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HERITAGE ACTION PROMOTES CONSERVATIVE PUBLIC POLICIES BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE, LIMITED GOVERNMENT, INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM, TRADITIONAL AMERICAN VALUES, AND A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$15.5M
Program Spending
80%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$12M
Total Expenses
▼$14.8M
Total Assets
$5.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.4M
Net Assets
$4.1M
Officer Compensation
→$885.5K
Other Salaries
$2.8M
Investment Income
$16.6K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $40K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ARIZONA FREE ENTERPRISE CLUB20-2423383 | TEMPE, AZ | $40K | Cash | PUBLIC POLICY, EDUCATION |
| Total | $40K | |||
TEMPE, AZ
$40K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Federal audit data is temporarily unavailable.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Not confirmed
No additional tax-exempt status records found in ReconForce's database.
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $15.5M | $12M | $14.8M | $5.5M | $4.1M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $12.7M | $9.2M | $14.3M | $4.2M | $3.4M |
| 2022 | $20.9M | $20.1M | $21M | $6.4M | $5M |
| 2021 | $18.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
| Total |
|---|
| Kevin Roberts | President | 8 | $170.6K | $682.6K | $97.3K | $950.5K |
| Ryan Walker | Executive Vice President | 40 | $326.3K | $0 | $89.6K | $415.9K |
| John Backiel | Treasurer | — | $0 | $314K | $74.1K | $388.1K |
| Janae Stracke | Vp, Outreach & Advocacy | 18 | $123.7K | $151.2K | $52.1K | $327.1K |
| Ian Artinger | Vp, Dig. Adv/treas. | 40 | $86K | $0 | $28.1K | $114.1K |
Kevin Roberts
President
$950.5K
Hrs/Wk
8
Compensation
$170.6K
Related Orgs
$682.6K
Other
$97.3K
Ryan Walker
Executive Vice President
$415.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$326.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$89.6K
John Backiel
Treasurer
$388.1K
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$314K
Other
$74.1K
Janae Stracke
Vp, Outreach & Advocacy
$327.1K
Hrs/Wk
18
Compensation
$123.7K
Related Orgs
$151.2K
Other
$52.1K
Ian Artinger
Vp, Dig. Adv/treas.
$114.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$86K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$28.1K
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Mauler | General Counsel | 12 | $112.3K | $262K | $45.7K | $420K |
| Catherine Gunsalus | State Advocacy Director | 40 | $164.1K | $0 | $20.4K | $184.6K |
| Sarah Ursprung | Director Of House Relations | 40 | $157.9K | $0 |
Daniel Mauler
General Counsel
$420K
Hrs/Wk
12
Compensation
$112.3K
Related Orgs
$262K
Other
$45.7K
Catherine Gunsalus
State Advocacy Director
$184.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$164.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$20.4K
Sarah Ursprung
Director Of House Relations
$178.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$157.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$20.5K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Grossman | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Anderson | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nersi Nazari Phd | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebekah Mercer | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Fieler | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Jerry Grossman
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jessica Anderson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nersi Nazari Phd
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $17.9M |
| $21.9M |
| $7.1M |
| $5.1M |
| 2020 | $15.9M | $15.3M | $15.6M | $9.9M | $8.5M |
| 2019 | $11.7M | $11.1M | $9.3M | $8.9M | $8.2M |
| 2018 | $11.3M | $10.8M | $11M | $6.3M | $5.8M |
| 2017 | $10.2M | $9.7M | $10.3M | $6.3M | $5.5M |
| 2016 | $12M | $11.4M | $12.2M | $7.2M | $5.6M |
| 2015 | $11.4M | $10.8M | $11.3M | $6.8M | $5.7M |
| 2014 | $10.5M | $10.1M | $9.6M | $6.7M | $5.7M |
| 2013 | $8.8M | $8.8M | $7.7M | $5.5M | $4.8M |
| 2012 | $5.9M | $5.9M | $4.2M | $4M | $3.7M |
| 2011 | $4.6M | $4.6M | $4.1M | $2.1M | $1.9M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| $20.5K |
| $178.3K |
| Stephanie Kreuz | Director Of Sentinel Engagement | 40 | $139.7K | $0 | $23.6K | $163.3K |
| Thaddeus Brock | Dir. Of Strategic Engagement & Advocacy | 40 | $114.5K | $0 | $18.8K | $133.3K |
Stephanie Kreuz
Director Of Sentinel Engagement
$163.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$139.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$23.6K
Thaddeus Brock
Dir. Of Strategic Engagement & Advocacy
$133.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$114.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$18.8K
Rebekah Mercer
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sean Fieler
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0