Ten Talents Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Ten Talents Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Potomac, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$180,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $200,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,000 | 13 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 13 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 12 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Any Director Listed PO Box 43547, Baltimore, MD 21236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (410) 256-6316 |
| What to submit | No prescribed guidlelines |
| Restrictions | Detail available upon request |
What Ten Talents Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $58,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $7,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Coalition for Christian Outreach | General funds | $40,000 |
| The Freedom Alliance | General funds | $32,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General funds | $30,000 |
| Latisha's House Foundation Inc | General funds | $16,000 |
| Lifeline Children's Services | General funds | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General funds | $15,000 |
| The Smile Train | General funds | $10,000 |
| Caring Matters Inc | General funds | $7,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | General funds | $5,000 |
| Talking Books | General funds | $4,000 |
| Jill's House | General funds | $3,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | General funds | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Poppert Barbera
- Rachel Curtis
- William Curtis
- Madeline Truszkowski
- Andrew Truszkowski
- Concetta Barbera
- Shawn Hudson
- Owen Curtis
Questions people ask
Does Ten Talents Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ten Talents Foundation Inc give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Ten Talents Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Poppert Barbera (President/Secretary/Director), Rachel Curtis (Treasurer/Director), William Curtis (Director) and Madeline Truszkowski (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Ten Talents Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.