Ten Fingers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ten Fingers Foundation is a private foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $915,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$915,000
- Assets$27.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $445,400 the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 36 | $22.9 million |
| 2023 | $445,400 | 23 | $25.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 18 | $27.3 million |
How to apply
Ten Fingers 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 Fingers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $915,000 |
| New York | 4 | $40,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $12,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Charitable | $915,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| E3 Family Solutions | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Alzheimers Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Autism Society | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Shriners | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics of NH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Jude's | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Jed Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Webster House | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hudson Community Food Pantry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| USA Basketball Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Watchorg | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stacey Bellabona
Questions people ask
Does Ten Fingers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ten Fingers Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ten Fingers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stacey Bellabona (Trustee/President/Treasurer).
What does Ten Fingers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, health and food and hunger.