Number Ten Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable causes, particularly those that further its exempt purposes. It primarily funds Jewish community organizations, food security initiatives, and healthcare services, reflecting a commitment to social welfare and community support. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including food banks, hospitals, and cultural institutions, with a significant focus on the Baltimore area. Its mission emphasizes enhancing community resources and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Maryland-based 501(c)(3) or program with clear local impact (especially Jewish community organizations, food security, health, or community services) seeking modest to mid-size unrestricted or program support and willing to apply by letter.
Good Fit
- • Located in Maryland or clearly serving Maryland communities.
- • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status documented in the request.
- • Request aligns with community services, food security, Jewish communal needs, health care, or local cultural institutions.
- • Asks are modest and can be described succinctly in a mailed letter.
- • Ability to demonstrate local presence or existing relationship with local funders or community leaders.
Geography
Across recent years grants were recorded to recipients in many states, but about 94% of grant dollars in the latest year were paid to organizations in Maryland, showing a functionally local funding footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation made a large number of independent awards (178 distinct recipients in the latest year) with many small grants alongside a handful of larger awards, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of entry exists: the filing includes explicit application instructions (a letter to the named president with amount, purpose, and exemption status) and the latest year shows about 30 new grantees alongside many returning recipients, suggesting unfamiliar applicants can gain access.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
