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Truman Heartland Community Foundation

Truman Heartland Community Foundation

Independence, MO 64057
Tax ID43-1482136

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About this organization

Revenue

$9,770,222

Expenses

$5,751,634

Website

thcf.org

Mission

To improve area communities by promoting and serving private giving for the public good. Learn more about the impact of Truman Heartland Community Foundation by visiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px1lzwcs4Yk&feature=youtu.be

About

TRUMAN HEARTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICES ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2018 HIGHLIGHTS TRUMAN HEARTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HAS DEMONSTRATED THE EFFECT OF PRIVATE GIVING FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS IN EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THIS PAST YEAR WAS VERY PRODUCTIVE WITH CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALING 7.2 MILLION. GRANTS MADE FROM ALL FUNDS, INCLUDING DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM REACHED 4.4 MILLION. THERE ARE NOW MORE THAN 700 FUNDS INCLUDING 48 NEW FUNDS ESTABLISHED IN 2018. THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY GRANTS COMMITTEE, INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FOUR ADVISORY BOARDS AND YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, AWARDED GRANTS TO 60 ORGANIZATIONS PERTAINING TO HEALTH AND WELFARE, ARTS AND CULTURE, COMMUNITY BETTERMENT, AND EDUCATION TOTALING 347,000. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO 218 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND TECHNICAL STUDENTS, TOTALING 309,745 TO SUPPORT CONTINUING EDUCATION. THE 98 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WERE FUNDED THROUGH DONORS' DEDICATION AND GIVING. THE HEARTLAND LEGACY SOCIETY, COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS WHO THROUGH THEIR ESTATE PLANS CHOOSE TO LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY OF PHILANTHROPY, GREW BY 15, BRINGING THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP TO 146. THEIR THOUGHTFUL PLANNING AND GENEROSITY WILL CONTINUE TO BENEFIT OUR COMMUNITY INTO THE FUTURE. THE COMMUNITY FOR ALL AGES COALITION WITH MORE THAN 60 MEMBERS CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON INITIATIVES IN SUPPORT OF THE AGING POPULATION IN EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY. RESEARCH INDICATES THOSE AGED 65 YEARS AND OVER WILL LIVE LONGER, BE HEALTHIER AND MORE ACTIVE, AND SEEK SERVICES, INCLUDING HOUSING OPTIONS THAT ENHANCE WELL-BEING AND AN ENGAGED LIFESTYLE. THE COALITION AND THCF ARE SPEARHEADING PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SERVICES TO OUR GROWING AGING POPULATION. THE THCF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) INCLUDES 190 STUDENTS FROM 13 LOCAL SCHOOLS. THEY LEARN AND PRACTICE PHILANTHROPY THROUGH AN ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE AND HOST A FUNDRAISING EVENT THAT SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF THEIR OWN ENDOWMENT FUND. THE YAC STUDENTS ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS OF THE COMMUNITY GRANTS COMMITTEE AND SUPPORT VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS UTILIZING THEIR ENDOWMENT. THE TOAST TO OUR TOWNS GALA COMMITTEE, CHAIRED BY JUDY FORRESTER, PLANNED THE ANNUAL BLACK-TIE EVENT AT THE SHERATON CROWN CENTER HOTEL. WITH 650 GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE, IT WAS A GOOD SUCCESS. ONCE AGAIN, THE FOUNDATION WAS IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE OUR WORK AND TO INTRODUCE THOSE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO THROUGH THEIR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT EARN OUR RECOGNITION AS "OUTSTANDING CITIZENS." THE COMMITTEE SURPASSED ITS GOAL AND GENERATED MORE THAN 176,000 IN PROCEEDS FOR USE BY THE FOUNDATION IN MEETING OPERATING EXPENSES.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The foundation's primary exempt purpose is to improve the lives of people living in eastern jackson county, mo.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The foundation's primary exempt purpose is to improve the lives of people living in eastern jackson county, mo.”.

  • The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as MO.
  • According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 439 E 64TH TERRACE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64131.
  • The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 11.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $4,018,588.
  • The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 28 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1982.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $596,316 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $203,930 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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