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EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 15,

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under sectlon 501(c), 527. or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundatlons)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

2018

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Internal Revenue Go to ov/Form990 for instructlons and the latest information. "13990th
A For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning and ending
Check II Name of organlzatlon Employer identification number
applicable
1:121:13? THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
8:31:39 b?fsl?gsgas 36?3309812
121.111 Number and street (or RC. box If mall IS n01 deIIvered to street address) Room/sulte Telephone number
$493., 3939 NORTH WILKE ROAD 3123774000
2133'"- Clty or town. state or provmce. country. and ZIP or forelgn postal code Gross recelpts 33.52?? ARL INGTON HEIGHTS IL 6 0 0 0 4 H(a) Is a group return
[333?? Name and address of of?cer TIM HUELSKAMP tor subordinates? NO
3 9 3 9 NORTH WI LKE ROAD ARL INGTON HE IGHTS LL a, 3.. mama, mm? Yes E) No

 

I Tax-exempt status 501(c)(3) l:l 501m);

)4 (Insert no.) CI 4947(a)(1) or I:

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II attach a Ilst (see Instructlons)

 

 

Website: . HEARTLAND . ORG t. H(c) Group exemptlon number 
Form or anrzatlon: Corporation Trust Assomatlon l:l Other NI. AL Year 01 IormatIon: 19 84] Stjate 01 legal IL
I Part I Summary 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Brlefly describe the organlzatlon's or most actIVItIes RESEARCH AND WRIT ING ON PUBLIC
2 POLICY ISSUES
2 Check box El If the organlzatlon dlscontlnued Its operatlons or dlsposed of more than 25% of Its net assets
3 Number of votlng members of the body (Part VI, lIne 1a) 3 1 2
4 Number of Independent votlng members of the body (Part VI. IIne 1b) 4 
3 5 Total number of IndIVIduals employed In calendar year 2017 (Part V, Ilne 2a) 5 3 3
It; 6 Total number of volunteers (estlmate If necessary) 6 5
?5 7 a Total unrelated busmess revenue from Part COIL (C) 2? 7a 0 .
Net unrelated busmess taxable Income from Form 990Prior Year Current Year
a 8 ContrIbutIons and grants (Part llne 1h) 01, 0 2818 Program seNlce revenue (Part Ilne 29Investment Income (Part column (A), IInes Other revenue (Part column (A). Ilnes Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Partm column (AGrants and elmllar amounts paId (Part IX. column (A), llnes 1-3) 0 . 0 .
14 Bene?ts paId to or for members (Part IX, column (ASalarles. other compensatlon. employee bene?ts (Part IX. column (A), llnes 5-1016a Professmnal fundralsmg fees (Part IX, column (A), IIne 11a) 0 . 0 .
Total tundralsmg expenses (Part IX. column (DOther expenses (Part IX. column (A), Ilnes 11a-11d. 11f-24eTotal expenses Add Ilnes 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A). llne 25Revenue less expenses Subtract Ilne 18 from Bgeginning of Current Year End of Year
?g 20 1,762,166. 2,295,434.
{11% 21 Total (Part Ilne 26Net assets or fund balances. Subtract um 21 from line 20 11_0 art IFJ Slgnature Block

 

Under penaltles of pertury, I declare that I have examined the return. Includlng schedules and statements, and t0 the best at my knowledge and ballet. It Is
true. correct, and completyDeclaratlop ol?epareuother than otlIcer) ls based on all Information 01 preparer has any knowledge.

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sign Ignature of o?lcer Date 1
Here TIM HUELSKAMP . PRES IDENT CEO -
Type or name and We
preparer's name Prep Date 
Paid M. CPA, 06/07/18 01362853
Preparer FIrm's name TIGHE KRESS 8: FIrm's EINL 26-0476995 
Use Only FIrm's address 2 0 0 1 LARK IN AVENUE SUITE 2 0 2

 

 

 

 

ELGIN. IL 60123 Phoneno.(847) 695-2700
May the IRS discuss retum the preparer shown above? (see Instructlons) Yes I: No
732001 11-2547 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, See the separate instructions. Form 990 (2017)

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Form 990 (2017) THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE _P?qe 2
art Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check If Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any lme In this Part E:
?1 Bne?y describe the organizatron's 

RESEARCH AND WRITING ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.

 

 

 

 

2 Old the organization undertake any program servrces during the year were not listed on the

prior Form 990 or Yes No
If "Yes," descnbe these new servrces on Schedule 0
3 Old the organizatlon cease or make changes In how It conducts. any program servrces? Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0

4 Describe the organization's program serVIce for each of Its three largest program servaces, as measured by expenses
Section 501 (OMB) and 501(c)(4) organizations are requrred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and
revenue1 If any. for each program servnce reported

4a (Code (Expenses Including grants of (Revenue PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH, WRITING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLICATIONS ON
PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES, IN PRINT AS WELL AS ONLINE. HEARTLAND PRODUCED A
TOTAL OF 38 ISSUES OF FOUR NEWSPAPERS (BUDGET TAX NEWS,
ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE NEWS, HEALTH CARE NEWS, AND SCHOOL REFORM 
ONE PRINT NEWSLETTER A TOTAL OF 195 ISSUES OF SIX EMAIL
NEWSLETTERS (CONSUMER POWER REPORT, CLIMATE CHANGE WEEKLY, WEATHER
BULLETIN, SCHOOL CHOICE WEEKLY, THE LEAFLET, AND HEARTLAND 14
POLICY FOUR POLICY AND ONE BOOKLET.. HEARTLAND HAS l6
WEBSITES AND MORE THAN 100,000 FANS OF ITS FACEBOOK PAGE. WE POSTED
1,059 ITEMS ON OUR SOMEWHAT REASONABLE BLOG.

 

 

 

 

4b (Code (Expenses rncludmg grants of$ (Revenue 5 6 3 6 9 2 
PUBLIC RELATIONS SEMINARS, EVENTS, SPEAKERS BUREAU, AND OTHER
ACTIVITIES AIMED AT EDUCATING HEARTLAND MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC
CONCERNING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES. HEARTLAND HOSTED OR CO-HOSTED 42
EVENTS IN 2017, ATTRACTING A TOTAL AUDIENCE OF 2,159 PEOPLE AND
LIVESTREAM VIEWERSHIP OF 31,107 PEOPLE. HEARTLAND ALSO EXHIBITED AT 14
TRADE SHOWS AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND ITS
SENIOR FELLOWS AND STAFF DELIVERED 35 SPEECHES TO AUDIENCES TOTALING
3,935 PEOPLE. HEARTLAND REPRESENTATIVES APPEARED IN PRINT OR ONLINE
4,675 TIMES, REACHING A PRINT AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 103.1 MILLION
READERS. WE PRODUCED 263 PODCASTS REACHING A TOTAL AUDIENCE OF 2.3
MILLION LISTENERS.

 

 

 

40 (Code (Expensess Includrng grants at (Revenue 2 2 3 8 
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - PUBLICATIONS AND EVENTS GEARED TOWARD EDUCATING
AND INFORMING LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICIALS ABOUT PUBLIC
POLICY ISSUES. HEARTLAND EXHIBITED AT CONFERENCES SPONSORED BY THE
AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL AND NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE
LEGISLATURES AND TESTIFIED 18 TIMES BEFORE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES IN 14
STATES. IT PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED 219 RESEARCH COMMENTARIES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4d Other program servrces (Describe rn Schedule 0)

 

(Expenses 3 Including wants at (Revenue 5 
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Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes No
?1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?
lf Yes, complete Schedule A 1 
2 Is the organization reqUired to complete Schedule 3, Schedule of Contributors" 2 
3 Did the organization engage In direct or indirect political campaign actiwties on behalf of or in oppOSItion to candidates for
PUDIIC of?ce? If "Yes, complete Schedule C, Partl 3 
4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying actIVIties, or have a section 501 election in effect
during the tax year? ll "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part ll 4 
5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or
Similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes, complete Schedule C, Part 5 
6 Did the organization maintain any donor adwsed funds or any Similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to
prowde adVice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Partl 6 
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space.
the emlironment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, part II 7 
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets? 1f "Yes, complete
Schedule D, Part 
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for
amounts not listed in Part X, or prowde credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation sewices?
If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 
10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent
endowments, or quaSi-endowments? it "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 10 
11 If the organization?s answer to any of the followmg questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, IX, or if}? ?if; 
as applicable :trii'ii 
a Did the organization report an amount for land, burldings, and equment in Part X, line 10'? if Yes, complete Schedule D,
Part VI 11a 
Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total
858915 reported In Part X. line 15" If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b 
Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total
reported In Part X. line 15? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 116 
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in
Part X. line 15? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d 
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11e 
Did the organization's separate or consolidated ?nanCIal statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization?s liability for uncertain tax p05itions under FIN 48 (A80 740)? If "Yes, complete Schedule D, Part 11f 
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited finanCIal statements for the tax year? ,if "Yes, complete
Schedule D, Parts Xl and 12a 
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited ?nanCiaI statements for the tax year?
If "Yes, and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and IS optional 12b 
13 Is the organization a school described in section if "yes, complete Schedule 13 
14a Did the organization maintain an of?ce, employees, or agents outSide of the United States? 14a 
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraismg, busmess,
investment, and program sewice actiwties OUtSlde the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000
or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 000 of grants or other assistance to or for any
foreign organization? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule F, Parts and IV . 15 
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than 000 of aggregate grants or other aSSIStance to
or forforeign Individuals? If ',"Yes complete Schedule F, Parts and IV 16 
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professwnal fundraismg semces on Part IX,
column (A). lines 6 and 119? If ?Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part I . 17 
18 Did the organization report more than $15, 000 total of fundraismg event gross income and contributions on Part lines
16 and 33" ll 'Yes,? complete Schedule G, Part ll . .. 18 
19 Did the organization report more than $15, 000 of gross income from gaming actiVities on Part line 9a? If ',Yes'
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20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facrlities? If "Yes, .. complete Schedule 
If "Yes" to line 20a. did the organization attach a copy of its audited finanCIal statements to this return8'38

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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other aSSistance to any domestic organization or

domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts land ll

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other aSSIstance to or for domestic indiViduals on

Part IX. column (A). line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts land 

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part Vll, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current
and former officers, directors, trustees. key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes, complete
Schedule 

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue With an outstanding prinCipal amount of more than $100,000 as of the
last day of the year, that was Issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes, .. answer lines 24b through 24d and complete
Schedule K. If "No" go to line 25a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease
any tax-exempt bonds?

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of? Issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
transaction With a disquali?ed person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Partl

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction With a disqualified person in a prior year, and
that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or If "Yes, complete
Schedule L, Partl

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or
former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes, 
complete Schedule L, Pan? ll

Did the organization prowde a grant or other a53istance to an of?cer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member
of any of these persons? lf Yes, complete Schedule L, Part 

Was the organization a party to a busmess transaction With one of the followmg parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions)

A current or former of?cer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV

If "Yes, complete Schedule 
lf Yes, complete Schedule N, Part!

Schedule N, Part ll

Part V, line 1 

If 'Yes,? complete Schedule H, Part V, ?ne 2

Note. All Form 990 ?lers are reqwred to complete Schedule family member of a current or former of?cer, director. trustee, or key employee? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, pan lv 28b 
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an of?cer,
director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV 280 
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes, .. complete Schedule 29 
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other Similar assets, or qualified conservation
30 
Did the organization liqu1date, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?
31 
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes, complete
32 
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301. 7701 2 and 301 7701 3? If "Yes" complete Schedule Part] 33 
Was the organization related to any tax- exempt or taxable entity? ll "Yes," complete Schedule 3 Part ll or IV, and
34 
Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a 
lf "Yes" to line 35a, did the organazation receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled entity
Within the meaning of section 512(b)l13)? ll ?Yes, complete Schedule a, Part v, line 2 35b
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organizatmn make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
. 36 
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its actiwties through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If 'Yes,? complete Schedule H, Part VI 37 
Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provude explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11b and 19?
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- Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings an; Tax Compliance

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Yes No

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter 0 if not applicable 1a 3 4

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included In line 1a Enter -0- if not applicable 1b 0

Did the organization comply With backup Withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming

(gambling) Winnings to prize Winners? 10 

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements,

?led for the calendar year ending With or Within the year covered by this return 2a 3 3

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b 

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a IS greater than 250. you may be reqUired to 94,19 (see Instructions) 

Did the organization have unrelated busmess gross income of $1,000 or more during the yeai?) 33 

If "Yes-" has It filed a Form 990T for year? If "No, to line 3b, prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 3b

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a Signature or other authority over, a

?nanCIaI account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other ?nanCIaI account)? 43 

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country 

See for ?ling requrrements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and FinanCIal Accounts 

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 58 
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b 

it "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization ?le Form 5c

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization 

any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 6a 

If "Yes," did the organization include every soliCItation an express statement that such contributions or gifts

were not tax deductible? 6b

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and serVIces prowded to the payor'? 7a

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or seNices prowded? 7b

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherWise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was reqUIred

to ?le Form 8282? To

If ?Yes,? indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year I 7d I

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal bene?t contract? 7f

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization ?le Form 8899 as requned? 79

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization ?le a Form 1098-0? 7h

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor adwsed fund maintained by the

sponsoring organization have excess busmess holdings at any time during the year? 8

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. 1

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor adwsor, or related person? 9b

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part line 12 10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part line 12, for public use of club faCIlities 10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter.

Gross income from members or shareholders . II I I . . . 113

Gross income from other sources (Do not not amounts due or paid to other sources against

amounts due or received from them11b

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 123

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accmed during the year 12b I

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue quali?ed health plans in more than one state? 13a

Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is reqUIred to maintatn by the states in which the

organization is licensed to issue quali?ed health plans 13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand I I I I I 13c

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning sewices during the tax year? I 143 

If ?Yes,? has it ?led a Form 720 to report these payments? ti REGIME an exclamation l? Schedule 0 14b

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art I GOVemancei Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora ?No" response
to [me Be, 8b, or 10b below, describe the Circumstances, processes, or changes In Schedule 0. See Instructions

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI
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Yes No
13 Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 13 2
If there are maternal differences In voting rights among members of the governing body, or If the governing
body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or Similar committee, explain in Schedule 0.
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 1b 1 1
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a busmess relationship With any other
officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 2 
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supewi5ion
of of?cers, directors, or trustees. or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 
4 Did the organization make any Signi?cant changes to Its governing documents Since the prior Form 990 was ?led? 4 
5 Did the organization become aware dunng the year of a Signi?cant diver5ion of the organization's assets? 5 
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appomt one or
more members of the governing body? 7a 
Are any governance of the organizati0n reserved to (or subject to approval by) members. stockholders. or
persons other than the governing body? 7b 
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the tollowmg: I
a The governing body? 8a 
Each committee With authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b 
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed In Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
organization' 3 mailing address? li' lb? names and ID 9 
Section B. Policies [this Seemed a [gangsta E?mma?g? about Qg??es not [gamma a! the [atemal Revenue Code 
Yes No
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or af?liates? 103 
it "Yes," did the organization have written polimes and procedures governing the aCthItles of such chapters, af?liates,
and branches to ensure their operations are con3istent With the organization's exempt purposes? 10b
11a Has the organization prOVIded a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of Its governing body before filing the form? 1 1a 
Describe In Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to reVIew this Form 990 I
123 Did the organization have a written con?ict of interest policy? If "No, go to line 13 12a 
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees reqmred to disclose annually Interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b 
Did the organization regularly and conSIstentIy monitor and enforce compliance With the policy? If "Yes, describe
In Schedule 0 how this was done 12c 
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the followmg persons include a reVIew and approval by independent
persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and deCISIon?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management of?ce? 15a 
Other of?cers or key employees of the organization 15b 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions).
163 Did the organization invest In, contribute assets to, or partICIpate in a pint venture or Similar arrangement With a
taxable entity during the year? 16a 
If "Yes, dId the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation
in 101m venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization' 5
exempt status With respect to such arrangements? 16 _3_

 

Section C. Disclosure

11 bet the states With which a copy of this Form 990 is reqUIred to be filed PIL

18 Section 6104 reqUIres an organization to make Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available
for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply.
Own websrte Another's webSIte Upon request Other (expram Schedule 0)

19 Descnbe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how) the organization made Its governing documents. con?ict of interest policy, and ?nancial
statements available to the public during the tax year.

20 State the name. address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records: 
THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 312 377?40 0 0
3 9 39 NORTH WILKE ROAD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 6 0 0 04

732005 11-23-17 Form 990 (2017)

Form 990 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Compensation 0 Officers, Directors, rustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated

Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part VII 
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key EmployeesLand Highest Compensated Employees
13 Complete this table for all persons reqmred to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization's tax year

0 List all Of the organization's current officers, directors, tmstees (whether indiwduals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation
Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid

0 List all of the organization's current key employees, if any See Instructions for de?nition of ?key employee 

0 List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received report-
able compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

0 List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations

0 List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capac1ty as a former director or trustee of the organization,
more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations

List persons in the followmg order. indiwdual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, of?cers, key employees, highest compensated employees,
and former such persons.

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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average (do not ofogfgigyman one Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation amount of
week and a from from related other
(list any a the organizations compensation
hours for 1E a organization from the
related 1 organization
organizations g- and related
below 3 a E: organizations
line) 
(1) JOSEPH BAST 40 . 00
FELLOW (2) WILLIAM ARMISTEAD 1 . 00
DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 .
(3) ROBERT BUFORD 1 . 0 0
DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 .
(4) JERE FABICR 1 . 0 0
DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 .
(5) DANIEL HALES 1.00
DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 .
(6) JAMES JOHNSTON 4 . 0 0
TREASURER 0 . 0 . 0 .
(7) CHUCK LANG 1.00
CHAIRMAN 0 . 0 . 0 .
JEFFREY MADDEN 1 . 00
SECRETARY 0 . 0 . 0 .
(9) BRIAN SINGER 1.00
DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 .
(10) HERBERT WALBERG 1 . 0 0
DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 .
(11) HARLEY MOODY (12) ARTHUR B. ROBINSON 1 . 00
DIRECTOR 0 . 0 . 0 .
(13) DIANE BAST 1.00
EMPLOYEE 110,192. 0. 0.
(14) LATREECE VARINSCOTT 1 . 00
EMPLOYEE 122,538. 0. 0.
(15) TIMOTHY HUELSKAMP 1 . 00
105 769. 0 . 0.
(16) SAMUEL RARNICH 1.00
EMPLOYEE 102,082. 0. 0.
(17) JOHN NOTHDURFT 1 . 0 0
EMPLOYEE 102,115. 0. 0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

73200? 11-28-17 Form 990 (2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Form 990 (2017) THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Page 8
[Kart Section A. Officers, Directog1 Trustees. Key Employees. and Highest Compensated Employees (continuedL
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Posmon
Name and title Average (do not check more than one Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per box. unless person I5 both an compensation compensation amount of
week of?cer and a director/trustee) from from related other
(?St any 5 the organizations compensation
hours for g, a 3 organization from the
related i organization
organizations 5 s; and related
below 1% a ?23 organizations
line) a a as 5
1b Sub-total 737,420. 0. 50,000.
0 Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 0 - 0 - 0 
Totalladdlines1band1c) 737,420. 0. 50,000.
2 Total number of indiwduals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable
compensation from the organization 1
Yes No
3 Did the organization list any former officer. director, or trustee. key employee, or highest compensated employee on I
line 1a? If ?Yes, complete Schedule for such indiwdual 3 
4 For any indIVIdual listed on line 1a. is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization I
and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ?Yes, complete Schedule for such indiwdual 4 
5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or indIVIdual for sewices . 
rendered to the organization? . emulate Schedule il sum QE?pn 5 

 

Section B. Independent Contractors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Complete this table for your ?ve highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from
the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending With or Within the organization?s tax Jear

 

(A)

Name and busmess address

NONE

(3)
Description of services

(C)

Compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
$100,000 of compensation from the organization 



 

 

 

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Form 99mm?) THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36?3309812 Page 9
art I Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part 
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue excluded
exempt function busmess fr orgegafoggder
revenue revenue 512 - 514
1 a Federated campaigns 1a
Membership dues 1b
Fundraismg events 1c
Related organizations 1d
Government grants (contributions) 1e
5' 1' All other contributions, gifts. grants, and
2 Similar amounts not included above Noncash contributions included in tines ta-Total.Addlines1a-1f 5,901,021.
Business Code
8 23 OTHER EVENTS 519130 63.231. 63,231.
519130 27,694. 27,694.
PREMIUMS 519130 2,238. 2.238.


5 1? All other program Sewice revenue
Total. Add lines 2a?Investment income (including dwidends, interest. and
other Similar amountsIncome from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 
5 Royalties 
Real (ii) Personal
6 a Gross rents
Less rental expenses
Rental income or (loss)
Net rental income or (loss) 
7 3 Gross amount from sales of Securities (ii) Other
assets other than inventory
Less cost or other baSlS
and sales expenses
Gain or (loss)
Net gain or (loss) 
a: 3 a Gross income from fundraismg events (not
2 including of
contributions reported on line to) See
PartIV.line18 a 1.070.
Less direct expenses 7 4 6 .
0 Net income or (loss) from fundraismg events Gross income from gaming actiwties. See
Part IV. line 19 .. a
Less: direct expenses 
Net income or (loss) from gaming activmes 
10 a Gross sales of inventory. less returns
and allowances a
Less. cost of goods sold 
Net income or gloss} from sales of inventory 
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code I
11 a


All other revenue
Total. Add lines 11a-11d 
1g Tot_alrevenue Seeinstructions. 5,9941969. 93,624. 0. 324.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

732009 11-23-17

Form 990 (2017)

 

Form 990 2017) THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36?3309812 Pa_q?10
Fa? IE I Statement of Functional Expenses

 

         

 

 

.u 0 . 7 u. out?. I l? . 0 anAI.
Check if Schedule 0 ntains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
(A) (B) (C) D)
00 not include amounts reported on "?93 6b! Total expenses Program sewice Management and Fun raismg
7b, 3b. 9b. and 10b Of Part expenses general expenses expenses

 

1 Grants and other a53istance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21

2 Grants and other aSSistance to domestic
indiwduals See Part IV, line 22

3 Grants and other asmstance to foreign
organizations. foreign governments, and foreign
indiwduals See Part IV, lines 15 and 16

4 Benefits paid to or for members

5 Compensation of current officers, directors.
trustees. and key employees

6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)

7 Othersalariesandwages 2,079,397. 1,335,830. 374,429. 369,138.

a PenSion plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9 Otheremployeebenefits 213,896. 138,574. 40,664. 34,658.
10 Payrolltaxes 153,035. 101,182. 26,524. 25,329.
11 Fees for sewices (non-employees)
a Management
Legal
Accounting 93,168. 51,210. 27,982. 13,976.
Lobbying
ProfeSSionaI fundraismg serVices. See Part IV, line 17
Investment management fees
9 Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25,
560,101. 541,648. 53. 18 ,400.
12 Advertising and promotion Officeexpenses 22,332. 17,207. 2,450. 2,675.
14 Information technology Royalties
16 Occupancy 137,235. 82,341. 27,447. 27,447.
17 Travel 247,809. 194,503. 22,516. 30,790.

 

18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public offiCials

 

 

 

 

19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings Interest 1,065. 639. 213. 213.
21 Payments to affiliates

22 Depreciation. depletion, and amortization . Insurance

24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24a. ll line
24a amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A)
amount. list line 24a expenses on Schedule 0.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 547,485. 504,888. 553. 42,044.

PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 380,602. 362,675. 1,728. 16,199.

IN KIND EXPENSE 170,303. 170,303.

NEWSWIRE AND CLIPPING 161,835. 161,835.

Allotherexpenses 166,213. 92,844. 33,474. 39,895.
25 5,471,048. 4,272,214. 565,547. 633,287.

 

26 Joint costs Complete this line only il the organization
reported in column (B) :omt costs from a combined
educational campaign and tundraismg solicitation.
Check here it sop 93-2 (A56 958?720)

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732011 11-23-17

Form 99042017) THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part 
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash - non-mterest-bearing Savmgs and temporary cash investments 2
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net I 3
4 Accounts receivableLoans and other receivables from current and former of?cers. directors,
trustees. key employees. and highest compensated employees Complete
Part II of Schedule 5
6 Loans and other receivables from other disquali?ed persons (as de?ned under
section 4958(t)(1 persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(B). and contributing
employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary
employees' bene?cnary organizations (see instr) Complete Part ll of 6
a 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7
8 Inventories for sale or use 8
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 103 Land. boildings, and eqUipment cost or other
ba3is Complete Part VI of Schedule 103 Less. accumulated depreCIation 10b Investments - publicly traded securities 1 1
12 Investments - other securities. See Part lV, line 11 12
13 Investments - program-related See Part IV. line 11 13
14 Intangible assets 14
15 Otherassets SeeParth.line11 480,933. 15 591,691.
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 throu 15 must ual line 34295 L434 .
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable 18
19 Deferred revenue 19
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20
21 Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part of Schedule 21
u, 22 Loans and other payables to current and former of?cers. directors, trustees.
1% key employees. highest compensated employees. and disqualified persons
Complete Part II of Schedule 22
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax. payables to related third
parties. and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part of
ScheduleD 530,933. 25 641,691.
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 throuqh OrganizatiOns that follow SFAS 117 (A86 958). check here and
a, complete lines 27 through 29. and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets .. .. . 29
5 Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958). check here 
3 and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust or current funds 30
8 31 Paid.in or capital surplus, or land. budding, or equrpment fund 31
32 Retained earnings. endowment. accumulated income. or other funds 32
33 Totalnetassetsortundbalances 1,017,357. 33 1,541,278.
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances Form 990 (2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

art XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI



Form 990 (2017) THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36?33 0 9812

Page 12

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1 Total revenue (must equal Part column (A). line 12Total expenses (must equal Part IX. column (A), line 25Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X. line 33, column Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5
6 Donated serwces and use of facnlities 6
7 investment expenses 7
8 Prior period adjustments 8
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain In Schedule 0) 9 0 .
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33,
coluanB? 10 1,541,278.

 

 

 

Part Xll  Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response or note to any line In this Part XII

I:

 

1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 Cash Accrual Other

 

If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0
2a Were the organization?s finanCIal statements compiled or reVIewed by an Independent accountant?
If ?Yes." check a box below to indicate whether the finanCial statements for the year were compiled or revrewed on a
separate ba3is, consolidated ba5is, or both
I: Separate ham Consolidated :1 Both consolidated and separate baSlS
Were the organization?s finanCIaI statements audited by an independent accountant?
If "Yes." check a box below to indicate whether the ?nanCIal statements for the year were audited on a separate ba5is,
consolidated basis. or both
Separate ba5is Consolidated ba5is 1: Both consolidated and separate basns
If "Yes" to line 23 or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for over3ight of the audit.
reView, or compilation of finanCIal statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either oversight process or selection process during the tax year. explain in Schedule 0.
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization requnred to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit
Act and OMB Circular 
If "Yes." did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the reqUIred audit

or auditsl explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

732012 11-23-Form 990 (2017)

 

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Public Charity Status and Public Support

OMB No 1545-0047

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

Go to for instructions and the latest information.

2017

Open to Public
Inspection

 

 

 

 

Name of the organization

Employer identification number

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36-3309812

 

I?Part I1 Reason for PUbllC Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part See Instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is (For lines 1 through 12, check only one boxDEED

A church, convention of churches, or assomation of churches described in section 
A school described in section (Attach Schedule (Form 990 or 
A hospital or a cooperative hospital serwce organization described in section 

A medical research organization operated in conjunction With a hospital described in section Enter the hospital's name,
City, and state

 

An organization operated for the bene?t of a college or univerSity owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section (Complete Part II)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in
section (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section (Complete Part II 

An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction With a land-grant college

or univer5ity or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions) Enter the name, City, and state of the college or

univerSIty

An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from
related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment
income and unrelated busmess taxable income (less section 511 tax) from busmesses acqwred by the organization after June 30, 1975
See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11 Cl An organization organized and operated excluswely to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4).
12 An organization organized and operated excluswely for the bene?t of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or
more publicly supported organizations described In section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in
lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 129

a Type I. A supporting organization operated, superwsed. or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by givmg
the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appomt or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting
organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

El Type II. A supporting organization supewised or controlled in connection With its supported organization(s), by havmg
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization(s), You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection With, and functionally integrated With,
its supported organization(s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection With its supported organization(s)
that is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a distribution reqwrement and an attentiveness
reqUIrernent (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type 
functionally integrated. or Type non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations 

Prowde the followmg information about the supported organization(s),

Name of supported (II) EIN ((ic?i?igg?pgegfgr?irgzsi?tiog im? Amount of monetary (Vi) Amount of other
organization above (see instructions? Yes 0 support (see instructions) support (see instructions)
is?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

732021 10-06-17 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

 

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5. 7. or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part Hi If the organization
fails to qualify under the tests listed below. please complete Part 

 

SEction A. Public Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning 2013 2014 2015 (gL2016 2017 in Total
1 Gifts. grants. contributions. and
membership fees received. (Do not
include any "unusual grants 4805449 . 6890995 . 4533307 . 5322688 . 5730718 . 27283157 .
2 Tax revenues leVIed for the organ-
ization's benefit and either paid to
or expended on Its behalf
3 The value of sewices or faculties
furnished by a governmental unit to
the organization Without charge 
4 Total.Add lines 1 through3 4805449 . 6890995 . 4533307 . 5322688 . 5730718 . 27283157 .
5 The portion of total contributions
by each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the
amount shown on line 11.
columnlf) 17348172.
Public Subtract line 5 from line Section B. Total Support
Calendaryear (or fiscal year beginning in) 2013 2014 2015 @2016 2017 Total
7 4805449 . 6890995 . 4533307 . 5322688 . 5730718 . 7283157 .
8 Gross income from interest.
diVidends. payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties.
andincomefromSImilarsources 2,932. 947. 2,360. 1,288. 461. 7,988.
9 Net income from unrelated busmess
actiwties, whether or not the
busmess is regularly carried on
10 Other income Do not include gain
or loss from the sale of capital
assets(ExplaininPartVI) 44,067. 163,222. 125,425. 157102. 94,233. 584,049.
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through Gross receipts from related activmes, etc (see instructions) 
13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second. third, fourth. or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
or anization check this box and stop here 
WPUNIC Support Percentage
14 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 6 column diVided by line 11, column Public support percentage from 2016 Schedule A. Part II line 113% support test - 2017.

173 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2017.

18 Private foundation. if the organization did not check a box on line 13l 16al 16bI 17aI or 17b, check this box and see instructions

and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization

 

 

 



If the organization did not check the box on line 13. and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more check this box and
stop here The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
33 1/3% support test- 2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more. check this box




If the organization did not check a box on line 13 163. or 16b and line 14 is 10% or more

and if the organization meets the "facts-and-Circumstances? test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization
meets the ?facts and- Circumstances" test The organization qualif es as a publicly supported organization

10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2016.



If the organization did not check a box on line 13 16a. 16b, or 17a and line 15 is 10% or

more, and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-cucumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the
organization meets the ?facts-and-cwcumstances" test The organization quali?es as a publicly supported organization

732022 10-06-17

>l:l
ri:l

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

Schedule A Form 990 or 990- E2 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE (Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part ll. If the organization fails to

 

 

 

Qualim under the tests listed below please complete Part II) 
Section A. Public Support 
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2013 (b201 4 2015 ($2016 2017 7/40 Total


1 Gifts. grants. contributions. and
membership fees received (Do not
include any "unusual grants")

 

2 Gross receipts from 
merchandise sold or sewices per-
formed. or faCilities furnished in
any actiwty that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose

3 Gross receipts from activmes that
are not an unrelated trade or bus-

iness under section 513

 

 

4 Tax revenues lewed for the organ-
ization's benefit and either paid to
or expended on its behalf

 

5 The value of sewices or facmties
furnished by a governmental unit to
the organization Without charge

6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5

7a Amounts included on lines 1. 2. and
3 received from disqualified persons

Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received
from other than disquali?ed persons that
exceed the geater of $5.000 or 1% of the
amount on line 13 for the year

Add lines 7a and 7b

8 Public suegort. [Sgibtiactline Tclromlinesl . . .1 I-?w?ww 5?7:
Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2013 2014 (c2015. (dL2016 jg) 2017 Total
9 Amounts from line 6 
10a Gross income from interest. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dwidends. payments received on

securities loans, rents. royalties.

and income from Similar sources 
Unrelated busmess taxable income 

(less section 511 taxes) from busmesses 

acquned after June 30. 1975 . 

Add lines 10a and 10b 1/
11 Net income from unrelated busmess 
activmes not included in line 10b. 7
whether or not the busmess is .
regularly carried on

12 Other income. 00 not include gain ,1
or loss from the sale of capital -
assets (Explain in Part VI - 

13 Total support. (Add llnoo 9. 10?. 11.nnd12.)

14 First five years. It the Form 990 is for the organization's first. second. third. fourth. or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

check this box and stop here . . . 1:
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15 Public support percentage for 2017 (line 8. column dwided by line 13. column 15 
16 Public supgort percentage from 2016 Schedule A. Part line 15 . 16 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 
17 Investment income percentage for 2017 (line 100. column (0 diVided by line 13, column (0) . ?17 
18 investment income percentage from 2016 Schedule A. Part line 17 18 
19a 33 113% support tests- 2017. If the organization did not check the box on line 14. and line 15 is more than 33 and line 17 is not

more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization quali?es as a publicly supported organization 

33 113% support tests 2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a. and line 16 is more than and

line 18 is not more than 33 check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 

20 Private foundation. lf the organization did not check a box on line 14. 19a, or 19Lcheck this box and see El

 

732023 10?06?17 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

cheduleA Form 990 or 990-EZ 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE


I Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box In line 12 on Part If you checked 12a of Part I. complete Sections A
and If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and If you checked 12c of Part I, complete
Sections and If you checked 12d of Part 1, complete Sections A and D, and complite Part V)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

36?3309812 Paqe4

 

the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing
it "No, describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are desrgnated lf deSignated by
class or purpose, describe the deSignation lf historic and continumg relationship, explain

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status
under or ll "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization deterrnined that the supported
organization was descnbed in section 509(a)( 1) or (2)

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)9 if "Yes," answer
and below.

Did the organization con?rm that each supported organization quali?ed under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and
satisfied the public support tests under section If ?Yes, describe Part VI when and how the
organization made the deterrnination

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusrvely for section 170(c)(2)(B)
ll Yes, explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organizatIOn not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If
"Yes, and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part l, answer and (0) below

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deCIding whether to make grants to the foreign
supported organization? lf "Yes, describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion
despite being controlled or superwsed by or in connection With its supported organizations

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination
under 530110? 501(c)(3) and 0f (2)7 if ?Yes, explain in Part VI what controls the organization used
to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used excluSively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes.

Did the organization add. substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? if "Yes, 
answer and below (if applicable) Also, prowde detail in Part VI. including the names and EN
numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, the reasons for each such action;
?ii) the authonty under the organization '3 organizmg document such action, and how the action
was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizmg document)

Type 1 or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already
de5ignated in the organization's organizmg document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization prowde support (whether in the form of grants or the pr0VlSl0n of semces or faCIIities) to
anyone other than its supported organizations, (ii) indiwduals that are part of the charitable class

benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or other supporting organizations that also
support or benefit one or more of the ?ling organization?s supported organizations? If ?Yes, provjde detail in
Part VI.

Did the organization prowde a grant, loan, compensation, or other Similar payment to a substantial contributor
(defined in section a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity With
regard to a substantial contributor? it "Yes, complete Part I of Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Did the organization make a loan to a disquali?ed person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
If "Yes, complete Part of Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more
disquali?ed persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described
In section 0" If 'Yes, prowde detail in Part 

Did one or more disqualrfied persons (as de?ned in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which
the supporting organization had an interest? if 'Yes, prowde detail in Part Vi.

Did a disquali?ed person (as de?ned in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal bene?t
from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? if 'Yes, - prowde detail Part Vi.
Was the organization subject to the excess busmess holdings rules of section 4943 because of section
4943(f) (regarding certain Type ll supporting organizations, and all Type non-functionally integrated
supporting organizations)? If ?Yes, answer 10b below.

Did the organization have any excess busmess holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720' to

Why?times hoidmas 

732024 10-06-10b

 

 

 

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

 

 

 

Schedule A JForm 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE page 5

MIT I Supporting Organizations (continued)

 

Yes

No

 

11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the followmg persons?
a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together With persons described in and 

 

 

below. the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

 

A family member of a person described in above?

11b

 

 

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in or above? if "Yes" to a. b. or c. browde detail in Part Vi.

11c

 

Section B. Type Supporting Organizations

 

Yes

No

 

1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to
regularly appomt or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the
tax year? If "No, describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, superwsed, or
controlled the organization's actiwties. If the organization had more than one supported organization,
describe how the powers to appomt and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported

 

 

organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year

 

2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported
organization(s) that operated, superwsed, or controlled the supporting organization? if "Yes, explain 
Part VI how prowding such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated,

 

 

supervrsed. or controlled the supporting organization.

 

Section C. Type il Supporting Organizations

 

Yes

No

 

1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors
or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? if "No, describe in Part VI how control
or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed

 

 

iza tionfsl

 

 


Section D. All Type Supporting Organizations

 

Yes

No

 

1 Did the organization prowde to each of its supported organizations. by the last day of the ?fth month of the
organization's tax year, a written notice describing the type and amount of support prowded during the prior tax
year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and copies of the

 

organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not preVIously prowded'?

 

2 Were any of the organization's of?cers, directors, or tnistees either (0 appomted or elected by the supported
organization(s) or (ii) sewing on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No, explain in Part VI how

 

the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship With the supported organization(s).

 

3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a
Significant mice in the organization?s investment and in directing the use of the organization's
Income or assets at all times during the tax year?? If "Yes, describe in Part the role the organization's

 

 

 

reaard

 

 

 


Section E. Type Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations

1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions).
a I: The organization satis?ed the Activmes Test Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations Complete line 3 below.

I: The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

2 Activities Test. Answer and below.

 

Yes

No

 

a Did substantially all of the organization?s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of
the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes, then in Part VI identify
those SUppOfted organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes,
how the organization was responswe to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined

 

that these actiwties constituted substantially all of its actiwties

 

Did the actiwties described in constitute actiwties that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more
of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If ?Yes, explain in Part VI the
reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these

 

actiwties but for the organization's involvement.

 

3 Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer and below.
a Did the organization have the power to regularly appomt or elect a malority of the of?cers, directors, or

 

 

tmstees of each of the supported organizations? Prowde details Part VI.

3a

 

Did the organization exerCIse a substantial degree of direction over the poIICIes, programs, and actiwties of each

 

 

of suggor?ted organizations? ll ms:?b? ?3 Part VI mg ERIE platted mg mg amamza?ga (a ma reaard

 

3b

 

 

732025 10-05-17 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

Schedule A Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Page 6
a Type Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov 20. 1970 (explain in Part VI See instructions. All
other Type non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through 

 

I.

 

(B) Current Year

Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) PTIOT Year (ophonal)

 

Net short-term capital gain
Recoveries of prior-year distributions
Other gross income (see instructions)
Add lines 1 through 3

DepreCIation and depletion

 

 

 

 

(11-th4

 



Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or
collection of gross income or for management. conservation. or
maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)
7 Other expenses (see instructions)

8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6. and 7 from line 4) 8

0'1

 

.1

 

 

 

(B) Current Year

Section - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Pr I0r Year (ophonal)

 

 

1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see
for short tax year or assets held for part of year)-
Average value of securities 1a
Average cash balances 1b
Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 10
Total (add lines 13. 1b, and 1c) 1d
Discount claimed for blockage or other
factors (explain in detail in Part VI)

2 AchISition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets 2
Subtract line 2 from line 1d

Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount,
see instructions)

Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)

Multiply line 5 by 035

Recoveries of prior-year distributions

Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

00.00"?

 

 

 

(A)


 

.h

 

 

 

 


acumen-b

 

 

Section - Distributable Amount Current Year

 

Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8. Column A)
Enter 85% of line 1

Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B. line 8, Column A)
Enter greater of line 2 or line 3

Income tax imposed in prior year

Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless sublect to
emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6
7 Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally Integrated Type supporting organization (see
instructiomg).

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

732026 10-06-17

 

ScheduleA Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
I Pa? I Type Non-Functionally lntegr_ated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

36?3309812 Page?

 

Section - Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform actiVIty that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported
organizations. in excess of income from actiVity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purp_oses of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to amine exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aSIde amounts (prior IRS approval reqUIred)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI) See instructions
7 Total annual distributions. Add lines1 through 6
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responswe
(prowde details in Part VI) See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2017 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount lelded by line 9 amount
(D (II) 
Section - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Excess Distributions Under distributions Distributable
Pre-2017 Amount for 2017

 

1 Distributable am0unt for 2017 from Section C, line 6

 

2 Underdistributions, if any. for years prior to 2017 (reason-
able cause reQUired- explain in Part VI) See instructions

 

3 Excess distributions carryover, if any. to 2017

 

 

From 2013

 

From 2014

 

From 2015

 

 

Total of lines 3a through 

 

a







From 2016



Applied to underdistributions of prior years


 

Applied to 2017 distributable amount

 

Carryover from 2012 not applied (see instructions)

 

Remainder. Subtract lines 39, 3h, and 3  from at



 

4 Distributions for 2017 from Section D,
line 7 

 

Applied to underdistributions of prior years

 

0?

Applied to 2017 distributable amount

 

Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4



 

5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2017, if
any Subtract lines 39 and 4a from line 2 For result greater
than zero; explain in Part VI. See 

 

 

6 Remaining underdistributions for 2017. Subtract lines 3h
and 4b from line 1 For result greater than zero. explain in
Part VI See instructions.

 

7 Excess distributions carryover to 2018. Add lines 3]
and 4c

 

8 Breakdown of line 7'

 

Excess from 2013

 

Excess from 2014

 

Excess from 2015

 

Excess from 2016

 



Excess from 2017

 

 

 

 

 

732027 10-08-17

 

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990.52) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE pg;
Supplemental Information. Prowde the explanations requnred by Part II, line 10, Part II, line 17a or 17b, Part m, llne12,

Part IV. Section A, lines 9a, 9b, 90, 11a, 11b, and 110, Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2, Part IV, Sectlon C,
lune 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3, Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b, Part V, line 1, Part V, Section B, lune 1e, Part V,
D, lines 5, 6, and and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6 Also complete this part for any additional Informatlon

(See 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

732028 10-06-17

Schedule A (Form 990 or 2017

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 0 Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities OMB No 1545M
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
For Organizations Exempt FrOm Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
Depamem onhe Treasury Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Semce Go to for instructions and the latest information. Inspection

 

 

 

If the organization answered "Yes,? on Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts l-A and Do not complete Part IO
0 Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts IA and below Do not complete Part I-B
0 Section 527 organizations Complete Part l-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A Do not complete Part 
0 Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT ?led Form 5768 (election under section 501(h))' Complete Part Do not complete Part II-A
If the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 350 (Proxy
Tax) (see separate instructions). then

0 Section 501(c)(4). (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part 

 

 

Name of organization Employer identification number
THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 3 6 ?3309812
a - omp I organiza ion IS exemp organization.

 

1 Prowde a description of the Organization ?5 direct and indirect political campaign actiwties in Part IV.
2 Political campaign actiVIty expenditures 
3 Volunteer hours for political campaign activmes

 

 

 

ITDart l-if Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Enter the amount of any tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 
2 Enter the amount of any exmse tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 
3 If the organization Incurred a section 4955 tax, did it ?le Form 4720 for this yearcorrection made? I: Yes I: No
If "Yes describe in Part IV
a - omp I organiza ion Is exemp un er sec ion excep sec ion .
1 Enter the amount directly expended by the ?ling organization for section 527 exempt function activmes 
2 Enter the amount of the ?ling organization?s funds contributed to other organizations for section 527
exempt function actiVities 
3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-POL.
line 17b 
4 Did the filing organization file Form for this year? I: Yes I: No

5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 52? political organizations to which the ?ling organization
made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the ?ling organization?s funds Also enter the amount of political
contributions received that were and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a
political action committee (PAC) If additional space is needed, prowde information in Part IV.

 

Name Address EIN Amount paid from Amount of political
?ling organization's contributions received and
funds If none. enter -0- and directly

delivered to a separate
political organization.
If none. enter -0-.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or QED-E2. Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017
LHA
732041 11-09-17

Schedule (Form 990 or 990- E2) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Page 2
omp ei organiza ion is exemp unoer sec ion an- i orm . ec ion un-er
section 501(h)).

A Check El if the filing organization belongs to an af?liated group (and list in Part IV each af?liated group member's name, address, EIN,
expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
Check I: if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" prOVISions apply

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures $23132: gn's Amiga: group
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals
1 a Total lobbying expenditures to in?uence public opinion (grass roots lobbying)
Total lobbying expenditures to in?uence a legislative body (direct lobbying) 3 2 0 8 .
Total lobbying expenditures (add lines Other exempt purpose expenditures 5L4 3 2 7 3 5 .
Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the followmg table in both columns the amount on line 1e, column or (ii) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 19.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1 ,000,000
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000
Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000
9 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1tSubtract line 1g from line 1a If zero or less, enter -0- .
i Subtract line 11 from line 10 If zero or less, enter -0- 0 .
If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 11, did the organization file Form 4720
reporting section 4911 tax for this year? I: Yes I: No
4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below.
See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
(or In) 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total
2a Lobbyingnontaxableamount 385,505. 452,528. 427,647. 421,797. 1,587,477.
Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(eTotallobbyingexpenditures 361. 4,239. 3,617. 3,208. 11,425.
Grassrootsnontaxableamount 96,376. 113,132. 105,912. 105,449. 421,869.
Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% oi line 2d. coiumn Grassroots lobbying expenditures

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule (Form 990 or 990-52) 2017

732042 11-09- 17

Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990 El) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Page 3
amp I organlza ion IS exemp un-er sec Ion

 

(election under section 501(h)).

 

For each "Yes. response on lines 1a through 1r below, provrde in Part lVa detailed description 
of the lobbying 

 

Yes No Amount

 

1 During the year. did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign. national, state or
local legislation. including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter
or referendum, through the use of

Volunteers?

 

 

 

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 10"
Media advertisements?7
Mailings to members, legislators. or the public?
Publications. or published or broadcast statements?
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes?
Direct contact With legislators. their staffs. government of?CIals. or a legislative body?
Rallies. demonstrations. seminars. conventions. speeches. lectures, or any similar means?
i Other activmes?
Total Add lines 10 through 1i
2a Did the activrties in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501 1
If "Yes." enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912
lf "Yes. enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912

If the ?lm. or anization incurred a section 4912 tax did it ?le Form 4720 for this ear? 1
?Part A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5). or section

 

 

 

 

 

 

310-th0.050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

501(c)(6).
Yes No
1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1
2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2.000 or less? 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part Ill-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered OR Part Ill-A, line 3, is
answered "Yes."
1 Dues. assessments and Similar amounts from members 1
2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

 

 

 

 

 

 

a Current year 2a
Carryover from last year 2b
Total 2c
3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues 3

 

4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 20 exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess
does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political
expenditure next year? 4
Taxable amount of lobbyinganripolitical expenditures (see instructions) 5

 P5artl IV Supplemental Information
Prowde the descriptions required for Part I-A. line 1. Part l-B. line 4; Part I-C. line 5; Part (affiliated group list); Part lines 1 and 2 (see
instructions); and Part line 1. Also. complete this part for any additional information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule (Form 990 or 2017
732043 11-09-17

 

 

SCHEDULE Supplemental Financial Statements 

 

 

 

 

 

(Form 990) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. 20 1 7
Part IV, line 6. 7,8,9.10,11a,11b, 11c, 11d, 11e,11f. 12a, or 12b.
Department of the Treasury Attac" to Form 990- Open to. PUDIIC
Internal Revenue Serwce to for instructions and the latest information. inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36?3309812

 

 

[Part ij?rganizations Maintaining Donor Advised i'=unds or Other Similar Eunds or Accounts. Complete .r the

Organization answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV. line 6

 

U'ttbODN-h

Donor adVIsed funds Funds and other accounts

 

Total number at end of year

Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
Aggregate value at end of year

Did the organization inform all donors and donor adVIsors in writing that the assets held in donor adwsed funds

are the organization's property. subject to the organization's excluswe legal control? Yes I: No
Did the organization inform all grantees. donors, and donor adVIsors in writing that grant funds can be used only

for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor adwsor, or for any other purpose conferring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

im rivate bene?t? Yes I: No
I Part II I Conservation Easemems- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV. line 7

1

QOUN

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)
Preservation of land for public use (e recreation or education) I: Preservation of a historically important land area

I: Protection of natural habitat I: Preservation of a certified historic 
El Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement

  

day of the tax year 
Total number of conservation easements 2a
Total acreage restricted by conservation easements

Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in 2c
Number of conservation easements included in achIred after 7/25/06. and not on a historic 

listed in the National Register 2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released. or terminated by the organization during the tax
year 

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located 

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection. handling of

 

Violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Yes CI No
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting. handling of Violations, and enforcmg conservation easements during the year



Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting. handling of Violations. and enforcmg conservation easements during the year

33

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the reqwrements of section 

and I: Yes No

In Part describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement. and balance sheet. and
include. if applicable. the text of the footnote to the organization's ?nanCIal statements that describes the organization's accounting for
cons arvation easements

 

 

Eart ll! Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.

13

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV. line 8
If the organization elected. as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958). not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures. or other Similar assets held for public exhibition, education. or research in furtherance of public sewice, provide. in Part 
the text of the footnote to its finanCIal statements that describes these items

 

 

 

 

lf the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical
treasures. or other Similar assets held for public exhibition. education. or research in furtherance of public serwce. prowde the followmg amounts
relating to these items
0) Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 . . 
(ii) Assets included in Form 990. Part 

2 If the organization received or held works of art. historical treasures. or other Similar assets for ?nanCIal gain. provrde
the followmg amounts reqUIred to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items
a Revenue included on Form 990, Part line 1 
Assets included in Form 990, Part 
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule (Form 990) 2017

732051 10-09-17

 

 

Schedule (Form 990) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Paqe 2
[Part I Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets {cantmuedi
?3 Usmg the organization's achISItion. accesswn, and other records. check any of the followmg that are a Signi?cant use of Its collection Items
(check all that apply).
a I: Public exhibition
El Scholarly research
I: Preservation for future generations
4 Prowde a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part 

cl Loan or exchange programs

Other

 

5 During the year, did the organization or receive donations of art, historical treasures. or other Similar assets
to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as uart of the organization?s collection?



El Yes



Escrow and CUStOdial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or
reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21

1a

Is the organization an agent. trustee. custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included

on Form 990, Part X9

Yes



If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part and complete the followmg table
Amount
Beginning balance 1
Additions during the year 1d
Distributions during the year 1
Ending balance 1f

 

23 Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes No
If "Yes exglain the arrangement in Part Check here if the explanation has been prowded on Part CI

lPartV

 

 

EHdowment Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line Beginning of year balance

Contributions

Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
Grants or scholarships

Other expenditures for faCilities

and programs

Administrative expenses

End of year balance

Current year

Prior year

Two years back

Three years back

Four years back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prowde the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 19, column held as

Board de5ignated or quaSI-endowment 
Permanent endowment 
Temporarily restricted endowment 





The percentages on lines 2a. 2b. and 2c should equal 100%
Are there endowment funds not in the possessmn of the organization that are held and administered for the organization

by
unrelated organizations
(ii) related organizations

If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as reqUIred on Schedule 
Descr be in Part the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds

 

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.

I Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Description of property Cost or other Cost or other Accumulated Book value
basis (investment) basis (other) depreciation

13 Land 65,364. 65,364.

BUIldings 927,143. 66,783. 860,360.

Leasehold improvements

Equment 229,816. 202,105. 27,711.

Other 58,255. 22,041. 36,214.
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e mils! EQEH gag Bari mama (BI ELIE 732052 10-09-17

 

 

 

Schedule (Form 990) 2017

Schedule Form 990 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Part VII Investments - Other Securities.
lete If the answered "Yes" on Form Part IV line 1113 See Form 990 Part line 12
of securlty or category (Including name of securlty) Book value Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) FInanCIal derivatives
(2) Closely-held equ1ty interests
(3) Other

Investments Program Related.

lete If the answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line 110 See Form Part line 13.
Description of Investment Book value Method of valuation' Cost or end-of-year market value

lete If the answered "Yes" on Form 990. Part IV IIne 11d See Form 990, Part lIne 15
Description Book value
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 591 691 .

591 691.
a es.

If the Izatlon answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV, line 119 or 11f. See Form 990. Part line 25
Description of liability Book value

DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY 641 691.

 

TotalLiability for uncertain tax posmons In Part prowde the text of the footnote to the organization's ?nancual statements that reports the
or anizatlon?s for uncertain tax osmons under FIN 48 740 . Check here If the text of the footnote has been provided In Part IZI
Schedule (Form 990) 2017

732053 10-09-17

 

Schedule Form 990) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Page 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part I Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
Complete If the organIzatIon answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV. Me 123.
1 Total revenue, gaIns, and other support per audIted fInanCIal statements Amounts Included on lIne 1 but not on Form 990, Part Me 12

a Net unrealIzed gams (losses) on Investments 23

Donated serVIces and use of 2b

RecoverIes of mm year grants 2c

Other (DescrIbe In Part 2d 7 4 5 .

Add lInes 2a through 2d 7 4 6 .
3 Subtract lIne 2e frOm Amounts Included on Form 990, Part Investment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part IIne 7b 4a

Other (Descnbe In Part 4b

Add lInes 4a and 4b 4c 0 .

Total revenue Add knee Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per eturn.
Complete If the organIzatIon answered' '"Yes on Form 990, Part IV, IIne 12a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Total expenses and losses per audIted fInanCIal statements Amounts Included on Me 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, We 25

a Donated serVIces and use of 23

PrIor year adjustments 2b

Other losses 2c

Other (DescrIbe In Part 2d 7 4 6 .

Add lines 23 through Subtract lIne 2e from Amounts Included on Form 990, Part IXInvestment expenses not Included on Form 990, Part IIne 7b 4a

Other (DescrIbe In Part 4b

Add IInes 4a and 4b 4c 0 .

Total expenses Add  Ines 3 and 4c. {ThIs must Form 990 Part! line IT?Sart Supplemental Information.

Prowde the descrIptIons reqwred for Part II, IInes 3, 5, and 9, Part lInes 1a and 4, Part IV, lInes 1b and 2b, Part V, Me 4; Part X, Me 2; Part XI,
lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, IInes 2d and 4b Also complete thIs part to prowde any addItIonaI InformatIon

 

PART X, LINE 2:

THE INSTITUTE ADOPTED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF FASB ASC 740. UNDER FASB ASC
740, MANAGEMENT MUST EVALUATE THE POSITIONS IT HAS TAKEN ON TAX RETURNS.
MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD
RESULT IN A MORE LIKELY THAN NOT (50% CHANCE) OF BEING SUSTAINED UNDER A

POTENTIAL AUDIT OR EXAMINATION.

 

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

DIRECT EXPENSES FROM 990 PART LINE 8B 746.

 

PART XII, LINE 2D OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

DIRECT EXPENSES FROM 990 PART LINE BB 746.
732054 10-09-11 Schedule (Form 990) 2017

 

Schedule (Form 990) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE  Part Xi" ISupplemental Information 9 Pa 8 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule (Form 990) 2017
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SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . OMB No 1545-0047
(F ?590 990 E2 Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraismg or Gaming Actiwties 
arm or 
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line Ba.
Department ofihe Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Imam" Revenue sew? Go to It: for the latest instructions. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36-3309812

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17 Form 990-EZ ?lers are not

reqUIred to complete this part

1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the followmg actIVIties Check all that apply

a Mail soli0itations SOIICItation of non-government grants
Internet and email solimtations i: Sohcntation of government grants
Ci Phone i: SpeCial fundraismg events

i: ln-person soli0itations
2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement With any indiwdual (including officers, directors, trustees, or
key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection With professmnal fundraismg semces? Yes Ci No
If "Yes." list the 10 highest paid indiwduals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser IS to be
compensated at least $5,000 by the organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount aid .
Name and address of indIVIdual Gross receipts t5, 20, retame? by) (VI) Amount Pald
or entity (fundraiser) ACtW'ty from actiwty fundralser to (or retained by)
agitcrinmgni? listed In col. ?gamzm'on
Yes No
Total 
3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration
or licensing.
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732081 09? 13- 17

ScheduleG Form 990 or QQO-EZ 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

 

36-

Un raISIng Ven 3- Complete If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lune 18. or reported more than $15,000

3309812 Pae2

 

of fundralsmg event contributions and gross Income on Form 990-EZ. lines 1 and 6b. Lust events WIth gross receipts greater than $5,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

an Event #1 #2 0th 
ven (C) Ngg?e" Total events
add col 3 throu 
EVENT co? 9
(event type) (event type) (total number)
3 1 Grossrecelpts 1,070. 1,070.
a:
2 Less COnt?bUth?S
3 Gross Income (line 1 minus lune 2) 14070 . 07 0 .
4 Cash prizes
5 Noncash prizes
U)
33
6 Rent/faculty costs

lJ.l
?53 7 Food and beverages
5
8 Entertainment
9 Other direct expenses Direct expense summary Add hnes 4 through 9m column 7 4 6 .
11 at Income sum?ry Subtrac?tlme 10 from ?neg, column 3 2 4 .
I Part,? Gaming. Complete If the organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part lV. lme 19. or reported more than
515.000 0n Form 990-EZ, lune 6a
Pull tabs/Instant Total gamlng (add
a Brngo blngo/progresswe bingo Other gaming col. through col. 
2

1 Gross revenue
u, 2 Cash prizes
3

3 Noncash prizes
Lu
33 4 Rent/faculty costs
5
5 Other direct expenses
[Volunteer labor E) No [1 No No
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 In column 
8 Net qaminq Income summary line 7 from 

 

9 Enter the state(s) In which the orgamzatlon conducts gaming activmes
a ls the organlzatlon llcensed to conduct gaming In each of these states?
I: If explain

 

Yes No

 

 

 

10a Were any of the organization?s gamlng licenses revoked. suspended. or terminated dunng the tax year"
If ?Yes,? explain

I: Yes No

 

 

 

 

732082 09- 13-17

Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Does the organlzatlon conduct gaming wuth nonmembers? Yes No
12 Is the organization a grantor. beneflcrary or trustee of a trust. or a member of a partnership or other entity formed

to chantable gaming? Yes No
13 Indicate the percentage of gamrng actrvuty conducted In

 

 

 

 

 

 

a The organrzatron?s 13a 
An outSIde 13b 
14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization?s gamrng/specral events books and records
Name 
Address 
153 Does the organization have a contract WIth a party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? Yes I: NO

If "Yes.? enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organlzatlon 
of gaming revenue retained by the party 
If "Yes." enter name and address of the party.

and the amount

Name 

 

Address 

 

16 Gaming manager Information

Name 

 

Gaming manager compensation 

of servrces provided 

 

 

 

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

17 Mandatory 

a Is the organization requrred under state law to make charitable dIstrIbutIons from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? Yes I: No
Enter the amount of distributrons requrred under state law to be to other exempt organlzatlons or spent In the
oranlzatlon's own exemt dunno the tax ear 5



a

    

Supplemental Information. Provrde the explanations reqUIred by Part I. line 2b. columns and and Part lines 9. 9b. 10b. 15b.
150, 1Q,_and 17bJ as Also prowde any additional Information. See Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

732033 09-13-17 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2017

Schedule (Form 990 or THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Page 4
a - Supplemental Information Icontmued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
732054 04-01-17

SCHEDULE Compensation Information
(Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors. Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest



Compensated Employees
Complete if the Organization answered ?Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.

 

OMB No 1545-0047

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department of the Treasury >AttaCh to Form 990, Open to RUblic
Imam?? Revenue Smite Go to for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36?3309812
[Bart I aiestions Regarding Compensation
Yes No
1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the Organization prowded any of the followmg to or for a person listed on Form 990,
Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part Ill to prowde any relevant information regarding these items.
First-class or charter travel I: Housmg allowance or reSidence for personal use
Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal reSIdence
Tax indemni?cation and gross-up payments Health or somal club dues or initiation fees
Discretionary spending account El Personal serVIces (such as, maid, chauffeur, chef)
If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked. did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or of all of the expenses described above? If complete Part to explain 1b
2 Did the organization reqUIre substantiation prior to reimbursmg or allowmg expenses incurred by all directors, 
tmstees, and officers. including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked On line 1a? 2
3 Indicate which. if any, of the followung the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's
CEO/Executive Director Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to
establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part 
Compensation committee I: Written employment contract
I: Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study
Form 990 oI other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee
4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, With respect to the filing
organization or a related organization.
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a 
PartICIpate in. or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b 
PartICIpate In, or reCeive payment from, an eqUIty-based compensation arrangement? 4c 
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and prowde the applicable amounts for each item In Part 
Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the revenues of
a The organization? 5a 
Any related organization? 5b 
If "Yes" on line Sa or 5b, describe in Part 
6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the net earnings of
a The organization? 6a 
Any related organization? 6b 
If "Yes" on line 6a or 6D, describe in Part 
7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line ta. did the organization prowde any non?xed payments
not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe In Part . 
8 Were any amounts reported on F0rm 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the I
initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53 If "Yes," describe in Part 8 
9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in I
Regulations section 53 4958-6icl'7 9
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Schedule Form 990 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed

For each indiVIdual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J. report compensation from the organization on row and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row 

Do not list any individuals that aren't listed on Form 990. Part VII

Note: The sum of columns for each listed indiwdual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII. Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that indiwdual

 

 

(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or1099?MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation
other deferred benefits in column (B)

Base (ii) Bonus Other com ensation re orted as deferred
(A) Name and Title 

compensation incentive reportable on prior Form 990
compensation compensation

 

 

244.724. 0.
. 0. 0.

 

(1) JOSEPH EAST 194,724. 0. 0. 50,000.
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Schedule (Form 990) 2017

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Scheduler (Form 990) 2017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE page 3 

P?rf?ll?? Supplemental Information
Prowde the Information. explanation. or requnred for Part I. llnes 1aand for Part II Also complete this part for any additional Information .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule (Form 990) 2017

732113 10-17-17

SCHEDULE Noncash Contributions
(Fornf990)

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.

Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990.

Internal Revenue SerVIce

Name of the organization

2 Go to for the latest information.

OMB No 1545-0047

2017

Open To Public
Inspection

 

 

 

 

 

Employer identification number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36?3309812
[:art [1 Types of Property
(8) lb) (6) (CD
Check if Number of Noncash contribution Method of determining
applicable contributions 0? amounts reported 0? noncash contribution amounts
Items contributed Form 990, Part line 19
1 Art - Works of art
2 Art - Historical treasures
3 Art - Fractional interests
4 Books and publications DATE OF DONAT
5 Clothing and household goods
6 Cars and other vehicles
7 Boats and planes
8 lnteilectual property
9 Securities - Publicly traded
10 Securities - Closely held stock
11 Securities - Partnership, LLC, or
trust Interests
12 Securities - Miscellaneous
13 Qualified conservation contribution -
Historic structures
14 Qualified conservation contribution - Other
15 Real estate - ReSIdential
16 Real estate - CommerCIal
17 Real estate - Other
18 Collectibles
19 Food inventory
20 Drugs and medical supplies
21 TaXidermy
22 Historical artifacts
23 Seientific speCimens
24 Archeological artifacts
25 Other 
26 Other 
27 Other 
23 Other 
29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV. Donee Acknowledgement 29
Yes No
30a During the year. did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I. lines 1 through 28, that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for
exempt purposes for the entire holding period? 303 
If ?Yes.? describe the arrangement in Part ll. 
31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that reqwres the rewew of any nonstandard contributions? 31 
32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to sohc?. process, or sell noncash
contributions?7 323 
If ?Yes." describe in Part II.
33 If the organization didn't report an amount in column (0) for a type of property for which column is checked,
describe in Pa_irt ll
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732141 09-07-17

Schedule [Form 99012017 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE page 2

Supplemental Information. Prowde the lnformatlon reqwred by Part I. llnes 30b. 32b, and 33. and whether the organization
IS reporting In Part I. column the number of contributions, the number of Items received, or a combinatlon of both Also complete

part for any additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

732142 09-07-17 Schedule (Form 990) 2017

 

 

 

 

 

- . mm -
SCHEPULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 
(Form 990 or 990-52) Complete to provide information for responses to spec?ic questions On 20 1 7

Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. 
or the 1,935?, Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. p?iggw?sgg?qz?ublic? r,
Internal Revenue SerVIce (39 to for the latest information. 3- .4ln?iec?tibri?i?b 
Name of the organization Employer Identification number
THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36?3309812

 

 

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2:

JOSEPH EAST AND DIANE BAST ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.

 

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4:

DURING THE YEAR, THE INSTITUTE UPDATED AND PASSED NEW THE
AMENDMENTS ARE PRIMARILY RELATED TO THE LEADERSHIP ROLES OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS. THE NEW PROVIDE A DESCRIPTION FOR THE ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITES OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHAIRMAN OF.THE BOARD.
ADDITIONALLY, THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRESIDENT WERE INCREASED AND

DESCRIBED.

 

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:
THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVEIW THE 990

BEFORE IT IS SIGNED AND SUBMITTED.

 

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:

ANNUALLY ASK THE BOARD MEMBERS AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TO REVIEW THE
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE FORM. THE FORMS ARE KEPT
ON FILE. WHEN MADE AWARE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST THEY FOLLOW UP
AND ENFORCE RULES (E.G. RECUSAL FROM CERTAIN VOTES). THERE IS RELIANCE ON

THE SELF DISCLOSURES.

 

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:
WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION THE BOARD USES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY AN
INDEPENDENT PERSON, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND HAS PROOF OF THE DELIBERATION

AND DECISION.

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732211 09-07-17

Schedule 0 {Form 990 or 990-EQ {2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P2922

Name of the organlzation Employer identification number
THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE 36?3309812

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE BY REQQEST.

FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G, OTHER FEES:

EDITORS, WRITERS, AND SPEAKERS:

PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 541,648.

MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 53.

FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 18,400.

TOTAL EXPENSES 560,101.

TOTAL OTHER FEES ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G, COL A 560,101.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

732212 09-07?17

 

Schedule 0 (Form 990 or (2017)