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Heritage Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Operated a school
Organization is a school. Details are reported on Schedule E.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$253k (2023)

Expenses
$215k (2023)

Total Assets
$179k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$253,316
Expenses
$215,439
Net Income
$37,877
Net Assets
$178,957
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $160,577
63.4%
Program Services $92,186
36.4%
Investment Income $553
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $14,237
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,633
57.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $178,957
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $178,957
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $14,237 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Josh Goldberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brryar Klopp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$228,919
Expenses
$231,617
Net Income
-$2,698
Net Assets
$141,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,259
63.9%
Program Services $82,602
36.1%
Investment Income $58
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,854
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $122,487
52.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $141,080
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $141,080
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $12,854 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Josh Goldberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jon Erkees (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$209,341
Expenses
$184,506
Net Income
$24,835
Net Assets
$143,778
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,740
66.3%
Program Services $70,510
33.7%
Investment Income $91
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,252
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,719
60.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,778
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $143,778
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $12,252 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Josh Goldberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jon Erkees (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$167,624
Expenses
$169,959
Net Income
-$2,335
Net Assets
$118,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,346
65.8%
Program Services $57,209
34.1%
Investment Income $69
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,200
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,931
58.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $118,943
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $118,943
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $12,200 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Josh Goldberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jon Erkees (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$192,692
Expenses
$153,876
Net Income
$38,816
Net Assets
$121,278
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $132,218
68.6%
Program Services $60,405
31.3%
Investment Income $69
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $110,639
71.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $121,278
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $121,278
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $12,200 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sam Grandstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Erkees (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,097
Expenses
$177,334
Net Income
$19,763
Net Assets
$82,462
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,601
54.6%
Program Services $89,469
45.4%
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,437
66.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,462
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $82,462
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $14,260 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sam Grandstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Erkees (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,858
Expenses
$174,085
Net Income
$32,773
Net Assets
$62,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $118,031
57.1%
Program Services $83,827
40.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,000
2.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $115,074
66.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,699
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $62,699
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $13,412 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sam Grandstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Erkees (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,385
Expenses
$158,749
Net Income
-$2,364
Net Assets
$29,926
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $74,552
47.7%
Program Services $81,833
52.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $116,962
73.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $29,926
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $29,926
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $11,410 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sam Grandstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Erkees (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$175,193
Expenses
$174,686
Net Income
$507
Net Assets
$32,290
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,749
54.1%
Program Services $80,444
45.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $118,850
68.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,290
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,290
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $13,070 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sam Grandstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$165,679
Expenses
$171,801
Net Income
-$6,122
Net Assets
$31,783
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,997
39.8%
Program Services $94,691
57.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,991
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $113,412
66.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,188
Total Liabilities $2,405
Net Assets $31,783
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $13,160 $0 $0
Terry Soltvedt (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sam Grandstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mitch Steien (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,035
Expenses
$182,340
Net Income
$695
Net Assets
$37,905
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,758
48.5%
Program Services $94,277
51.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,991
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,353
54.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,905
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $37,905
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Soltvedt (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Ron Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Aakre (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sam Grandstrand (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Hanson (Administrator) $0 $11,991 $0
Justin Dagen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Wikstrom (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$179,846
Expenses
$168,286
Net Income
$11,560
Net Assets
$37,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,050
45.6%
Program Services $97,796
54.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,050
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $99,277
59.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,210
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $37,210

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,371
Expenses
$183,275
Net Income
$96
Net Assets
$25,650
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,003
46.9%
Program Services $97,361
53.1%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,418
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,748
53.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,650
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,650

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$175,029
Expenses
$180,231
Net Income
-$5,202
Net Assets
$25,554
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,038
49.2%
Program Services $88,982
50.8%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,334
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,554
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,554

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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