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Asset-Based Giving: How non-cash donations can make a lasting impact

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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

4 Ways to Be Generous This Summer

At Ten Talents Foundation, we believe generosity is more than a financial decision—it’s a way of...

How to Make a Lasting Impact through an Estate Plan: Insights from Experienced Attorney, Lanier Thomas

Lanier Thomas is a seasoned estate planning attorney at Fennemore Dowling Aaron Law Firm based in...

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...

What is a “Successful” Retirement?

What is a "Successful" Retirement? “The happiest people I have worked with are not necessarily...

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.”

Over a Million Americans have Opened Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are being used at historic levels according to the National...

What is the role of a Community Foundation? Multiplying Generosity in a Region for Lasting Impact

At Ten Talents Foundation, we see both the challenges and opportunities in the Central California...

Tax-wise way to donate stock

Tax-wise way to donate stockA simple, quick process.The Ten Talents Foundation has a simple...

How a Donor Advised Fund Works

At Ten Talents Foundation, we believe generosity should be simple, strategic, and impactful. Yet,...

Empowering Generosity Workshop: Equipping Nonprofit Leaders for Greater Kingdom Impact

Last month, Ten Talents Foundation had the privilege of hosting the Empowering Generosity...