The Heartland Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2026
Total received
$9.1M
Foundation funders
69
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2026
Who funds The Heartland Institute?
The Heartland Institute is funded by 69 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($4.2M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.2M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($730K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to The Heartland Institute between 2021–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2026) to $2.6M (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
What grants has The Heartland Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $3,500 |
| 2025 | Edgar E & Elizabeth S Pankey Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The McWethy Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Gelatt-Gephart Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Dunn Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $12,000 |
| 2025 | The Foundation Supporting | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Jerome & Toby Rapport Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Woodford Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Tom and Carolyn Hamilton Family Fdn | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $6,500 |
| 2025 | The Shepherds Hand Inc | EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Ron and Susan Krump Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Robertson-Finley Foundation | Public Policy Research Support | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Charles F De Ganahl Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Harry and Anne Sager Foundation | Unrestricted giftto general fund | $200 |
| 2025 | Hayden Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $150 |
| 2025 | Manloy Heritage Foundation Inc | GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | $100 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $973,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $258,500 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Edgar E & Elizabeth S Pankey Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $97,500 |
| 2024 | The Searle Freedom Trust | LITIGATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Negaunee Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The McWethy Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Springview Foundation | PROMOTING FREE MARKET SOLUTIONS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Chase Foundation of Virginia | To provide general support (charitable) | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for environmental research | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | to the Center on Climate and Environmental Policy | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Heartland Institute?
The Heartland Institute is funded by 69 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($4.2M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.2M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($730K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to The Heartland Institute between 2021–2026.
Who is The Heartland Institute's largest funder?
Donors Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Heartland Institute, with $4.2M across 12 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The Heartland Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.1M in grants to The Heartland Institute across 200 grants from 69 funders between 2021–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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