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Heartland Charitable Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Iowa, Illinois, and New York, having paid out a total of $791.2K across 253 grantees in 2023. The Trust operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Heartland Charitable Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS - THE TRUST GATHERS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS, THEN HOLDS THESE FUNDS UNTIL DISBURSED TO SEC. 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE
$1.6M
21%
ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK
$450K
6%
DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART
$438.9K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$1.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST give?
HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Illinois, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,375. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2023, HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $791 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2023, HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE, ST JOHN'S UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, and DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST?
HEARTLAND CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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