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Heffernan Group Foundation

Historical Funder

Walnut Creek, California · EIN 71-1010693 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded246
Typical grant$1,100
Total assets$9.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

ContactMICHELLE LONAKER
Address1350 CARBACK AVE STE 350, WALNUT CREEK CA 94596
Phone9252952575
EmailMICHELLEL@HEFFERNANFOUNDATION.COM
Form and materialsELECTRONICALLY, CONTACT CEO/DIRECTOR
DeadlinesVARIOUS
Restrictions$500 - $30,000

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Human Services43
  • Education29
  • Children & Youth10
  • Animal Welfare6
  • Mental Health6
  • Disability Services4

Where it gives

36% of grants went outside California.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Ica San Francisco Work Study IncSan Francisco, CADonation$84,000
Little MiraclesPleasanton, CADonation$66,000
Cristo Rey de LA Salle East Bay Work Study Program IncOakland, CADonation$60,000
Cristo Rey San Jose Work Study CorporationSan Jose, CADonation$42,000
Catholic Community ServicesSalem, OR2024 grant$25,000
Face SfSan Francisco, CA2024 grant$25,000
Ica Cristo Rey AcademySan Francisco, CA2024 grant$25,000
Swords to PlowsharesSan Francisco, CA2024 grant$25,000
10000 DegreesSan Rafael, CA2024 grant$20,000
Spread the Word NevadaReno, NV2024 grant$20,000
St Vincent de Paul SocietySan Rafael, CA2024 grant$20,000
Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CADonation$17,000
Dillard UniversityNew Orleans, IAScholarship$15,000
Hampton UniversityHampton, VAScholarship$15,000
University of California DavisDavis, CAScholarship$15,000
Bishop O'dowdOakland, CA2024 grant$12,500
Crayon InitiativeDanville, CA2024 grant$12,500
Curry Senior CenterSan Francisco, CA2024 grant$12,500
Dawn's PlacePhiladelphia, PA2024 grant$12,500
Germantown Avenue Crisis MinistryPhiladelphia, PA2024 grant$12,500
Hamilton FamiliesSan Francisco, CA2024 grant$12,500
Healthright360San Francisco, CA2024 grant$12,500
Housing Industry FoundationPalo Alto, CA2024 grant$12,500
Independence Mission SchoolsPhiladelphia, PA2024 grant$12,500
Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CA2024 grant$12,500
Our Village ClosetSanta Rosa, CA2024 grant$12,500
Pacific ClinicsArcadia, CA2024 grant$12,500
Rubicon ProgramsRichmond, CA2024 grant$12,500
St Anthony Immaculate Conception SchoolSan Francisco, CA2024 grant$12,500
Store to DoorPortland, OR2024 grant$12,500
White Pony ExpressPleasant Hill, CA2024 grant$12,500
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA2024 grant$12,500
Insurance Industry Charitable FoundationLos Angeles, CADonation$12,000
Azusa Pacific UniversitySccottsdale, AZScholarship$10,000
California State University NorthridgeNorthridge, CAScholarship$10,000
California State University Long BeachLong Beach, CAScholarship$10,000
Contra Costa Foster FriendsPleasant Hill, CA2024 grant$10,000
Dog Tag IncWashington, WA2024 grant$10,000
Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA2024 grant$10,000
Downtown Streets TeamSan Jose, CA2024 grant$10,000
Friendly House IncPortland, OR2024 grant$10,000
Grateful GatheringsBerkeley, CA2024 grant$10,000
Havenhouse St LouisSt Louis, MO2024 grant$10,000
Human OptionsIrvine, CA2024 grant$10,000
Independence CenterSt Louis, MO2024 grant$10,000
Jewish Family and Childrens Services East BayBerkeley, CA2024 grant$10,000
Kind Like Joey FoundationChalfont, PA2024 grant$10,000
Marin Foster Care AssociationSan Rafael, CA2024 grant$10,000
Midwestern UniversityGlendale, AZScholarship$10,000
Oakland Genesis Soccer Club CorporationOakland, CA2024 grant$10,000
Oasis of HollywoodHollywood, CA2024 grant$10,000
Reading ResultsPortland, OR2024 grant$10,000
Ross Valley Children for ChangeSan Anselmo, CA2024 grant$10,000
Sheffield PlaceKansas City, MO2024 grant$10,000
Side by SideSan Anselmo, CA2024 grant$10,000
Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TXScholarship$10,000
St John's UniversityJamaica, NYScholarship$10,000
Sunshine DivisionPortland, OR2024 grant$10,000
Telegraph Hill Neighborhood AssociationSan Francisco, CA2024 grant$10,000
The Institute for Families and NanniesSan Francisco, CADonation$10,000

Showing the 60 largest of 246 grants to organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$1,371,255254
2023$1,502,671220

Sources

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