Heffernan Group Foundation
Accepts applications
Heffernan Group Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 246 grants; the typical grant was $1,550 and the largest $84,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants246
- Typical grant$1,550
- Largest grant$84,000
- Assets$9.7 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
81% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 213 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 246 | $9.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michelle Lonaker 1350 Carback Ave Ste 350, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (925) 295-2575, michellel@heffernanfoundation.com |
| What to submit | Electronically, contact ceo/director |
| Deadlines | Various |
| Restrictions | $500 - $30,000 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Heffernan Group Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 155 | $970,156 |
| Oregon | 11 | $84,903 |
| Missouri | 18 | $82,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $63,500 |
| Arizona | 6 | $30,551 |
| Nevada | 2 | $23,250 |
| Virginia | 2 | $16,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $15,479 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 5 | $13,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ica San Francisco Work Study Inc | Donation | $84,000 |
| Little Miracles | Donation | $66,000 |
| Cristo Rey de la Salle East Bay Work Study Program Inc | Donation | $60,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose Work Study Corporation | Donation | $42,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | 2024 grant | $25,000 |
| Face SF | 2024 grant | $25,000 |
| Ica Cristo Rey Academy | 2024 grant | $25,000 |
| Swords to Plowshares | 2024 grant | $25,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | 2024 grant | $20,000 |
| Spread the Word Nevada | 2024 grant | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | 2024 grant | $20,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | Donation | $17,000 |
| Dillard University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Hampton University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of California Davis | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Bishop O'Dowd | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Crayon Initiative | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Curry Senior Center | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Dawn's Place | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Hamilton Families | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| HEALTHRIGHT360 | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Housing Industry Foundation | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Independence Mission Schools | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Midnight Mission | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Our Village Closet | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Pacific Clinics | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Rubicon Programs | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| St Anthony Immaculate Conception School | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Store to Door | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| White Pony Express | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley | 2024 grant | $12,500 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation | Donation | $12,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| California State University Northridge | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| California State University Long Beach | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Contra Costa Foster Friends | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
| Dog Tag Inc | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
| Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
| Downtown Streets Team | 2024 grant | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Heffernan
- Michelle Lonaker
- Philip Mortimer
- Louisa Tallarida
- Kurt Scheidt
- Hieu Williams
- Jeff Hamlin
- Rick Allen
Questions people ask
Does Heffernan Group Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Various.
How much does Heffernan Group Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 246 grants, with a typical grant of $1,550.
Who runs Heffernan Group Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mike Heffernan (Chairman), Michelle Lonaker (Executive Director), Philip Mortimer (Cfo/Treasurer) and Louisa Tallarida (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Heffernan Group Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.