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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 23-7259742

Hedco Foundation

A private foundation in Danville, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 32 grants and $2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,037,485

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $8,038,190
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,393,824

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $9,276,021
  • Tax year 2022

    $2,119,368

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $9,873,544
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,739,286

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $13,102,072
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,112,320

    Grants listed
    38
    Assets, end of year
    $13,326,173
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,537,641

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $14,642,094
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,832,286

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $14,120,407

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Blanchet House of HospitalityPortland, OR

    On a mission to alleviate suffering and offer hope for a better life by serving essential aid with dignity.

    $100,000
  2. Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Lind, CA

    Provide medical & health care services to the community.

    $100,000
  3. Marin General Hospital FoundationGreenbrae, CA

    Fundraising services to support marinhealth programs and services.

    $100,000
  4. Nuru InternationalWashington, DC

    Cultivate meaningful choices in the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in the world.

    $100,000
  5. Sequoia Hospital FoundationRedwood City, CA

    To raise funds and cultivate other resources to support sequoia hospital.

    $100,000
  6. SF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    To mobilize resources to build strong communities, foster civic leadership & promote philanthropy.

    $100,000
  7. Sonoma Valley Hospital FoundationSonoma, CA

    Sonoma valley hospital foundation cultivates community support and raises funds for sonoma valley hospital.

    $100,000
  8. Wells of Life IncSan Juan Capo, CA

    Wells of life (wol) exists to demonstrate the love of god through word and deed in uganda, africa by providing desperately needed clean water, wash services and the gospel of jesus christ.

    $100,000
  9. Wheelchair FoundationDanville, CA

    Leading an international effort to create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of giving, create global friendship, and to deliver a wheelchair to every child, teen and adult in the world who needs one, but cannot afford one.

    $100,000
  10. Bay Area Rescue MissionRichmond, CA

    To meet the physical needs of the poor and needy and to share the gospel of jesus christ.

    $96,348
  11. UC Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    To advance uc santa barbara's capacity to educate future generations, unlock new discoveries, and enrich california and the world.

    $90,887
  12. World Vision IncFederal Way, WA

    Since 1950, weve helped the world see vulnerable children through the eyes of faith, joining with others to pull up the roots of poverty and plant the seeds of real change.

    $89,559
  13. Victory AcademySherwood, OR

    Victory academys mission is to provide children affected by autism spectrum disorder with an integrated academic and therapeutic program, carefully designed to address an individuals strengths and challenges.

    $72,646
  14. Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay AreaPalo Alto, CA

    Offers housing, meals & support to keep sick kids and their families together in a medical crisis.

    $72,270
  15. California CareforceRoseville, CA

    Serve mankind by providing free dental, vision,and medical care as well as healthcare education to people in need in the communities of california. Healthcare services are provided solely by volunteers.

    $69,299
  16. La Luz CenterSonoma, CA

    To support latino individuals and families in sonoma valley to attain their dreams and aspirations by providing access to knowledge, skill building, and resources.

    $56,555
  17. Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CA

    Provides hope, training & support to previously incarcerated & formerly gang involved people.

    $54,735
  18. Safespace Children's Advocacy Center of the GorgeHood River, OR

    Safespace children's advocacy center of the gorge

    $52,000
  19. Columbia Land TrustVancouver, WA

    To conserve signature landscapes and vital habitat of the columbia river region.

    $50,000
  20. Mosaic Community HealthPrineville, OR

    To provide trusted quality care, with compassion and support for all.

    $48,916
  21. Volunteers of America OregonPortland, OR

    We specialize in family safety, substance use, behavioral health, and reentry from the criminal justice system. For 125 years, we have been empowering individuals, families, and communities in oregon including the aging population, young people, men and women returning from prison, people with disabilities, domestic violence survivors, and those recovering from addictions. Last year we served over 6,000 individuals in oregon.

    $45,990
  22. Alliance for Smiles IncSan Francisco, CA

    Alliance for smiles (afs) sends medical teams, provides training and support to foreign locations to offer free medical services to indigent children with untreated cleft lips and palates.

    $45,687
  23. Project Open HandSan Francisco, CA

    Project open hand's mission is to improve health outcomes and quality of life by providing nutritious meals to the sick and vulnerable, caring for and educating our community. Meals are medically tailored to address the needs of older adults, people living with chronic disease and vulnerable communities experiencing food and nutrition insecurity. Our medically tailored meal intervention includes meals that are catered to addresss specific dietary needs paired with education provided one on one or in a classroom setting by registered dietitians.

    $42,000
  24. Fresh Start Surgical GiftsCarlsbad, CA

    To transform the lives of disadvantaged children & young people with physical deformities.

    $41,600
  25. Light HouseSan Rafael, CA

    Provide a lifetime of support for people with developmental disabilities.

    $38,500
  26. Latino NetworkPortland, OR

    Latino network provides transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership and civic engagement of our youth, families and communities

    $38,100
  27. George Mark Children's HouseSan Leandro, CA

    As the first free-standing pediatric palliative care center in the united states, george mark childrens house offers comprehensive, compassionate, life-affirming care to children facing a life-limiting diagnosis.

    $32,000
  28. Sonoma Community CenterSonoma, CA

    SCC exists to enrich the lives of the people of sonoma valley by fostering a broad range of cultural, educational, recreational and community service activities in an affordable space as well as helping to preserve and restore our historic buildings.

    $31,457
  29. New Vista SchoolLaguna Hills, CA

    The organization maintains education classes on a regular basis, as required by law, for students with high-functioning autism and language learning disabilities in grades 6 through 12. Instruction and counseling are provided throughout the year.

    $30,000
  30. Safe Alternatives to Violent EnvironmentsFremont, CA

    Most significant activities of the organization include a) providing and operate temporary safe hours for victims of intimate partner violence (ipv), b) provide transitional housing to ipv clients, c) operate crisis response including 24 hour hotline, supportive services that include transportation, food, and other necessities for the ipv clients, c)provide counseling and case management, and clinical services to its clients and families, and d)community education and outreach services to youth program services to high school students and their parents.

    $20,609
  31. Oregon Adaptive SportsBend, OR

    The organization provides life-changing outdoor experiences to individuals with disabilities.

    $12,430
  32. Deschutes Basin Land TrustBend, OR

    To preserve and enhance natural ecosystems, scenic areas, open spaces, fish and wildlife habitat within deschutes basin.

    $5,897

Approved for future payment

22 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Friends of Forman Christian College IncAtlanta, GA

    Friends of forman christian college is dedicated to supporting the high-quality educational mission of forman christian college to develop informed, ethical and responsible citizens of pakistan who exemplify the fccu motto, "by love serve one another."

    $100,000
  2. Martha's Village & KitchenIndio, CA

    Transforming the lives of the impoverished and homeless.

    $99,925
  3. University of RedlandsRedlands, CA

    The university of redlands is a private, independent liberal arts and sciences university committed to a mission that welcomes, educates, and empowers a diverse community of learners for lives of meaning, impact, and joy.

    $98,918
  4. B'nai B'rith Men's Camp AssociationPortland, OR

    Operation of b'nai b'rith camp and support of its operations and development.

    $96,700
  5. YWCA of Greater PortlandGresham, OR

    To eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

    $96,097
  6. White Pony ExpressConcord, CA

    1 in 4 americans are skipping meals or relying on food donations. Balance this statistic with the fact americans throw away nearly 40% of our food supplyperfectly good food that could wipe out hunger in the u.s. Three times over. The white pony express food recovery model bridges abundance and need by diverting wholesome food from landfills to combat communal food insecurity. Since our inception, wpe has rescued and delivered more than 26 million pounds of nutritious foodequal to 22 million mealswhich prevented more than 31,000 tons of co2 emissions from entering the air we breathe.

    $89,339
  7. Silverton Area Community AidSilverton, OR

    Distribution of food to individuals of the silverton community in need. Saca prevents hunger by providing nutritious food to those facing food insecurity in our community. Saca prevents homelessness by providing financial aid for housing, utilities, and other needs.

    $88,182
  8. Houston Methodist Hospital FoundationHouston, TX

    This organization is part of the methodist hospital, doing business as houston methodist hospital, whose mission is: to provide high quality, cost- effective health care that delivers the best value to the people we serve in a spiritual environment of caring in association with internationally recognized teaching and research.

    $84,837
  9. Lawrence Hall of ScienceBerkele, CA

    To support the lawrence hall of science

    $84,100
  10. Sacred Heart Cathedral PreparatorySan Francisco, CA

    To serve san franciscos diverse youth and provide an academically rigorous, catholic education.

    $75,000
  11. Homeward Bound of MarinNovato, CA

    Homeward bound of marin is the main provider of emergency shelter, supportive housing and services for people overcoming a crisis of homelessness in marin county, california.

    $67,880
  12. Mt Hood Kiwanis CampPortland, OR

    The MT. Hood kiwanis camp empowers children and adults with developmental disabilities through equitable access to the outdoors and recreation.

    $66,000
  13. Salesian College PreparatoryRichmond, CA

    Salesian college preparatory is a private, independent, catholic, co-educational high school serving grades 9-12.

    $64,488
  14. Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMoraga, CA

    An institution of higher education that grants associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees in liberal arts, science, business administration and education, as well as a doctorate in education.

    $54,785
  15. Teen ChallengeSan Jose, CA

    Providing successful recovery for men and women with destructive, addictive and abusive lifestyles through mentoring, education, vocational training and spiritual direction.

    $52,947
  16. Outside inPortland, OR

    Helping homeless youth and other marginalized people move towards improved health and self-sufficiency.

    $44,000
  17. Innovative Services NWVancouver, WA

    Providing an array of services that meet the needs of disabled and other vulnerable populations.

    $42,046
  18. Sonoma Community CenterSonoma, CA

    SCC exists to enrich the lives of the people of sonoma valley by fostering a broad range of cultural, educational, recreational and community service activities in an affordable space as well as helping to preserve and restore our historic buildings.

    $27,833
  19. Patient Empowerment NetworkBothell, WA

    Dedicated to improving health equity and treatment outcomes for people impacted by cancer.

    $25,000
  20. La Luz CenterSonoma, CA

    To support latino individuals and families in sonoma valley to attain their dreams and aspirations by providing access to knowledge, skill building, and resources.

    $23,445
  21. Clinic by the Bay- Previously Known as Volunteers in Medicine - San FrancisSan Francisco, CA

    Clinic by the bay provides free healthcare to the working uninsured in san francisco and san mateo counties. The clinic provides a caring medical home to patients through a holistic philosophy centered on compassion, wellness and dignity.

    $21,700
  22. Positive Community KitchenEugene, OR

    To inspire community wellness through food

    $9,693

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health4 grants $348,91631% of the total
  2. Human services6 grants $343,06931% of the total
  3. International aid2 grants $189,55917% of the total
  4. Education1 grant $72,6466% of the total
  5. Environment2 grants $55,8975% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $54,7355% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $54,4305% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California21 grants $1,421,947
  2. Oregon8 grants $375,979
  3. Washington2 grants $139,559
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $100,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Derek JernstedtEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & DIRECTOR Hours 8Pay $60,975
  • Roger SchwabCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dorothy JernstedtPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rena BrantleySECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • David DornsifeDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Allen DobbinsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Tom HermanDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Robert Lowitz MDDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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