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Heritage Defense Foundation

EIN 27-1286859 · Leander, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST BY PROTECTING AND EMPOWERING THE BIBLICAL FAMILY THROUGH THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN.

Income
$104,022
Spending
$110,585
Reserves
21.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Highest pay
$24,667, president and director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $28,447 spent. CHARITABLE LEGAL SERVICES - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION EMPLOYS ATTORNEYS WHO PROVIDE INFORMATION, CONSULTATION, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN. SUCH CHARITABLE SERVICES HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO FAMILIES WHO ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THEIR RIGHTS AND HAVE GENERAL LEGAL QUESTIONS, FAMILIES SEEKING THE BEST AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN, FAMILIES PURSUING OPTIMAL DEVELOPMENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES CONTACTED BY SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO MANY OTHER FAMILIES SEEKING TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE, HEALTH, AND SAFETY OF THEIR CHILDREN.
  2. $47,377 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION COLLECTS NEWS AND INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN AND PROVIDES SUCH NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR PARENTS TO PREPARE TO PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN AND DEFEND THEMSELVES IN THE EVENT SUCH RIGHTS COME UNDER ATTACK. THESE MATERIALS ARE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THROUGH VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, THROUGH PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, AND THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNICATION VIA PHONE AND EMAIL.
  3. $9,664 spent. TRAINING ATTORNEYS - HERITAGE DEFENSE FOUNDATION PROVIDED TRAINING TO ONE PROSPECTIVE ATTORNEY ON STAFF.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Heritage Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 23-7327730. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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