Heffernan Group Foundation
Heffernan Foundation (Tax ID 71-1010693) is the charitable arm of Heffernan Insurance Brokers based in Walnut Creek, CA, funding scholarships, community grants, employee giving and volunteer programs. The site lists grant recipients, scholarship programs, impact reports, and contact details.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium nonprofit or scholarship program working in education, community services, food security, or youth development with demonstrated local impact (especially in California) and requests in the $500–$30,000 range.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on education, scholarships, or local community services.
- • Clear, time-limited project or scholarship asks between $500 and $30,000.
- • Located in California or demonstrating a local CA constituency or partner.
- • Capacity to respond to an electronic application and provide standard grant documentation.
- • First-time applicants or small organizations looking for one-time program support.
Geography
Giving appears regionally focused: grants reached 26 states in the latest year but about 70% of dollars were awarded to California organizations.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 247 distinct recipients in the latest year with a wide mix of scholarships, donations, matching gifts and community grants, indicating a broad recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness exists: the latest filing shows roughly 200 first-time grantees in the most recent year and the foundation publishes application guidance and a named contact, so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path into the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
