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Ten Talents Overview Brief

A 2-page brief outlining Ten Talents’ Mission, Vision, & how we are working to accomplish them.

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Donor Advised Fund Overview

An overview of how a Donor Advised Fund works and the way you can fund it.

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DAF vs Private Foundation

Side by side comparison of Donor Advised Funds and Private Foundations.

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Crop Gifting Guide

An overview of the process and benefits of turning crops into cash so your generosity goes further.

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Ten Talents Annual Impact Report

A yearly report outlining the Ten Talents Foundation’s goals and the  impact made.

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Blog Posts

Over a Million Americans have Opened Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are being used at historic levels according to the National...
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Don’t have time to make thoughtful gifts by the end of the year? Here’s what you can do.

Contribute to your Donor Advised Fund now. Distribute donations later!Reduce stress & increase...
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What is a “Successful” Retirement?

What is a "Successful" Retirement?  “The happiest people I have worked with are not necessarily...
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Tax-wise way to donate stock

Tax-wise way to donate stockA simple, quick process.The Ten Talents Foundation has a simple...
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Including Ministries in Your Will or Trust

Including Ministries You Love in Your Will or Trust (with guidelines & intentionality)Have you...
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11 Benefits of Using a Donor Advised Fund

Over a million individual Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), were opened by the end of 2021 according to...
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A Life of Generosity: Don Eskes’ Story

“When I became a Christian, I decided I didn’t want to be a spectator. I wanted to be in the game. At 78 years old, I don’t have the same energy and capacity I did 20 years ago, but I don’t think I will die sitting in a rocker somewhere.

I will keep going as long as God will let me.”

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Tax Considerations for Donor Advised Fund Holders

 At the Ten Talents Foundation, we love to educate our community about tools they can use to live...
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2022 Ten Talents Foundation Annual Impact Report

TEN TALENTS FOUNDATION 2022 ANNUAL IMPACT REPORTThank you.At the Ten Talents Foundation, we...
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2024 Ten Talents Foundation Annual Impact Report

Dear Friends, As we reflect on 2024, one word comes to mind: growth . Growth is rarely easy—it...
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