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Heffernan Foundation is a private corporation based in WALNUT CREEK, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Robin P Newman. It holds total assets of $9M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $345K in 2011 to $8.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Heffernan Foundation has made 943 grants totaling $4.4M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $851K in 2020 to $1.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2M distributed across 478 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $510K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 531 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Missouri, Oregon, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 31 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$72K
Based on 191 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Heffernan Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 943 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MO, OR.
Heffernan Foundation has distributed a total of $4.4M across 943 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $510K.
The application deadline is Various. 500-30,000.
Heffernan Foundation is headquartered in WALNUT CREEK, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 31 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Lonaker | Executive Dir. | $135K | $0 | $135K |
| Philip Mortimer | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louisa Tallarida | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rick Allen | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hieu Tran Williams | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kurt Scheidt | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Hemlin | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mike Heffernan | Chairman | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.4M
Total Assets
$8.9M
Fair Market Value
$9.4M
Net Worth
$8.9M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
$2.9M
Net Investment Income
$221K
Distribution Amount
$463K
Total: $7.1M
Total Grants
943
Total Giving
$4.4M
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
531
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Foundation2023 Grant | San Francisco, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Side By Side2023 Grant | San Anselmo, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| The Affordability ProjectDonation | San Francisco, CA | $510K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose Work Study CorpDonation | San Jose, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay WorDonation | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| California State University SacrameScholarship | Sacramento, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Alameda County Community Food BankDonation | Oakland, CA | $26K | 2023 |
| 10000 DegreesDonation | San Rafael, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Patra Public CharityDonation | Roseville, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of California Santa CruzScholarship | Santa Cruz, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Hope ServicesDonation | San Jose, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Dillard UniversityScholarship | New Orleans, LA | $15K | 2023 |
| University Of California DavisScholarship | Davis, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Hampton UniversityScholarship | Hampton, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Bellarmine College PreparatoryDonation | San Jose, CA | $14K | 2023 |
| Pacific Clinics Uplift Family Servi2023 Grant & Donation | Campbell, CA | $13K | 2023 |
| Little Miracles Inc2023 Grant & Matching Donation | Pleasanton, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Instituto Familiar De La Raza2023 Grant | San Francisco, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Iicf Board DuesDonation | Los Angeles, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Housing Industry Foundation2023 Grant | Palo Alto, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Archdiocese O2023 Grant | San Francisco, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Rescue Mission2023 Grant | Richmond, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Placer Food Bank2023 Grant | Roseville, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Community Action San Bernardino2023 Grant | San Bernardino, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Samaritan House2023 Grant | San Mateo, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society Of Marin2023 Grant | San Rafael, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Stand For Families Free Of Violence2023 Grant | Concord, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| The Teen Project2023 Grant | Sun Valley, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S College2023 Grant | Moraga, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| North Bay Children'S CenterDonation | Novato, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Cedars Of Marin2023 Grant & 2023 Holiday Donation | Ross, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Vivalon Dba Whistlestop2023 Grant & 2023 Holiday Donation | San Rafael, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Youth Emerging Stronger2023 Grant & 2023 Holiday Donation | Los Angeles, CA | $9K | 2023 |
| Aldar Academy2023 Grant | Sacramento, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Children'S Home Of Stockton Inc2023 Grant | Stockton, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Grateful Gatherings2023 Grant | Oakland, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Bishop O'Dowd High School2023 Grant | Oakland, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| The Kitchen Inc2023 Grant | Springfield, MO | $8K | 2023 |
| Store To Door2023 Grant | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| The Midnight Mission2023 Grant | Los Angeles, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| California Parenting Institute2023 Grant | Santa Rosa, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Joyful Readers2023 Grant | Philadelphia, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| News2023 Grant | Napa, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Healthright 3602023 Grant | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Phoenixville Area Community Service2023 Grant | Phoenixville, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| Ross Valley Children For Change Dba2023 Grant | San Anselmo, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Hamilton Families2023 Grant | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Hunger At Home2023 Grant | San Jose, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Human Options2023 Grant | Irvine, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Parents By Choice Inc2023 Grant | Stockton, CA | $8K | 2023 |
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