The Heritage Foundation is an American conservative public policy research institute (think tank) founded in 1973 and based in Washington, D.C., that develops and promotes policy proposals grounded in free-market economics, limited government, individual liberty, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
Typically advances conservative legislative priorities including lower taxes, deregulation, limited government, free-market solutions, strong national defense and foreign policy, conservative judicial appointments, energy independence (including support for fossil fuels), and socially conservative positions on issues such as abortion and family policy.
Primarily funded by private donations from individuals, conservative foundations, donor-advised funds, and corporate contributions; historically supported by prominent conservative philanthropists.
Heritage Action for America (advocacy/lobbying arm), The Daily Signal (news outlet); founders and prominent figures associated with the organization include Edwin J. Feulner, Paul Weyrich, and Joseph Coors.
Non-profit conservative think tank (501(c)(3) public policy research organization)
