Jack and Deborah Daw Heffernan Foundation
Invitation OnlyBridgton, Maine · EIN 01-0539790 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$39K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$118
Total assets$558K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $450.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgton Food Pantry | Bridgton, ME | Health carehealth carehealth care | $25,000 |
| Lakes Environmental Association | Bridgton, ME | Land conservation | $3,580 |
| Rufus Porter Museum | Bridgton, ME | Educationaleducational | $3,000 |
| Maine American Heart Association | Scarborough, ME | Health carehealth carehealth care | $2,750 |
| Loon Echo Land Trust | Bridgton, ME | Land conservationland conservationeducationaleducational | $1,218 |
| Scad Alliance | Alexandria, VA | Land conservation | $512 |
| Common Cause | Washington, DC | Health careland conservationland conservation | $450 |
| Plan USA | Warwick, RI | Educationaleducational | $420 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting | Portland, ME | Educational | $300 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Educational | $200 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Educationalhealthealth careh care | $200 |
| Boston Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | Educational | $140 |
| Paul Hastings Fdn | Washington, DC | Educationaleducational | $118 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Portland, ME | Educational | $118 |
| Matthew 25 Homeless Shelter | Worcester, MA | Health care | $104 |
| Swim Across America | Charlotte, NC | Health care | $104 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Fdn | Bethesda, MD | Health care | $102 |
| American Alpine Club | Golden, CO | Health care | $100 |
| Appalachin Mountain Club | New Yrok, NY | Land conservation | $100 |
| Natural Resources Council | Augusta, ME | Land conservationland conservationhealth careland conservation | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Health careland conservation | $100 |
| Youth Rally Crohns | St Charles, MO | Health careeducational | $100 |
| Givengain Fdn | Washington, DC | Educationhealth care | $86 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Educationaleducational | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,952 | 24 |
| 2024 | $32,223 | 35 |
| 2023 | $30,223 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611569349100401
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0539790
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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