truman heartland community foundation
Connecting People Who Care with Causes That Matter
Founded in 1982 | We inspire generosity and advance community well-being through the power of charitable giving in Eastern Jackson County and beyond.
Funds Established
Assets Under Management
Scholarship Funds
Years of Impact
Charitable Givers Are in the Right Place
You have a generous heart. We help you put it to work.
We make your giving smarter, more tax-efficient, and more connected to the causes that matter most to you.
- Give to one fund or many — with one simple plan
- Maximize your charitable tax deductions
- Connect with vetted nonprofits doing real work
- Build a legacy that outlasts you
Sound Familiar?
You’ve been giving for years — but it still doesn’t feel quite right.
Most generous people find themselves in the same spot: donations scattered across a dozen organizations, no real strategy, and a nagging feeling that their giving could be doing so much more.
- No tax strategy around your charitable dollars
- Hard to track where your money is actually going
- No real connection between your gifts and local impact
- No plan for what happens to your giving after you’re gone
There’s a Better Way
One fund. Every cause you care about. Intentional giving.
Truman Heartland gives your generosity a home — a single, flexible fund that holds your charitable dollars, grows over time, and reaches the organizations you care about most.
- One tax-smart structure for all your giving
- Grants distributed to vetted nonprofits you choose
- A giving plan that reflects your values — now and forever
- Expert guidance, local knowledge, zero pressure
Our Process
Simple. Intentional. Lasting.
Here’s how we work with donors at every stage of their giving journey.
1
We Start with a Conversation
No pressure, no pitch. We listen to what matters most to you — your community, your values, the causes closest to your heart.
2
We Build Your Giving Plan
We identify the right structure — Donor Advised Fund, scholarship fund, planned gift, or more — designed to maximize your impact and your tax benefit.
3
Your Generosity Goes to Work
We handle the administration, grow your fund, and distribute grants to the organizations that you’ve prioritized as you build your legacy giving.
Your Trusted Philanthropy Partner
We’ve been doing this for over 40 years — and we know this community.
We’re not a national firm. We’re your neighbors. Since 1982, more than 900 funds have been established and millions of dollars have flowed to local nonprofits, scholarships, and community initiatives across Eastern Jackson County and beyond.
Think of us as your personal philanthropy partner that teams up with your professional advisors.
We Are Embedded in this Community
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Being charitable does not mean one is wealthy. A personal foundation allows you to invest in causes you believe in — and watch that investment compound for generations.
Brent Schondelmeyer & Lee Williams, THCF Fundholders
Ready to Give?
There’s a Place for You Here
Whether you’re giving for the first time or deepening a giving practice, we make it easy to take the next step.
Open a New Fund
Establish a fund in your name — a flexible, tax-smart way to give to the causes you care about most, now and for years to come.
Give to an Existing Fund
Browse our fund directory and make a gift directly to an organization or initiative already making a difference in Eastern Jackson County, or anywhere in the world.
Plan a Legacy Gift
Want your generosity to outlast you? We’ll help you structure a planned gift that supports causes you care about for future generations — simply and tax-efficiently.
Who We Serve
Find Resources that are Right for You
Wherever you are in your giving journey — we have resources built for you.
Donors & Fundholders
Open or Manage a Fund
Start your giving journey or manage a legacy built over decades — with purpose and clarity.
Professional Advisors
Partner with THCF
We work alongside advisors, attorneys, and CPAs to help clients give in a tax-smart, meaningful way.
Students
Scholarships & Youth Programs
250+ scholarship funds and the Youth Advisory Council — invest in your future and your community’s.
Nonprofits
Grants & Nonprofit Resources
Community grants, the Nonprofit Knowledge Hub, and agency fund options to strengthen your mission.
Mark Your Calendar
Upcoming Events
Sep 19, 2026
31st Annual Toast to our Towns Gala
Nov 12, 2026
2026 Grants Luncheon
Dec 3, 2026
2026 Holiday Reception
From Our President
President’s Blog
President's Blog
Now is Charitable Giving Planning Time for Changes Impacting 2026
For the many charitable people in our community, I want to provide a few reminders about charitable giving. Now is an important time for you to…
September 3, 2026
President's Blog
Announcing the 2026 Citizens of the Year
Announcing the 2026 Citizens of the Year Each year, our local mayors select a “Citizen of the Year” from their community to recognize at our Toast…
August 4, 2026
President's Blog
Is Amendment 5 Good for Missouri? (Part 2)
Following a vote by its Board of Directors, Truman Heartland Community Foundation has officially adopted a position opposing Missouri's Amendment 5. Read why the Foundation believes the proposal could have significant long-term impacts on our communities.
June 29, 2026
Your Legacy Starts Here
Ready to make your giving last forever?
More than 200 families in Eastern Jackson County have already committed to give for good, forever. It’s simpler than you think — and it starts with a single conversation.
Inspiring generosity. Strengthening community. Every day.
