Heartland Midwest Foundation
Heartland Midwest Foundation is a private foundation, based in Olathe, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $3K.
Heartland Midwest Foundation at a glance
In short: Heartland Midwest Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $615), top state Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,075
- -64.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $615
- -64.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $522
- Total assets
- $55,818
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Heartland Midwest Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waverly Riptide ($1K). Together the top 5 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Heartland Midwest Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $9K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waverly Riptide Waverly, NE | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Francis Service Dogs Roanoke, VA | Charitable | $535 |
| Heartland Humane Society Yankton, SD | Charitable | $522 |
| Dogs for Better Lives Central Pint, OR | Charitable | $518 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Charitable | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,818 | $3,849 | $3,725 | $3,075 | 5 | — | $2,840 | — |
| 2024 | $49,671 | $1,132 | $8,565 | $8,565 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $59,443 | $1,019 | $6,234 | $4,310 | 4 | $4,310 | $1,019 | — |
| 2022 | $62,139 | $651 | $3,600 | $3,025 | 6 | — | $2,080 | — |
| 2021 | $56,249 | $1,847 | $3,604 | $3,052 | 7 | $3,052 | $8,630 | — |
| 2020 | $58,006 | $946 | $3,658 | $3,042 | 7 | — | $946 | $3,011 |
| 2019 | $58,123 | $1,195 | $3,639 | $3,100 | 7 | — | $1,195 | $2,729 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heartland Midwest Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Bennett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Bennett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Midwest Foundation
How much does Heartland Midwest Foundation give each year?
Heartland Midwest Foundation gave $3K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 5 grants.
What is Heartland Midwest Foundation's typical grant size?
Heartland Midwest Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $522, and its average grant was $615, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Heartland Midwest Foundation give grants?
Heartland Midwest Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and South Dakota (17%).
Does Heartland Midwest Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Heartland Midwest Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF 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 2025 grantees include Waverly Riptide ($1,000), St Francis Service Dogs ($535) and Heartland Humane Society ($522), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Heartland Midwest Foundation?
Heartland Midwest Foundation reported $56K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What is Heartland Midwest Foundation's EIN?
Heartland Midwest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5543942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Heartland Midwest Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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