Narrative-Control

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 Founded as Conservative Think Tank Implementing Powell Strategy

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

The Heritage Foundation is officially founded by Paul Weyrich, Edwin Feulner, and Joseph Coors, implementing the strategic vision outlined in the Powell Memorandum. Coors provides the crucial seed funding of $250,000 to establish what becomes one of the most influential conservative think tanks in …

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