Truman State University Foundation
The mission of the Truman State University Foundation is to support the goals and activities of truman state university by obtaining financial support, nurturing viable relationships with external constituencies, and serving as prudent financial stewards of the foundation's resources.
Truman State University Foundation at a glance
In short: Truman State University Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,220,779
- -35.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,220,779
- -35.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,220,779
- Total assets
- $85,669,112
- +8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Truman State University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Truman State University ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Truman State University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 93% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $631K (2022) to $1.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Truman State University Kirksville, MO | Support of Higher Education and Athletics Programs | $1,220,779 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,669,112 | $5,027,739 | $4,633,477 | $1,220,779 | 1 | $1,601,094 |
| 2024 | $78,927,688 | $6,897,011 | $4,880,842 | $1,902,481 | 1 | $3,949,528 |
| 2023 | $72,042,524 | $1,852,234 | $3,945,825 | $998,652 | 1 | $-866,865 |
| 2022 | $67,951,751 | $10,814,478 | $3,082,008 | $631,394 | 1 | $8,021,821 |
| 2021 | $76,944,452 | $10,024,797 | $2,493,521 | $727,651 | 1 | $5,714,966 |
| 2020 | $60,884,322 | $10,154,800 | $3,979,744 | $1,618,953 | 1 | $5,198,821 |
About Truman State University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Truman State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kirksville, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $85.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Truman State University Foundation is led by Susan Thomas, University President on every filing since 2020; none of the 26 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Thomas
University President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calaneet Balas
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ernie Hughes
Secretary Executive Officio -
Secretary Executive Officio → Secretary Executive Officio -, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Clithero
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Garzanelli
Treasurer Executive Officio
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Garnett
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Stilley
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Gioia
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Woods
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Turk
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Gramlich
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Gingrich
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Marek
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Kristin Sanders
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Cleaver
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Suchsland
Student Representative
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ayres
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Christofferson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rashmi Prasad
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gayden
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Lovegreen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Hunsaker
Secretary Executive Officio -
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Hart
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Herrmann
General Counsel Executive Officio
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ovetta Sampson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Ryan Shreve (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Clendennen (2022–2024) — General Counsel Executive Officio
- Former: Jamie Matthews (2023–2024) — Alumni Representative
- Former: Ryan Brennan (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dawn Tartaglione (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Dmitri Ivanov (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Burkemper (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy Walston (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shikha Bhattrai (2023) — Student Representative
- Former: Brian Krippner (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Cozette (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Austin (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Potter (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Peggy Schoen (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Truman Patterson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alana Green (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Marek (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Grace Trokey (2021–2022) — Student Representative
- Former: K. Brooks Miller (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Natalie Gerhart (2021–2022) — Alumni Representative
- Former: Jennifer Kopp Dameron (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Warren Wells (2020–2021) — General Counsel Executive Officio
- Former: Ann Wiesler (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ashley Merideth (2020) — Student Representative
- Former: Chad Ittner (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cody Sumter (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Debra Kerby (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Floyd Simpson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hope Harms (2020) — Alumni Representative
- Former: Jim Cherrington (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Thompson (2020) — President
- Former: Jonathan Best (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Crandall (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Garzanelli (2020) — Treasurer Executive Officio
- Former: Susan Hatcher (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Truman State University Foundation
How much does Truman State University Foundation give each year?
Truman State University Foundation gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 1 grant.
How large is Truman State University Foundation?
Truman State University Foundation reported $85.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Truman State University Foundation?
Truman State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kirksville, MO. It holds $85.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Truman State University Foundation operate?
Truman State University Foundation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Truman State University Foundation's EIN?
Truman State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1381504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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