The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation is a Washington, D.C.-based conservative public policy think tank; its official website (heritage.org) publishes research, commentary, events, and training programs. The site matches the organization’s name and EIN in public nonprofit records and contains About, Contact, staff/expert directories, and recent content.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations focused on conservative public policy, policy education, state policy institutes, advocacy groups, or civic programs that can demonstrate measurable policy impact or prize-style program fit.
Good Fit
- • Work in conservative public policy education, research, or advocacy.
- • Capacity to run prize, innovation, or event-oriented programs.
- • State-level policy shop or national organization with close ties to DC.
- • Clear program budget and measurable policy or civic outcomes.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients across 12 states plus DC, showing a multi-state/national footprint despite a DC concentration of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 26 distinct recipients (21 new that year) and grant counts have grown year-to-year, indicating a broad and diverse recipient set rather than funding a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows many new grantees (21 newcomers in 2024 and prior-year new entrants), so unfamiliar organizations plausibly can enter the portfolio even though no formal application instructions are published.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
