Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation
Dr John Hefferlin And Marian is a private foundation based in Newport, California. The Hefferlin Foundation is a nonprofit, grant-giving religious foundation created and endowed by John and Marian Hefferlin to promote the teaching of Science of Mind, as formulated by Ernest Holmes, and support its growth through organizations affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living.
Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation at a glance
In short: Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation gave $158K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. 59% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,908
- +76.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +43.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,785
- +23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,828
- Total assets
- $4,092,138
- +3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (19 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website provides online application forms for specific grant types and requires applicants to submit all required fields.
- Review Cycle
- For 2026, the listed final submission dates are January 14, May 5, and September 8, ahead of the corresponding board meetings. Late applications are considered at the next official board meeting.
- Deadline
- For 2026, the listed final submission dates are January 14, May 5, and September 8, ahead of the corresponding board…
- Contact
Mailing address: 4910 Campus Dr, Newport, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 481-6607
Website: https://hefferlin.org/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Science of Mind Archives Library Fu ($25K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (30%), Missouri (23%), Colorado (16%), and Oregon (9%); 8% was listed with an unspecified recipient state. The listed largest grants also included recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 32 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 19% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2023) to $170K (2021). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Science of Mind Archives Library Fu Lees Summit, MO | Education Grant | $25,000 |
| Centers for Spiritual Living Denver, CO | Media Grant | $13,250 |
| Portland Center for Spiritual Livin Portland, OR | Media Grant | $10,000 |
| Center for Spiritual Living Santa C Santa Cruz, CA | Media Grant | $8,150 |
| Mile Hi Church Lakewood, CO | Education Grant | $7,500 |
| Center for Spirituial Living Kansas Kansas City, MO | Church Grant | $5,700 |
| Center for Spiritual Living Simi Va Simi Valley, CA | Media Grant | $5,050 |
| Ventura Center for Spiritual Living Ventura, CA | Education Grant | $5,000 |
| Seaside CSL Encinitas, CA | Church Grant | $5,000 |
| Lake Chapala CSL Las Cruces, NM | Church Grant | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,092,138 | $399,291 | $232,876 | $157,908 | 33 | $157,908 | $328,915 | $238,914 |
| 2023 | $3,961,773 | $-7,470 | $165,266 | $89,467 | 23 | $89,467 | $81,247 | $206,467 |
| 2022 | $4,168,020 | $59,870 | $276,945 | $156,201 | 38 | $156,201 | $34,670 | $215,220 |
| 2021 | $4,351,365 | $650,117 | $232,929 | $169,919 | 31 | $169,919 | $572,783 | $254,440 |
| 2020 | $3,934,177 | $306,143 | $152,810 | $92,880 | 18 | — | $240,348 | $198,459 |
| 2019 | $3,780,844 | $211,371 | $221,322 | $141,255 | 24 | — | $131,419 | $194,850 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $239K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote the teaching of Science of Mind and advance its growth through Churches, Centers, Teaching Chapters, Focus Ministries, and Ministerial Students affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living.
Its Education Committee supports ministerial scholarships, curriculum development, educational conferences, and print media such as original works, reprints, and translations of Science of Mind materials. Scholarships are for eligible ministerial students affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living. The Center/Church Grants Committee supports ministers starting new works, establishing centers, and revitalizing existing centers. Media grants support streaming for Sunday services and hybrid classes. Youth and family grants include support for youth leadership and training, program development, and travel to youth events.
A 2024 grantee, Centers for Spiritual Living in Highlands Ranch, described its own mission as bringing Science of Mind and New Thought principles to the recovery community and supporting organizations focused on recovery and wellness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $157,908. Individual grants ranged from $1,445 to $25,000, with a median of $3,828. Notable awards included $25,000 to Science of Mind Archives Library in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for education; $13,250 to Centers for Spiritual Living for media; and $10,000 to Portland Center for Spiritual Living for media. Other grants included $8,150 to Center for Spiritual Living Santa Cruz for media and $7,500 to Mile Hi Church for education.
The foundation’s application information describes eligibility and requirements that vary by grant type. Church-grant applicants must be licensed ministers of Centers for Spiritual Living; new-work applications require references, including one from the Holmes Institute Dean, and applications for existing centers require a ministerial reference. Church grants may support items such as facilities, office equipment, and advertising, but not ministerial or staff salaries. Requests for streaming, recording, distance-learning equipment, multimedia, or book publishing are directed to the Media Committee rather than the Church Grants Committee. Education scholarship applicants must meet stated training, affiliation, licensing, and other eligibility requirements. Curriculum grants must support curriculum for use and approval by Centers for Spiritual Living.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr Steve Gabrielson as president, Rev Dr Roger Juline as treasurer, Dr Marilyn Leo as secretary, and Dr Thomas C Sannar and Rev Dr Karen Kushner as directors. The foundation’s website identifies Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner as chair of the Church Grants Committee.
Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation is led by Steve Gabrielson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Gabrielson
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Karen Kushner
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas C Sannar
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marilyn Leo
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Roger Juline
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: George St Johns (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: William M Lynn (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Cliff Rubin (2020) — Director
- Former: Dor Jacques Patlian (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Kenneth T Lind (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation
How much does Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation give each year?
Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation gave $158K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 23 grants.
What is Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation's typical grant size?
Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,828, and its average grant was $4,785, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation give grants?
Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (23%) and Colorado (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lees Summit, MO (2 grants) and Mission Viejo, CA (2 grants).
Does Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Media Grant" (12 grants), "Church Grant" (11 grants) and "Education Grant" (9 grants).
Who are Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation's largest grantees?
Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Science of Mind Archives Library Fu ($25,000), Centers for Spiritual Living ($13,250) and Portland Center for Spiritual Livin ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation?
Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $239K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote the teaching of Science of Mind and advance its growth through Churches, Centers, Teaching Chapters, Focus Ministries, and Ministerial Students affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation's EIN?
Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0550728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Dr John Hefferlin And Marian Hefferlin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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