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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 71-1010693

Heffernan Group Foundation

A private foundation in Walnut Creek, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 254 grants and $1.4 million paid in grants.

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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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Michelle Lonaker
1350 Carback Ave Ste 350
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 295-2575
[email protected]
Form and materials
Electronically, contact ceo/director
Deadlines
Various
Restrictions
$500 - $30,000

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,371,255

    Grants listed
    254
    Assets, end of year
    $8,990,446

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,502,671

    Grants listed
    220
    Assets, end of year
    $8,881,384

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,009,355

    Grants listed
    239
    Assets, end of year
    $8,186,839

  • Tax year 2021

    $820,792

    Grants listed
    192
    Assets, end of year
    $3,071,439

  • Tax year 2020

    $850,850

    Grants listed
    245
    Assets, end of year
    $2,882,177

  • Tax year 2019

    $723,561

    Grants listed
    254
    Assets, end of year
    $2,201,430

  • Tax year 2018

    $944,385

    Grants listed
    356
    Assets, end of year
    $2,056,863

Grants paid in 2024

254 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Ica San Francisco Work Study IncSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $84,000
  2. Little MiraclesPleasanton, CA

    Donation

    $66,000
  3. Cristo Rey de La Salle East Bay Work Study Program IncOakland, CA

    Donation

    $60,000
  4. Cristo Rey San Jose Work Study CorporationSan Jose, CA

    Donation

    $42,000
  5. Catholic Community ServicesSalem, OR

    2024 grant

    $25,000
  6. Face SFSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $25,000
  7. Ica Cristo Rey AcademySan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $25,000
  8. Swords to PlowsharesSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $25,000
  9. 10000 DegreesSan Rafael, CA

    2024 grant

    $20,000
  10. Spread the Word NevadaReno, NV

    2024 grant

    $20,000
  11. St Vincent de Paul SocietySan Rafael, CA

    2024 grant

    $20,000
  12. Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CA

    Donation

    $17,000
  13. Dillard UniversityNew Orleans, LA

    Scholarship

    $15,000
  14. Hampton UniversityHampton, VA

    Scholarship

    $15,000
  15. University of California DavisDavis, CA

    Scholarship

    $15,000
  16. Bishop O'DowdOakland, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  17. Crayon InitiativeDanville, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  18. Curry Senior CenterSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  19. Dawn's PlacePhiladelphia, PA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  20. Germantown Avenue Crisis MinistryPhiladelphia, PA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  21. Hamilton FamiliesSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  22. HEALTHRIGHT360San Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  23. Housing Industry FoundationPalo Alto, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  24. Independence Mission SchoolsKNG of Prussa, PA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  25. Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  26. Our Village ClosetSanta Rosa, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  27. Pacific ClinicsArcadia, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  28. Rubicon ProgramsRichmond, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  29. St Anthony Immaculate Conception SchoolSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  30. Store to DoorPortland, OR

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  31. White Pony ExpressConcord, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  32. YWCA Golden Gate Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    2024 grant

    $12,500
  33. Insurance Industry Charitable FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Donation

    $12,000
  34. Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  35. California State University NorthridgeNorthridge, CA

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  36. California State University Long BeachLong Beach, CA

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  37. Contra Costa Foster FriendsPleasant Hill, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  38. Dog Tag IncWashington, DC

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  39. Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  40. Downtown Streets TeamSan Jose, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  41. Friendly House IncPortland, OR

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  42. Grateful GatheringsBerkeley, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  43. Havenhouse St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  44. Human OptionsIrvine, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  45. Independence CenterSaint Louis, MO

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  46. Jewish Family and Childrens Services East BayBerkeley, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  47. Kind Like Joey FoundationChalfont, PA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  48. Marin Foster Care AssociationSan Rafael, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  49. Midwestern UniversityGlendale, AZ

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  50. Oakland Genesis Soccer Club CorporationOakland, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  51. Oasis of HollywoodHollywood, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  52. Reading ResultsPortland, OR

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  53. Ross Valley Children for ChangeSan Anselmo, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  54. Sheffield PlaceKansas City, MO

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  55. Side by SideSan Anselmo, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  56. Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  57. St John's UniversityJamaica, NY

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  58. Sunshine DivisionPortland, OR

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  59. Telegraph Hill Neighborhood AssociationSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  60. The Institute for Families and NanniesSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $10,000
  61. University of ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  62. University of FloridaGainesville, FL

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  63. University of OregonEugene, OR

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  64. University of TennesseeMemphis, TN

    Scholarship

    $10,000
  65. Vivalon DBA WhistlestopSan Rafael, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  66. Women Haven DBA Center for Family SolutionsEl Centro, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  67. Wonderfully MadeBuellton, CA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  68. Youth Development IncAlbuquerque, NM

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  69. Youth Program Inc (teaching Museum)Felton, PA

    2024 grant

    $10,000
  70. Willows WaySaint Charles, MO

    Donation

    $8,000
  71. 18 ReasonsSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  72. Bayview Hunters Point Center for Arts & TechnologySan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  73. Behavioral Health Response IncSaint Louis, MO

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  74. Bibett CorporationWalnut Creek, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  75. Bill Wilson CenterSanta Clara, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  76. Boy Scouts of AmericaSan Jose, CA

    Donation

    $5,000
  77. Buckelew ProgramsNovato, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  78. Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of SFSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  79. Counseling Options & Parent Education Support Center IncWalnut Creek, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  80. Culture Club of South BayLos Angeles, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  81. Disability Resource Association IncFestus, MO

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  82. Family Bridges IncOakland, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  83. Fields 4 Valor Farms IncWashington, DC

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  84. Free to BeSanta Rosa, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  85. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los AngelesBellflower, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  86. Homebridge IncSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  87. Hope ServicesSan Jose, CA

    Donation

    $5,000
  88. Japanese Community Youth CouncilSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  89. Kainos Home & Training Center for the Developmentally DisabledRedwood City, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  90. L'archeBrentwood, MO

    Donation

    $5,000
  91. Life Expanding Adventure ProgramPortland, OR

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  92. Little WishesSan Anselmo, CA

    Donation

    $5,000
  93. LmuLos Angeles, CA

    Donation

    $5,000
  94. Mary's PATHSanta Ana, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  95. Mexican American Opportunity Fund (maof)Montebello, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  96. Mindseye RadioBelleville, IL

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  97. Mission St LouisSaint Louis, MO

    Donation

    $5,000
  98. On the MoveNapa, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  99. Pacific Autism Center for EducationSanta Clara, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  100. Rancho CieloSalinas, CA

    Donation

    $5,000
  101. Reap Climate Center IncAlameda, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  102. Sacred Heart Nativity SchoolsSan Jose, CA

    Donation

    $5,000
  103. Solano County Resource Family AssociationVacaville, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  104. Sparkle FoundationNovato, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  105. Special EquestriansWarrington, PA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  106. St Anthony FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  107. St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolOakland, CA

    Donation

    $5,000
  108. St Mary's CollegeMoraga, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  109. Stand for Families Free of ViolenceConcord, CA

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  110. The Kitchen Foundation IncSpringfield, MO

    2024 grant

    $5,000
  111. Hawaii Community FoundationKahului, HI

    Donation

    $4,211
  112. Committee on the Shelterless (cots)Petaluma, CA

    Donation

    $3,500
  113. Susan G KomenDallas, TX

    Donation

    $3,500
  114. Eddy HouseReno, NV

    Donation

    $3,250
  115. Red Rabbit AdvocacyStockton, CA

    Donation

    $3,250
  116. Disability Resource AssociationFestus, MO

    Donation

    $3,000
  117. Lafayette IndustriesManchester, MO

    Donation

    $3,000
  118. Sunnyhill IncFenton, MO

    Donation

    $3,000
  119. Choices for People Center of Citizens with DisabilitiesRolla, MO

    Donation

    $2,500
  120. City Garden Montessori SchoolSaint Louis, MO

    Donation

    $2,500
  121. Las TrampasLafayette, CA

    Donation

    $2,500
  122. Our Lady's InnSaint Louis, MO

    Donation

    $2,500
  123. Creative Concepts for LivingHazelwood, MO

    Donation

    $2,000
  124. Tandem Partners in Early LearningSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $1,100
  125. Ability FirstPasadena, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  126. Alameda County Community FoodbankOakland, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  127. American Cancer Society - CCFKennesaw, GA

    Donation

    $1,000
  128. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Donation

    $1,000
  129. Amigos for ChristBuford, GA

    Donation

    $1,000
  130. Animal Assisted Happiness FarmSunnyvale, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  131. Archie Bray FoundationHelena, MT

    Donation

    $1,000
  132. Aurora Women and Girls FoundationWest Hartford, CT

    Donation

    $1,000
  133. Canal AllianceSan Rafael, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  134. Canham Farm Horse RescueScotts Valley, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  135. Cape Eleuthera FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Donation

    $1,000
  136. Carmel of the St Teresa Carmelite SistersAlhambra, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  137. Center for Employment TrainingSan Jose, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  138. Childrens Health Guild (CHG)Lafayette, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  139. Collective ImpactSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  140. Culture Club of South BayLos Angeles, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  141. Delaware HospiceNewark, DE

    Donation

    $1,000
  142. Dominican FundSan Rafael, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  143. EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  144. East New York Community Land TrustBrooklyn, NY

    Donation

    $1,000
  145. Elmwood Franklin SchoolBuffalo, NY

    Donation

    $1,000
  146. Family Violence Law CenterOakland, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  147. Furry Friends RescueFremont, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  148. Hands Across the ValleyNapa, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  149. High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM)Bend, OR

    Donation

    $1,000
  150. Humanity HeroesLos Angeles, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  151. Keep Tahoe BlueSouth Lake Tahoe, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  152. Kimochi IncSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  153. Lincoln Training CenterS El Monte, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  154. Martha's KitchenSan Jose, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  155. Max Rhymes FoundationDenver, CO

    Donation

    $1,000
  156. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterHagerstown, MD

    Donation

    $1,000
  157. Memory Care Home SolutionsSaint Louis, MO

    Donation

    $1,000
  158. Miles Hall FoundationWalnut Creek, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  159. Monterey Bay Labrador Retriever RescuePebble Beach, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  160. National MS SocietyWashington, WA

    Donation

    $1,000
  161. New Life K-9SSan Luis Obispo, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  162. New York Immigration CoalitionNew York, NY

    Donation

    $1,000
  163. NPRWashington, DC

    Donation

    $1,000
  164. Open Heart KitchenLivermore, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  165. Pacific ClinicsLos Gatos, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  166. Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncNew York, NY

    Donation

    $1,000
  167. Postpartum Support CenterSan Rafael, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  168. Rancho Cielo Youth CampusSalinas, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  169. Ridgway Garden ClubSanta Rosa, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  170. Ritter CenterSan Rafael, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  171. Rveha - Ross Valley Ecumenical Housing AssociationSan Anselmo, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  172. Sacred Heart Nativity SchoolSan Jose, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  173. Salesian Boys & Girls ClubSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  174. San Anselmo Open SpaceSan Anselmo, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  175. San Diego Rescue MissionSan Diego, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  176. San Francisco-Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  177. Soccer Chance Academy PortlandPortland, OR

    Donation

    $1,000
  178. Sonoma Youth LacrosseSonoma, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  179. Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA

    Donation

    $1,000
  180. St Josephs Family CentreGilroy, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  181. Summit LeagueSaratoga, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  182. The Compassionate FriendsWheaton, IL

    Donation

    $1,000
  183. The International Waldenstroms Macroglobulinemia Foundation IncSarasota, FL

    Donation

    $1,000
  184. The Orion FundPiedmont, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  185. The Trevor ProjectW Hollywood, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  186. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  187. Westcoast Childrens ClinicOakland, CA

    Donation

    $1,000
  188. Susan G KomenDallas, TX

    Matching donation

    $939
  189. Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights of the SF Bay AreaSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $750
  190. Tandem Partners in Early LearningSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $650
  191. 826 Valencia IncSan Francisco, CA

    Donation

    $500
  192. Christ Episcopal ChurchAlameda, CA

    Dollar for doers donation

    $500
  193. Contra Costa Food BankConcord, CA

    Donation

    $500
  194. Downtown Women's CenterLos Angeles, CA

    Donation

    $500
  195. Lindsay Wildlife ExperienceWalnut Creek, CA

    Dollar for doers donation

    $500
  196. Play MarinSausalito, CA

    Donation

    $500
  197. Ranch Hoops Booster Club IncValencia, CA

    Dollar for doers donation

    $500
  198. Spirit of 76 Living History AssociationSalkum, WA

    Dollar for doers donation

    $500
  199. Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Donation

    $375
  200. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Matching donation

    $320
  201. Benicia High School CheerleadingBenicia, CA

    Matching donation

    $250
  202. Central Arizona Conservation AlliancePhoenix, AZ

    Donation

    $250
  203. Cerebral Palsy Alliance Resarch FoundationNew York, NY

    Matching donation

    $250
  204. Community Housing Improvement Systems & Planning Association IncSalinas, CA

    Matching donation

    $250
  205. Huntington ChristianHuntington Beach, CA

    Matching donation

    $250
  206. Iron Horse Middle SchoolSan Ramon, CA

    Matching donation

    $250
  207. John Baldwin ElementaryDanville, CA

    Matching donation

    $250
  208. Little WishesSan Anselmo, CA

    Matching donation

    $250
  209. Make A Wish - South CarolinaGreenville, SC

    Matching donation

    $250
  210. Marin CatholicKentfield, MO

    Matching donation

    $250
  211. Northgate High School Education FundWalnut Creek, CA

    Matching donation

    $250
  212. One Life ChurchMesa, AZ

    Matching donation

    $250
  213. RubiconRichmond, CA

    Matching donation

    $250
  214. Rveha (tam House)San Anselmo, CA

    Donation

    $250
  215. Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC

    Donation

    $250
  216. The Tides CenterBerkeley, CA

    Matching donation

    $250
  217. Five Oaks Middle SchoolBeaverton, OR

    Matching donation

    $247
  218. Ranch Hoops Booster Club IncValencia, CA

    Matching donation

    $225
  219. Maui Food BankWailuku, HI

    Matching donation

    $220
  220. Sassarini Elementary SchoolSonoma, CA

    Matching donation

    $204
  221. College Park AthleticsPleasant Hill, CA

    Matching donation

    $200
  222. King's Valley Christian SchoolConcord, CA

    Matching donation

    $200
  223. Make A WishOakland, CA

    Matching donation

    $200
  224. Sigma Kappa FoundationCarmel, IN

    Matching donation

    $193
  225. Children's Miracle NetworkSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Matching donation

    $190
  226. Iowa ElementaryAurora, CO

    Matching donation

    $182
  227. School of RanchTerrebonne, OR

    Matching donation

    $156
  228. The Marfan FoundationPRT Washingtn, NY

    Matching donation

    $150
  229. Fremont Centerville Little LeagueFremont, CA

    Matching donation

    $145
  230. Dixon Montessori PTODixon, CA

    Matching donation

    $140
  231. Ocean Knoll Elementary PTAEncinitas, CA

    Matching donation

    $103
  232. Walnut Creek Education FundWalnut Creek, CA

    Matching donation

    $103
  233. Lemo FoundationRedwood City, CA

    Matching donation

    $100
  234. Maui Humane SocietyPuunene, HI

    Donation

    $100
  235. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Matching donation

    $75
  236. St Joseph's SchoolPinole, CA

    Matching donation

    $75
  237. American Cancer SocietyPhoenix, AZ

    Matching donation

    $51
  238. Kitty Charm Farm IncHaiku, HI

    Donation

    $50
  239. Vera Cruz Middle School BandUnion City, CA

    Matching donation

    $50
  240. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Matching donation

    $50
  241. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    Matching donation

    $40
  242. CAKE4KIDSSan Mateo, CA

    Matching donation

    $40
  243. St JudeMemphis, TN

    Matching donation

    $35
  244. St Baldrick's FoundationMonrovia, CA

    Matching donation

    $26
  245. Eleanor Roosevelt High School BoosterEastvale, CA

    Matching donation

    $20
  246. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyRye Brook, NY

    Matching donation

    $20
  247. Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyLos Angeles, CA

    Matching donation

    -$50
  248. St Joseph School PTG Walk-A-ThonPinole, CA

    Matching donation

    -$50
  249. The Joe Henderson Elementary Fun RunBenicia, CA

    Matching donation

    -$150
  250. Susan G KomenDallas, TX

    Matching donation

    -$430

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services43 grants $348,55046% of the total
  2. Education22 grants $152,82420% of the total
  3. Youth development8 grants $28,0404% of the total
  4. Jobs and employment5 grants $27,0004% of the total
  5. Mental health7 grants $24,0003% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter3 grants $23,5003% of the total
  7. 15 other causes46 grants $152,46520% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California161 grants $958,906
  2. Oregon11 grants $84,903
  3. Missouri18 grants $82,750
  4. Pennsylvania7 grants $63,500
  5. Arizona6 grants $30,551
  6. Nevada2 grants $23,250
  7. Virginia2 grants $16,000
  8. Iowa1 grant $15,000
  9. Texas7 grants $14,049
  10. Washington5 grants $13,500

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

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

  • Mike HeffernanCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michelle LonakerEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 30Pay $145,000
  • Philip MortimerCFO/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Louisa TallaridaSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kurt ScheidtBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Hieu WilliamsBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jeff HamlinBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rick AllenBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0

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