Ten Talents Foundation

Mobilizing a movement of generosity. The Ten Talents Foundation is a local, community, faith-based foundation existing to help generous individuals, families, and businesses more effectively support organizations that are making a positive impact in the Central Valley and the world. Join us! https://lnkd.in/gzF7_rZM

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible tool that helps you support the causes you love with ease. Give from one account, receive tax benefits, and build a lasting legacy. Curious how it works? Check out our quick overview

Before the summer ends, take a moment to talk with your loved ones about what you value and how your family can make a lasting impact together. Here action steps you could take as a family! 🌱 ➡️ Set up a family Donor Advised Fund ➡️ Talk about causes you care about ➡️ Choose a nonprofit to support or serve with ➡️ Discuss your legacy and how generosity fits into your estate plan These conversations can plant seeds of generosity that grow across generations.

Not all generosity involves writing a check. Giving your time is one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference. Here are some simple, impactful ways to share your time this summer: - Mentor a student or young professional - Serve at your church or local nonprofit - Visit a neighbor who lives alone - Volunteer at a food bank or summer program - Offer to babysit for a family that needs a break - Help a friend move or tackle a home project - Write encouraging notes to ministry leaders or missionaries Your time is a gift—and small acts of presence can create lasting impact. ☀️ Explore more ways to give this summer: https://lnkd.in/g5DsMq-B

Your generosity can shape a life that leaves a legacy.

One of the most powerful ways to be generous is planning ahead. Including a charitable bequest in your will or trust can fuel ministry and support the causes you love long after your lifetime. Whether you already have a plan or don’t know where to begin, we’re here to help you take the next step. 🌱 Learn more about incorporating giving in your will or trust: https://lnkd.in/gVxzUfC2 https://lnkd.in/g5DsMq-B

What a profound opportunity for generosity. Have a deep desire to give, but not sure where to get started? Here are four ways to be generous with your time and gifts this summer: https://lnkd.in/g5DsMq-B

So thankful for the local nonprofits doing amazing work in the Central Valley. From youth mentoring to addiction recovery, these organizations are using the gifts they've been given to address our community's greatest needs. At Ten Talents Foundation, we’re honored to walk alongside generous individuals, businesses, and families who are partnering with ministries that meets real needs.

STORY OF GENEROSITY: Crop Gift from 3 Generations of Farmers 🌱 Recently, a farmer made a crop gift to causes her family loves through her Donor Advised Fund on behalf of three generations: Grandma, her son, and her grandson. Together, they’re stewarding what they’ve been entrusted with to fuel ministry, support local nonprofits, and model generosity for the next generation. If you have questions about crop gifting, or making any other non-cash gift, we’d love to connect with you! You can contact our team here: https://lnkd.in/g-2XguaJ

📊 67% of Americans don’t have a will or estate plan (Caring.com, 2024). That means many are missing out on the opportunity to support the ministries and causes they care about—for generations to come. At Ten Talents Foundation, we can connect you with professionals who can help you create an estate plan that reflects your values and fuels Kingdom work beyond your lifetime. 💡Find helpful resources related to estate plans, wilds, trusts, and charitable bequests here: https://lnkd.in/gVxzUfC2