New Founding Competitors

Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution—a think tank—whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. We believe the principles and ideas of the American Founding are worth conserving and renewing. As policy entrepreneurs, we believe the most effective solutions are consistent with those ideas and principles. Our vision is to build an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and civil society flourish. Heritage's policy centers include: Asian Studies Center, B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics, Center for Data Analysis, Center for Health Policy Studies, Center for International Trade and Economics, Center for Legal and Judicial Studies, Center for Media and Public Policy, Center for Policy Innovation, DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society, Domestic Policy Studies, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy Studies, The Kathryn and Shelby Collum Davis Institute for International Studies, The Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom, and Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies.

Young America’s Foundation is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. As the principal outreach organization of the Conservative Movement, the Foundation introduces thousands of American youth to these principles. We accomplish our mission by providing essential conferences, seminars, educational materials, internships and speakers to young people across the country. Young America's Foundation stepped in to save President Reagan's Western White House, Rancho del Cielo, in the spring of 1998 to preserve it as a living monument to Ronald Reagan and to make it the centerpiece of the Presidential Leadership Program. President Reagan has always committed himself to reaching young people with his ideas - a goal that is also central to the Foundation's mission. Preserving the ranch and passing on the President's lasting accomplishments Young America's Foundation's way of thanking Ronald Reagan for all he has done for his country and the world. His beloved ranch will become a place of learning, a place of encouragement, a place of inspiration for generations to come. For more than 30 years, the National Journalism Center has trained aspiring journalists in the values of balanced, responsible and accurate reporting. Weekly seminars and on-the-job experience provide participants with the tools to become a leader in combating bias in the mainstream media. Founded in 1977, more than 1,600 alumni have graduated from NJC's 12-week training sessions, and some 900 of these have gone on to media and media-related positions. The latest project of the Foundation is Young Americans for Freedom. In 2011, Young Americans for Freedom united with Young America's Foundation. Now students can form Young Americans for Freedom chapters on their campus to advance conservatism.

PragerU transforms millions of young lives with short videos on the Internet. Watched 5 million times every day, PragerU videos counter left-wing indoctrination by reaching young people with messages of truth, reason, and hope. From intellectual, fact-based 5-Minute Videos and powerful personal storytelling to educational animated shows made just for kids—PragerU helps young people keep or discover pro-American values. 70% of those watching PragerU videos have said that their mind has changed on at least one topic. To date, PragerU has garnered over 8 billion views on its website, mobile app, and social media channels.