The Dr. John Hefferlin and Marian Hefferlin Foundation is a nonprofit, grant -giving religious foundation incorporated under the laws of the State of California. The Foundation was created and endowed through the generosity of John and Marian Hefferlin for the purpose of providing funds to promote the teaching of the Science of Mind philosophy, as formulated by Ernest Holmes, and to advance the growth and expansion of Religious Science churches.

A seven-member Board of Directors governs the Foundation, operating in accordance with Foundation bylaws and grant giving guidelines.

The Foundation is authorized under its bylaws to fund projects and scholarships exclusively for the benefit of Centers and individuals affiliated with the UNITED Centers for Spiritual Living (formerly United Church of Religious Science), and INTERNATIONAL Centers for Spiritual Living (Religious Science International).

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Grants are awarded for the following purposes:

Education Committee Grants

Ministerial Scholarships
 Scholarship assistance for ministerial students preparing to teach the Science of Mind, as presented by Ernest Holmes, is available. Applicants may be enrolled in Holmes Institute (UNITED) or in INTERNATIONAL Centers for Spiritual Living ministerial training programs.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a clear intention and devotion to beginning a new Science of Mind ministry. Scholarships are not awarded for students entering into staff ministry positions. The primary criteria are: financial need, strong letters of recommendation from Holmes Institute Deans or from INTERNATIONAL Center ministerial teachers, and a demonstrated capacity for successful ministry.

Ministerial scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis. However a successful student may apply in succeeding years. A second scholarship may be awarded to a candidate who receives a “superior performance” report from the Holmes Institute Dean or INTERNATIONAL Center ministerial instructor.  More info.

Technology and Curriculum  (T&C)
The Foundation will consider funding for joint curriculum projects of INTERNATIONAL Centers for Spiritual Living and UNITED Centers for Spiritual Living and for technology that can be used by both organizations or the Holmes Institute. Presentations of the project to the Board may be required for funding of this type of grant. More info.

Conference Support
The Foundation will consider providing seed money to help underwrite the organizational costs of educational conferences that promote the basic principles of Science of Mind.

Contact:
Dr. Marilyn Leo (Education Committee Co-Chair)
6141 Village 6
Camarillo, CA 93012
Telephone: 805-987-5135
Email: marilynleo@roadrunner.com

Churches and ministers affiliated with either UNITED Centers for Spiritual Living or INTERNATIONAL Centers for Spiritual Living may apply for grants for the purpose of establishing a new ministry or revitalizing a current ministry, both nationally and internationally. Particular attention will be given to areas not served or underserved by either UNITED Centers for Spiritual Living or INTERNATIONAL Centers for Spiritual Living. The Foundation is particularly interested in promoting the expansion of Science of Mind in Europe, Central and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and in rural and inner city areas of the United States.

Applicants will complete the on-line application, including a detailed budget, the required personal information, letters of reference and an essay. Grants are awarded on the basis of greatest potential to impact positively the future growth of the Science of Mind teaching and philosophy.

Areas of most interest are: start-up costs such as office and computer equipment, sound and video equipment, facility furnishing and rental, class equipment, including books, printing, limited marketing and advertising expenses and other legitimate expenses associated with starting or revitalizing a Religious Science center. More info.

Contact:
Rev. Doré Patlian (Church Support Committee CoChair)
8188 Villa Grande Court
Sarasota, FL 34243
Telephone: 941-320-8291
Email: ahcdore@netzero.net

The Media Committee supports various media projects intended to promote the Science of Mind teaching, including book publishing,  foreign language translations of Science of Mind materials, electronic media (radio, television and on-line broadcasting, instructional DVDs and non-musical CDs),  as well as occasional theatrical  productions.  Our first priority is to keep in print the body of work authored by Ernest Holmes, particularly those publications which have special educational value.  Writings of other prominent New Though authors are considered, as are contemporary works explaining the Science of Mind in light of 21st century ideas.More info.

Contact:
Mr. Kenneth T. Lind  (Media Committee Chair)
7476 Hinton Park Ave. S.
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Telephone: 651-459-3484
Email: ktlgrove@comcast.net

Summary:
The Hefferlin Foundation exists to support projects and ministries of UNITED Centers for Spiritual Living and INTERNATIONAL Centers for Spiritual Living, both of which teach the Science of Mind as formulated by Ernest Holmes. We welcome your inquiries and interest. Kindly direct your inquiries to the appropriate Committee Chair.