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Research and Public Policy : Social and Public Policy Research
Board Leadership
Barb Van Andel-Gaby
Chair
CEO
Kay Coles James
President
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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.
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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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
77.7% | |
Administrative Expenses | 2.3% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 19.9% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.21 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.89 | |
Program Expenses Growth | -0.4% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 14.9% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
The Heritage Foundation (DC) | 82.88 | |
Institute for Women's Policy Research (DC) | 90.59 | |
Charity Navigator (NJ) | 92.39 | |
Tobin Project (MA) | 87.60 | |
NALEO Educational Fund (CA) | 91.11 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $75,564,341 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $75,564,341 |
Program Service Revenue | $537,305 |
Total Primary Revenue | $76,101,646 |
Other Revenue | $4,955,230 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $81,056,876 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $63,381,667 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,360,828 |
Fundraising Expenses | $15,185,685 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $79,928,180 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $1,128,696 |
Net Assets | $250,625,070 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
---|---|---|
Educational Programs | $28,835,643 | 45.5% |
Public Policy Research | $25,717,646 | 40.6% |
Media and Government Relations | $8,828,378 | 13.9% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 12/01/2019 | 82.88 | |||||||
2017-12 | 04/01/2019 | 86.19 | |||||||
2016-12 | 03/01/2018 | 85.16 | |||||||
2015-12 | 02/01/2017 | 84.67 | |||||||
2014-12 | 06/01/2016 | 83.19 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-12 | 11/01/2015 | 79.53 | |||||||
2013-12 | 06/01/2015 | 80.25 | |||||||
2012-12 | 03/01/2014 | 83.88 | |||||||
2011-12 | 02/01/2013 | 81.72 | |||||||
2010-12 | 12/01/2011 | 90.96 | |||||||
2009-12 | 09/20/2011 | 89.97 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-12 | 05/01/2011 | 87.67 | |||||||
2008-12 | 06/01/2010 | 90.42 | |||||||
2007-12 | 07/01/2009 | 88.29 | |||||||
2006-12 | 02/01/2008 | 88.24 | |||||||
2004-12 | 12/01/2005 | 83.26 | |||||||
2003-12 | 10/01/2004 | 81.59 | |||||||
2002-12 | 12/01/2003 | 86.12 | |||||||
2001-12 | 10/15/2002 | 73.45 | |||||||
2000-12 | 04/15/2002 | 73.16 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 23-7327730 |
Name in IRS Master File | HERITAGE FOUNDATION |
NTEE Code | W05 |
NTEE Classification | Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis |
NTEE Type | Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other |
Classification | Educational Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (161) Scientific research (diseases) (180) Contact or sponsored scientific research for industry |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | November, 1973 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$504,136 | 0.63% | Kay Coles James | President | |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$328,837 | 0.41% | James W. Demint | Former President |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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The Heritage Foundation (DC) | 82.88 | |
State Policy Network (VA) | 90.52 | |
American Academy of Arts and Sciences (MA) | 87.08 | |
American Youth Policy Forum (DC) | 92.08 | |
SPUR (CA) | 89.80 |
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The Heritage Foundation
214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Washington,
DC 20002
tel: (800) 546-2843
fax: (202) 546-8328
EIN: 23-7327730
Barb Van Andel-Gaby
Chair
Kay Coles James
President
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923