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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

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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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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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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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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Giving Non-Cash Assets through a Donor Advised Fund

Giving Non-Cash Assets Through a  Donor Advised Fund.Open a Donor Advised Fund and simplify the...
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Where Your Treasure Is: Generosity that Shapes Leadership

For those who lead, build, and influence, generosity is more than philanthropy. It is discipleship in action. Each act of giving helps shape our hearts to mirror the heart of God. It loosens our grip on temporary things and strengthens our trust in the Giver Himself.

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The Great Wealth Transfer: A Guide to Generosity and Purpose

Key takeaways: Over $84 trillion is expected to transfer from Baby Boomers to younger generations...
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Give More, Pay Less in Taxes: How Asset-Based Giving Maximizes Your Impact 

At Ten Talents Foundation, we love educating our community about tax-wise and strategic ways to...
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How this Church Gym is bringing Hope to one of California’s Poorest Neighborhoods

The Challenge of Leading a Church in Southeast Fresno "God has given me the privilege of pastoring...
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