Ten Talents Foundation
Ten Talents Foundation is a non-denominational Christian community foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Established in 1996, the organization serves as a charitable platform for Christian families, individuals, businesses, churches, and nonprofits to leverage their resources for greater impact. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation designated for philanthropic and grantmaking purposes.
Key facts about Ten Talents Foundation
- EIN
- 43-1719896
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,573,382
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- Average grant
- $92,890
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (18 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ten Talents Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ten Talents Foundation's 60 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (41%), South Dakota (17%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Louis, MO (7 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants), Winter Garden, FL (2 grants) and Sioux Falls, SD (2 grants). 43% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Ten Talents Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 60 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $66K; repeat grants $105K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $41K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$5.6M
+8.3% YoY
Grant Count
60
+15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$93K
-6.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Provide Christian families, individuals, and non-profits with a charitable platform to leverage their resources for greater impact.
Purpose: Inspire people in the Central California region to become greater stewards of their time, talents, and treasure.
Vision: Mobilize a movement of generosity regionally and around the world.
Core Values: Stewardship, Trust, Advocacy, Integrity, and Teamwork
The foundation's work centers on two primary mechanisms:
Giving Funds - Helping businesses, individuals, and families establish Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) that allow donors to give cash and non-cash assets, save on taxes, simplify giving, and direct funds through personalized online portals.
Ministry Partner Program - Equipping qualified 501(c)(3) ministries to fulfill their missions through the foundation's support.
Primary funding focus areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000–$25,000
Average Grant
amount: $61,800
Invitation Only
** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is invitation-only.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, Florida, and Texas. The organization identifies itself as serving the Central California region, though its actual grantmaking extends beyond this area based on recent grant activity.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 60 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $143.8–$154 million
- Total revenue: $5.4–$8.9 million
- Total expenses: $6.4 million
- Total liabilities: $15,500
- Giving rate: 3.6% of assets
Historical Financial Trend:
- 2023 total grants and contributions: $0 (indicating reliance on investment income rather than new contributions)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
273 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Matthew's Hope Ministries ($1,166,600), Signatry Charitable Trust ($930,643), Northland Church ($861,600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW'S HOPE MINISTRIES Winter Garden, FL | HOMELESS OUTREACH | $1,166,600 |
| SIGNATRY CHARITABLE TRUST Sioux Falls, SD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $930,643 |
| NORTHLAND CHURCH Longwood, FL | RELIGIOUS MINISTRY | $861,600 |
| HANDS AT WORK San Francisco, CA | PROVIDE FOR ORPHANS, WIDOWS AND CHILDREN DYING IN AFRICA | $265,000 |
| HOPE FOR ORPHANS USA INC West Paducah, KY | CHRISTIAN MINISTRY THAT SUPPORTS ORPHAN CHILDREN IN UKRAINE | $251,149 |
| TEN BY THREE FKA THE BLESSING BASKET St Louis, MO | TO GUIDE PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO BE ARTISANS AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT | $155,000 |
| THE FORGOTTEN INITIATIVE Bloomington, IN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| LIFT DISABILITY NETWORK Winter Garden, FL | MEET THE NEEDS AND SUPPORT FAMILIES WITH DISABILTIES | $125,000 |
| SALT EXCHANGE Brooklyn, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| AVAIL NYC New York, NY | PRO-LIFE EDUCATION AND LEGISTRATION ACTION | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Paul T Thonnard - Executive Director (compensation: $191,467–$203,000)
- Richard Grote - Vice President of Investments / Investment Director (compensation: $60,859–$70,000)
- Larry D Vander Maten - Trustee
- Diane Hough - Senior Accountant (compensation: $74,000)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry D Vander Maten | Trustee | 20 | — |
| Paul T Thonnard | Executive Director | 35 | $210,399 |
| Richard Grote | Investment Director | 23 | $74,969 |
Contact Information
- Phone: (559) 387-5534
- Email: info@tentalentsfoundation.org
- Address: 11861 Westline Industrial Drive, Suite 15, Saint Louis, MO 63146-3305
- Website: tentalentsfoundation.org
- EIN: 43-1719896
- IRS Ruling Year: 1996
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ten Talents Foundation fund?
**Mission:** Provide Christian families, individuals, and non-profits with a charitable platform to leverage their resources for greater impact. **Purpose:** Inspire people in the Central California region to become greater stewards of their time, talents, and treasure. **Vision:** Mobilize a movement of generosity regionally and around the world. **Core Values:** Stewardship, Trust, Advocacy, Integrity, and Teamwork The foundation's work centers on two primary mechanisms: 1. **Giving Funds** -…
How do I apply for a grant from Ten Talents Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Ten Talents Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, Florida, and Texas. The organization identifies itself as serving the Central California region, though its actual grantmaking extends beyond this area based on recent grant activity.
What size grants does Ten Talents Foundation award?
In 2024, Ten Talents Foundation awarded 60 grants totaling $5.6M — an average of about $93K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ten Talents Foundation's EIN?
Ten Talents Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1719896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ten Talents Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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