Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Truman Heartland Community Foundation (THCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation headquartered in Independence, Missouri. Founded in 1982 by 10 area residents with a philanthropic vision, the organization was originally called the Independence Community Foundation. The name was changed in 1996 to better reflect its Missouri heritage and regional impact. THCF is a trusted leader in charitable giving that helps donors organize their charitable contributions through personal or corporate funds while maximizing their impact on local communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$104.8M
+14.3% YoY
Revenue
$15.0M
+10.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$3.3M
+57.2% YoY
Expenses
$8.7M
+15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve the lives of people living in eastern Jackson County, Missouri, by promoting and serving private giving for the public good.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Children and Youth
- Community Development
- Health and Well-Being
- Faith-Based Initiatives
- Hunger and Food Insecurity
- Animal Welfare
The Foundation operates several key programs:
- Competitive Grants Program: Provides funding to nonprofits across Eastern Jackson County and Cass County
- Jelley Family Foundation Endowment for Children's Education: Grant awards focusing on educational initiatives for children from early childhood through post-secondary education
- Scholarship Programs: Connects charitable individuals with students to support higher education
- Youth Advisory Council: Operating since 1982
- Affordable Housing Initiative: A recent strategic initiative addressing identified community needs
Grantmaking
The Foundation offers two competitive grant programs. Eligible applicants may apply for only one grant, either through Community Grants or the Jelley Family Foundation Grants.
Average Grant
amount: $37,000
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
THCF serves the following geographic areas:
- Eastern Jackson County, Missouri (primary focus)
- Cass County, Missouri
- Lafayette County, Missouri
- Suburban Jackson County communities
- Kansas (including Overland Park, Kansas City, and Olathe)
- Tennessee (including Brentwood and Franklin)
Top Grant Recipient Cities:
- Independence, MO (24 grants)
- Kansas City, MO (21 grants)
- Lees Summit, MO (12 grants)
- Overland Park, KS (3 grants)
- Blue Springs, MO (3 grants)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $104,786,163
- Total revenues: $14,975,883
- Total expenses: $8,749,616
- Total liabilities: $21,900,000
Donor-Advised Funds: The Foundation operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
Historical Growth: The Foundation has grown from its 1982 founding to regional prominence, now serving all of Jackson County and other contiguous counties with assets exceeding $100 million and annual grants surpassing $9 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $104,786,163 | $91,642,743 | $77,423,002 |
| Revenue | $14,975,883 | $13,555,604 | $10,949,150 |
| Expenses | $8,749,616 | $7,591,861 | $12,031,944 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,304,167 | $2,101,369 | $1,284,566 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Truman Heartland Community Foundation
THCF: Community Grants
TRUMAN HEARTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
THCF: Community Grants - Wildlife Conservation
TRUMAN HEARTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
THCF: Jelley Family Foundation Endowment for Children's Education Fund Grant
TRUMAN HEARTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $8,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRI STEELE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| RITCHIE MOMON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| STEVE NOLL | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| STAN SALVA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DR BETH SAVIDGE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| R DYAN ZIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MICHELE CRUMBAUGH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MERIDETH ROSE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LINDA GERDING | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LIESL HAYS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOE MULLINS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DAVE TURNER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DR THOMAS MEYER | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| DR JASON SNODGRASS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DR BETH ROSEMERGEY | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BETH SILVERSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ALLAN THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ROCHELLE PARKER | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| BRET KOLMAN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| KAREN SCHULER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LYNETTE WHEELER | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| JEFF WALTERS | PAST CHAIR | 3 | — |
| ADAM KLIETHERMES | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KIM ROAM | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BRIDGETTE SHAFFER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DEREK SCHOENEBERG | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOVANNA ROHS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| BRIDGET STOPPELMAN | CFO | 40 | $110,900 |
| PHILLIP J HANSON | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $174,402 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024 Scholarship Record:**
THCF announced a record-breaking scholarship season with $828,000 awarded to 334 students from 169 scholarship funds, representing a significant increase in scholarship support.
**Affordable Housing Initiative:**
The Foundation has launched a mission-related investing initiative focused on affordable housing impact in the region.
**Financial Performance:**
The Foundation achieved record generosity through donor-advised fund grants, competitive grants, and scholarship funds in 2024, with total grants and scholarship payments reaching nearly $9 million—a $1.6 million increase from 2023.
Nearly One Million Dollars in\u2026 | Truman Heartland Community Foundation**Donor Engagement:**
The Foundation hosts the "Toast to our Towns Gala" as a key donor engagement event.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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