The Heritage Foundation is a Washington, D.C.-based conservative public policy think tank founded in 1973. Its mission is to formulate and promote public policies based on principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
The organization typically advocates for limited government, tax reduction, deregulation, free market economic policies, conservative judicial appointments, strong national defense, border security, and socially conservative policies related to education, family, and religious liberty.
Primarily funded through private donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Heritage Action for America; former leaders and affiliated figures have included Edwin Feulner, Jim DeMint, and Kay C. James.
Think tank (non-profit organization)
