Conservative-Infrastructure

Richard Mellon Scaife Becomes Heritage Foundation's Primary Donor

1976-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife emerges as the Heritage Foundation’s largest and most crucial donor, contributing $420,000 in 1976 alone - representing 42 percent of the foundation’s total $1 million annual budget. Scaife’s massive financial commitment transforms Heritage from a …

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Heritage Foundation Established as Powell Memo Implementation Vehicle

1973-02-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Heritage Foundation’s founding represents a pivotal moment in conservative institutional infrastructure, directly implementing Lewis Powell’s 1971 memorandum’s strategy for coordinated corporate political influence. Established by Joseph Coors, Paul Weyrich, and Edwin Feulner, …

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