The Bernice Heffernan Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 33-0954861 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$106K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Lake Parish | Lake Oswego, OR | General & unrestricted | $55,545 |
| Sacred Heart School | Red Bluff, CA | General & unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart Retreat Apostolate | Santa Ana, CA | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Verbum Dei High School | Los Angeles, CA | General & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,545 | 5 |
| 2024 | $209,995 | 16 |
| 2023 | $160,000 | 24 |
| 2021 | $135,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610309349100501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0954861
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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