Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Plano, TX EIN: 43-1896922

Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc was a public charity based in Plano, Texas, that supported credit unions and their communities through grants, scholarships, and services. Its 2022 filing is marked as the organization’s final return; the filing says it merged with a similarly sized organization in 2023, so it appears to have wound down as a separate organization.

Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc gave $102K across 11 grants in 2022 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2022)
$101,673
+713.4% vs 2021
Grants made (2022)
11
+1000.0% vs 2021
Average grant
$9,243
-26.1% vs 2021
Median grant
$9,500
Primary geography
Missouri (84% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2022 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc

Contact

Mailing address: 6801 Parkwood Blvd 300, Plano, TX 75024
Phone: (800) 442-5762

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2022

West Community Credit Union: $17KWest Community Credit Union$17KKansas City Credit Union: $11KKansas City Credit Union$11KMultipli Credit Union: $10KMultipli Credit Union$10KArsenal Credit Union: $10KArsenal Credit Union$10KCredit Union of America: $10KCredit Union of America$10KNeighbors Credit Union: $10KNeighbors Credit Union$10KCivic Central Credit Union: $8KCivic Central Credit Union$8KElectro Savings Credit Union: $8KElectro Savings Credit Union$8KTogether Credit Union: $7KTogether Credit Union$7KSkyward Credit Union: $6KSkyward Credit Union$6K

The largest 2022 recipient was West Community Credit Union ($17K). Together the top 10 received $96K.

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

20<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The filing describes the foundation’s work as supporting credit unions in Missouri and Kansas. In 2022, 84% of grant dollars went to Missouri recipients and 16% to Kansas recipients.

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

St. LouisWichitaSpringfieldJefferson CityKansas CityArnoldLenexaOfallonOverland Park

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K8 grants2020 1 grant2021 11 grants2022

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $102K (2022). In 2022 it made 11 grants totaling $102K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
West Community Credit Union Ofallon, MOCommunity Development Grant; and Disaster Relief Grant$17,000
Kansas City Credit Union Kansas City, MOCommunity & Professional Development Grant; Disaster Relief Grant$10,729
Multipli Credit Union Springfield, MOFinancial Wellness Grant$10,000
Arsenal Credit Union Arnold, MOCommunity Development Grant$10,000
Credit Union of America Wichita, KSCommunity Development Grant$10,000
Neighbors Credit Union St. Louis, MODisaster Relief Grant$9,500
Civic Central Credit Union Jefferson City, MOCommunity Development Grant$8,399
Electro Savings Credit Union St. Louis, MODisaster Relief Grant$8,000
Together Credit Union St. Louis, MOCommunity Development Grant$6,650
Skyward Credit Union Wichita, KSCommunity Development Grant$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

The 2022 grant total covered 11 grants. The filing identifies 2022 as the organization’s final return.

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2022—$337,165$317,708$101,67311$7,245
2021$807,102$283,228$192,360$12,5001$2,697
2020$768,516$312,758$226,871$84,0008$6,236

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s stated mission was to invest in and through credit unions to enhance their ability to serve members and communities. Its filing describes grants, scholarships, and services supporting credit unions’ professional development, capacity building, and community development needs in Missouri and Kansas.

Its 2022 grants went to credit unions. For example, West Community Credit Union describes its mission as being members’ lifelong financial partner, while Kansas City Credit Union says it educates members, advises decisions, finances needs, and invests in the community. Multipli Credit Union says it provides affordable, quality financial services to its community. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.

Grantmaking

In 2022, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $101,673. Grants ranged from $5,395 to $17,000, with a median of $9,500. The largest awards were $17,000 to West Community Credit Union for community development and disaster relief; $10,729 to Kansas City Credit Union for community and professional development and disaster relief; and $10,000 each to Multipli Credit Union for financial wellness, Arsenal Credit Union for community development, and Credit Union of America for community development.

The foundation’s filing says requests were evaluated against policies for equitable treatment. Applicants were required to submit a proposal stating the need, goals, timeline, and outcome measurements. An impact committee reviewed proposals and made recommendations for board approval. Grant recipients had to submit a written report within 12 months documenting how funds were used and measuring intended results.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2022 filing lists Michael Dougherty as chair, Rick Nichols as vice chair, and Jason Peach as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed were Linda Allen, Deonne Christensen, Evan Wilson, Brenda Kliewer, Ashley Bautista, Jim Strubel, and Jean Hughes.

Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Brad Douglas Former, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 15 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.

Officers on the 2022 filing

  • Brad Douglas Former

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Althoff-Simmons

    Interim CEO

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Dougherty

    Chair

    Director → Chair, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrea Robinson

    Exc. Director of Hcucf

    Executive Director → Exc. Director of Hcucf, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Deonne Christensen

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Allen

    Director

    Chair → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brenda Kliewer

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Evan Wilson

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashley Bautista

    Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dan Springer

    Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jean Hughes

    Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Strubel

    Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Loretta Roney

    Director

    New on the 2022 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Peach

    Secretary & Treasuer

    Director → Secretary & Treasuer, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rick Nichols

    Vice Chair

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Chuck Bullock (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Gina Evans (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Greg Winkler (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasuer
  • Former: Rick Schier (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Laura Alfreldt (2021) — Director
  • Former: Brad Douglas (2020) — President & CEO
  • Former: James Nastars (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc

How much does Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc gave $102K across 11 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $13K across 1 grant.

What is Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $9,500, and its average grant was $9,243, across 11 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.

Where does Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?

Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (3 grants), Wichita, KS (2 grants) and Springfield, MO (2 grants).

Does Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2022: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Development Grant" (5 grants).

Who are Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include West Community Credit Union ($17,000), Kansas City Credit Union ($10,729) and Multipli Credit Union ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.

What does Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation’s stated mission was to invest in and through credit unions to enhance their ability to serve members and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc?

Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

Heartland Credit Union Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1896922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022

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