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THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION

THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION

Smith Center, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-2532001
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION

Smith Center, KS, US
501(c)3
EIN
45-2532001
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

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Est.

2012

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Peoples Heartland Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $238.1K in grants to 18 grantees, emphasizing that it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR USE BY PEOPLE TO CARRY OUT THEIR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL DESIRES
Total Funding Given

$238.1K

2024
Grantees funded
18
Multi-year grantees
11%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.3K
T
Thad Henry
Board Member
M
Mark Watts
Board Member
L
Lindsay Cox
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION?
No. THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION give?
THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kansas, California, 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 THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $238 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, THE ROY AND ELSIE BLYTHE FOUNDATION, and FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION?
THE PEOPLES HEARTLAND FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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