Ten Talents Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ten Talents Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.6 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$163 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.1 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 52 | $154 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 60 | $163 million |
How to apply
Ten Talents Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ten Talents Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $2.3 million |
| South Dakota | 2 | $940,643 |
| California | 2 | $297,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $275,000 |
| New York | 3 | $275,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $251,149 |
| Illinois | 5 | $225,000 |
| Missouri | 11 | $218,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $185,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $135,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew's Hope Ministries | Homeless outreach | $1.2 million |
| Signatry Charitable Trust | General support | $930,643 |
| Northland Church | Religious ministry | $861,600 |
| Hands at Work | Provide for orphans, widows and children dying in africa | $265,000 |
| Hope for Orphans USA Inc | Christian ministry that supports orphan children in ukraine | $251,149 |
| Ten by Three Fka the Blessing Basket | To guide people in developing countries to be artisans and become self-sufficient | $155,000 |
| The Forgotten Initiative | General support | $150,000 |
| Lift Disability Network | Meet the needs and support families with disabilties | $125,000 |
| Salt Exchange | General support | $125,000 |
| Avail NYC | Pro-life education and legistration action | $100,000 |
| Design Outreach | General support | $100,000 |
| Gateway to Hope | Education globally | $100,000 |
| Healing Hands of Joy | Provides healthcare for mothers in ethiopia | $100,000 |
| Redeem International | Helping to make vulnerable widows and orphans safe from violent predators | $100,000 |
| Seed Effect | Christ-centered economic development organization, bringing hope and opportunity to south sudanese refugees and ugandans | $100,000 |
| Starfish Project | Help exploited women and girls | $100,000 |
| Kairos Adventures Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Path United | Educate and support children at risk | $60,000 |
| Connection Homes | Find homes for young adults in need | $50,000 |
| Immerse Arkansas | Aid youth and young adults | $50,000 |
| Praxis | To builds and equip a network of social entrepreneurs to make the world a better place | $50,000 |
| Prograce International | To teach churches how to talk non-politically about abortion issues | $50,000 |
| Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School | Religious education | $50,000 |
| The Gathering | Help join god's work though our philanthropy, investments, and lives | $32,000 |
| Life Prep Ministries | Prepare young adults with skills to succeed in life and in their faith | $27,500 |
| Christian Alliance for Orphans (Cafo) | General support | $25,000 |
| Confidential Care Mobile Ministries | Pro-life pregnancy center | $25,000 |
| Human Trafficking Inst | General support | $25,000 |
| Life Remodeled | General support | $25,000 |
| Sinapis | General support | $25,000 |
| Unless U | General support | $25,000 |
| World Hope Ministries International | Training pastors, growing churches, transforming communities | $25,000 |
| Brehm Foundation | Schooling for children with learning challenges | $15,000 |
| Oca - Opportunity Community Ability | Education for autism | $12,500 |
| Academy of St Louis | Educate special needs people | $10,000 |
| Asone Ministries | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Alton | Support and enable youth to become productive citizens | $10,000 |
| Every Shelter | General support | $10,000 |
| Every Village | General support | $10,000 |
| Five Talents USA | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry D Vander Maten
- Paul T Thonnard
- Richard Grote
Questions people ask
Does Ten Talents Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ten Talents Foundation give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Ten Talents Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry D Vander Maten (Trustee), Paul T Thonnard (Executive Director) and Richard Grote (Investment Director).
What does Ten Talents Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and international.