The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation is a public charity based in Washington, D.C., formed in 1973. Its work includes conservative public-policy research, education, communications, and outreach, and it also makes grants to organizations and awards through its prize programs.
The Heritage Foundation at a glance
In short: The Heritage Foundation gave $8.7M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $335K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,720,000
- +495.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $335,385
- +197.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $413,819,868
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Heritage Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Heritage Innovation Prizes page states that applications are currently closed. The website describes the academic-prize application process for a past cycle, but the available information does not establish that applications are currently open.
- Contact
Mailing address: 214 Massachusetts Ave Ne, Washington, DC 20002-4958
Phone: (202) 546-4400
Website: https://heritage.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Heritage Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Daily Signal Institute ($3.5M). Together the top 10 received $7.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 24 grants of 63 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed across multiple states. By grant dollars, recipients in Washington, D.C., received 55%; Wisconsin and Florida each received 11%; and Virginia and Colorado each received 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Heritage Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2021) to $8.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $8.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Daily Signal Institute Washngton, DC | General Operations | $3,500,000 |
| 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc Milwaukee, WI | Republican National Convention | $1,000,000 |
| Trump Vance Inaugural Committee Inc West Palm Beach, FL | General Support for Trump Inauguration | $1,000,000 |
| Personnel Policy Operations Inc Washington, DC | General Operations | $500,000 |
| Vote for America Englewood, CO | General Operations | $500,000 |
| American Movement Foundation Herndon, VA | General Operations | $305,000 |
| Edmund Burke Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Heritage Action for America Washington, DC | Public Policy Education | $200,000 |
| Concerned Women for America Alexandria, VA | General Operations | $150,000 |
| American Accountability Foundation Washington, DC | Innovation Prize | $100,000 |
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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 | $413,819,868 | $133,868,147 | $142,200,535 | $8,720,000 | 26 | $26,888,137 |
| 2023 | $415,053,399 | $100,963,350 | $107,739,177 | $1,465,000 | 13 | $2,593,654 |
| 2022 | $387,665,165 | $106,329,524 | $93,668,116 | $1,641,000 | 16 | $9,482,864 |
| 2021 | $421,262,128 | $101,783,032 | $85,809,083 | $115,000 | 2 | $25,519,589 |
| 2020 | $381,332,869 | $119,134,479 | $78,753,539 | $689,386 | 6 | $52,493,822 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. Its research and programming address economic, domestic, foreign, national security, and legal policy issues, among others.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included general operating and general support awards, public policy education, and innovation prizes. Grantees’ own descriptions show support for varied activities: Vote for America says its mission is to increase voting through nonpartisan information; the American Movement Foundation describes educating Americans about public-policy principles and cultural concepts; and Forge Leadership Network says it mentors, trains, and connects young conservatives. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
The foundation’s website also describes the Freedom and Opportunity Academic Prizes, which support faculty research, publications, and programs aligned with its mission. A 2025 application cycle offered awards of $15,000 to $20,000 to eligible faculty and had a March 3, 2025 deadline; that cycle is past.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $8.72 million. Awards ranged from $25,000 to $3.5 million, with a median grant of $100,000.
Among the largest reported awards were $3.5 million to The Daily Signal Institute for general operations; $1 million to 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee for the Republican National Convention; $1 million to Trump Vance Inaugural Committee for general support for the Trump inauguration; $500,000 to Personnel Policy Operations for general operations; and $500,000 to Vote for America for general operations. Other reported grants included $305,000 to American Movement Foundation for general operations and $200,000 to Heritage Action for America for public policy education.
The Heritage Innovation Prizes provide approximately $1 million annually in total to results-oriented nonprofits. The foundation says the prizes were established in 2022 and support projects involving research, litigation, education, outreach, or communications.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kevin Roberts as president; Barb Van Andel-Gaby as chairman; and Michael W. Gleba as vice chairman. Listed trustees include Larry P. Arnn, John Coleman, Edwin J. Feulner, Robert P. George, Ryan Haggerty, Price Harding, and Virginia Heckman.
The Heritage Foundation is led by Bridgett Wagner, Executive Director & The Feulner Institute since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 12 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bridgett Wagner
Executive Director & The Feulner Institute
Executive Director & Feulner Institute → Executive Director the Feulner Institute, 2023
Executive Director the Feulner Institute → Executive Director & The Feulner Institute, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$259K (2020) → $290K (2024)
Kevin Roberts
President
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $683K (2024)
Barb Van Andel-Gaby
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin J. Feulner PhD
Trustee
Dist. Visiting Fellow & Trustee → Consultant & Trustee, 2022
Consultant & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$192K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Edwin Meese III
Trustee
Reagan Dist. Fellow Emeritus & Trustee → Consultant & Trustee, 2022
Consultant & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Abby Spencer Moffat
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Saliba
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Tracy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry P. Arnn PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Kolokotrones
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nersi Nazari PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Price Harding
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah A. Mercer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert P. George
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Haggerty
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Heckman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Coleman
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryle Owens
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shane McCullar
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Korsvall
Chief Operating Officer
Vice President & Operations → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$248K (2020) → $444K (2024)
John Backiel
Vice President, Finance, Accounting & Treasurer
Vice President, Finance & Accounting → Vice President, Finance, Accounting & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$252K (2020) → $314K (2024)
John Malcolm
Vice President & Inst. for Constitutional Gov't
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$266K (2020) → $310K (2024)
Robert Bluey
Vice President & Communications
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$272K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Andrew Olivastro
Chief Advancement Officer
Vice President & Outreach → Chief Advancement Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
39 hrs/week
$213K (2022) → $368K (2024)
Derrick Morgan
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2022
39 hrs/week
$286K (2022) → $546K (2024)
Roger Severino
Vice President & Domestic Policy
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$197K (2022) → $352K (2024)
Dan Mauler
General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2023
28 hrs/week
$230K (2023) → $262K (2024)
Robert Barro
Distinguished Fellow
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$358K (2024)
Michael W. Gleba
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Andrew McIndoe (2020–2023) — Vice President & Development
- Former: Carsten Walter (2020–2023) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Christopher Byrnes (2020–2023) — General Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Jack Spencer (2020–2023) — Senior Research Fellow
- Former: James Carafano (2020–2023) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Chad Barefoot (2022–2023) — Director & Donor Relations
- Former: Mike Gonzalez (2023) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Paul Dans (2023) — Director & Project
- Former: Steven Bradbury (2023) — Distinguished Fellow & Evp's Officer
- Former: Angela Sailor (2020–2022) — Vice President & Feulner Institute
- Former: Genevieve Wood (2020–2022) — Counselor & Spokesperson
- Former: J. William Middendorf II (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kay Coles James (2020–2022) — Trustee & Former President
- Former: Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Paul Winfree (2020–2022) — Distinguished Fellow in Economic Policy
- Former: Robert Pennington (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas A. Saunders III (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Binion (2020–2022) — Vice President & Gov't Relations
- Former: Wesley Dyck (2020–2022) — Vice President & Personnel
- Former: William J. Hume (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Stimson (2021–2022) — Deputy Director & Edwin Meese Center
- Former: Charmaine Yoest (2020–2021) — Vice President, Inst. for Family, Committee & Opp.
- Former: Kim Holmes (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Miguel M. Gonzalez (2020–2021) — Senior Fellow
- Former: William L. Walton (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Becky Norton Dunlop (2020) — Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow
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 $683K, to Kevin Roberts (President). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Heritage Foundation
How much does The Heritage Foundation give each year?
The Heritage Foundation gave $8.7M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 13 grants.
What is The Heritage Foundation's typical grant size?
The Heritage Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $335,385, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Heritage Foundation give grants?
The Heritage Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (11%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants).
Does The Heritage Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 35% of The Heritage Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Innovation Prize" (12 grants).
Who are The Heritage Foundation's largest grantees?
The Heritage Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Daily Signal Institute ($3,500,000), 170 Freedom Milwaukee 2024 Host Committee Inc ($1,000,000) and Trump Vance Inaugural Committee Inc ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Heritage Foundation?
The Heritage Foundation reported $413.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $133.9M.
What does The Heritage Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Heritage Foundation?
The Heritage Innovation Prizes page states that applications are currently closed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Heritage Foundation's EIN?
The Heritage Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7327730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 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 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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