Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 75,564,341 | 116,941,941 | 65,877,330 | 75,262,071 | 95,083,025 | 428,728,708 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 75,564,341 | 116,941,941 | 65,877,330 | 75,262,071 | 95,083,025 | 428,728,708 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 68,981,477 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 359,747,231 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 75,564,341 | 116,941,941 | 65,877,330 | 75,262,071 | 95,083,025 | 428,728,708 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 764,570 | 469,710 | 1,898,026 | 3,131,192 | 2,886,962 | 9,150,460 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 1,517,838 | 1,441,168 | 1,655,442 | 1,705,646 | 2,366,466 | 8,686,560 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 446,565,728 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2018 | (b) 2019 | (c) 2020 | (d) 2021 | (e) 2022 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2022 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2022 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022: | ||||
| a From 2017....... | ||||
| b From 2018....... | ||||
| c From 2019....... | ||||
| d From 2020....... | ||||
| e From 2021....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2017 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2022 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2022, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2022. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2023. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2022..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 | DURING 2022, THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION CREATED THE INNOVATION AND ACADEMIC PRIZES (COLLECTIVELY THE "PRIZES") TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES FACING AMERICA. THE PRIZES RECOGNIZE AND PROVIDE SUBSTANTIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT, IN TOTAL, AMOUNTS TO $1 MILLION OR MORE ANNUALLY TO ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOLARS FOR PROJECTS INVOLVING RESEARCH, LITIGATION, EDUCATION, OUTREACH, OR COMMUNICATIONS. APPLICANTS ARE EITHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS IN GOOD STANDING AND OPERATING AT THE STATE OR NATIONAL LEVEL, OR FACULTY MEMBERS AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS THAT WRITE AND DISSEMINATE ORIGINAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOP PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT EXPLORE TOPICS RELATED TO THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION'S CURRENT PRIORITY ISSUE AREAS AND BROADER ISSUES AROUND FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY. |
| FORM 990, PART V, LINE 3B | THF IS AWAITING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN ORDER TO TIMELY FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE FORM 990-T BY THE EXTENDED DEADLINE OF NOVEMBER 15, 2023. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING COMPILES NECESSARY INFORMATION TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990. PAID TAX PREPARERS THEN ASSIST IN COMPLETING THE FORM, WHICH IS REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING. THE COMPLETED DRAFT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AND THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. A COMPLETE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FINAL COMMENTS BEFORE FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ALL NEW HERITAGE EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND ACKNOLWEDGE THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED AND WILL ADHERE TO ALL POLICIES CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, INCLUDING THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. SEPARATELY, THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO DISCLOSE, ANNUALLY, ANY AND ALL FINANCIAL INTEREST OR HOLDINGS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO HIS/HER DUTIES AS A TRUSTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES ARE REQUIRED PROMPTLY WHEN A PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN CONFLICT ARISES OR IS DISCOVERED. IN THE CASE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, AFTER A MEMBER OF THE BOARD DISCLOSES SUCH FINANCIAL OR ADVERSE ORGANIZATIONAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE MEMBER, HE/SHE IS REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING(S) WHILE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON BY THE REMAINING MEMBERS TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN. IF APPROPRIATE, THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MAY APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT GIVING RISE TO THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE VOTES ON WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IN QUESTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE FOUNDATION. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT IS REQUIRED TO INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN. IF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | COMPENSATION, INCLUDING SALARIES, BONUSES, AND BENEFITS, FOR THF'S PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND CERTAIN OTHER OFFICERS IS APPROVED BY THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION'S INDEPENDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IN 2022, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WAS COMPRISED OF SIX INDEPENDENT, VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHO WERE NOT, AND HAVE NEVER BEEN, EMPLOYEES OF THE FOUNDATION. EACH YEAR, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS TO DEVELOP COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD AND ITS MEETINGS ARE DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY. IN DEVELOPING ITS RECOMMENDATIONS, THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS MARKET DATA AND OTHER SALARY AND BENEFIT SURVEY INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF SIMILARLY SITUATED EXECUTIVES, WHICH IS PREPARED FOR THE COMMITTEE BY AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION EXPERT FOR SELECTED POSITIONS. BECAUSE THE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF HERITAGE EXECUTIVES HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE FOUNDATION'S SUCCESS, A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF CASH COMPENSATION IS IN THE FORM OF A BONUS. BONUSES ARE CONTINGENT ON ACHIEVING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AS WELL AS THEIR OWN PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF ESTABLISHED GOALS. GOALS ARE REVIEWED MID-YEAR AND ANNUALLY, AND QUARTERLY REPORTS OF FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. IN CONSIDERING AND APPROVING TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR 2022, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ALSO APPROVED BENEFITS PROVIDED UNDER AN EMPLOYER-FUNDED QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN, GROUP HEALTH, LIFE, AND LONG-TERM DISABILITY AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PLANS, AND OTHER BENEFITS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN COMPLIANCE FOR THE PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). |
| FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1B: | KAY COLES JAMES RESIGNED HER POSITION AS PRESIDENT OF THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2021. IN EARLY 2022, SHE RECEIVED HER INCENTIVE BONUS IN CONNECTION WITH HER PERFORMANCE DURING HER TENURE AS FOUNDATION PRESIDENT DURING 2021. THAT AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN HER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION IN COLUMN "D" OF PART VII. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS 5,462,412. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -70,748. CONTRIBUTION RESCINDED -42,504. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. |
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