Heartland Midwest Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Olathe, KS EIN: 20-5543942

Heartland Midwest Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Olathe, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $50K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $9K.

Key facts about Heartland Midwest Foundation

In short: Heartland Midwest Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN: 20-5543942
Latest 990 filing: Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $8,565
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $1,713
Median grant: $1,530
Total assets: $49,671
Primary geography: Nebraska (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Quick answers about Heartland Midwest Foundation

How much does Heartland Midwest Foundation give each year?

Heartland Midwest Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $4K across 4 grants.

What is Heartland Midwest Foundation's typical grant size?

Heartland Midwest Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,530, and its average grant was $1,713, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Heartland Midwest Foundation give grants?

Heartland Midwest Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were Connecticut (23%) and Oregon (18%).

Does Heartland Midwest Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Heartland Midwest Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).

Who are Heartland Midwest Foundation's largest grantees?

Heartland Midwest Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Waverly Riptide ($2,950), The National Association for Amatuer Radio ($2,000) and Dogs for Better Lives ($1,530), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How Heartland Midwest Foundation gives

Giving grew 181% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$50K

-16.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$9K

+98.7% YoY

Grant Count

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+59.0% YoY

About Heartland Midwest Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Nebraska $3K (34%)

Connecticut $2K (23%)

Oregon $2K (18%)

Virginia $1K (12%)

Washington $1K (12%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Connecticut Kansas North Carolina Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Virginia Washington

Cities

Central PintNewingtonRoanokeAndoverEscondidoHarrisburgWaverlyCamarilloDurhamMountain ViewSeatleSocorroYankton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$49,671	$59,443	$62,139
Revenue	$1,132	$1,019	$651
Expenses	$8,565	$6,234	$3,600
Qualifying Distributions	—	$4,310	—
Net Investment Income	—	$1,019	$2,080
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Waverly Riptide Waverly, NE	Charitable	$2,950
The National Association for Amatuer Radio Newington, CT	Charitable	$2,000
Dogs for Better Lives Central Pint, OR	Charitable	$1,530
St Francis Service Dogs Roanoke, VA	Charitable	$1,070
New Beginnings Seatle, WA	Charitable	$1,015

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Heartland Midwest Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

Debra Bennett

Trustee

On filings since 2020

20 hrs/week

No compensation reported
Joseph Bennett

Trustee

On filings since 2020

20 hrs/week

No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heartland Midwest Foundation?

Heartland Midwest Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Olathe, KS. It holds $50K in total assets as of 2024.