Heritage Action for America
Heritage Action for America promotes conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
Heritage Action for America at a glance
In short: Heritage Action for America gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -93.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,000
- -93.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $5,502,328
- +30.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Heritage Action for America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arizona Free Enterprise Club ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $4.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Free Enterprise Club Tempe, AZ | Public Policy, Education | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,502,328 | $15,508,960 | $14,823,455 | $40,000 | 1 | $16,649 |
| 2023 | $4,223,993 | $12,699,259 | $14,343,938 | $576,095 | 1 | $-8,175 |
| 2022 | $6,408,530 | $20,906,989 | $20,985,466 | $4,267,967 | 1 | $39,490 |
| 2021 | $7,058,067 | $18,461,249 | $21,853,746 | — | — | $8,148 |
| 2020 | $9,912,333 | $15,897,373 | $15,564,208 | — | — | $24,203 |
About Heritage Action for America
Based on IRS filings
Heritage Action for America is a public charity focused on Health, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heritage Action for America is led by Kevin Roberts, President on every filing since 2023; 9 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Roberts
President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $171K (2024)
Catherine Gunsalus
State Advocacy Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$151K (2023) → $164K (2024)
Stephanie Kreuz
Director of Sentinel Engagement
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $140K (2024)
Sarah Ursprung
Director of House Relations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$158K (2024)
Thaddeus Brock
Director of Strategic Engagement & Advocacy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Janae Stracke
Vice President, Outreach & Advocacy
Grassroots Director → Vice President & Field Operations, 2022
Vice President & Field Operations → Vice President, Outreach & Advocacy, 2023
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $124K (2024)
Jessica Anderson
Board Member
Executive Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$316K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Ian Artinger
Vice President, Dig. Advisor & Treasurer
Vice President & Digital Advocacy → Vice President of Digital Advocacy & Treasurer, 2023
Vice President of Digital Advocacy & Treasurer → Vice President, Dig. Advisor & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $86K (2024)
Ryan Walker
Executive Vice President
Director of Government Relations → Vice President & Government Relations, 2022
Vice President & Government Relations → Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$156K (2021) → $326K (2024)
Daniel Mauler
General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
12 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Jerry Grossman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nersi Nazari PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Fieler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah Mercer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Backiel
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Garrett Bess (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jasmine Vakerics (2023) — Major Gift Officer
- Former: Sarah Feldpausch (2023) — Director of House Relations
- Former: William J. Hume (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Randall Gibson Jr. (2021–2022) — Director & Senate Relations
- Former: Noah Weinrich (2022) — Director & Communications
- Former: Mary Claire Couch (2021) — Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships
- Former: Joshua Arnold (2020) — Director of Strategic Partnerships
- Former: Rebecca Mercer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy J. Chapman (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $326K, to Ryan Walker (Executive Vice President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Action for America
How much does Heritage Action for America give each year?
Heritage Action for America gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $576K across 1 grant.
How large is Heritage Action for America?
Heritage Action for America reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $15.5M.
What is Heritage Action for America?
Heritage Action for America is a public charity focused on Health, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Heritage Action for America operate?
Heritage Action for America has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia.
What is Heritage Action for America's EIN?
Heritage Action for America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2244700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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