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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...

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.”

The Gift That Keeps Giving: How One Woman Left A Legacy of Hope through a Fresno Nonprofit

What if your generosity could keep shaping lives long after you're gone? That’s exactly what one...

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...

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...

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...

How a Donor Advised Fund simplifies the way you donate.

How a Donor Advised Fund simplifies the way you donate.Open a Donor Advised Fund and simplify the...

Including Ministries in Your Will or Trust

Including Ministries You Love in Your Will or Trust (with guidelines & intentionality)Have you...

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...

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...