toll-free1-877-896-3191.Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.

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The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund

This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and the Proposals have been unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees and recommended for approval by shareholders. When properly executed, this proxy will be voted as indicated or “FOR” the proposal if no choice is indicated. The proxy will be voted in accordance with the proxy holders’ best judgment as to any other matters that may arise at the Special Meeting.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSALS.

TO VOTE, MARK CIRCLES BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS. Example:

Proposal 1.

To replace the fundamental investment limitations of the Fund with new updated fundamental investment limitations:December 31, 2019

 

FORName of Director1 Fund Name            AGAINST

  Dollar Range of Equity        

  Securities each Fund        

ABSTAIN

  Aggregate Dollar Range of        

  Equity Securities in all Funds        

  Overseen by a Director in the        

  Timothy Plan Family of Funds        

1a.Interested Trustees..............................................................

To amend

Arthur D. Ally........................................................................

Growth and Income$1 - $10,000$1 - $10,000

Joseph E. Boatwright...........................................................

Small Cap Value$10,001 - $50,000
Large/Mid Cap$10,001 - $50,000
Fixed Income$10,001 - $50,000
Aggressive Growth$1 - $10,000
Large/Mid Growth$1 - $10,000
Defensive Strategies$10,001 - $50,000
Israel Common Values$1 - $10,000
Growth and Income$10,001 - $50,000
Strategic Growth$50,001 - $100,000
Conservative Growth$50,001 - $100,000Over $100,000

Mathew D. Staver..................................................................

Small Cap ValueOver $100,000
Large Mid/Cap Value$50,001 - $100,000
Aggressive Growth$50,001 - $100,000
Large Mid/Growth Values$50,001 - $100,000
Strategic Growth$50,001 - $100,000
Defensive Strategies$10,001 - $ 50,000
Israel Common Values$50,001 - $100,000Over $100,000

Independent Trustees...........................................................

Richard W. Copeland...........................................................

None

Deborah T. Honeycutt..........................................................

None

Bill Johnson.........................................................................

None

John C. Mulder.....................................................................

Growth and Income$10,001 - $50,000
Defensive Strategies$50,001 - $100,000
Strategic Growth$10,001 - $50,000
International$10,001 - $50,000
High Yield Bond$10,001 - $50,000
Fixed Income$10,001 - $50,000
Large/Mid Growth$50,001 - $100,000
Large/Mid Cap$10,001 - $50,000
Aggressive Growth$10,001 - $50,000
Israel Common Values$1 - $10,000
Small Cap Value$50,001 - $100,000Over $100,000

Scott Preissler, Ph.D.............................................................

None

Alan M. Ross.........................................................................

Conservative Growth$10,001 - $50,000
Growth & Income$10,001 - $50,000
Defensive Strategies$10,001 - $50,000
Small Cap$10,001 - $50,000
Large/Mid Cap Value$10,001 - $50,000
Large/Mid Growth$10,001 - $50,000
$50,001 - $100,000

Patrice Tsague......................................................................

International$0 - $10,000
Large/Mid Cap Value$0 - $10,000
Strategic Growth$0 - $10,000$10,001 - $50,000

Abraham Rivera...................................................................

None


EXHIBIT B

Sub-Advisory Agreement

The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund

THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the day of , 2020, by and between The Timothy Plan, a Delaware business trust (the “Trust”), Timothy Partners, Ltd., a Florida Limited Partnership (the “Adviser”), and Chilton Capital Management, LLC, a limited liability company (the “Investment Manager”).

WHEREAS, the Trust is an open-end management investment company, registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) and authorized to issue an indefinite number of series of shares representing interests in separate investment portfolios (each referred to as a “Fund”); and

WHEREAS, Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and engages in the business of asset management; and

WHEREAS, Investment Manager is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and engages in the business of asset management; and

WHEREAS, the Trust has engaged Adviser to provide investment management services to each Fund in the Trust; and

WHEREAS, the Adviser desires to retain Investment Manager to render certain investment management services to the Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund (the “DS Fund”), and Investment Manager is willing to render such services; and

WHEREAS, the Trust consents to the engagement of Investment Manager by Adviser.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.

Obligations of Investment Manager

(a)

Services. Investment Manager agrees to perform the fundamentalfollowing services (the “Services”) for the DS Fund:

(1)

manage the day-to-day investment limitationand reinvestment of the REIT allocation in the DS Fund’s investment portfolio;

(a)

continuously review, supervise, and administer the investment program of the REIT allocation in the DS Fund’s investment portfolio;

(b)

determine, in its discretion, the securities to be purchased, retained or sold (and implement those decisions) by and for the REIT allocation in the DS Fund’s investment portfolio, having due regard for any restrictions on such investments as set forth from time to time by the Adviser;

(c)

provide the Adviser with records concerning Investment Manager’s activities which the Trust is required to maintain; and

(d)

render regular reports to the Trust’s and/or Adviser’s officers and directors concerning Investment Manager’s discharge of the foregoing responsibilities.

Investment Manager shall discharge the foregoing responsibilities subject to the overall control of the officers, directors, and trustees of the Adviser, in compliance with such policies as the Board of Trustees of the Trust may from time to time establish, in compliance with the objectives, policies, and limitations of the DS Fund as set forth in the Trust’s prospectus and statement of additional information, as amended from time to time, and with all applicable laws and regulations. The Adviser will provide Investment Manager with a copy of each registration statement relating to the DS Fund promptly after it has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All Services to be furnished by Investment Manager under this Agreement may be furnished through the medium of any directors, officers or employees of Investment Manager or through such other parties as Investment Manager may determine from time to time.

Investment Manager agrees, at its own expense or at the expense of one or more of its affiliates, to render the Services and to provide the office space, furnishings, equipment and personnel in sufficient amounts and manner to perform the Services on the terms and for the compensation provided herein. Investment Manager may authorize and permit any of its officers, directors and employees to be elected as officers of the Trust and to serve in the capacities in which they are elected.


Unless expressly assumed under this Agreement by Investment Manager, the Trust and/or Adviser shall pay all costs and expenses normally incurred by the DS Fund in connection with the Trust’s operation and organization. To the extent Investment Manager incurs any cost by assuming expenses which are an obligation of the Adviser or Trust, the Adviser or Trust shall promptly reimburse Investment Manager for such costs and expenses.

(b)

Books and Records. All books and records prepared and maintained by Investment Manager for the benefit of the Trust under this Agreement shall be the property of the Trust and, upon request therefor, Investment Manager shall surrender to the Trust copies of such of the books and records so requested. The Trust acknowledges that Investment Manager is required to maintain books and records of its activities under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and agrees to allow Investment Manager to retain copies of such records of the Trust as required under federal law. Investment Manager agrees not to use any records of the Trust for any purpose other than for the provision of the Services to the Trust. However, Investment Manager may disclose the investment performance of the DS Fund, provided that such disclosure does not reveal the identity of Adviser, the DS Fund or the Trust. Investment Manager may disclose that Adviser, the DS Fund and the Trust are its clients.

(2)

DS Fund Transactions. Investment Manager is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute purchases and sales of securities for the REIT allocation in the DS Fund’s investment portfolio and is directed to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the best net results as described in the Trust’s currently effective prospectus and statement of additional information. When Investment Manager deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of the DS Fund as well as other clients of Investment Manager, Investment Manager, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be sold or purchased in order to obtain the best net results of lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, shall be made by Investment Manager in the manner Investment Manager considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the DS Fund and to such other clients. Further, the Trust has adopted procedures pursuant to Rules 17(a) and 17(e) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to transactions among a Fund and an affiliated person thereof (Rule 17(a)), and transactions between a Fund and an affiliated broker or dealer (Rule 17(e)). Investment Manager shall at all times conduct its activities in compliance with such procedures. Investment Manager shall prepare a report at the end of each fiscal quarter reporting on Investment Manager’s compliance with such procedures and setting forth in reasonable detail any transactions which were in violation of such procedures. Investment Manager will promptly communicate to the officers and the directors of the Adviser and Trust such other information relating to DS Fund transactions as they may reasonably request.

3.

Compensation of Investment Manager.For its services rendered to the DS Fund, Adviser will pay to Investment Manager a fee at an annual rate equal to 0.42% of the DS Fund’s average daily assets allocated to the REIT sleeve of the DS Fund’s investment portfolio (“Allocated Assets”) up to $10 million, 0.39% for the next $10 million in Allocated Assets, 0.35% for the next $30 million in Allocated Assets, and 0.30% of Allocated Assets over $50 million.

The fees described above shall be computed daily based upon the net asset value of the Allocated Assets as determined by a valuation made in accordance with the Trust’s procedures for calculating DS Fund net asset value as described in the Trust’s currently effective Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. During any period when the determination of the DS Fund’s net asset value is suspended by the trustees of the Trust, the net asset value of a share of the DS Fund as of the last business day prior to such suspension shall, for the purpose of this Paragraph 3, be deemed to be net asset value at the close of each succeeding business day until it is again determined.

The fees described above are annual fees, payable 1/12th monthly. Fees for Services rendered during any month will be paid within five (5) business days after the end of the month in which such Services were rendered. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the end of a month in which Investment Manager is providing Services, Adviser shall pay to Investment Manager fees accumulated during that month to the date of termination within five (5) business days after the end of the month in which such Services were rendered. Investment Manager shall have no right to obtain compensation directly from the DS Fund or the Trust for Services provided hereunder and agrees to look solely to the Adviser for payment of fees due.

4.

Status of Investment Manager.The services of Investment Manager to the Trust are not to be deemed exclusive, and Investment Manager shall be free to render similar services to others.

The Trust and Adviser agree that Investment Manager may give advice or exercise investment responsibility and take other action with respect to accounts of other clients which may differ from advice given or the timing or nature of action taken with respect to the DS Fund; provided that Investment Manager acts in good faith, and provided further that it is Investment Manager’s policy to allocate, within its reasonable discretion, investment opportunities to the DS Fund over a period of time on a fair and equitable basis relative to other client accounts, taking into account the investment objectives and policies of the


DS Fund and any specific instructions applicable thereto. Investment Manager agrees that the use of the “Screened List” as set forth in the Confidentiality Agreement entered into by Investment Manager and Advisor, which Agreement is incorporated herein by specific reference, shall be kept in strictest of confidence and shall be used for no other purpose than that set forth therein.

In order to assist Investment Manager in performing the Services to the DS Fund, the Trust and/or Adviser may from time to time provide Investment Manager with information, documents, research or writings designated as proprietary by the Trust or the Adviser. Investment Manager agrees that, upon being informed that such information, documents, research or writings provided to it are deemed proprietary by the Trust and/or the Adviser, Investment Manager shall use such proprietary documents only to assist it in performing the Services to the DS Fund, and further agrees not to use, distribute, or publish, for its own benefit or for the benefit of others, information, documents, research or writings designated as proprietary by the Trust or the Adviser.

In rendering its Services to the DS Fund, Investment Manager shall be deemed to be an independent contractor. Unless expressly authorized or requested by the Trust, Investment Manager shall have no authority to act for or represent the Trust in any way other than as an independent contractor providing the Services described in this Agreement. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge and agree that the Trust may, from time to time, authorize Investment Manager to act for or represent the Trust under limited circumstances. In such circumstances, Investment Manager may be deemed to be an agent of the Trust. Except for those circumstances in which the Trust has specifically authorized Investment Manager to act for or represent the Trust, Investment Manager shall in no way be deemed an agent of the Trust.

Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or restrict the right of any director, officer or employee of Investment Manager to engage in any other business or to devote his or her time and attention in part to the management or other aspects of any other business.

It is understood that the name “Chilton Capital Management, LLC” and any derivatives associated with that name are the valuable property of the Investment Manager. Investment Manager understands and agrees that the Trust may use such name(s) in the DS Fund’s Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information and other documents comprising the Registration Statement in order to satisfy the Trust’s disclosure requirements under federal law. The Trust and Adviser each understands and agrees that in sales literature and reports prepared for dissemination to shareholders of and prospective investors in the DS Fund, the Adviser and/or the Trust shall not make public any material containing such name(s) without first obtaining the written consent of the Investment Manager, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. Upon the termination of this Agreement, the Trust and/or Adviser shall forthwith cease to use such name(s).

5.

Permissible Interests.Trustees, agents, and stockholders of the Trust are or may be interested in Investment Manager (or any successor thereof) as directors, partners, officers, stockholders or otherwise, and directors, partners, officers, agents, and stockholders of Investment Manager are or may be interested in the Trust as trustees, stockholders or otherwise; and Adviser (or any successor) is or may be interested in the Trust as a stockholder or otherwise.

6.

Liability of Investment Manager. Investment Manager assumes no responsibility under this Agreement other than to render the Services called for hereunder in good faith. Investment Manager shall not be liable for any error of judgment or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which this Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to borrowing moneyreceipt of compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the performance of, or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and issuing senior securities;duties under, this Agreement.

Adviser and the Trust agree to indemnify and defend Investment Manager, its officers, directors, and employees for any loss or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with any action, suit or proceeding relating to any actual or alleged material misstatement or omission in the Fund’s registration statement, any proxy statement, or any communication to current or prospective investors in the DS Fund (other than any material misstatement or omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished by Investment Manager to Adviser or the DS Fund).

7.

Representations of the Adviser and Investment Manager.Adviser represents that (a) a copy of the Trust’s Master Trust Agreement, together with all amendments thereto, is on file in the office of the Secretary of the State of Delaware; (b) a copy of the Trust’s currently effective prospectus and statement of additional information has been delivered to Investment Manager; (c) Adviser has acted and will continue to act in conformity with the Act and other applicable laws; (d) the appointment of Investment Manager has been duly authorized; and (d) Adviser is authorized to enter into this Agreement.

Investment Manager represents that (a) a copy of the Trust’s currently effective prospectus and statement of additional information has been delivered to Investment Manager; (b) Investment Manager has acted and will continue to act in conformity with the Act and other applicable laws; and (c) Investment Manager is authorized to enter into this Agreement and to perform the Services described herein.


8.

Term. This Agreement shall remain in effect until March 31, 2021, and from year to year thereafter provided that such continuance is approved at least annually by (1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust or (2) a vote of a “majority” (as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the DS Fund’s outstanding securities, provided that in either event the continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Act) of any such party, which vote must be cast in person at meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; provided, however, that;

2.

the Trust or Adviser may, at any time and without the payment of any penalty, terminate this Agreement upon 60 days written notice to Investment Manager;

3.

the Agreement shall immediately terminate in the event of its assignment (within the meaning of the Act and the Rules thereunder); and

4.

Investment Manager may terminate this Agreement without payment of penalty on 60 days written notice to the Trust; and

5.

the terms of paragraph 6 of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

9.

Notices. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any notice or other communication required by or permitted to be given in connection with this Agreement will be in writing and will be delivered in person or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid or by prepaid overnight delivery service to the respective parties as follows:

If to the Trust:

If to the Adviser:If to the Investment Manager

The Timothy Plan

Timothy Partners, Ltd.Chilton Capital Management, LLC

1055 Maitland Center Commons

1055 Maitland Center Commons1177 West Loop South

Maitland, FL 32751

Maitland, FL 32751Suite 1310

Arthur D. Ally

By: Covenant Funds, Inc.Houston, TX 77027

President

Managing General PartnerAttn: 
  OArthur D. Ally, President  Title: 

10.OO

1b.

To amendAmendments; Entire Agreement.No provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the fundamental investment limitationparty against which enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought, and no amendment of this Agreement shall be effective until approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities. This Agreement and the Confidentiality Agreement combined constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to purchasingthe subject matter contained herein and selling commodities,supersedes any prior agreement or understanding, whether written or oral.

11.

Code of Ethics. Pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the Act, Investment Manager warrants, covenants and agrees that it shall have submitted its Code of Ethics to add a restriction allowing the Fund to purchase and sell gold and other precious metals in amounts not to exceed ten percent (10%)Board of Trustees of the Fund’s net assets, inTrust and obtained Board approval of such Code of Ethics prior to rendering any Services to the aggregate;

OOO

1c.

To amendDS Fund. Investment Manager shall submit any material changes to such Code of Ethics to the fundamental investment limitationBoard of Trustees for its approval within six months of making such material change. Investment Manager further warrants, covenants and agrees to comply with all applicable reporting requirements mandated by Rule 17j-1 with respect to concentratingCodes of Ethics.

12.

Proxy Voting. Except as specifically instructed by the Board of Trustees of the Trust or by the Adviser, Investment Manager shall exercise or procure the exercise of any voting rights attaching to investments of the DS Fund on behalf of the DS Fund, and shall report all votes cast in a particular industry or groupthe in time, manner, and format requested to facilitate the filing of industries;

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1d.

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to investing in real estate;OOO

1e.N-PX.

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to underwriting securities;OOO

1f.

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to loans:OOO

1g.

To eliminate fundamental investment limitations no longer required by law.OOO

13.

Governing Law.This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to any laws of conflict of such jurisdiction.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and the year first written above.

 

[PROXY ID NUMBER HERE]

The Timothy Plan

[BAR CODE HERE][CUSIP HERE]Timothy Partners, Ltd.                 Chilton Capital Management, LLC


LOGO

PROXY CARDArthur D. Ally

Covenant Funds, Inc.By: 

President

LOGO

Managing GeneralIts: 

YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT NO MATTER HOW MANY SHARES YOU OWN.PLEASE CAST YOUR PROXY VOTETODAY!

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Partner, Arthur D.
Ally, President


EXHIBIT C

Sub-Advisory Agreement

THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 1st day of December, 2020, by and between The Timothy Plan, a Delaware business trust (the “Trust”), Timothy Partners, Ltd., a Florida Limited Partnership (the “Adviser”), and Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC, (the “Sub-Adviser”).

WHEREAS, the Trust is an open-end management investment company, registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) and authorized to issue an indefinite number of series of shares representing interests in separate investment portfolios (each referred to as a “Fund”); and

WHEREAS, Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and engages in the business of asset management; and

WHEREAS,Sub-Adviser is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and engages in the business of asset management; and

WHEREAS, the Trust has engaged Adviser to provide investment management services to each Fund in the Trust; and

WHEREAS, the Adviser desires to retain Sub-Adviser to render certain investment management services to the Timothy Plan Fixed Income Fund, Timothy Plan High Yield Bond Fund, Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies Fund, and Timothy Plan Growth & Income Fund (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”), and Sub-Adviser is willing to render such services; and

PROXY FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MAY 13, 2015WHEREAS, the Trust consents to the engagement of Sub-Adviser by Adviser.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1.

Obligations of Sub-Adviser

(b)

Services.Sub-Adviser agrees to perform the following services (the “Services”) for the Funds:

(1)

manage the day-to-day investment and reinvestment of the Fixed Income Fund and High Yield Bond Fund’s assets, and the fixed income allocation of the Defensive Strategies Fund and Growth and Income Fund’s assets;

(3)

continuously review, supervise, and administer the fixed income investment program of each Fund;

(4)

determine, in its discretion, the securities to be purchased, retained or sold (and implement those decisions) by and for the Funds having due regard for any restrictions on such investments as set forth from time to time by the Adviser;

(5)

provide the Adviser with records concerning Sub-Adviser’s activities which the Trust is required to maintain; and

(6)

render regular reports to the Trust’s and/or Adviser’s officers and directors concerning Sub-Adviser’s discharge of the foregoing responsibilities.

Sub-Adviser shall discharge the foregoing responsibilities subject to the overall control of the officers, directors, and trustees of the Adviser, in compliance with such policies as the Board of Trustees of the Trust may from time to time establish, in compliance with the objectives, policies, and limitations of the Funds as set forth in the Trust’s prospectus and statement of additional information, as amended from time to time, and with all applicable laws and regulations. The signersAdviser will provide Sub-Adviser with a copy of each registration statement relating to the Funds promptly after it has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All Services to be furnished by Sub-Adviser under this proxy hereby appoint James AshAgreement may be furnished through the medium of any directors, officers or employees of Sub-Adviser or through such other parties as Sub-Adviser may determine from time to time.

Sub-Adviser agrees, at its own expense or at the expense of one or more of its affiliates, to render the Services and Dawn Dennis,to provide the office space, furnishings, equipment and each of them, attorneyspersonnel in sufficient amounts and proxies, with power of substitution in each,manner to vote all sharesperform the Services on the terms and for the signers at the special meetingcompensation provided herein. Sub-Adviser may authorize and permit any of shareholdersits officers, directors and employees to be held May 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time,elected as trustees or officers of the Trust and atto serve in the capacities in which they are elected.


Unless expressly assumed under this Agreement by Sub-Adviser, the Trust and/or Adviser shall pay all costs and expenses normally incurred by the Portfolio in connection with the Trust’s operation and organization. To the extent Sub-Adviser incurs any adjournmentscost by assuming expenses which are an obligation of the Adviser or Trust, the Adviser or Trust shall promptly reimburse Sub-Adviser for such costs and expenses.

(b)

Books and Records.    All books and records prepared and maintained by Sub-Adviser for the benefit of the Trust under this Agreement shall be the property of the Trust and, upon request therefor, Sub-Adviser shall surrender to the Trust copies of such of the books and records so requested. The Trust acknowledges that Sub-Adviser is required to maintain books and records of its activities under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and agrees to allow Sub-Adviser to retain copies of such records of the Trust as required under federal law. Sub-Adviser agrees not to use any records of the Trust for any purpose other than for the provision of the Services to the Trust. However, Sub-Adviser may disclose the investment performance of the Portfolio, provided that such disclosure does not reveal the identity of Adviser, the Portfolio or the Trust. Sub-Adviser may disclose that Adviser, the Portfolio and the Trust are its clients.

6.

Portfolio Transactions. Sub-Adviser is authorized to select the brokers or dealers that will execute purchases and sales of securities for the Funds and is directed to use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain the best net results as described in the Trust’s currently effective prospectus and statement of additional information. When Sub-Adviser deems the purchase or sale of a security to be in the best interest of a Fund as well as other clients of Sub-Adviser, Sub-Adviser, to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, may, but shall be under no obligation to, aggregate the securities to be sold or purchased in order to obtain the best net results of lower brokerage commissions and efficient execution. In such event, allocation of the securities so purchased or sold, as well as the expenses incurred in the transaction, shall be made by Sub-Adviser in the manner Sub-Adviser considers to be the most equitable and consistent with its fiduciary obligations to the Fund(s) and to such other clients. Further, the Trust has adopted procedures pursuant to Rules 17(a) and 17(e) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 relating to transactions among a Portfolio and affiliated person thereof (Rule 17(a)), and transactions between a Fund and an affiliated broker or dealer (Rule 17(e)). Sub-Adviser shall at all times conduct its activities in compliance with such procedures. Sub-Adviser shall prepare a report at the end of each fiscal quarter reporting on Sub-Adviser’s compliance with such procedures and setting forth in reasonable detail any transactions which were in violation of such procedures. Sub-Adviser will promptly communicate to the officers and the directors of the Adviser and Trust such other information relating to Portfolio transactions as they may reasonably request.

3.

Compensation of Sub-Adviser.For its services rendered to the Portfolio, Adviser will pay to Sub-Adviser a fee at an annual rate of each Portfolio’s average daily allocated assets, as set forth in Exhibit A to this Agreement.

The fees described above shall be computed daily based upon the net asset value of each Fund as specified herein, anddetermined by a valuation made in accordance with their best judgment,the Trust’s procedures for calculating Fund net asset value as described in the Trust’s currently effective Prospectus and/or Statement of Additional Information. During any period when the determination of a Fund’s net asset value is suspended by the trustees of the Trust, the net asset value of a share of that Fund as of the last business day prior to such suspension shall, for the purpose of this Paragraph 3, be deemed to be net asset value at the close of each succeeding business day until it is again determined.

The fees described above are annual fees, payable 1/12th monthly. Fees for Services rendered during any month will be paid within five (5) business days after the end of the month in which such Services were rendered. In the event that this Agreement is terminated prior to the end of a month in which Sub-Adviser is providing Services, Adviser shall pay to Sub-Adviser fees accumulated during that month to the date of termination within five (5) business days after the end of the month in which such Services were rendered. Sub-Adviser shall have no right to obtain compensation directly from the Portfolio or the Trust for Services provided hereunder and agrees to look solely to the Adviser for payment of fees due.

4.

Status of Sub-Adviser.The services of Sub-Adviser to the Trust are not to be deemed exclusive, and Sub-Adviser shall be free to render similar services to others.

The Trust and Adviser agree that Sub-Adviser may give advice or exercise investment responsibility and take other action with respect to accounts of other clients which may differ from advice given or the timing or nature of action taken with respect to a Fund; provided that Sub-Adviser acts in good faith, and provided further that it is Sub-Adviser’s policy to allocate, within its reasonable discretion, investment opportunities to the Fund over a period of time on a fair and equitable basis relative to other client accounts, taking into account the investment objectives and policies of the Fund and any specific instructions applicable thereto. Sub-Adviser agrees that the use of the “Screened List” as set forth in the Confidentiality Agreement entered into by Sub-Adviser and Advisor, which Agreement is incorporated herein by specific reference, shall be kept in strictest of confidence and shall be used for no other purpose than that set forth therein.


In order to assist Sub-Adviser in performing the Services to the Funds, the Trust and/or Adviser may from time to time provide Sub-Adviser with information, documents, research or writings designated as proprietary by the Trust or the Adviser. Sub-Adviser agrees that, upon being informed that such information, documents, research or writings provided to it are deemed proprietary by the Trust and/or the Adviser, Sub-Adviser shall use such proprietary documents only to assist it in performing the Services to the Funds, and further agrees not to use, distribute, or publish, for its own benefit or for the benefit of others, information, documents, research or writings designated as proprietary by the Trust or the Adviser.

In rendering its Services to the Funds, Sub-Adviser shall be deemed to be an independent contractor. Unless expressly authorized or requested by the Trust, Sub-Adviser shall have no authority to act for or represent the Trust in any way other than as an independent contractor providing the Services described in this Agreement. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge and agree that the Trust may, from time to time, authorize Sub-Adviser to act for or represent the Trust under limited circumstances. In such circumstances, Sub-Adviser may be deemed to be an agent of the Trust. Except for those circumstances in which the Trust has specifically authorized Sub-Adviser to act for or represent the Trust, Sub-Adviser shall in no way be deemed an agent of the Trust.

Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or restrict the right of any director, officer or employee of Sub-Adviser to engage in any other business or to devote his or her time and attention in part to the management or other aspects of any other business.

It is understood that the name “Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss”, “BHMS” and any derivatives associated with that name are the valuable property of the Sub-Adviser. Sub-Adviser understands and agrees that the Trust may properly come beforeuse such name(s) in the Funds’ Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information and other documents comprising the Registration Statement in order to satisfy the Trust’s disclosure requirements under federal law. The Trust and Adviser each understands and agrees that in sales literature and reports prepared for dissemination to shareholders of and prospective investors in the Funds, the Adviser and/or the Trust shall not make public any material containing such name(s) without first obtaining the written consent of the Sub-Adviser, which consent shall not unreasonably be withheld. Upon the termination of this meetingAgreement, the Trust and/or Adviser shall forthwith cease to be held at the offices of Gemini Fund Services, LLC. (“Gemini”), located at 80 Arkay Drive, Suite 110, Hauppauge, NY 11788.use such name(s).

 

5.

Permissible Interests.Trustees, agents, and stockholders of the Trust are or may be interested in Sub-Adviser (or any successor thereof) as directors, partners, officers, stockholders or otherwise, and directors, partners, officers, agents, and stockholders of Sub-Adviser are or may be interested in the Trust as trustees, stockholders or otherwise; and Adviser (or any successor) is or may be interested in the Trust as a stockholder or otherwise.

 

6.

Liability of Sub-Adviser.Sub-Adviser assumes no responsibility under this Agreement other than to render the Services called for hereunder in good faith. Sub-Adviser shall not be liable for any error of judgment or for any loss suffered by the Trust in connection with the matters to which this Agreement relates, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to receipt of compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on its part in the performance of, or from reckless disregard by it of its obligations and duties under, this Agreement.

Adviser and the Trust agree to indemnify and defend Do you have questions?Sub-Adviser,If you have its officers, directors, and employees for any questions about howloss or expense (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with any action, suit or proceeding relating to vote your proxyany actual or aboutalleged material misstatement or omission in the meeting in general, please call toll-free1-877-896-3191.Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for this Special Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held on May 13, 2015. TheFund’s registration statement, any proxy statement, for this meeting is available at:

proxyonline.com/docs/timothyplan2015.pdfor any communication to current or prospective investors in the Portfolio (other than any material misstatement or omission made in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished by Sub-Adviser to Adviser or the Portfolio).

 

7.

Representations of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser. Adviser represents that (a) a copy of the Trust’s Master Trust Agreement, together with all amendments thereto, is on file in the office of the Secretary of the State of Delaware; (b) a copy of the Trust’s currently effective prospectus and statement of additional information has been delivered to Sub-Adviser; (c) Adviser has acted and will continue to act in conformity with the Act and other applicable laws; (d) the appointment of Sub-Adviser has been duly authorized; and (d) Adviser is authorized to enter into this Agreement.

Sub-Adviser represents that (a) a copy of the Trust’s currently effective prospectus and statement of additional information has been delivered to Sub-Adviser; (b) Sub-Adviser has acted and will continue to act in conformity with the Act and other applicable laws; and (c) Sub-Adviser is authorized to enter into this Agreement and to perform the Services described herein.

 

8.

Term.This Agreement shall remain in effect until March 31, 2022, and from year to year thereafter provided that such continuance is approved at least annually by (1) the vote of a majority of the Board of Trustees of the Trust or (2) a vote of a “majority” (as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Portfolio’s outstanding securities, provided that in either event the continuance is also approved by the vote of a majority of the trustees of the Trust who are not parties to this Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Act) of any such party, which vote must be cast in person at meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval; provided, however, that;


(e)

the Trust or Adviser may, at any time and without the payment of any penalty, terminate this Agreement upon 60 days written notice to Sub-Adviser;

(f)

the Agreement shall immediately terminate in the event of its assignment (within the meaning of the Act and the Rules thereunder); and

(g)

Sub-Adviser may terminate this Agreement without payment of penalty on 60 days written notice to the Trust; and

(h)

the terms of paragraph 6 of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

9.

Notices. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any notice or other communication required by or permitted to be given in connection with this Agreement will be in writing and will be delivered in person or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid or by prepaid overnight delivery service or electronic mail to the respective parties as follows:

 

[PROXY ID NUMBER HERE]If to the TrustIf to the AdviserIf to the Sub-Adviser

The Timothy Plan

Timothy Partners, Ltd.Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC

1055 Maitland Center Commons

1055 Maitland Center Commons2200 Ross Avenue, 31st Floor

Maitland, Florida 32751

Maitland, Florida 32751Dallas, Texas 75201

Attn: Arthur D. Ally

By: Covenant Funds, Inc.Attn: Eddie Guerra

President

Managing General PartnerClient Portfolio Manager

(insert email address)

Arthur D. Ally, Presidenteguerra@barrowhanley.com

10.

Amendments; Entire Agreement.No provision of this Agreement may be changed, waived, discharged or terminated orally, but only by an instrument in writing signed by the party against which enforcement of the change, waiver, discharge or termination is sought, and no amendment of this Agreement shall be effective until approved by vote of the holders of a majority of the Fund’s outstanding voting securities. This Agreement and the Confidentiality Agreement combined constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes any prior agreement or understanding, whether written or oral.

11.

Code of Ethics. Pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the Act, Sub-Adviser warrants, covenants and agrees that it shall have submitted its Code of Ethics to the Board of Trustees of the Trust and obtained Board approval of such Code of Ethics prior to rendering any Services to the Funds. Sub-Adviser shall submit any material changes to such Code of Ethics to the Board of Trustees for its approval within six months of making such material change. Sub-Adviser further warrants, covenants and agrees to comply with all applicable reporting requirements mandated by Rule 17j-1 with respect to Codes of Ethics.

12.

Proxy Voting.    Except as specifically instructed by the Board of Trustees of the Trust or by the Adviser, Sub-Adviser shall exercise or procure the exercise of any voting rights attaching to investments of the Portfolio on behalf of the Portfolio, and shall report all votes cast in the in time, manner, and format requested to facilitate the filing of the N-PX.

13.

Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to any laws of conflict of such jurisdiction.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and the year first written above.

[BAR CODE HERE][CUSIP HERE]
The Timothy PlanTimothy Partners, Ltd.Barrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss
                                                     ��       

LOGO

Arthur D. Ally

Covenant Funds, Inc.By:Cory Martin

President

Managing GeneralIts:CEO & Executive Director
Partner, Arthur D.
Ally, President


LOGO

SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD DECEMBER 21, 2020

1055 MAITLAND CENTER COMMONS MAITLAND, FL 32751

TIMOTHY PLAN DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES FUND

The undersigned, revoking previous proxies, if any, with respect to the shares described below, hereby appoints Ben Mollozzi, Esq. and James McGuire, each an attorney, agent, and proxy of the undersigned, with full power of substitution, to vote at the Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) of the above-mentioned Fund (the “Fund”) to be held at the offices of the Trust’s Investment Adviser, Timothy Partners, Ltd., located at 1055 Maitland Center Commons Blvd., Maitland, FL 32751 on December 21, 2020 at 2:30 PM, Eastern time, and at any and all adjournments or postponement(s) thereof all shares of beneficial interest of the Fund, on the proposals set forth below and any other matters properly brought before the Meeting.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THIS PROXY CARD WILL BE VOTED AS INSTRUCTED. IF NO SPECIFICATION IS MADE AND THE PROXY CARD IS EXECUTED, THE PROXY CARD WILL BE VOTED “FOR” PROPOSALS 1 AND 2. THE PROXIES ARE AUTHORIZED, IN THEIR DISCRETION, TO VOTE UPON SUCH MATTERS AS MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENTS OR POSTPONEMENTS.

Receipt of Notice of Meeting and Proxy Statement is hereby acknowledged.

CONTROL #:

SHARES:

The Timothy Plan Defensive Strategies FundPROXY CARD

Note: Please date and sign exactly as the name appears on this proxy card. When shares are held by joint owners/tenants, at least one holder should sign. When signing in a fiduciary capacity, such as executor, administrator, trustee, attorney, guardian etc., please so indicate. Corporate and partnership proxies should be signed by an authorized person.

Signature(s) (Title(s), if applicable)

Date

PLEASE VOTE VIA THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONE OR MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY USING THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE

CONTINUED ON THE REVERSE SIDE

EVERY SHAREHOLDER’S VOTE IS IMPORTANT!

 

YOUR SIGNATURE IS REQUIREDFOR YOUR VOTE TO BE COUNTED.The signer(s) acknowledges receipt with this Proxy Statement of the Board of Trustees. Your signature(s) on this should be exactly as your name(s) appear on this Proxy (reverse side). If the shares are held jointly, each holder should sign this Proxy. Attorneys-in-fact, executors, administrators, trustees or guardians should indicate the full title and capacity in which they are signing.

THERE ARE 3 EASY WAYS TO VOTE YOUR PROXY:

1.

SIGNATURE (AND TITLE IF APPLICABLE)         DATEBy Phone:Call Okapi Partners toll-free at: 888-785-6709to vote with a live proxy services representative. Representatives are available to take your vote or to answer any questions Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (EST).

OR

SIGNATURE (IF HELD JOINTLY)                           DATE2.

By Internet: Refer to your proxy card for the control number and go to:www.OkapiVote.com/TPChilton2020and follow the simple on-screen instructions.

OR

3.

By Mail:Sign, Date, and Return this proxy card using the enclosed postage-paid envelope.

This proxy is solicited on behalf of the Fund’s Board of Trustees, and the Proposals have been unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees and recommended for approval by shareholders. When properly executed, this proxy will be voted as indicated or “FOR” the proposal if no choice is indicated. The proxy will be voted in accordance with the proxy holders’ best judgment as to any other matters that may arise at the Special Meeting.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE PROPOSALS.

TO VOTE, MARK CIRCLES BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS. Example:

Proposal 1.

To replace the fundamental investment limitations of the Fund with new updated fundamental investment limitations:


THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FUND RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” PROPOSALS 1 AND 2

 

  FORAGAINSTABSTAIN

1a.   

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to borrowing money and issuing senior securities;

OOO

1b.   1.

To amendapprove a new investment sub-advisory agreement with Chilton Capital Partners, LLC (“Chilton”) to manage the fundamental investment limitation with respect to purchasing and selling commodities, and to add a restriction allowing the Fund to purchase and sell gold and other precious metals in amounts not to exceed ten percent (10%Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) allocation of the Fund’s net assets, in the aggregate;portfolio.

OOO

1c.   

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to concentrating investments in a particular industry or group of industries;

OOO

1d.   2.

To amendApprove the fundamental investment limitationSub-investment Advisory Agreement with respectBarrow, Hanley, Mewhinney & Strauss, LLC for its services to investing in real estate;the Fund.

O

O

O

1e.   

To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to underwriting securities;

OOO

1f.    

To amend the fundamental investment limitation with respect to loans:

OOO

1g.   

To eliminate fundamental investment limitations no longer required by law.

OOO

You may have received more than one proxy card due to multiple investments in the Fund.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE ALL OF YOUR PROXY CARDS!

PLEASE FOLD ALONG THE PERFORATION, DETACH AND RETURN THE UPPER PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE.

 

[PROXY ID NUMBER HERE][BAR CODE HERE][CUSIP HERE]

CONTINUED AND TO BE SIGNED ON REVERSE SIDE

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THIS SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 21, 2020

THE PROXY STATEMENT AND THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS FOR THIS MEETING ARE AVAILABLE AT:HTTP://WWW.OKAPIVOTE.COM/TPCHILTON