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Founded in 1982
Truman Heartland Community Foundation inspires generosity and advances community well-being through the power of charitable giving.
We improve lives throughout the Eastern Jackson County region and beyond, and we are the catalyst that inspires generosity, drives innovation, and empowers collective action.
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We Help You Grow Your Giving so You Can Support the Causes You Care About
At Truman Heartland Community Foundation, we help donors give smarter and leave a legacy. The power of pooling community funds means that your financial investment grows, and the benefit to the community grows with it. We help donors make an impact, while maximizing the benefits of charitable contributions in your financial planning.
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2026 Free Grants Workshop [Thur, Feb 5]
Improve your applications and stand out from the crowd! This workshop was designed to guide nonprofits through the latest changes and updates to our competitive grants application process. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to create the best proposal possible. One representative per organization is encouraged to attend. THURSDAY, FEB 5 @ 10:30A-12:00PM, Midwest Public Risk.
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Scholarship Applications [Due Mon, Feb 16]
Truman Heartland Community Foundation holds over 250 scholarship funds to help students follow their dreams and work toward a brighter future. THCF awards scholarships to students based on criteria set in partnership with donors to support students pursuing various educational goals. Apply once through the General Application, and then get paired with many more based on eligibility. APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
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Jelley Family Foundation Grant Applications [Due Mon, March 9]
Applications for the Jelley Family Foundation Endowment for Children's Education must focus on educational initiatives for children, ranging from early childhood through traditional post-secondary education. Proposals that take an innovative approach to education, focus on at-risk youth, and are collaborative with other organizations are encouraged. APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY, MARCH 9
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Community Grant Applications [Due Mon, Mar 23]
Applications to the Community Grants program must address one or more of the following issues: (1) Arts, Culture, and Historic Preservation, (2) Adult or Non-Traditional Education, (3)Community Betterment, (4) Health and Human Services, and (5) Wildlife Conservation in Missouri. GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE MONDAY, MARCH 23
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Support Your Local Food Pantries
The federal government shutdown in 2025 created an enhanced need for emergency hunger relief. Even though benefits have been reinstated, there are still lingering impacts. Please GIVE NOW to help provide access to food during this ongoing need throughout our holiday season.
