The Heffernan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Heffernan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Rye Brook, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.9 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.9 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $703,350 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $1.4 million | 56 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $703,350 | 56 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.9 million | 29 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
The Heffernan Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Heffernan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $1.7 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,250 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iona Preparatory School | General operating support | $1.2 million |
| Catholic Academy of Bridgeport | General operating support | $1.1 million |
| The Cardinal's Annual Stewardship Appeal | General operating support | $300,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas College | General operating support | $45,696 |
| National Pku Alliance Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Special Operators Transition Foundation Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Part of the Solution Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Danny Butler Memorial Fund Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of the Atonement | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Steer for Student Athletes Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Swim Across America | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Life | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Convent of St Birgitta | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Huggins Hospital | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Port Chester Carver Center Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| St Andrew Church | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Butterflies From Jodie | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Hope Community Services Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Iona Unversity | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Oyster Harbors Club Caddy Scholarship Fund Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Residence Care | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Winter Walk Inc | General operating support | $250 |
| Port Chester Rye Rye Brook Emergency Medical Services Inc | General operating support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John P Heffernan Deceased 091725
- June D Heffernan
- John P Heffernan Jr
- James W Heffernan
Questions people ask
Does The Heffernan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Heffernan Family Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Heffernan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John P Heffernan Deceased 091725 (Director, President, Treasurer), June D Heffernan (Director, Vice President, Secretary), John P Heffernan Jr (Director) and James W Heffernan (Director).
What does The Heffernan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.