About Us
"Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you."― Mother Teresa
Heffernan Foundation was created in 2006 to support Heffernan Group's dedication and commitment to social responsibility through employee philanthropy, volunteerism and education. We are dedicated to giving generously in the communities where our employees work and live. Our current board members are:
- F. Michael Heffernan, Chairman
- Michelle Lonaker, Executive Director
- Dan Sebastiani, Treasurer
- Louisa Tallarida, Secretary
- Hieu Williams
- Kurt Scheidt
- Rick Allen
- Jeff Hamlin
Giving
We believe in generous giving
Helping
We believe in helping those in need
Supporting
We believe in supporting our communities
Changing
We believe in striving for positive change
35th Anniversary | Working Together. Inspiring Change. Improving Lives. Bridging Gaps
Changing Futures Through Education
Who We Support
"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." ― Dalai Lama
Download Heffernan Foundation Donor Impact 2023
10,000 Degrees |
Hunger at Home |
San Jose Conservation Corps |
Grant Donations: The Foundation accepts applications for grants by invitation only on an annual basis.
Grants to 501(c)3 nonprofits typically range from $2,500 - $10,000
Ways to Give
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." ―Albert Pike
News And Events
"We make life by what we give." ―Winston Churchill
Contact Us
"Happiness never decreases by being shared." ―Buddha
Michelle Lonaker
Foundation Director
MichelleL@heffernanfoundation.org
Phone: 925-295-2575