Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc
To create opportunities for workers to learn and exercise their rights, realize their collective power, and develop the leadership skills necessary to advocate for a racially and economically just society.
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,428,663
- +35.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,549,531
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $77
- -39.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,183,432
- +38.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $49K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KC Tenant Kansas City, MO | Advocating for safe, affordable housing by educating the public, public officials, and community stakeholders around how issues of affordable housing, substandard housing conditions, and how the eviction crisis impacts health. | $15,045 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,428,663 | $1,549,531 | $1,183,432 | — | — | $77 |
| 2023 | $1,057,708 | $1,319,397 | $852,627 | $15,045 | 1 | $127 |
| 2022 | $590,198 | $647,253 | $484,870 | — | — | $44 |
| 2021 | $413,662 | $637,023 | $455,520 | $48,575 | 1 | $25 |
| 2020 | $231,199 | $193,361 | $241,325 | — | — | $24 |
| 2019 | $252,743 | $209,093 | $150,171 | — | — | $25 |
About Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc
Based on IRS filings
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $77.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc is led by Gina Chiala, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gina Chiala
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$32K (2022) → $68K (2024)
Carol Smith
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Axel Fuentes
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Simon
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois Swimmer
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quiema Spencer
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Swearingen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chekasha Ramsey
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Che Ramsey (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Clarence Lang (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $68K, to Gina Chiala (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc
How large is Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc?
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc?
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc operate?
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc's EIN?
Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4613477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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