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Heffernan Group Foundation

Walnut Creek, California  ·  EIN 711010693  ·  Private foundation

Based in Walnut Creek, California, Heffernan Group Foundation has awarded $6.5M across 1,531 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Affordability Project. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$851K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.9M
Total assets
1,531
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Heffernan Group Foundation funds

Heffernan Group Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Heffernan Group Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Affordability Project
Donation
San Francisco, CA$510K2023
Ica San Francisco Work Study Inc
Donation
San Francisco, CA$97K2022
Ica San Francisco Work Study Inc
DONATION
San Francisco, CA$84K2024
Socius Foundation
DONATION
San Francisco, CA$80K2017
Ica Cristo Rey Academy Work Study I
Donation
San Francisco, CA$72K2020
Ica
Donation
San Francisco, CA$68K2019
Little Miracles
DONATION
Pleasanton, CA$66K2024
Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay Work Study Program Inc
DONATION
Oakland, CA$60K2024
Socius Foundation
DONATION
San Francisco, CA$50K2017
Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay Hig
Grant
Oakland, CA$50K2020
Cristo Rey San Jose Work Study Corporation
DONATION
San Jose, CA$42K2024
Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay Wor
Donation
Oakland, CA$40K2023
Cristo Rey San Jose Work Study Corp
Donation
San Jose, CA$40K2023
Cristo Rey San Jose Work Study Corp
Donation
San Jose, CA$40K2022
Cristo Rey De La Salle E Bay Work S
Donation
Oakland, CA$38K2022

Heffernan Group Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$954K
2019$727K
2020$868K
2022$1.0M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.4M

How to apply for funding from Heffernan Group Foundation

Heffernan Group Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at heffernanfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Heffernan Group Foundation

Does Heffernan Group Foundation accept grant applications?
Heffernan Group Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Heffernan Group Foundation fund?
Heffernan Group Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include The Affordability Project, Ica San Francisco Work Study Inc, Ica San Francisco Work Study Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Heffernan Group Foundation give in grants?
Heffernan Group Foundation reported $851K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.5M over 1,531 grants.
Where is Heffernan Group Foundation located?
Heffernan Group Foundation is based in Walnut Creek, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 711010693.
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About this profile. This page is built from Heffernan Group Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Heffernan Group Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.