Heartland Bank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heartland Bank Foundation is a private foundation in Geneva, Nebraska. In tax year 2024 it gave $109,167 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $37,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$109,167
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$37,500
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $78,333 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $69,333 | 27 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $78,333 | 36 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $109,167 | 29 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Heartland Bank Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Heartland Bank Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 29 | $109,167 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garfield County Frontier Fair Association | Donation | $37,500 |
| Hastings Community Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Hastings Nebraska | Donation | $5,000 |
| Bremer Center | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hamilton Community Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Calamus Area Community Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hampton Veterans Memorial | Donation | $5,000 |
| Amherst Public Schools | Donation | $2,500 |
| HPS Foundation | Donation | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Shickley Community Foundation | Donation | $1,667 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Wilkins
- Lucas L Swartzendruber
- Aaron T Schardt
- Dennis D Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does Heartland Bank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heartland Bank Foundation give?
$109,167 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Heartland Bank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Wilkins (Advisor), Lucas L Swartzendruber (Advisor), Aaron T Schardt (Advisor) and Dennis D Ferguson (Advisor).
What does Heartland Bank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and community development.