Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution-a think tank-whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. We believe the principles and ideas of the American Founding are worth conserving and renewing. As policy entrepreneurs, we believe the most effective solutions are consistent with those ideas and principles. Our vision is to build an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society flourish.
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Prior to 9/1/2016, Charity Navigator issued Advisories under the name CN Watchlist and Donor Advisory. For more information on the CN Advisory system click here. This charity appeared on the CN Watchlist.
In accordance with our policy for removing charities from our Watchlist, Charity Navigator removed The Heritage Foundation from the Watchlist in June 1, 2016 because the charity provided information about proactive corrective steps it took to address the issues raised in the September 3, 2016 Nonprofit Quarterly report.
Charity Navigator placed The Heritage Foundation on the Watchlist because we became aware of the following information:
On September 3, 2015, Nonprofit Quarterly published an article titled, "Heritage Foundation Hacked after Critique of Obama’s Cybersecurity"
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Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution-a think tank-whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. We believe the principles and ideas of the American Founding are worth conserving and renewing. As policy entrepreneurs, we believe the most effective solutions are consistent with those ideas and principles. Our vision is to build an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society flourish.
