Private foundation · EIN 23-7259742 · Danville, California

Hedco Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $56K. 66% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$2.0M
Median grant
$56K
Stays in CA
66%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Blanchet House of HospitalityPortland, OROn a mission to alleviate suffering and offer hope for a better life by serving essential aid with dignity.$100K
Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Lind, CAProvide medical & health care services to the community.$100K
Marin General Hospital FoundationGreenbrae, CAFundraising services to support marinhealth programs and services.$100K
Nuru InternationalWashingto, DCCultivate meaningful choices in the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in the world.$100K
Sequoia Hospital FoundationRedwood Cit, CATo raise funds and cultivate other resources to support sequoia hospital.$100K
SF FoundationSan Francisco, CATo mobilize resources to build strong communities, foster civic leadership & promote philanthropy.$100K
Sonoma Valley Hospital FoundationSonoma, CASonoma valley hospital foundation cultivates community support and raises funds for sonoma valley hospital.$100K
Wells of Life IncSan Juan Pistrano, CAWells of life (wol) exists to demonstrate the love of god through word and deed in uganda, africa by providing desperately needed clean wat…$100K
Wheelchair FoundationDanville, CALeading an international effort to create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities, to promote the joy of…$100K
Bay Area Rescue MissionRichmond, CATo meet the physical needs of the poor and needy and to share the gospel of jesus christ.$96K
UC Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CATo advance uc santa barbara's capacity to educate future generations, unlock new discoveries, and enrich california and the world.$91K
World Vision IncFederal Way, WASince 1950, weve helped the world see vulnerable children through the eyes of faith, joining with others to pull up the roots of poverty an…$90K
Victory AcademyTualati, ORVictory academys mission is to provide children affected by autism spectrum disorder with an integrated academic and therapeutic program, c…$73K
Ronald McDonald House Charities Bay AreaPalo Alto, CAOffers housing, meals & support to keep sick kids and their families together in a medical crisis.$72K
California CareforceRoseville, CAServe mankind by providing free dental, vision,and medical care as well as healthcare education to people in need in the communities of cal…$69K
LA Luz CenterSonoma, CATo support latino individuals and families in sonoma valley to attain their dreams and aspirations by providing access to knowledge, skill…$57K
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CAProvides hope, training & support to previously incarcerated & formerly gang involved people.$55K
Safespace Children's Advocacy Center of the GorgeHood River, ORSafespace children's advocacy center of the gorge$52K
Columbia Land TrustVancouver, WATo conserve signature landscapes and vital habitat of the columbia river region.$50K
Mosaic Community HealthBend, ORTo provide trusted quality care, with compassion and support for all.$49K
Volunteers of America OregonPortland, ORWe specialize in family safety, substance use, behavioral health, and reentry from the criminal justice system. for 125 years, we have been…$46K
Alliance for Smiles IncSan Francisco, CAAlliance for smiles (afs) sends medical teams, provides training and support to foreign locations to offer free medical services to indigen…$46K
Project Open HandSan Francisco, CAProject open hand's mission is to improve health outcomes and quality of life by providing nutritious meals to the sick and vulnerable, car…$42K
Fresh Start Surgical GiftsCarlsbad, CATo transform the lives of disadvantaged children & young people with physical deformities.$42K
Light HouseSan Rafael, CAProvide a lifetime of support for people with developmental disabilities.$39K
Latino NetworkPortland, ORLatino network provides transformative opportunities, services, and advocacy for the education, leadership and civic engagement of our yout…$38K
George Mark Children's HouseSan Leandro, CAAs the first free-standing pediatric palliative care center in the united states, george mark childrens house offers comprehensive, compass…$32K
Sonoma Community CenterSonoma, CAScc exists to enrich the lives of the people of sonoma valley by fostering a broad range of cultural, educational, recreational and communi…$31K
New Vista SchoolLaguna Hills, CAThe organization maintains education classes on a regular basis, as required by law, for students with high-functioning autism and language…$30K
Safe Alternatives to Violent EnvironmentsFremont, CAMost significant activities of the organization include a) providing and operate temporary safe hours for victims of intimate partner viole…$21K
Oregon Adaptive SportsBen, ORThe organization provides life-changing outdoor experiences to individuals with disabilities.$12K
Deschutes Basin Land TrustBend, ORTo preserve and enhance natural ecosystems, scenic areas, open spaces, fish and wildlife habitat within deschutes basin.$5,897

By state: California 21 · Oregon 8 · Washington 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Hedco Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Danville, California, tax-exempt since 1973. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hedco Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hedco Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 32 grants, a median of $56K.

Where does Hedco Foundation give?

California (21 grants), Oregon (8 grants), Washington (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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