The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd
The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It reported 14 grants totaling $70,000 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations including youth, education, mathematics, and employment-related organizations.
The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $958,541
- -1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (60% 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 The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2435 Waite Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 217-2002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Metro Squash ($13K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were reported by recipient state as Illinois 60%, New York 17%, Michigan 7%, Texas 7%, and Georgia 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% 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 $40K (2020) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Squash Chicago, IL | General Support | $12,500 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools New York, NY | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of SW Michigan Battle Creek, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Math Circles of Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chicago Lights Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Austin Austin, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| Glenview Club Scholarship Fndn Golf, IL | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Hire Heroes Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $4,000 |
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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 | $958,541 | $26,194 | $71,547 | $70,000 | 14 | $70,500 | $25,485 | $68,591 |
| 2024 | $973,112 | $81,937 | $61,327 | $60,000 | 13 | $60,500 | $61,434 | $59,945 |
| 2023 | $949,471 | $-22,169 | $58,553 | $54,000 | 11 | $54,700 | $5,512 | $52,267 |
| 2022 | $1,023,841 | $170,603 | $54,176 | $50,000 | 9 | $50,750 | $169,853 | $41,994 |
| 2021 | $932,415 | $206,719 | $59,599 | $58,000 | 9 | $58,999 | $147,361 | $64,673 |
| 2020 | $780,800 | $139,701 | $42,327 | $40,000 | 5 | — | $18,254 | $36,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $69K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in education and youth development. For example, Success Academy Charter Schools says it aims to build public schools that help children succeed in college and life; Chicago Hope Academy describes itself as a college- and life-preparatory high school; and Math Circles of Chicago says it creates opportunities for children to develop a passion for mathematics. Chicago Lights describes its work as building brighter futures for youth and adults through supportive relationships and programs. Safer Foundation says it supports people with arrest and conviction records in becoming employed and law-abiding members of the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $70,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $12,500, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $12,500 to Metro Squash for general support; $8,000 to Success Academy Charter Schools; $6,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Chicago; and $5,000 each to Chicago Hope Academy, Junior Achievement of SW Michigan, Math Circles of Chicago, Chicago Lights, and the University of Austin. Safer Foundation received $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew S Cupps as president; Steven Donoghue as vice-president; Samuel H Cupps as treasurer; Carole D Cupps as secretary; and Danielle Cupps and Laura Donoghue as directors.
The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd is led by Andrew S. Cupps, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew S. Cupps
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Danielle Cupps
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laura Donoghue
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carole D. Cupps
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samuel H. Cupps
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Donoghue
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd
How much does The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd give each year?
The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd gave $70K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 13 grants.
What is The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd give grants?
The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd gives mostly in Illinois: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd's largest 2025 grantees include Metro Squash ($12,500), Success Academy Charter Schools ($8,000) and Boys & Girls Club of Chicago ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd?
The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd reported $959K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in education and youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd's EIN?
The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1822359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Ten Talents Foundation Ltd funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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