TY 2024 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
214 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC200024958

D Employer identification number

23-7327730

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 147,027,845

F Name and address of principal officer:
KEVIN D ROBERTS
214 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE
WASHINGTON,DC200024958

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.HERITAGE.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 1973

M State of legal domicile: DC

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: 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.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	16
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	15
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	557
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	15
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	-104,197
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	97,801,739	106,031,026
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	83,247	69,247
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,593,654	26,888,137
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	484,710	879,737
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	100,963,350	133,868,147
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,660,000	9,046,150
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	49,494,451	53,061,340
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	2,174,817	2,448,187
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 20,208,279
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	54,409,909	77,644,858
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	107,739,177	142,200,535
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-6,775,827	-8,332,388
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	415,053,399	413,819,868
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	67,369,575	80,258,948
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	347,683,824	333,560,920

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

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Date

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self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)

Form 990 (2024)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: 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.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 50,089,211 including grants of $ 8,665,000 ) (Revenue $ 69,247 )
	EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNICATIONS:THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) HOSTS EVENTS AND SPONSORS PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE POLICYMAKERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY, JOURNALISTS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON TOPICS RANGING FROM THE CONSTITUTION AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY AND LEGAL JURISPRUDENCE.IN 2024, A STRATEGY FORUM WAS HELD THAT CONVENED 200 MOVEMENT LEADERS AND EXPERTS IN POLICY RESEARCH, STRATEGY, AND COMMUNICATION TO EXCHANGE ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS, DEVELOP STRATEGIC PLANS, AND STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION ON KEY PRIORITIES SHAPING THE CONSERVATIVE MOVEMENT.THE FOUNDATION'S EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING TEAM PRODUCED 56 PUBLIC EVENTS, ATTRACTING OVER 11,000 VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON ATTENDEES. OVER 160 INDIVIDUALS IN AND OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION SPOKE ON OUR PUBLIC STAGE. SPEAKERS INCLUDED CURRENT AND FORMER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS. PROGRAMS WERE FOCUSED ON A RANGE OF POLICY ISSUES INCLUDING FOREIGN POLICY, EDUCATION, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY, IMMIGRATION, ENERGY, AND MORE.THE INTERN PROGRAM HOSTED A TOTAL OF 167 INTERNS IN A FULLY IMMERSIVE WORK-STUDY EXPERIENCE THAT INCLUDED FIRST PRINCIPLES AND POLICY LECTURES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIIONS, AND FIELD TRIPS.THE FOUNDATION'S PEOPLE PIPELINE TRAINED OVER 2,000 ACADEMY ENROLLEES FROM 50 STATES AND 40+ COUNTRIES, HOSTED 150+ COLLEGE INTERNS, AND WELCOMED 31 HIGH SCHOOL FELLOWS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 48,914,924 including grants of $ 25,150 ) (Revenue $ )
	PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH:THE FOUNDATION PRODUCES RESEARCH PAPERS ANNUALLY, INCLUDING ISSUE BRIEFS, BLOG POSTS, FACT SHEETS, BACKGROUNDERS, GUIDES, AND BOOKS ADDRESSING A BROAD RANGE OF ECONOMIC, DOMESTIC, FOREIGN, NATIONAL SECURITY, AND LEGAL POLICY ISSUES. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHED 33 ISSUE BRIEFS, 66 BACKGROUNDERS, 20 LEGAL MEMORANDA, 20 FACTSHEETS AND 27 SPECIAL REPORTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO REGULARLY PUBLISHES CONTENT ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AS THE PUBLIC HAS SHIFTED ITS CONTENT AND CONSUMPTION TO THOSE CHANNELS. THE SOCIAL MEDIA FOOTPRINT GREW TO 3.3 MILLION TOTAL FOLLOWERS, INCLUDING 1.9 MILLION ON FACEBOOK, 720,000 ON X, 424,000 YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS, AND 262,000 ON INSTAGRAM. THE ASIAN STUDIES CENTER PRODUCED 21 REPORTS, 40+ OP-EDS, AND HOSTED 22 EVENTS TO COUNTER CHINA'S INFLUENCE, WHILE THE TECH POLICY CENTER SUPPORTED MULTIPLE STATE-LEVEL BIG TECH INVESTIGATIONS.THE FOUNDATION'S PROJECT 2025 PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION PROJECT GARNERED MILLIONS OF PAGE VIEWS AND DOWNLOADS OF THE MANDATE FOR LEADERSHIP, REPRESENTING OVER 100 CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND SPARKING 50 PLUS FACT CHECKS IN MAJOR MEDIA OUTLETS.DURING 2024, A PERSONAL INFLATION CALCULATOR WAS RELEASED THAT ATTRACTED 140,000 VISITS IN ITS FIRST MONTH, WITH MENTIONS REACHING NEARLY 900,000. THE ELECTION INTEGRITY SCORECARD DOCUMENTED 1,600 PROVEN CASES OF ELECTION FRAUD AND SAW 27 STATES IMPROVE THEIR ELECTION LAWS SINCE 2021. THE ELECTION FRAUD MAP GENERATED 145,000 PAGE VIEWS, ENHANCING PUBLIC ACCESS TO CRITICAL DATA. THE EDUCATION FREEDOM REPORT CARD NOTED 25 STATES ENHANCING THEIR RANKINGS SINCE 2022, WITH 11 STATES ACHIEVING UNIVERSAL EDUCATION CHOICE.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 18,343,317 including grants of $ 356,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	MEDIA, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AND OUTREACH:THE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES ITS RESEARCH PRODUCTS TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, CONGRESSIONAL STAFF, POLICYMAKERS IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, STATE OFFICIALS, JOURNALISTS, MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY, OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND DONORS. THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS HUNDREDS OF BRIEFINGS FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICIALS, POLICYMAKERS, EXPERTS, AND LAWMAKERS AND THEIR STAFF ON ISSUES RANGING FROM FEDERAL SPENDING AND UNFUNDED LIABILITIES TO HOMELAND SECURITY, TAX, AND HEALTH POLICY. IN 2024, THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TEAM HELD 194 MEETINGS WITH CONGRESSIONAL STAFF AND SAW 32 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS, WHILE CONDUCTING 72 EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS WITH HILL STAFF AND 18 NONPARTISAN CANDIDATE BRIEFINGS.IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION AMPLIFIED ITS NATIONAL PRESENCE WITH 1,983 TV HITS, 2,325 RADIO HITS, 158 PODCAST APPEARANCES, AND 870 OP-EDS PLACED, SHAPING PUBLIC DISCOURSE COAST TO COAST.THE FOUNDATION REACHED 34 MILLION AMERICANS AND NON-PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION EFFORTS ENGAGED 85,000 HOMES AND 25,000 VOTERS.THE FOUNDATION HOSTED OR SPONSORED 128 EVENTS ACROSS 28 STATES AND 40 COUNTRIES, REACHING OVER 228,000 CONSERVATIVES IN-PERSON, AND INVESTED $1.1 MILLION IN 72 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.THE OVERSIGHT PROJECT WORKS FOR A U.S. GOVERNMENT THAT IS RESPONSIBLE, AND ACCOUNTABLE TO ITS CITIZENS. IN 2024, 65,000 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REQUESTS WERE FILED WITH THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION IN ADDITION TO VARIOUS STATE GOVERNMENTS. IN ADDITION, A TOTAL OF 100 LAWSUITS WERE LAUNCHED NATIONWIDE, EXPOSING GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES AND DRIVING ACCOUNTABILITY.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN OUR 2024 ANNUAL REPORT, AVAILABLE ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.HERITAGE.ORG/ARTICLE/THE-HERITAGE-FOUNDATIONS-FINANCIAL-INFORMATION.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses117,347,452

Form 990 (2024)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

Yes

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

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12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Yes

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment

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14b

Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV..... Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. .... Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment

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20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

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Yes

Form 990 (2024)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... Click to see attachment

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25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....................... Click to see attachment

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25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

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Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...................... Click to see attachment

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28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..... Click to see attachment

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28b

Yes

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ................. Click to see attachment

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Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............ Click to see attachment

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Yes

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ... Click to see attachment

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35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

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Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

282

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

557

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Yes

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

Yes

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

AL , AR , CA , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , MS , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WI , WV

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
RIGG MOHLER214 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE WASHINGTON,DC200024958 (202) 546-4400

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) KEVIN ROBERTS...................................................................... PRESIDENT	32.00 ................. 8.00	X	X	682,571	170,642	97,332
(2) BARB VAN ANDEL-GABY...................................................................... CHAIRMAN	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(3) MICHAEL W GLEBA...................................................................... VICE CHAIRMAN	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(4) LARRY P ARNN PHD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(5) JOHN COLEMAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(6) EDWIN J FEULNER PHD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(7) ROBERT P GEORGE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(8) RYAN HAGGERTY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(9) PRICE HARDING...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(10) VIRGINIA HECKMAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(11) MARK A KOLOKOTRONES...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(12) SHANE MCCULLAR...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(13) EDWIN MEESE III...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 0.00	X		36,000	0	0
(14) REBEKAH A MERCER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(15) ABBY SPENCER MOFFAT...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(16) NERSI NAZARI PHD...................................................................... TRUSTEE	2.00 ................. 2.00	X		0	0	0
(17) DARRYLE OWENS...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) ANTHONY J SALIBA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(19) BRIAN TRACY........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(20) DERRICK MORGAN........................................................................ EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	39.00 .......................1.00		X		545,991	0	103,490
(21) ERIC KORSVALL........................................................................ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	39.00 .......................1.00		X		444,117	0	88,644
(22) JOHN BACKIEL........................................................................ VP, FINANCE, ACCOUNTING & TREASURER	39.00 .......................1.00		X		313,985	0	78,088
(23) DAN MAULER........................................................................ GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY	28.00 .......................12.00		X		262,036	112,301	44,500
(24) ANDREW OLIVASTRO........................................................................ CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER	39.00 .......................1.00		X		368,437	0	86,078
(25) ROBERT BLUEY........................................................................ VP, COMMUNICATIONS	24.00 .......................16.00			X	184,576	124,883	77,658
(26) JOHN MALCOLM........................................................................ VP, INST. FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOV'T	40.00 .......................0.00			X	310,173	0	77,082
(27) ROGER SEVERINO........................................................................ VP, DOMESTIC POLICY	40.00 .......................0.00			X	351,528	0	71,392
(28) ROBERT BARRO........................................................................ DISTINGUISHED FELLOW	40.00 .......................0.00			X	357,723	0	17,250
(29) BRIDGETT WAGNER........................................................................ ED, THE FEULNER INSTITUTE	40.00 .......................0.00			X	289,760	0	69,768

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	4,146,897	407,826	811,282

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 157

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
DPR CONSTRUCTION 1450 VETERANS BLVD REDWOOD CITY,CA94063	CONSTRUCTION	8,916,586
ASSOCIATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES 6400 SHAFER CT STE 200 ROSEMONT,IL60018	PROTECTION & SECURITY	1,513,065
MDS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION 545 W JUANITA AVE MESA,AZ85210	CONSULTANTS ON FUNDRAISING	1,511,048
ORACLE AMERICA INC 500 ORACLE PKWY REDWOOD CITY,CA94065	IT SERVICES	1,438,606
MOORE RESPONSE MANAGEMENT GROUP 100 JAMISON CT HAGERSTOWN,MD21740	MAILING CONTACT MGMT	1,302,266
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 98

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	106,031,026

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	2,335,513

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		106,031,026

		Business Code
2a	MEDIA & PUBLICATION	513190	69,247	69,247
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		69,247

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			3,300,992		-164,221	3,465,213
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			51,245			51,245
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	739,156
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	1,734,344
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	-995,188
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			-995,188			-995,188
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	35,012,499
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	10,936,260	489,094
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	24,076,239	-489,094
d	Net gain or (loss).........			23,587,145			23,587,145
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a	OTHER INCOME		900099	1,763,656			1,763,656
b	PARKING LOTS		812930	51,604		51,604
c	ADVERTISING		541800	8,420		8,420
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			1,823,680
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			133,868,147	69,247	-104,197	27,872,071

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	8,721,150	8,721,150
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	325,000	325,000
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	5,677,021	4,753,869	119,384	803,768
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	37,325,719	31,322,927	706,937	5,295,855
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	2,222,147	1,835,728	70,831	315,588
9	Other employee benefits .......	4,840,968	4,028,456	147,039	665,473
10	Payroll taxes ...........	2,995,485	2,474,589	95,479	425,417
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	7,468,315	6,543,864	616,301	308,150
c	Accounting ...........	101,734	84,144	3,280	14,310
d	Lobbying ...........	52,817	52,817
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	2,448,187			2,448,187
f	Investment management fees ......	577,213	476,840	18,398	81,975
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	19,229,181	18,022,595	755,041	451,545
12	Advertising and promotion ....	7,526,194	5,480,439	600,311	1,445,444
13	Office expenses .......	14,266,534	11,067,844	46,204	3,152,486
14	Information technology ......	5,070,333	3,558,548	154,576	1,357,209
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	5,100,774	4,203,470	548,226	349,078
17	Travel ............	2,751,497	2,045,857	60,437	645,203
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	29,916	29,916
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	8,051,250	6,189,921	317,411	1,543,918
20	Interest ...........	108,310	89,476	3,452	15,382
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	4,901,972	4,072,949	260,393	568,630
23	Insurance ...	333,770	286,127	31,762	15,881
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS	1,755,326	1,392,276	81,131	281,919
b	BOOKS & PRODUCTS	158,363	130,232	6,056	22,075
c	HONORARIA/WRITER'S FEES	143,810	143,810
d	OTHER EXPENSES	17,549	14,608	2,155	786
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	142,200,535	117,347,452	4,644,804	20,208,279
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).	14,283,731	12,187,962	0	2,095,769

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			2,742	1	1,159
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			39,404,695	2	16,449,379
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			26,864,420	3	23,503,718
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			259,911	4	45,511
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			2,443,323	9	1,553,147
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	170,530,655
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	52,854,707	111,328,038	10c	117,675,948
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			131,617,233	11	162,568,305
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			97,351,561	12	84,920,302
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			5,781,476	15	7,102,399
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			415,053,399	16	413,819,868

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	9,690,494	17	12,041,905
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	46,815,280	24	57,377,662
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	10,863,801	25	10,839,381
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	67,369,575	26	80,258,948

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	242,621,488	27	231,014,179
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	105,062,336	28	102,546,741
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	347,683,824	32	333,560,920
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	415,053,399	33	413,819,868

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Page 12

Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

133,868,147

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

142,200,535

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-8,332,388

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

347,683,824

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-6,037,075

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

246,559

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

333,560,920

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2024)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	65,877,330	75,262,071	95,083,025	97,801,739	106,031,026	440,055,191
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	65,877,330	75,262,071	95,083,025	97,801,739	106,031,026	440,055,191
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) ..						41,027,072
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						399,028,119

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	65,877,330	75,262,071	95,083,025	97,801,739	106,031,026	440,055,191
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	1,898,026	3,131,192	2,886,962	3,882,323	4,091,393	15,889,896
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.)..	1,655,442	1,705,646	2,366,466	2,078,058	1,823,680	9,629,292
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						465,574,379

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

372,971

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

85.710 %

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

78.270 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
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.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
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.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
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)
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):
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

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
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
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 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-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Name of the organization

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION		Employer identification number 23-7327730

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION			Employer identification number 23-7327730
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
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2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

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if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(a) Filing organization's totals	(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................	0
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................	52,817
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................	52,817
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................	143,304,848
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................	143,357,665
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	1,000,000
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................	250,000
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................	0
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................	0
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................		Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000	4,000,000

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))					6,000,000

c	Total lobbying expenditures				52,817	52,817

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount	250,000	250,000	250,000	250,000	1,000,000

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					1,500,000

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	204,815,269	195,290,303	245,933,731	216,474,428	206,439,566
b	Contributions ...	159,115	371,135	1,301,000	448,633	1,345,701
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	23,733,148	24,343,309	-38,761,532	40,285,428	19,609,287
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	14,539,278	14,292,156	12,180,535	10,230,554	10,119,068
f	Administrative expenses ....	1,279,488	897,322	1,002,361	1,044,204	801,058
g	End of year balance ......	212,888,766	204,815,269	195,290,303	245,933,731	216,474,428

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

63.870 %

Permanent endowment right arrow

20.450 %

Term endowment right arrow

15.680 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	12,828,701		12,828,701
b	Buildings ....	146,566,440	46,807,568	99,758,872
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	5,430,358	2,508,822	2,921,536
e	Other .....	5,705,156	3,538,317	2,166,839
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				117,675,948

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3) Other (A) INVESTMENTS IN ALTERNATIVES & LP'S	70,940,127	F
(B) TRUSTS & ANNUITIES	13,980,175	F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	84,920,302

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN	2,879,084
SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS	7,960,297







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	10,839,381
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	129,234,760
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-6,037,075
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	246,557
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-5,790,518
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	135,025,278
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	577,213
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-1,734,344
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	-1,157,131
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	133,868,147

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	143,357,666
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	1,734,344
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	1,734,344
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	141,623,322
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	577,213
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	577,213
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	142,200,535

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART V, LINE 4:	THE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT FUND, CONSISTING OF MULTIPLE FUNDED PROGRAMS, GENERAL BOARD DESIGNATED FUNDS, AND OPERATING RESERVES, HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE INVESTMENTS IN THE FUND WILL BE MADE TO ADVANCE THE MISSION AND INTERESTS OF THE FOUNDATION. INDIVIDUAL DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE TERMS OF THEIR GOVERNING PLAN DOCUMENTS. SEPARATE ACCOUNTING IS MAINTAINED FOR EACH FUND. FUNDS ARE USED ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S SPENDING POLICY OR AS STIPULATED BY THE DONOR(S). THE LONG-TERM FUND INCLUDES A PERMANENT FUND, ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE BOARD), WITH THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF LONG-TERM GROWTH OF CAPITAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR WISHES. THE PERMANENT FUND IS INCLUDED IN THE CALCULATION OF ANNUAL DRAWS USED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE FOLLOWING IS THE FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE CONTAINED IN THE FOUNDATION'S CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024: THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(A), AS AN ENTITY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A PUBLIC CHARITY AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FOUNDATION ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME, ESTATE AND GIFT TAX PURPOSES. INCOME WHICH IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES IS SUBJECT TO TAX. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT NET UNRELATED INCOME TAX DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023. 3RD STREET PROPERTIES, LLC, MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROPERTIES, LLC, INTERN HOUSING, LLC AND EDUCATION FREEDOM, LLC ARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES WHOSE SOLE MEMBER IS THE FOUNDATION. CONSEQUENTLY, 3RD STREET PROPERTIES, LLC, MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROPERTIES, LLC, INTERN HOUSING, LLC AND EDUCATION FREEDOM, LLC ARE DISREGARDED ENTITIES FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX PURPOSES. THE DAILY SIGNAL INSTITUTE IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER 501(A), AS AN ENTITY DESCRIBED IN 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE FOUNDATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INTEREST RATE SWAPS 703,608. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -457,051.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	EXPENSES FROM RENTAL ACTIVITIES REPORTED ON PART VIII LINE 6B -1,734,344.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	EXPENSES FROM RENTAL ACTIVITIES REPORTED ON PART VIII LINE 6B 1,734,344.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right arrow

Attach to Form 990. Right arrow

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OMB No. 1545-0047

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Name of the organization
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in the region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in the region
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE	RESEARCH, MEDIA & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AND EDUCATION	23,262
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE	RESEARCH, MEDIA & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AND EDUCATION	101,657
	MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	0	1	PROGRAM SERVICE	RESEARCH, MEDIA & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AND EDUCATION	12,387
	NORTH AMERICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE	RESEARCH, MEDIA & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AND EDUCATION	2,363
	SOUTH AMERICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE	RESEARCH, MEDIA & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AND EDUCATION	1,972
	SOUTH ASIA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE	RESEARCH, MEDIA & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AND EDUCATION	821
	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN	0	0	INVESTMENTS		23,028,753










3a	Sub-total ....	0	1			23,171,215
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	1			23,171,215

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of noncash assistance	(h) Description of noncash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of noncash assistance	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	DICKERSON BAKKER & ASSOCIATES 7511 MOURNING DOVE ROAD STE 102 RALEIGH, NC27615	CONSULTANTS ON DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM		No	11,564,792	813,349	10,751,443
	NEXT AFTER LLC 5810 TENNYSON PARKWAY STE 102 PLANO, TX75024	CONSULTANTS ON DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM		No	7,062,735	481,979	6,580,756
	MDS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION 545 W JUANITA AVENUE MESA, AZ85210	CONSULTANTS ON FUNDRAISING		No	5,841,132	1,511,048	4,330,084
	THREE CREATIVE INC 10211 WINCOPIN CIRCLE 100 COLUMBIA, MD21044	CONSULTANTS ON DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM		No	346,907	123,791	223,116






Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					24,815,566	2,930,167	21,885,399

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

AK, AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, WA, WI, WV

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 (event type)	(b) Event #2 (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .
2	Less: Contributions . . . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

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SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V)

PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING PAYMENTS ARE DISTINGUISHED FROM EXPENSE PAYMENTS OR REIMBURSEMENTS PER THE INVOICES PROVIDED BY THE FUNDRAISER. NAME OF FUNDRAISER: DICKERSON, BAKKER & ASSOCIATES LLC POSTAGE: $8,683 PRINTING: $38,557 TRAVEL: $3,628 NAME OF FUNDRAISER: MDS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION POSTAGE: $9,286 LIST RENTAL: $12,618 PRINTING: $57,226 TRAVEL: $1,268 NAME OF FUNDRAISER: NEXT AFTER, LLC LIST RENTAL: $603,000 ADVERTISING: $309,300

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number
23-7327730

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) 170 FREEDOM MILWAUKEE 2024 HOST COMMITTEE INC 275 W WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 400 MILWAUKEE,WI53203	88-2051288	501(C)(3)	1,000,000	REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
(2) AMERICAN ACCOUNTABILITY FOUNDATION 300 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE WASHINGTON,DC20003	85-4391204	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(3) AMERICAN ASSOC OF PRO-LIFE OBSTETRICIANS & GYNECOLOGISTS 1025 WEST RUDISILL BLVD FT WAYNE,IN46807	23-7347367	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(4) AMERICAN MOVEMENT FOUNDATION 2340 DULLES CORNER BLVD SUITE 1000 HERNDON,VA20171	87-3862697	501(C)(3)	305,000	GENERAL OPERATIONS
(5) CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN VIRTUE 62 E BROAD STREET COLUMBUS,OH43215	31-1075684	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(6) CLAREMONT INSTITUTE 1317 W FOOTHILL BLVD UPLAND,CA91486	95-3443202	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(7) CONCERNED WOMEN FOR AMERICA 1000 N PAYNE ST ALEXANDRIA,VA22314	95-3580834	501(C)(3)	150,000	GENERAL OPERATIONS
(8) EDMUND BURKE FOUNDATION INC 300 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE WASHINGTON,DC20003	83-3008254	501(C)(3)	250,000	GENERAL OPERATIONS
(9) ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER 1730 M STREET NW STE 910 WASHINGTON,DC20036	52-1162185	501(C)(3)	50,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(10) FEDS FOR FREEDOM 401 RYLAND ST RENO,NV89502	87-4126760	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(11) FORGE LEADERSHIP NETWORK 707 MIAMISBURG-CENTERVILLE RD 202 DAYTON,OH45459	47-2275305	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(12) HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA 214 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE STE 400 WASHINGTON,DC20002	27-2244700	501(C)(4)	200,000	PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION
(13) IMMIGRATION ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT 611 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE 121 WASHINGTON,DC20003	93-3772296	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(14) JOHN LOCKE FOUNDATION 4800 SIX FORKS RD RALIEGH,NC27609	56-1656943	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(15) NEVADA POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE 7130 PLACID ST LAS VEGAS,NV89119	88-0276314	501(C)(3)	25,000	GENERAL OPERATIONS
(16) OKLAHOMA COUNCIL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 1401 N LINCOLN BLVD OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73104	73-1436375	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(17) PERSONNEL POLICY OPERATIONS INC 300 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE WASHINGTON,DC20003	88-1773001	501(C)(3)	500,000	GENERAL OPERATIONS
(18) READY WILLING & WORKING 1451 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE WASHINGTON,DC20003	26-2383012	501(C)(3)	40,000	GENERAL OPERATIONS
(19) SAMARITANS PURSE 801 BAMBOO ROAD BOONE,NC28607	58-1437002	501(C)(3)	50,000	HURRICANE RELIEF
(20) SAVE OUR ALLIES 1506 E FRANKLIN ST SUITE 102 CHAPEL HILL,NC27514	87-2799910	501(C)(3)	50,000	HURRICANE RELIEF
(21) STATE GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION 1201 F ST NW STE 675 WASHINGTON,DC20004	20-0505849	501(C)(4)	50,000	PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION
(22) STUDENT FREE PRESS ASSOCIATION 4771 MECHANIC ROAD HILLSDALE,MI49242	27-2277658	501(C)(3)	100,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(23) THE DAILY SIGNAL INSTITUTE 20 F STREET NW STE 700 WASHNGTON,DC20001	99-2370652	501(C)(3)	3,500,000	GENERAL OPERATIONS
(24) THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY STUDIES 122 E MAIN ST UNIT A CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902	27-0950140	501(C)(3)	50,000	INNOVATION PRIZE
(25) TRUMP VANCE INAUGURAL COMMITTEE INC 1601 FORUM PLACE STE 403 WEST PALM BEACH,FL33401	33-1881937	501(C)(4)	1,000,000	GENERAL SUPPORT FOR TRUMP INAUGURATION
(26) VOTE FOR AMERICA 6501 E BELLEVIEW AVE ENGLEWOOD,CO80111	99-1165384	501(C)(3)	500,000	GENERAL OPERATIONS

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) ACADEMIC PRIZE	14	230,000
(2) SUPPORT FOR BUTLER, PENNSYLVANIA VICTIMS	1	50,000
(3) SALVATORI PRIZE FOR AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP	1	40,000
(4) SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES	1	5,000
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART I, LINE 2:

THE FOUNDATION AWARDS THE INNOVATION AND ACADEMIC PRIZES TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS TO THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES FACING AMERICA. THE INNOVATION AND ACADEMIC PRIZES WERE ESTABLISHED TO RECOGNIZE AND ADVANCE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS, STRATEGIES, AND EFFORTS OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE SEEKING TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN SELF-GOVERNANCE. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT A GRANT-MAKING ORGANIZATION. IF ORGANIZATIONS OR SCHOLARS APPLY FOR PRIZES AND/OR GRANTS, THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATIONS ARE RESEARCHED AND REVIEWED BY STAFF TO DETERMINE IF THE PURPOSE OF THE PRIZES AND/OR GRANTS ALIGNS WITH THE FOUNDATION'S OBJECTIVES AND OVERALL MISSION. IF THE PRIZES AND/OR GRANTS ARE AWARDED, THEY MUST BE USED TO SUPPORT THOSE PURPOSES. AS A CONDITION OF THE PRIZES AND/OR GRANTS, ORGANIZATIONS AGREE TO SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND UNDERSTANDINGS TO RECEIVE FUNDS. THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO PROVIDING PERIODIC REPORTS ON THE OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE PRIZES AND/OR GRANTS.

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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Yes

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Page 2

Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1KEVIN ROBERTS PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	408,219 ------------- 102,055	254,406 ------------- 63,601	19,946 ------------- 4,986	55,200 ------------- 13,800	31,808 ------------- 7,951	769,579 ------------- 192,393	0 ------------- 0
2DERRICK MORGAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	(i) (ii)	392,424 ------------- 0	152,307 ------------- 0	1,260 ------------- 0	69,000 ------------- 0	43,355 ------------- 0	658,346 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3ERIC KORSVALL CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	318,550 ------------- 0	124,307 ------------- 0	1,260 ------------- 0	54,500 ------------- 0	41,859 ------------- 0	540,476 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4ANDREW OLIVASTRO CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER	(i) (ii)	291,557 ------------- 0	75,307 ------------- 0	1,573 ------------- 0	54,500 ------------- 0	37,841 ------------- 0	460,778 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5ROGER SEVERINO VP, DOMESTIC POLICY	(i) (ii)	291,159 ------------- 0	59,307 ------------- 0	1,062 ------------- 0	44,500 ------------- 0	38,822 ------------- 0	434,850 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6DAN MAULER GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY	(i) (ii)	219,341 ------------- 94,003	42,215 ------------- 18,092	480 ------------- 206	31,150 ------------- 13,350	3,264 ------------- 1,399	296,450 ------------- 127,050	0 ------------- 0
7JOHN BACKIEL VP, FINANCE, ACCOUNTING & TREASURER	(i) (ii)	255,966 ------------- 0	55,317 ------------- 0	2,702 ------------- 0	43,647 ------------- 0	41,941 ------------- 0	399,573 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8ROBERT BLUEY VP, COMMUNICATIONS	(i) (ii)	124,055 ------------- 124,055	60,000 ------------- 307	521 ------------- 521	5,390 ------------- 37,776	22,661 ------------- 18,893	212,627 ------------- 181,552	0 ------------- 0
9JOHN MALCOLM VP, INST. FOR CONSTITUTIONAL GOV'T	(i) (ii)	253,335 ------------- 0	52,307 ------------- 0	4,531 ------------- 0	43,026 ------------- 0	37,702 ------------- 0	390,901 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10ROBERT BARRO DISTINGUISHED FELLOW	(i) (ii)	350,000 ------------- 0	307 ------------- 0	7,416 ------------- 0	17,250 ------------- 0	1,563 ------------- 0	376,536 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11BRIDGETT WAGNER ED, THE FEULNER INSTITUTE	(i) (ii)	231,224 ------------- 0	50,320 ------------- 0	8,216 ------------- 0	40,834 ------------- 0	37,996 ------------- 0	368,590 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 1A

FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL: THE FOUNDATION ALLOWS FIRST CLASS TRAVEL OR CHARTER TRAVEL FOR CERTAIN APPROVED STAFF IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, SUCH AS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL, AND ONLY WHEN CONDUCTING OFFICIAL BUSINESS FOR THE FOUNDATION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOUNDATION'S TRAVEL POLICIES, ANY AMOUNT PAID BY THE FOUNDATION FOR ANY TRAVEL BY ANY EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT BUSINESS RELATED IS REQUIRED TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE INDIVIDUAL TO THE FOUNDATION OR IT IS INCLUDED IN THE INDIVIDUAL'S REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON FORM W-2, BOX 5, AND INCLUDED IN PART VII OF THE FORM 990 AND SCHEDULE J, PART II. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: FROM TIME TO TIME, THE FOUNDATION ALLOWS TRAVEL FOR SPOUSES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. AMOUNTS PAID FOR TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS THAT ARE NOT BUSINESS RELATED ARE EITHER REIMBURSED BY THE OFFICER TO THE FOUNDATION OR ARE INCLUDED IN THE OFFICER'S REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON FORM W-2, BOX 5, AND INCLUDED IN PART VII OF THE FORM 990 AND SCHEDULE J, PART II.

PART I, LINE 7

A PORTION OF MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION IS IN THE FORM OF AN ANNUAL BONUS. MANAGEMENT BONUSES ARE CONTINGENT ON ACHIEVING THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AS WELL AS ON THEIR OWN PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF ESTABLISHED GOALS. BONUSES ARE NOT BASED ON A FIXED FORMULA. GOALS ARE REVIEWED MID-YEAR AND ANNUALLY, AND MONTHLY REPORTS OF ORGANIZATON ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD.

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Schedule L
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No




Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) MELISSA BLUEY	SPOUSE OF FORMER OFFICER: ROBERT BLUEY	95,856	EMPLOYMENT		No
(2) EMMA LAGARDE	DAUGHTER OF THE PRESIDENT: KEVIN ROBERTS	24,633	EMPLOYMENT		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	95	2,335,513	FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2024)

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, COLUMN (B):	REPORTING THE NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED
PART I, LINE 32B:	IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE DONORS WITH ANOTHER GIVING OPTION, THE FOUNDATION HAS CONTRACTED WITH THE GIVING BLOCK ("TGB") TO PROCESS CRYPTO CURRENCY GIFTS RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION FROM DONORS. TGB FACILITATES THE TRANSFER OF THE CRYPTO CURRENCY FROM THE DONOR, CONVERTS IT TO CASH, AND THEN SENDS THE CASH PROCEEDS DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & CONTROLLER COMPILES THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990. PAID TAX PREPARERS THEN ASSIST IN POPULATING 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, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND GENERAL COUNSEL. A COMPLETE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL COMMENTS BEFORE FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ALL POLICIES CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, INCLUDING THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. SEPARATELY, THE FOUNDATION HAS IN PLACE A FORMAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO DISCLOSE, ANNUALLY, ANY AND ALL FINANCIAL INTERESTS OR HOLDINGS THAT MAY BE 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, THE POLICY SETS FORTH A FORMAL PROCESS FOR THE BOARD TO EXAMINE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND THEN APPROVE, DISAPPROVE, OR TAKE FURTHER APPROPRIATE ACTION. FURTHER, THE POLICY PROVIDES THE BOARD THE AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT AND ENFORCE ITS OVERSIGHT OF THESE ISSUES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	COMPENSATION, INCLUDING SALARIES, BONUSES, AND BENEFITS, FOR THE FOUNDATION'S PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND CERTAIN OTHER OFFICERS IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD, AND BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IN 2024, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WAS COMPRISED OF THREE INDEPENDENT, VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHO WERE NOT, AND HAVE NEVER BEEN, EMPLOYEES OF THE FOUNDATION. EACH YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE 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, BECAUSE THE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVES HAVE A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S SUCCESS, A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF CASH COMPENSATION IS IN THE FORM OF A BONUS. BONUSES ARE CONTINGENT ON ACHIEVING THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AS WELL AS THEIR OWN PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF ESTABLISHED GOALS. GOALS ARE REVIEWED MID-YEAR AND ANNUALLY, AND MONTHLY REPORTS OF FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. IN CONSIDERING AND APPROVING TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR 2024, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD 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 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 IX, LINE 11G	CONSULTING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,414,287. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 534,300. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 91,141. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,039,728. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,159,671. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 96,248. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 261,382. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,517,301. NON-CONSULTING SERVICE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,443,973. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 124,402. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 98,984. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,667,359. OUTSIDE AUTHOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,664. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 91. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 38. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,793.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	CHANGE IN VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS 703,610. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -457,051.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Employer identification number

23-7327730

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity
(1) INTERN HOUSING LLC 236 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE STE 110 WASHINGTON,DC20002 46-0771893	HOUSING	DE	485,051	116,039	THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
(2) MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE PROPERTIES LLC 236 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE STE 105 WASHINGTON,DC20002 46-1554578	REAL ESTATE	DE	573,807	26,433,049	THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
(3) 3RD STREET PROPERTIES LLC 236 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE STE 115 WASHINGTON,DC20002 46-1548557	REAL ESTATE	DE	173,900	15,794,126	THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
(4) EDUCATION FREEDOM LLC 236 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NE STE 130 WASHIINGTON,DC20002 99-2390846	INVESTING	DE	846	110,573	THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA 214 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE WASHINGTON,DC20002 27-2244700	ADVOCACY	DC	501(C)(4)		THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION		No
(2)THE HERITAGE INSTITUTE 214 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE WASHINGTON,DC20002 52-1193835	PUBLIC CHARITY	DC	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION		No
(3)THE DAILY SIGNAL INSTITUTE 20 F STREET NW STE 700 WASHINGTON,DC20001 99-2370652	PUBLIC CHARITY	DE	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION		No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership	Yes	No
(1) AMERICAN DREAM BROADCASTING INC 214 MASS AVE NE STE 400 WASHINGTON,DC20002 45-4869531	BROADCASTING SERVICES	DC	N/A	C					No
(2) THE DAILY SIGNAL MEDIA GROUP INC 20 F STREET NW SUITE 700 WASHINGTON,DC20001 99-2390784	PUBLISHING	DE	N/A	C					No

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

Yes

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

Yes

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA	B	200,000	FMV
(2) THE DAILY SIGNAL INSTITUTE	B	3,500,000	FMV
(3) HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA	J	138,490	FMV
(4) HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA	L	1,075,105	COST OF SERVICES
(5) HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA	M	3,500,000	FMV
(6) HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA	Q	4,575,105	FMV

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?		(k) Percentage ownership
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

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1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No