THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONPub 78
Pub 78
Newport Beach, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
33-0954861
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Bernice Heffernan Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $105.5K distributed among 63 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
PORTLAND, OR
$142.5K
7%
CORPORATION OF GONZAGA UNIVERSITY
Spokane, WA
$90K
5%
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY INC
GARDEN GROVE, CA
$88K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Oregon, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $106 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, CORPORATION OF GONZAGA UNIVERSITY, and CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ORANGE COUNTY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE BERNICE HEFFERNAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.