Number Ten Foundation Inc
Number Ten Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its charitable activity consists of making gifts to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists 159 grants totaling $226,135.
Number Ten Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Number Ten Foundation Inc gave $226K across 159 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Maryland. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $226,135
- +30.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 159
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,422
- +45.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $1,662,829
- -6.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (14 of 159, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Number Ten Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter to Ralph Brunn stating the amount requested, the purpose of the request, and the organization’s exemption status. Awards are limited to organizations qualifying under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Ralph Brunn
Mailing address: 7902 Brynmore Court Unit 606, Baltimore, MD 21208
Phone: (410) 484-0002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Number Ten Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baltimore Hebrew Congregation ($104K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
808 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 800 grants of 808 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The filing also reports shares for Pennsylvania, New York, and the District of Columbia, at 1% each, and an additional 2% for an unidentified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 159 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Number Ten Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 159 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $770; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $190 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2024) to $432K (2021). In 2025 it made 159 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Hebrew Congregation Baltimore, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $104,340 |
| Associated Jewish Com Federation Baltimore, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $49,416 |
| Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Sinai Hospital Baltimore, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Fuel Fund of Maryland Baltimore, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland Baltimore, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $6,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Hopewell Cancer Support Lutherville, MD | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Food for Africa | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $3,049 |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Philadelphia, PA | To Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,662,829 | $110,279 | $234,656 | $226,135 | 159 | $226,135 | $102,003 | $163,813 |
| 2024 | $1,786,415 | $60,405 | $193,117 | $173,790 | 178 | $173,790 | $47,645 | $153,655 |
| 2023 | $1,920,140 | $50,661 | $291,993 | $284,800 | 168 | $284,800 | $43,468 | $140,608 |
| 2022 | $2,243,963 | $257,112 | $212,119 | $206,555 | 148 | $206,555 | $251,548 | $145,590 |
| 2021 | $2,198,711 | $284,535 | $446,174 | $431,780 | 155 | $431,780 | $270,141 | $176,128 |
| 2020 | $2,351,706 | $122,682 | $295,029 | $290,355 | 146 | — | $118,008 | $149,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Number Ten Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its activities consist of making gifts to charitable organizations. Its grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, Fuel Fund of Maryland describes its work as providing utility assistance to BGE residential customers at risk of losing power or already disconnected. Hopewell Cancer Support says it creates a community for people with cancer, their families, and friends. Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland describes its mission as helping homebound people live safely and independently through meals and support services. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to maintain a symphony orchestra and present concerts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 159 grants totaling $226,135. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $104,340, with a median of $100. The largest grants listed were $104,340 to Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and $49,416 to Associated Jewish Community Federation. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Maryland Food Bank and Sinai Hospital, and $6,000 each to Fuel Fund of Maryland and United Way of Central Maryland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ralph Brunn as president and director, Liora C. Brunn as vice president, secretary, and director, and Alexander ER Hill as treasurer and director.
Number Ten Foundation Inc is led by Ralph Brunn, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralph Brunn
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Er Hill
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liora C. Brunn
Vice President, Secretary & Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lindacarol B. Hill (2020–2024) — Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Number Ten Foundation Inc
How much does Number Ten Foundation Inc give each year?
Number Ten Foundation Inc gave $226K across 159 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $174K across 178 grants.
What is Number Ten Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Number Ten Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $1,422, across 159 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Number Ten Foundation Inc that year got $770 on average.
Where does Number Ten Foundation Inc give grants?
Number Ten Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (51 grants), Washington, DC (24 grants), New York, NY (11 grants) and Merrifield, VA (6 grants).
Who are Number Ten Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Number Ten Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Baltimore Hebrew Congregation ($104,340), Associated Jewish Com Federation ($49,416) and Maryland Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Number Ten Foundation Inc?
Number Ten Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Number Ten Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its activities consist of making gifts to charitable organizations. Its grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Number Ten Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter to Ralph Brunn stating the amount requested, the purpose of the request, and the organization’s exemption status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Number Ten Foundation Inc's EIN?
Number Ten Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1400791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Number Ten Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/number-ten-foundation-inc-morg_e1ec08a3e5fb439298ae1c2b9410ab6b
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