Heartland Regional Medical Center concentrates its charitable giving on strengthening the St. Joseph / northwest Missouri community, with major investments in local health and human services, K–12 and higher education, and community wellbeing programs. The foundation provides both large institutional support (notably to its own hospital foundation and regional university/medical partners) and smaller recurring grants to local social service, youth and cultural organizations. Many grantees are local, often funded repeatedly, reflecting a place-based philanthropy that supports direct-service nonprofits, prevention and counseling, and community enrichment.
Heartland Regional Medical Center’s largest recent gift in the data is a $554,013 general-support grant to Heartland Foundation, followed by a $358,750 grant to the same organization in 2023. That pattern points to a funder that backs its hospital-related infrastructure at a significant scale while also supporting a wider circle of regional nonprofits. The grant list shows a mix of institutional support, sponsorships, and operating-style awards tied to health, education, community services, and local civic life. The foundation’s giving reaches beyond the hospital system into groups such as MWSU Foundation Inc., the University of Missouri, United Way of Greater St Joseph, and Samaritan Counseling Center Inc. Local organizations also appear repeatedly, including Pivotal Point, ST Kolbe-Puckett Center for Healing Inc, Second Harvest Community Food Bank, Faith in Action, and the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Foundations. Several recipients received support in both 2023 and 2024, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. Across the file, Heartland Regional Medical Center’s philanthropy is place-based and community-oriented, with recurring attention to health services, education, counseling, food support, youth programs, and local cultural and civic organizations.
In health and counseling-related work, Heartland Regional Medical Center supported Samaritan Counseling Center Inc with $50,200 in 2024 and $50,000 in 2023, and gave $10,000 in 2023 to Missouri Physicians Health Program as sponsorship. Those awards align with a clear emphasis on behavioral health and physician support. Education and workforce partnerships also appear prominently. The foundation awarded $257,000 in 2023 to MWSU Foundation Inc for sponsorship, then gave another $7,000 in 2024 for the same purpose. It also provided $100,000 in 2024 to The Curators of the University of Missouri for general support. Basic-needs organizations are another visible thread. United Way of Greater St Joseph received $100,000 in 2023, while Second Harvest Community Food Bank was supported with $22,004 in 2023 and $18,218 in 2024. The foundation also gave $25,000 in 2023 to Community Alliance.
The typical grant size is $7,000 at the 25th percentile, $16,609 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The file shows a wide spread, from small community grants to six-figure institutional awards, including multiple repeat gifts over two years. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, which indicates ongoing support rather than one-time funding. Heartland Regional Medical Center is not shown as funding individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. The grant list includes general support, support, and sponsorship, suggesting a flexible mix of unrestricted and event- or program-level funding.
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Most grants fall between $7K and $50K, with a median of $17K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$17K
75th Percentile
$50K
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Concentrated local giving with a few large institutional gifts accounting for the bulk of dollars, combined with numerous smaller, often repeat grants to local nonprofits; mix of multi-year or repeat support and one-off sponsorships aimed at community engagement.
Notable grantees: Heartland Foundation, MWSU Foundation Inc, Samaritan Counseling Center Inc, United Way of Greater St Joseph, Second Harvest Community Food Bank
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Missouri, with 95% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. St. Joseph is the main recipient city, appearing across hospital, education, human services, arts, and youth grants. Other Missouri recipient cities include Kansas City, Maryville, and St. Louis. The only nonlocal recipient city in the recent-grants list is Leawood, KS, through support for the St Joseph Mustangs.
The grants point to health services, counseling, higher education, basic-needs organizations, youth programs, and local cultural or civic groups. Examples in the file include hospital-related support, counseling services, food assistance, university partnerships, and sponsorships for chamber and community organizations.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including Heartland Foundation, St Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce, Samaritan Counseling Center Inc, Pivotal Point, Northwest Foundation Inc, ST Kolbe-Puckett Center for Healing Inc, Second Harvest Community Food Bank, and Faith in Action.
The reported distribution is $7,000 at the 25th percentile, $16,609 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. That means many awards cluster in the mid-five-figure range, while some grants are much larger for institutional support.
Most grants go to Missouri recipients, and 95% of the grants in the file are to organizations in the foundation’s headquarters state. St. Joseph is the central hub, with additional Missouri recipients in Kansas City, Maryville, and St. Louis.
The recent grants include general support, support, and sponsorship. The mix suggests the foundation uses both unrestricted operating-style funding and program- or event-linked awards across its local portfolio.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Foundation | St Joseph, MO | $421,116 | 2026 | General Support |
| YMCA of St Joseph Missouri | St Joseph, MO | $255,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Samaritan Counseling Center Inc | St Joseph, MO | $210,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Second Harvest Community Food Bank | St Joseph, MO | $155,634 | 2026 | General Support |
| United Way of Greater St Joseph | St Joseph, MO | $152,380 | 2026 | General Support |
| Social Welfare Board | St Joseph, MO | $150,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| YWCA of St Joseph Missouri | St Joseph, MO | $102,400 | 2026 | General Support |
| North Central Missouri College Foundation | Trenton, MO | $100,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| St Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce | St Joseph, MO | $97,075 | 2026 | Sponsorship |
| Community Missions Corporation | St Joseph, MO | $61,715 | 2026 | General Support |
| Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Foundations | St Joseph, MO | $60,500 | 2026 | General Support |
| Ashland United Methodist Church | St Joseph, MO | $58,300 | 2026 | General Support |
| Youth Alliance | St Joseph, MO | $56,721 | 2026 | General Support |
| Northwest Missouri Childrens Advocacy Center | St Joseph, MO | $56,500 | 2026 | General Support |
| Habitat for Humanity | St Joseph, MO | $53,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| St Joseph Housing Corp | St Joseph, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Pivotal Point | St Joseph, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| St Joseph Mustangs | Leawood, KS | $40,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Ladies Union Benevolent Association dba Noyes Home for Children | St Joseph, MO | $35,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri | St Joseph, MO | $30,500 | 2026 | General Support |
| Main Street St Joseph | St Joseph, MO | $25,300 | 2026 | General Support |
| Community Alliance | St Joseph, MO | $24,286 | 2026 | General Support |
| MidCity Excellence | St Joseph, MO | $20,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Northwest Foundation Inc | Maryville, MO | $18,150 | 2026 | Sponsorship |
| Sisters of Solace | St Joseph, MO | $16,350 | 2026 | General Support |
| MWSU Foundation Inc | St Joseph, MO | $15,100 | 2026 | General Support |
| Faith in Action | St Joseph, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Friends of St Joseph School District | St Joseph, MO | $10,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| City of St Joseph Health Department | St Joseph, MO | $7,800 | 2026 | General Support |
| Outside 45 | St Joseph, MO | $6,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Project Cure | Kansas City, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Foundation | St Joseph, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | St Joseph, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Pony Express Baseball | St Joseph, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| St Joseph School District | St Joseph, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| The Crossing Outreach | St Joseph, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | General Support |
| Heartland Foundation | St Joseph, MO | $464,349 | 2025 | General Support |
| Second Harvest Community Food Bank | St Joseph, MO | $113,165 | 2025 | General Support |
| United Way of Greater St Joseph | St Joseph, MO | $107,080 | 2025 | General Support |
| North Central Missouri College Foundation | Trenton, MO | $100,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| St Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce | St Joseph, MO | $96,700 | 2025 | Sponsorship |
| Northwest Foundation Inc | Maryville, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Samaritan Counseling Center Inc | St Joseph, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Pivotal Point | St Joseph, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| ST Kolbe-Puckett Center for Healing Inc | St Joseph, MO | $40,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| St Joseph School District | St Joseph, MO | $35,500 | 2025 | General Support |
| St Joseph Mustangs | Leawood, KS | $30,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Community Alliance | St Joseph, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Ashland United Methodist Church | St Joseph, MO | $15,000 | 2025 | General Support |
| Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Foundations | St Joseph, MO | $11,650 | 2025 | General Support |
Heartland Foundation
$421,116General Support
YMCA of St Joseph Missouri
$255,000General Support
Samaritan Counseling Center Inc
$210,000General Support
Social Welfare Board
$150,000General Support
North Central Missouri College Foundation
$100,000General Support
St Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce
$97,075Sponsorship
Community Missions Corporation
$61,715General Support
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Foundations
$60,500General Support
Ashland United Methodist Church
$58,300General Support
Youth Alliance
$56,721General Support
Northwest Missouri Childrens Advocacy Center
$56,500General Support
Habitat for Humanity
$53,000General Support
St Joseph Housing Corp
$50,000General Support
Pivotal Point
$50,000General Support
St Joseph Mustangs
$40,000General Support
Ladies Union Benevolent Association dba Noyes Home for Children
$35,000General Support
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
$30,500General Support
Main Street St Joseph
$25,300General Support
Community Alliance
$24,286General Support
MidCity Excellence
$20,000General Support
Northwest Foundation Inc
$18,150Sponsorship
Sisters of Solace
$16,350General Support
Faith in Action
$10,000General Support
Friends of St Joseph School District
$10,000General Support
City of St Joseph Health Department
$7,800General Support
Outside 45
$6,000General Support
Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Foundation
$5,000General Support
Big Brothers Big Sisters
$5,000General Support
Pony Express Baseball
$5,000General Support
St Joseph School District
$5,000General Support
The Crossing Outreach
$5,000General Support
Heartland Foundation
$464,349General Support
North Central Missouri College Foundation
$100,000General Support
St Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce
$96,700Sponsorship
Samaritan Counseling Center Inc
$50,000General Support
Pivotal Point
$50,000General Support
ST Kolbe-Puckett Center for Healing Inc
$40,000General Support
St Joseph School District
$35,500General Support
St Joseph Mustangs
$30,000General Support
Community Alliance
$25,000General Support
Ashland United Methodist Church
$15,000General Support
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Foundations
$11,650General Support