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Heritage Foundation Founder Edwin J. Feulner Dies at 83; Leaders Pledge to Carry Forward His Vision

Foundation officials have pledged to carry forward Feulner’s mission of rigorous conservative advocacy with steadfast resolve

Edwin J. Feulner served as the president and CEO of The Heritage Foundation from 1977 to 2013 and again from 2017 to 2018.
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Overview

  • Edwin J. Feulner founded The Heritage Foundation in 1973 and led it for nearly four decades, transforming a small Capitol Hill policy shop into a leading conservative think tank.
  • He introduced the concept of “briefcase-ready” policy briefs and co-authored the 1981 Mandate for Leadership, which shaped President Reagan’s reform agenda.
  • Feulner co-wrote the afterword to Project 2025 and collaborated with President Trump on developing right-wing policy recommendations for a potential second term.
  • President Reagan awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989 in recognition of his pivotal role in building the modern conservative movement.
  • Heritage President Kevin Roberts and Board Chair Barb Van Andel-Gaby committed to preserving his big-tent approach and mentorship ethos as they carry on his legacy.