990,

Form
,l

Departmentof the Treasury

InternalRevenueService
A

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung
benefit trust or private foundation)
.... The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

For the 2008 calendar vear or tax vear becilnnlna

and endinci

B Check
ol orgamzabon
ii applicable Please C Name

IRS
THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
D Addresschange use
labelor
Doing
Business
As
or
D Namechange print
type.
Number
andstreet(orPO
1fmallisnotdelivered
tostreetaddress)
D lmt1alreturn
See
LASALLE
STREET
19
SOUTH
D Terrmnabon Specific
lnstruc- Cityor town,stateor country,and ZIP+ 4
IL 60603
D Amendedreturn lions. CHICAGO
F
Name
and
address
of
principal
officer
D Applicabon
pending
JOSEPH BAST

I 903

Part I

Telephonenumber

312-377-4000
7,880,589

G Gross
rece1ots
s

H(a) Isthisagroup
return
for
affiliates?
Yes
No
H(b) Areallaffiliates
Yes
No
included?
If 'No,'attach
a list (see1nstrucbons)

19 SOUTH LASALLE STREET, SUITE 903

CHICAGO
IL 60603
Tax-exemptstatus
IX 501(cl ( 3 ) <1111(insert no ) I I 4947(al(1l or
I I s21
Website: .... WWW.
HEARTLAND.ORG
Tvoeoforaan1zat1on
I.XI Coroorahon
I I Trust I I Assoc1at1on
I I OtherIJI,,

Employer identification number

36-3309812
Room/suite

box

H(c) Grouo
exemobon
number
....

IL

IM

Yearofformation1984

State
ofleQal
dom1c1leIL

Summar
Briefly describe the organization's m1ss1onor most s1gnif1cantactivities

RESEARCH AND WRITING ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.

2
3

Check this box ..,.

If the organization d1scont1nuedits operations or disposed of more than 25% of its assets.
Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)

Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)

Total number of employees (Part V, line 2a)

6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)

5
6

7a Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, line 12, column (C)

7a

b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T line 34

ru

15
14
29
5
11,686
-42,765

7b
PriorYear

~GI

~i

oorr.

9
10
11
12

CurrentYear

4,967,005
215,292
34,587

Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)

Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d)
Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, Sc, 9c, 10c, and 11e)
Total revenu~add lines 8 throu h 11 must e ual Part VIII column A line 12

13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3)

5,216,884
135,000

7,613,766
185,671
22,661
-39,139
7,782,959
182,072

1,262,754

1,626,153

4,467,588
5,865,342
-648,458

5,706,801
7,515,026
267,933

14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)

15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10)

en
GI
en
c

16a Professional fundrais1ng fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)
b Total fundrais1ng expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ..,.

GI

a.
)C

17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d,

601, 9 4 2

f-24f)

18
19 Revenue less ex enses Subtract line 18 from line

Beginningof Year
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~~

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z~

! Part II I

Endof Year

145,214
258,559
-113,345

20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)

21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 fro

242,945
88,357
154,588

Si nature Block
asedon all informationof whichpreparerhasanyknowledge

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Sign
Here

Date

PRESIDENT
Paid
Phone
no ....
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions)
DAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

847-695-2700
X Yes

No

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I Part Ill I
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THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

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Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see instructions)

Briefly describe the organization's mission:

RESEARCH AND WRITING ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0.
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes 1nhow it conducts, any program

services?

O Yes

I!] No

O Yes

I!] No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0.

4

Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and
allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, 11any, for each program service reported.

4a (Code:

) (Expenses $

3, 0 31, 5 0 0

including grants of $

) (Revenue $

PUBLICATIONS - RESEARCH, WRITING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF

PUBLICATIONS ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES, IN PRINT AS WELL AS
ONLINE.
HEARTLAND PRODUCED FIVE MONTHLYNEWSPAPERS
{BUDGET & TAX NEWS, ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE NEWS, HEALTH
CARE NEWS, INFOTECH & TELECOM NEWS, AND SCHOOL REFORM
NEWS); TWO NEWSLETTERS (THE HEARTLANDERAND LAWSUIT ABUSE
FORTNIGHTLY); THREE "REPORT CARDS" (ADDRESSING WELFARE
REFORM, SCHOOL CHOICE, AND PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE);
TWO BOOKS (BOOKER T. WASHINGTON: A RE-EXAMINATION AND
ENERGY KEEPERS ENERGY KILLERS); AND TWO BOOKLETS
(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE 0)
4b (Code:

) (Expenses $

2 , 765, 596

including grants of $

18 2 , 0 7 2 )

(Revenue $

PUBLIC RELATIONS - SEMINARS, EVENTS, SPEAKERS BUREAU, AND

OTHER ACTIVITIES AIMED AT EDUCATING HEARTLAND MEMBERS AND
THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
HEARTLAND STAFF EXHIBITED AT MORE THAN A DOZEN INDUSTRY
TRADE SHOWS AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC,
AND ITS SENIOR FELLOWS DELIVERED MORE THAN 100 SPEECHES OR
TALK RADIO SHOW APPEARANCES. HEARTLAND'S PUBLIC RELATIONS
DEPARTMENT HOSTED A THREE-DAY CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK
ADDRESSING THE TOPIC OF GLOBAL WARMING.

4c (Code:

6 2 8, 3 2 0

) (Expenses $

including grants of $

) (Revenue $

GOVERNMENTRELATIONS - PUBLICATIONS AND EVENTS GEARED

TOWARDEDUCATING AND INFORMING LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
HEARTLAND
EXHIBITED AT CONFERENCES SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN
LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL, NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE
LEGISLATURES, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, U.S.
CONFERENCE OF MAYORS, AND OTHERS. IN ADDITION, 49
RESEARCH & COMMENTARYCOLLECTIONS OF BACKGROUNDREADINGS
ON EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH CARE, INSURANCE,
TOBACCO, AND WELFARE {CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE 0)
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule 0.)
(Expenses $
4e Total program service expenses

including grants of $
.... $

6, 4 2 5, 416

) (Revenue $
(Must equal Part IX,Line 25 1 column (8).)
Form

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Part IV I

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
Checklist of Reau1red Schedules

Page3
Yes

complete Schedule A
2

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors?

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign act1v1tieson behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I

Section 501(c)(3) organizations.

Section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) organizations.

Did the organization engage 1nlobbying activities? If "Yes," complete

Schedule C, Part II
Is the organization subJect to the section 6033(0)

notice and reporting requirement and proxy tax? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part Ill
6

No

Is the organization described 1nsection 501 (c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any accounts where donors have the right to
provide advice on the d1stribut1onor investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part I

the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II
8

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part Ill

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part
X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IV

10

Did the organization hold assets in term, permanent, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V

10

11

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, lines 1O, 12, 13, 15, or 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D,

12

Did the organization receive an audited f1nanc1alstatement for the year for which 1tis completing this return

Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable

11

x
x

that was prepared 1naccordance with GAAP? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII

12

13

Is the organization a school described 1nsection 170(b)(1)(A)(1i)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

13

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the U.S.?

x
x

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any
organization or entity located outside the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part II

16

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundrais1ng,
business, and program service act1v1t1esoutside the U.S.? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part I

15

x
x

15

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance
to individuals located outside the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part Ill

16

17

Did the organization report more than $15,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I

17

18

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total on Part VIII, lines 1c and Sa? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II

18

x
x

19

Did the organization report more than $15,000 on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part Ill

19

20

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If "Yes," complete Schedule H

20

21

Did the organization report more than $5,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II

21

22

Did the organization report more than $5,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill

22

x
x
x
x

23

24b-24d and complete Schedule K. If "No," go to question 25

24a

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

24b

23

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5? If "Yes," complete
Schedule J

24a

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 questions

b
c

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

d
25a

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf or issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.

with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

25b

26

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or
disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II

27

25a

Did the organization become aware that it had engaged 1nan excess benefit transaction with a d1squal1fied
person from a prior year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

26

24d

Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, or
substantial contributor or to a person related to such an individual? If "Yes "complete Schedule L Part 111

27
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Checklist of Reauired Schedules (continued)

Yes

28
a

No

Dunng the tax year, did any person who 1sa current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee:
Have a direct business relationship with the organization (other than as an officer, director, trustee, or
employee), or an indirect business relationship through ownership of more than 35% in another entity

(individually or collectively with other person(s) listed in Part VII, Section A)? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,

--

Part JV

28a

28b

Serve as an officer, director, trustee, key employee, partner, or member of an entity (or a shareholder of a
professional corporation) doing business with the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part JV

29
30

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contnbut1ons? If "Yes," complete Schedule M

31

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,

32

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete

Part I
Schedule N, Part II

Section 501(c)(3) organizations.

31

32

33

34

35

36

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related

organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2

37

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete
Schedule R, Part V, line 2

36

30

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Parts II,
Ill, IV, and V, line 1

35

x
x

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 R, Part I

34

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its act1v1t1esthrough an entity that 1snot a related organization
and that 1streated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part
VI

37
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29

28c

Did the organization receive contnbut1ons of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
conservation contnbut1ons? If "Yes," complete Schedule M

33

Have a family member who had a direct or indirect business relationship with the organization? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV

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THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

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Statements Reaardino Other IRS Filinas and Tax Comoliance

Ftirm 990 (!W08l

i Part V I

Pages
Yes

1a

U.S. Information Returns. Enter -0- 1fnot applicable

1a

78

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

1b

Did the organization comply with backup w1thhold1ngrules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable
gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners?

2a

1c

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax
Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return

No

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of

I'----'---------~I 29
2a

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 a-file this return. (see
instructions)
3a
b
4a

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by

-----

this return?

3a

If "Yes," has 1tfiled a Form 990-T for this year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O

3b

----

X
X

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest 1n,or a signature or other authority
over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other f1nanc1al
account)?

4a

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

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank
and Financial Accounts.
Sa

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?

Sa

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or 1sa party to a proh1b1tedtax shelter transaction?

Sb

If "Yes," to question Sa or Sb, did the organization file Form 8886-T, Disclosure by Tax-Exempt Entity

6a
b

Regarding Prohibited Tax Shelter Transaction?

Sc

Did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?

6a
6b

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions

a

b
c

under section 170(c).

Did the organization provide goods or services in exchange for any quid pro quo contribution of more than

'--"'--- -

$75?

7a

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?

7b

I 1d I

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year

Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or 1nd1rectly,to pay premiums on a personal

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or 1nd1rectly,on a personal benefit contract?

7e
71

For all contributions of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?

7a

For contributions of cars, boats, airplanes, and other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C as

benefit contract?

S09(a)(3) supporting organizations.

maintaining donor advised funds and section

Section S01(c)(3) and other sponsoring organizations

b

maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?

9b

Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
Section S01(c)(12) organizations.

Gross income from members or shareholders

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against
amounts due or received from them)

I 1oa I

10b

11a
L....:.1..:..1;;;;.b..._
_________

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
If "Yes" enter the amount of tax-exemot interest received or accrued durino the vear

I 12b I

+--

II

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12a
Form

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Enter:

b
12a

__

9a

a
11

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?
Section S01(c)(7) organizations.

x
x

____J

Ord the supporting organization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring

organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?

10

_____J

7h

required?
Section S01(c)(3) and other sponsoring organizations

7c

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which 11was
required to file Form 8282?

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
gifts were not tax deductible?

X
X

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' p~rt-~f_! Governance, Management, and Disclosure (Sections A, B, and C request information about policies not
required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Section A. Governing Bodv and Management
Yes

No

For each "Yes" response to lines 2-7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8 or 9b below, describe the
circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions
1a
b
2

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body

1a

15

Enter the number of voting members that are independent

1b

14

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relat1onsh1por a business relationship with

- ---

any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee?

3

Did the organization make any significant changes to its organizational documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a material diversion of the organization's assets?

Does the organization have members or stockholders?

7a

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members

of the governing body?

7a

Are any dec1s1onsof the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons?

7b

x
x
x
x
x
x

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following
a
b

9a
b

----

The governing body?

Sa

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?

Sb

Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?

9a

x
x

~I
x

9b

Was a copy of the Form 990 provided to the organization's governing body before 1twas filed? All organizations
10

11

must describe in Schedule O the process, 1fany, the organization uses to review the Form 990
11

---

If "Yes," does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization?

10

'

--~....J

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?

----

Is there any officer, director or trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at
the orqanization's mall1nq address? If "Yes" orovide the names and addresses in Schedule O

Section B. Policies
Yes

12a
b

Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13

12b

Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
describe in Schedule O how this 1sdone

12c

Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy?

13

14

Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction pohcy?

14

15

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by

13

independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substant1at1onof the deliberation and decision:

--

The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management off1c1al?

15a

Other officers or key employees of the organization?

15b

x
x
--

x
x

Describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions)

16a

Did the organization invest 1n,contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or s1m1lararrangement

--

with a taxable entity during the year?

b

No

Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give
rise to conflicts?

12a

---

16a

_j
J

'

If "Yes," has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requmng the organization to evaluate
its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard

--

the oraanizat1on's exemot status with resoect to such arranoements?

---

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16b

Section C. Disclosure
~

IL

17

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 1srequired to be filed

18

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.

O Own website
19

Another's website

Upon request

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest
policy, and f1nanc1alstatements available to the public.

20

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the
organization:~

CHICAGO
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THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

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SOUTH LASALLE

IL

STREET

60603

#903

312-377-4000
Form 990 (2008)

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Part

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Section A.

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

36-3309812

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Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated

Employees, and Independent Contractors
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Use Schedule J-2 if additional space is needed.

List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount

of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- 1ncolumns (D), (E), and (F) 1fno compensation was paid.

List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)

who received reportable 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.

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

List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity 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 1nthe following order: individual trustees or directors; inst1tut1onaltrustees, officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box If the organization did not comoensate anv officer director trustee or kev emolovee.
(D)

(A)

(B)

(C)

Name and Title

Average
hoursper
week

Pos1t1on
(checkall that apply)
Q 5.

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JOSEPH BAST
40
PRESIDENT
RAJEEV BAL
DIRECTOR
ROBERT BUFOIU>
DIRECTOR
PAUL FISHER
DIRECTOR
JAMES FITZGl ~RALD
DIRECTOR
DAN HALES
DIRECTOR
WILLIAM HIGC~INSON
DIRECTOR
JAMES JOHNS~~ON
DIRECTOR
JEFFREY MADlEN
DIRECTOR
ARTHUR MARGlrLIS
DIRECTOR
DAVID PADDE:ti.
DIRECTOR
FR.Ame RESNil ~
DIRECTOR
ELIZABTH RO!'E
DIRECTOR
HERBERT WAL],ERG
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THOMAS WALT(IN
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other
compensation
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Form 990 (2008) THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

3 6-3 3 0 9 812
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

Page8

;>art VII ,.

(B)

(C)

Average
hours per
week

Pos1t1on
(check all that apply)

(A)

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Reportable
compensation
from related
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Estimated
amountof
other
compensation
from the
organization
and related
organizations

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231,988

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Total number of ind1v1duals(including those in 1a) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the
. t'ion ... 2
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Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual
For any ind1v1duallisted on hne 1a, 1sthe sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from
the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
1nd1v1dual
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization for
services rendered to the oraanization? If "Yes "comolete Schedule J for such oerson

Yes

Section B. Independent
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BOURNE

ALEXANDRIA

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Comliensabon

CtLD MANSION ROAD

RESEARCH, WRITING AND SPEAKING

116,750

Total number of independent contractors (including those in 1) who received more than $100,000 in
comoensation from the oraanization ...

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Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
.
comoensat1on f rom the oraanizat1on.
(B)
(A)
Descnot1on
ofservices
Nameandbusiness
address

ALEXANDRA LIDDY

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,~ooa)THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

VIII I

! Part

36-3309812
(A)
Total revenue

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business
revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

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Statement of Revenue
(0)
Revenue
excluded from tax
under sections
512 513 or514

1a

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1b

Government
grants(contnbubons)

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1e

gifts,grants,
f All othercontnbubons,

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ands1m1lar
amountsnotincludedabove 1f

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contnbubons
includedin Imes1a-1f

7,613,766

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....

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f

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7,613,766

Busn.Code

ca,
>
a,

2a

a:

OTHER EVENTS
MEMBERSHIPS

-~

PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH

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a,

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f!

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115,547
45,648
24,476

115,547
45,648
24,476

f All other program service revenue

D.

a Total. Add lines 2a-2f

....

185,671

....

22,661

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Investment income (including d1v1dends,interest, and

other similar amounts)

Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ..,.

Royalties

22,661

....
(1)Real

(11)Personal

6a Gross Rents

'

b Less rentalexps
c Rentalme or (loss)

....

d Net rental income or (loss)

7a Grossamountlrom
(1)Securities

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salesof assets
otherthanmventor1

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b Less costorother
basis& salesexps

c Gain or (loss)

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d Net gain or (loss)

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events
Sa Grossincomefrom fundra1sing
QI

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(not including$

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of contnbut1ons
reportedon line 1c)

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a:

...

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See Part IV, lme 18

b Less: direct expenses

a
b

46,805
97,630

....

c Net income or (loss) from fundraisin J events

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-50,825

-50,825

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9a Grossincomefrom gamingact1v1t1es.
See Part IV, line 19
b Less direct expenses

....

c Net income or (loss) from gaming activ1t1es

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I

10a Gross sales of inventory, less

returns and allowances
b Less: cost of goods sold

....

c Net income or (loss) from sales of 1nventorv

Miscellaneous Revenue

11a

ADVERTISING INCOME

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11,686

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c
d All other revenue
e Total. Add lines 11a-11d
12

....

11,686

Total Revenue. Add lines 1h, 29, 3, 4, 5, 6d, 7d, Sc,

9c 10c and 11e

....

7,782,959

157,507

11,686

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Form

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990 (2008)

36-3309812

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

Statement of Functional Expenses

Form 990 (2008)

I 'Part IXi

Page 10

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns.

All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,

(A)
Total expenses

7b. Sb 9b and 1Ob of Part VIII.

1

Grantsand other assistanceto governmentsand

Grants and other assistance to individuals 1n

Grants and other assistance to governments,

(B)
Program service
expenses

(C)

(D)

Management and
general expenses

Fundra1smg
expenses

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organizationsm the U.S. See Part IV, hne21

the US See Part IV, line 22

II

organizations, and individuals outside the

U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4

Benefits paid to or for members

Compensation of current officers, directors,

182,072

182,072

231,988
1,195,483

84,147
710,097

84,146
261,850

63,695
223,536

93,224
105,458

57,496
58,954

22,554
25,544

13,174
20,960

trustees, and key employees

6

Compensationnot includedabove,to d1squahfled

persons(as defmedunder section4958(1)(1))and
personsdescribedm section4958(c)(3)(B)

7
8

Other salaries and wages

Pensionplan contnbut1ons
(includesection401(kl
and section403(b)employercontnbut1ons)

Other employee benefits

10

Payroll taxes

11

Fees for services (non-employees):

a Management
b Legal

10,820

c Accounting

10,820

d Lobbying
e Professionalfundra1smg
services See Part IV, line 17
f
12

Advertising and promotion

13

Office expenses

14

Information technology

15

Royalties

16

Occupancy

17

Travel

882,922
403,924
40,279
612,527

817,222
400,241
30,306
612,527

2,508
4,888

65,700
1,175
5,085

171,977
238,479

147,900
156,589

10,319
2,849

13,758
79,041

46,655
1,136,963
2,727

46,655
1,093,699

7,083
2,727

36,181

Payments of travel or entertainment expenses

for any federal, state, or local public officials

19

Conferences, conventions, and meetings

20

Interest

21

Payments to affiliates

22

Deprec1at1on,depletion, and amort1zat1on

23

Insurance

19,098

19,098
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24

Other expenses. Itemize expenses not

covered above. (Expenses grouped together
and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed
5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)

a
b
c
d
e
f

PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS

POSTAGE AND SHIPPING
EQUIP RENTAL/MAINT.
TELEPHONE
MEMBERSHIPS
All other expenses

25

Total functional expenses. Add Imes1 throuqh241

26

1ffollowing
Joint Costs. Checkhere ~
SOP 98-2. Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column (8) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign and
fundraisina solic1tat1on

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Investment management fees

g Other

18

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1,011,366
1,009,142
27,458
26,451
24,080
41,933
7,515,026

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994,339
950,586
23,614
20,291
24,000
14,681
6,425,416

659
4,229
1,647
1,498
80
25,169
487,668

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16,368
54,327
2,197
4,662
2,083
601,942

Form

990 (2008)

THE HEARTLAND
Balance Sheet

Form 990 (2008)

! Part

X I

36-3309812

INSTITUTE

Page 11

(8)

(A)
Beginning of year

End of year

1,214

Cash-non-interest

Savings and temporary cash investments

bearing

Pledges and grants receivable, net

Accounts receivable, net

Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key

10,626

employees, or other related parties. Complete Part II of Schedule L

Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section

4958(f)(1 )) and persons described 1nsection 4958(c)(3)(8). Complete

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Notes and loans receivable, net

Inventories for sale or use

Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

10a

220,555

10b

154,469

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Investments-other

traded securities

13

Investments-program-related.

14

Intangible assets

15

Other assets. See Part IV, line 11

16

Total assets. Add lines 1 throuah 15 (must eaual line 341

17

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

18

Grants payable

19

Deferred revenue

19

20

Tax-exempt bond liabilities

20

21

Escrow account liab1l1ty.Complete Part IV of Schedule D

21

12

securities. See Part IV, line 11

13

See Part IV, line 11

14

6,000
145.214
258,559

16
17

Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key

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persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L

22

23

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties

23

24

Unsecured notes and loans payable

24

Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D

26

Total liabilities. Add Imes 17 throuah 25

26

Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here~

c:
..!!! 27
ca
m 28
"ti 29
c:

complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

Temporarily restricted net assets

28

Permanently restricted net assets

29

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0

and complete lines 30 through 34 .

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Unrestricted net assets

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Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds

30

31

Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bu1ld1ng,or equipment fund

31

32

Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds

33

Total net assets or fund balances

34

Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances

Part XI '
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Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here~

30

8,562
88,357

25

258, 559

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6,000
242,945
79,795

15

18

employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified

25

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66,086

10c

Investments-publicly

124,012
30,576
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32

-113 I 345
145. 214

33
34

154,588
242,945

Financial Statements and Reoortma

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:

Cash

l!l

Accrual

Yes

Other

2a Were the organization's f1nanc1alstatements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

No

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2a
2b

2c

c If "Yes to lines 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of
the audit, review, or compilation of its f1nanc1alstatements and selection of an independent accountant?
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in
the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

b If "Yes did the oraanizat1on underao the reauired audit or audits?

3a

3b
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Part VI of Schedule D

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10a Land, bu1ld1ngs,and equipment: cost basis

b Less: accumulated deprec1at1on.Complete

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990 (2008)

SCHEDULE A'

OMB No 1545-0047

Public Charity Status and Public Support

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

To be completed by all section 501(c)(3) organizations

2008

and section 4947(a)(1)

nonexempt charitable trusts.

..,. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. ..,. See separate Instructions.

Departmentof the Treasury

InternalRevenueService

Open to Public
Ins ect1on

Name of the organization

Employer Identification number

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

36-3309812

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) (see instructions)

i Part I

The o~anization is not a private foundation because it 1s: (Please check only one organization.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(I).
2

A school described 1nsection 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described 1nsection 170(b}(1)(A}(lil). (Attach Schedule H.)

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described 1nsection 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name,
city, and state

D An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental

unit described in

section 170(b)(1 )(A}(lv). (Complete Part II )

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b}(1)(A)(v).
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vl). (Complete Part II.}
A community trust described 1nsection 170(b)(1 )(A)(vi). (Complete Part II )
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross
receipts from act1v1tiesrelated to its exempt functions-sub1ect

to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its

support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part Ill.)

10
11

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). (see instructions)

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the
purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described 1nsection 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section

509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

a D Type I
b D Type II
c D Type III-Funct1onally Integrated
d D Type Ill-Other
D By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified
persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described 1nsection
509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that 11is a Type I, Type II, or Type Ill supporting
organization, check this box

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?
(I) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (11)

Yes

No

and (111)
below, the governing body of the supported organization?
(ii) A family member of a person described 1n (1)above?
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (1)or (11)above?
h

Provide the following information about the organizations the organization supports.

(I) Nameof supported

organization

(Ii) EIN

(Iii) Type of organization

(describedon Imes1-9
aboveor !RCsection
(see Instructions))

(iv)Istheorgarnzabon(v) Didyounobly
(vi)Isthe
m organ1zat1on
mcol
mcol (i) listedmyour theorgan1zat1on
mthe
governing
document? col (I)ofyour (i) organized
support?
US?
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No

(vii) Amountof
support

Total
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)2008

----------

Schedule A (Forrri 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

LJ>_~rtJU
Support

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

3 6-3 3 0 9 812

Page2

Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I.)
r support
Section A. P ub1c
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ....
1

Gifts, grants, contnbut1ons, and

membership fees received. (Do not
include any "unusual grants ")

Tax revenuesleviedfor the organization's

benefitand eitherpaid to or expendedon
its behalf

The value of services or fac11it1es

furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge

Total. Add lines 1-3

The portionof total contributionsby each

person(otherthan a governmentalunit or
publiclysupportedorganization)included
on hne1 that exceeds2% of the amount
shownon hne11,column(f)

Public suooort. Subtracthne5 lrom lme4

s ec1on
r

(b) 2005

(c) 2006

(d) 2007

(e) 2008

(f) Total

(a) 2004

(b) 2005

(c) 2006

(d) 2007

(e) 2008

(f) Total

BT oa
t IS upport

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) .,..

7

Amounts from line 4

Gross income from interest, dividends,

payments received on secunt1es loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
sources

Net income from unrelated business

act1v1t1es,
whether or not the business is
regularly earned on

10

(a) 2004

11

Other income. Do not include gain or

loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain 1nPart IV.)
Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

12

Gross receipts from related act1vit1es,etc. (see 1nstruct1ons)

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)

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'

12

organization, check this box and stop here

Section C. Com utation of Public Su

ort Percentage

14

Public support percentage for 2008 (line 6, column (f) d1v1dedby line 11, column (f))

14

15

Public support percentage from 2007 Schedule A, Part IV-A, line 26f

15

16a

331/3 % support test-2008.

If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 1s33 1/3 % or more, check this box

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

b

331/3 % support test-2007.

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 and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
17a

10"/o-facts-and-clrcumstances

test-2008.

If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 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 1nPart IV how the
organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b

10"/o-facts-and-clrcumstances

test-2007.

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

more, and 1fthe organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain 1nPart IV how the
organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
18

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions

:B

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

DAA

36-3309812

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I.)
Sect1on A Pu bl"IC SUDDOrt
Schedule A (Forni 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

Page3

[ -~a-~ULJ

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ...

1

Gifts, grants, contributions,and

membershipfees received.(Do not include
any 'unusual grants ')

Gross receiptsfrom adm1ss1ons,

merchandise
sold or services performed,or fac1hties
furnished in any activitythat is relatedto the
organization'stax-exemptpurpose

(a) 2004

(b) 2005

1,786,612

Gross receiptsfrom act1vit1es

that are not an
unrelatedtrade or businessunder section 513

Tax revenueslevied for the organization's

benefit and either paid to or expendedon
its behalf

The value of services or facilities

furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge

Total. Add Imes 1-5

7a

Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3

received from d1squal1fied persons

349,633

Amounts included on Imes 2 and 3

received from other than disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of 1% of
the total of Imes 9, 1Oc, 11, and 12 for
the year or $5,000
Add lines 7a and 7b

542,385

section

Unrelated business taxable income (less

section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975

Add lines 1Oa and 1Ob

Net income from unrelated business
activ1t1es not included in line 1Ob,
whether or not the business 1s regularly
earned on

12

Other income. Do not include gain or

loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part IV.)

13

Total support.

(Add lines 9, 10c, 11,

1,447,441

1,591,490
$Nef!!rr,j.,i,,tU.

W' ..

(b) 2005

7,811,123

22,216,209

3,625,937

5,610,000

13,408,292

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1,419,394

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(d) 2007

2,704,715

986,682

5,182,297

136,966

21,229,527

151,709

3,762,903

(c) 2006

4,519,482

766, 141

73,879
5,683,879

14,174,433

2,127,244
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8,041,776

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(f) Total

(e) 2008

5,182,297

22,216,209

7,811,123

2,819

1,401

42,973

34,587

22,661

104,441

2,819

1,401

42,973

34,587

22,661

104,441

-50,825

-281,668

-113,680

-93,628

-23,535

15,000

15,000
1,922,783
f

and 12)
14

(a) 2004

Gross income from interest, dividends,

payments received on securities loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
sources

11

Tu,

1,113,225

Jq

1,998,592

Amounts from line 6

"

160,025

3,072,041

B. Tota IS UDDOrt

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ...

10a

202,519

1,456,207
'

953,200

(f) Total

7,659,414

189,135

2,704,715

2,869,522

(e) 2008

4,993,162

187,267

4,519,482

192,752

(d) 2007

2,517,448

246,591

1,998,592

Public support (Subtract hne 7c from

line 6)

4,272,891

211,980

(c) 2006

4,407,203
,}':! ~tt

2,724,153
'I,

Ir

, , ..

, \

5,216,884
1\

. J;

'

7,782,959

..

22,053,982

First five years. If the Form 990 1sfor the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501 (c)(3)

....D

organization, check this box and stop here

Section C. Com utation of Public Su

ort Percenta e

15

Public support percentage for 2008 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))

15

36.4641

16

Public su

16

52.3130

17

Investment income percentage for 2008 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))

17

0.4736

ort

ercenta e from 2007 Schedule A Part IV-A line 27

18

Investment income percentage from 2007 Schedule A, Part IV-A, line 27h

19a

33 1/3 % support tests-2008.

0.5522
%
'---'1'-='8_._
_ _..;;..;..;...c.....-___;_

If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 1smore than 33 1/3 %, and hne

17 is not more than 33 1/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b

33 1/3 % support tests-2007.

If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 1smore than 33 1/3%, and

hne 18 1s not more than 33 1/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
20

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Private foundation.

If the or anization did not check a box on line 14 19a or 19b check this box and see instructions

....~
....
....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

Schedule A (Form' 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

! Pa!1 tV J

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

3 6-3 3 0 9 812

Page 4

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10;
Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part Ill, line 12. Provide any other additional information. (see instructions)

PART III,

LINE 12 - OTHER INCOME DETAIL

LAPSED TIME RESTRICTIONS

15,000

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

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SCHEDULE o
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Attach to Form 990. To be completed by organizations that

answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.

_ ___J

36-3309812

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if
the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds

(b) Funds and other accounts

Total number at end of year

Aggregate contributions to (during year)

3
4
5

Aggregate grants from (during year)

Open to Public
lnsoectlon
Employer identification number

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

Part I

2008

Name of the organization

-----

OMB No 1545-0047

Supplemental Financial Statements

(Form 990)

Aggregate value at end of year

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors 1nwriting that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control?
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor or other
imperm1ss1bleprivate benefit?

Part II

O Yes

O No

0 Yes

O No

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990 1 Part IV1 line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e g., recreation or pleasure)

Protection of natural habitat

D Preservation of an historically important land area

D Preservation of cert1f1edhistoric structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a-2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement
on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year

a Total number of conservation easements

b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements

2a
2b

c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included 1n(a)

2c

d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06

2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year ~ _ _ _ _ _

4
5

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located

~_

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements 1tholds?

6
7

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing easements during the year ~ $

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

D Yes

O No

O Yes

O No

Staff or volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing easements during the year ~ _

170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)?

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, 11applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes
the organization's accounting for conservation easements.

l __!>.ar:!_!IJ_JOrganizations

Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasure~, or Other Similar Assets.

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, hne 8.

1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report 1nits revenue statement and balance sheet works of
education, or research in furtherance of public service,
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exh1b1t1on,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report 1nits revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other s1m1larassets held for public exhibition, education, or research 1nfurtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
2

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

~
(ii) Assets included 1nForm 990, Part X
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1larassets for f1nanc1algain, provide the

$
$

following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1

b Assets included in Form 990, Part X

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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$
$
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THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

S(:hedule C1(Form '990) 2008

Part Ill' I
3
a
b

3 6-3 3 0 9 812

Page 2

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization's accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):

d
e

Public exh1b1t1on
Scholarly research

D Loan or exchange programs

D Other _ _ _ _ _ _

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection?

Part IV I
-

D Yes

D No

Trust, Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if organization answered "Yes" to 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

D Yes

included on Form 990, Part X?

D No

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance

1c

d Additions during the year

1d

e Distributions during the year

1e

1f

Ending balance

LJYes

2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21?

lJ

No

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

'

En d owment Fun d s. C omo Iete 'fI oraarnzat1on answere d"Y es " to Form 9 90 Part IV , r1ne 10.

Part V I

(a) Currentyear

(b) Prioryear

(c) Two years back

(d) Three years back

(e) Four yearsback

1a Beginning of year balance

b Contributions

c Investment earnings or losses

d Grants or scholarships

,,

v,

;,{

e Other expenditures for fac1l1ties

f

'11'Z

and programs

II

Administrative expenses

I
I

g End of year balance

2

'

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as

a Board designated or quasi-endowment

b Permanent endowment

...._

c Term endowment ....

.... _

_ %

_ %

3a Are there endowment funds not 1nthe possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

(i)

Yes

(Ii) related organizations

3alll)

b If "Yes" to 3a(11),are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?

4
I

No

3a(i)

unrelated organizations

3b

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the or9anizat1on's endowment funds.

p art' VI I'

Inves t ments- Lan d B UI"Id"mt1s an d E:au1oment. ee Form 990 Pa rt X I'me 10

Descnpt1on
of investment

(a) Cost or other basis

(investment)

(b) Cost or other

basis (other)

(c) Deprec1at1on

(d) Bookvalue

1a Land
b Bu1ld1ngs
c Leasehold improvements
d Equipment
e Other

220,555

Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)

154,469

....

66,086
66,086

Schedule D (Form 990) 2008

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c, (Form'990) 2008 THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

Part VII Investments-Other
Securities See Form 990 Part X line 12

St:hedule
I

'

(a) Descnpt1onof securityor category

(includingname of security)

36-3309812

(b) Book value

Page3

(c) Methodof valuation

Cost or end-of-yearmarketvalue

Financial derivatives and other financial products

Closely-held equity interests
Other

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

....

Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12)

.! Pa rt VIII

nves t menst

p roaram RltdS
eae

'

(a) Descriptionof investmenttype

(b) Book value

....

Total. (Column (bl should equal Form 990, Part X, col. (Bl line 13 l

I Part IX

ee Form 990 Pa rt X , Ime 13

(c) Methodof valuation
Cost or end-of-yearmarketvalue

'

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

II

',

(a) Description

(b) Bookvalue

SECURITY DEPOSITS

6,000

6,000

....

Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15 )

Part X I Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

(b) Amount

(a) Descriptionof hab1hty

Federal income taxes

8,562

DEFERRED REVENUE

I
'
"

i
I

I
I

i
I

Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.)

....

8,562

'

In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's hab1htyfor
uncertain tax positions under FIN 48.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2008
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Schedule D"(Form ~90) 2008

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

1
2
3

Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25)
Excess or (def1c1t)for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments

Donated services and use of facilities

Investment expenses

7
8

Prior period adjustments

Other (Describe in Part XIV)

9
10

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Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements

: Part XI' I

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Total adJustments (net). Add lines 48

Excess or (deficit) for the vear oer financial statements. Combine Imes 3 and 9

Part XII
1
2
a
b

7,880,589

Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements
Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
Net unrealized gains on investments
Donated services and use of facilities

2a
2b

c Recoveries of prior year grants

2c
2d

97,630

e Add Imes 2a through 2d

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1

2e

97,630
7,782,959

Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b

4a

b Other (Describe in Part XIV)

c Add Imes 4a and 4b
5 Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. <Thisshould eaual Form 990 Part 1 line 12 \
I

267,933

Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return

d Other (Describe 1nPart XIV)

7,782,959
7,515,026
267,933

Part XIII
1

4b
4c

Total expenses and losses per audited f1nanc1alstatements

1--1---,1--__

2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of fac1l1t1es

2b

c Losses reported on Form 990, Part IX, line 25

2c
2d

Other (Describe in Part XIV)

Add lines 2a through 2d
Subtract line 2e from line 1
Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:

97,630~
2e
3

4c
5

Total exoenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should eaual Form 990 Part I line 18.l

t Part XIV

97,630
7,515,026

4a
4b

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b

b Other (Describe 1nPart XIV)
c Add lines 4a and 4b
5

7....
,_6_1_2_,,.._6_5_6

2a

b Prior year adJustments

d
e
3
4

7,782,959

Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return

7,515,026

I Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part Ill, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b
and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b.

_PART XI,

LINE 8 - RECONCILATION OF CHANGES - OTHER

DIRECT EXPENSES FROM 990

PART VIII

LINE SB

DIRECT -EXPENSES FROM

-----990

PART VIII

LINE--- SB

_PART XII,

LINE 2D - REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED_IN

DIRECT _!:XPENSES FR0.1f _?~O .J>~T

"'{_I~I_L!_~

~B

_$_
$_

J7...1.6~0-J7...1.6~0-

E_I~~C!ALS_-_OTHER

$_

J7...1.6~0-

Schedule D (Form 990) 2008

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sctiedule D'(Form 990) 2008

36-3309812

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

Pages

I Part XIV ! Supplemental Information (continued)

-LINE
- - 2D
DIRECT

EXPENSE
IN FINANCIALS
--------AMOUNTS INCLUDED -------

SB

OTHER

_$_

Schedule D (Form 990) 2008

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OMS No 1545-0047

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Schedule F

2008

(Form 990)
~ Attach to Form 990. Complete

if the organization answered

Form 990, Part IV, llne 14b, line 15, or line 16.

Departmentof the Treasury

Internal RevenueService
Name of the organization

"Yes" to

Open to Public
Ins ection
Employer identification number

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

36-3309812

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" to Form 990 Part IV line 14b.

~artLJ

For grantmakers.

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or

assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award

D Yes D No

the grants or assistance?

2

For grantmakers.

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the

United States.
3

Act1v1tiesper Region. (Use Schedule F-1 (Form 990) 1fadditional space 1s needed.)
(a) Region

Totals

(b) Numberof
offices mthe
region

(d) Act1v1t1es
conductedm
region (by type) (1e ,
fundra1smg,programservices,
grants to rec1p1ents
located m
the region)

(e) If act1v1ty
listed in (d) 1s
a program service,
describe spec1f1c
type of
serv1ce(s)1nregion

(f) Total
expendituresm
region

For Privacy Act and Paperwork

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(c) Numberof
employeesor
agents m
region

Reduction

Act Notice, see the Instructions

for Form 990.

Schedule F (Form 990) 2008

Schedule F (Form 990) 2008

l P~!"! I_IJ

THE HEARTLAND

INSTITUTE

36-3309812

Page

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000
..,..

-- --------1 (a) Name of organization

- .. - -

---

(b) IRS code section

and EIN (11apphcable)

--

-------

(c) Region

'

--

----

-- -------(d) Purpose of
grant

(e) Amount of
cash grant

(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement

RESEARCH/PUBLICATION

12,500

ELECTRON!~

RESEARCH/PUBLICATION

16,870

ELECTRONIC

RESEARCH/PUBLICATION

5,190

ELECTRONI""

RESEARCH/PUBLICATION

120,000

ELECTRONI:::

SPONSORSHIP

15,012

ELECTRONI:::

TRANSLATION/PUB.

12,500

ELECTRONI:::

(g) Amount of
non-cash
assistance

(1) Method (lf

valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)

(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance

'

'

Enter total number of organizations that are recognized as charities by the foreign country or for which the grantee or counsel has
provided a section 501 (c)(3) equivalency letter

Enter total number of other organizations or ent1t1es

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.....

6
~
Schedule F1 (Form 990) 2008

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

36-3309812
Page 3 ..
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Schedule F (Form 990) 2008

l_F>artIll~

(a) Type of grant or assistance

- - -

-----

(b) Region

-----

---- -

-- - -

(c) Number of
rec1p1ents

- - -- -

---

(d) Amount of
cash grant

(e) Manner of
cash
disbursement

(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance

(g) Descnpt1on
of non-cash
assistance

(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMv;
aoora1sal, otherl

Schedule F (Form 990) 2008

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Sctledule F'(Form 990) 2008

THE

HEARTLAND

INSTITUTE

36-3309812

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P~r!!V'I Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.

Schedule F (Form 990) 2008

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Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

S~HEDUt.E G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

OMB No 1545-0047

.... Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.Must be completed by organizations that answer ''Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17,

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

18, or 19,and by organizations that enter more than $15,000on Form 990-EZ,line 6a.

Name of the organization

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

2008
Open To Public
lnsoectlon

Employer ldentif1cation

number

36-3309812

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following act1v1t1es.Check all that apply.
a
b
c
d

D Mail solicitations

D Email solic1tat1ons

D Solic1tat1onof non-government

grants

D Solicitation of government grants

D Phone solic1tat1ons
D In-person sohc1tat1ons

D Special fundra1s1ngevents

2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any 1nd1vidual(1nclud1ngofficers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed m Form 990, Part VII) or entity m connection with professional fundra1smg services?

Yes

No

b If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundra1ser 1s
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(1) Name of ind1v1dual
or entity (fundra1ser)

(ii) Act1v1ty

(111)
D1dfuncl- (iv) Gross receipts

raiserhave
custodyor
controlof
contnbut1ons'
Yes

(vi) Amount paid to

(or retained by)
organization

No

List all states in which the orgamzat1on 1sregistered or licensed to sol1c1tfunds or has been notified it is exempt from
registration or licensing.

For Privacy

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(v) Amount paid to

(or retained by)
fundra1ser hsted in
col (1)

....

Total

from act1v1ty

Act and Paperwork

Reduction

Act Notice,

see the Instructions

for Form 990.

Schedule

G (Form

990 or 990-EZ) 2008

'

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

Sc~edule G'(Form S90 or 990-EZ) 2008

: Part II ~

3 6-3 3 0 9 812

Page

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported
more than $15 000 on Form 990-EZ line 6a. List events with aross receiots areater than '>5 000.
(a) Event #1

{b) Event #2

{c) Other Events

FUNDRAISING

{d) Total Events

NONE
(event type)

(event type)

(Add col {a) through

col (c))

(total number)

(])

::,

c(])
>
(])

er

1
2

Gross receipts

46,805

46,805

46,805

46,805

97,630

97,630

Less Charitable
contributions

Gross revenue (line 1

minus line 2)

(/)

(])
(/)

c
a.
)(
w

Cash prizes

Non-cash pnzes

RenUfaci11tycosts

Other direct expenses

Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 7 in column (d)

Net income summarv. Combine Imes 3 and 8 in column (d)

(])

u
~

! _P~_rtIll J

Gaming. Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more
than $15 000 on Form 990-EZ line 6a.

(])

Gross revenue

Cash pnzes

c(])
a.
x
w

Non-cash prizes

RenUfac11itycosts

Other direct exoenses

(/)

(])

{b) Pull tabs/Instant

bingo/progressive bingo

(a) Bingo

::,

c
(])
>
(])

a:

97, 630)
-50,825
(d) Total gaming (Add
col (a) through col (c))

(c) Other gaming

(/)

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

Volunteer labor

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d)

Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 1ncolumn (d)

No

o/

<

a
b

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming act1vit1es1neach of these states?

--

- - - _J

I
I

If "No," Explain:

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year?

-----~

--

_J

--

_I

---

--

10a

If "Yes," Explain

-11
12

---

No

9a

--10a

I
l

Yes
Enter the state(s) 1nwhich the organization operates gaming activities:

Does the organization operate gaming act1vit1eswith nonmembers?

Is the organization a granter, benef1c1aryor trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable aamina?

11
---

12
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36-3309812

Page

Yes

Indicate the percentage of gaming act1v1tyoperated 1n

13
a The organization's facility
b An outside facility
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books
14

No
I

13a
13b

%
%

and records:

iI
I

Name~

I
I

Address~

15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
15a

revenue?

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ~

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party ~

- -

and the

If "Yes," enter name and address

I
I

i
Name~

I
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16

Gaming manager information:

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Name~
Gaming manager compensation ~ $
Descnpt1on of services provided ~

D D1rector/offlcer
17
a

D Employee

O Independent contractor

Mandatory distnbut1ons:
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable d1stnbut1onsfrom the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license?

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Enter the amount of distributions required under state law d1stnbuted to other exempt organizations or spent
in the oroanization's own exemot act1v1t1esdunno the tax vear ~

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

OM

...

..

(Form 990)

2008

.... Attach to Form 990. To be completed by organizations to provide

additional Information for responses to specific questions for the
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

-Open
to Publlci
Ins ectlon
Employer Identification number

Name of the organization

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

FORM 990,

OMB No 1545-0047

Supplemental Information to Form 990

SCHEDULE O

PART I,

36-3309812

LINE 6

VOLUNTEERS HELPED WITH THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.

FORM 990,

PART III,

(TEN PRINCIPLES
HEALTH).

LINE 4A - FIRST ACHIEVEMENT

OF ENERGY POLICY AND MORE CHOICES,

BETTER

IT ALSO INVESTED IN A MAJOR UPGRADE OF ITS WEB

SITE.

FORM 990,

PART III,

LINE 4C - THIRD ACHIEVEMENT

ISSUES WERE DISTRIBUTED

BY EMAIL AND

POSTED ON HEARTLAND'S WEB SITE.

HEARTLAND'S GOVERNMENT

RELATIONS DEPARTMENT HOSTED A DAY-LONG EVENT IN CHICAGO

ADDRESSING A RANGE OF POLICY ISSUES.

FORM 990,

PART VI,

LINE 2 - RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONGOFFICERS

JOSEPH BAST

DIANE BAST

PRESIDENT

EX. EDITOR

HUSBAND/WIFE

FORM 990,

PART VI,

LINE 12C - ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY

ANNUALLY ASK THE BOARD MEMBERS AND :INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TO REVIEW THE
CONFLICT OF :INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE/SIGN THE FORM. THE FORMS ARE KEPT
ON FILE.

WHEN MADE AWARE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST THEY FOLLOW UP

AND GET NEW FORMS SIGNED.

THERE IS RELIANCE ON THE PERSONS SELF

DISCLOSURES.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule O (Form 990) 2008

scrte&iie

~ Form 990

Pae 2

2008

Name of the 6rganization

Employer ldentif1catlon number

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

FORM 990,

PART VI,

36-3309812

LINE lSA - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL

WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION THE BOARD USES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY AN

INDEPENDENT PERSON, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND HAS PROOF OF THE DELIBERATION
AND DECISION.

FORM 990,

PART VI,

LINE lSB - COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS

WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION THE BOARD USES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY AN

INDEPENDENT PERSON, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND HAS PROOF OF THE DELIBERATION
AND DECISION.

FORM 990,

PART VI,

LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTSDISCLOSURE EXPLANATION

GOVERNING DOCUMENTSARE MADE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST.

Schedule O (Form 990) 2008

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8868

Form

Application for Extension of Time To File an

Exempt Organization Return

(Rev April 2009)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

~ File a separate application

OMS No 15451709

for each return.

If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part I and check this box
O If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part II (on page 2 of this form).
Q

Do not complete Part II unless you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868

Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).

Part I

A corporation required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6month extens1o~heck

this box and complete

Part I only

All other corporations (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of
t1rne to file income tax returns
Electronic Filing (e-f1le). Generally, you can electronically file Form 8868 1fyou want a 3-month automatic extension of time to file
one of the returns noted below (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-T). However, you cannot file Form 8868
electronically 1f(1) you want the add1t1onal(not automatic) 3-month extension or (2) you file Forms 990-BL, 6069, or 8870, group
returns, or a composite or consolidated Form 990-T Instead, you must submit the fully completed and signed page 2 (Part II) of Form
8868 For more details on the electronic f1l1ngof this form, v1s1twww1rsgov/ef1le and click on a-file for Charities & Nonprofits
Type or

Name of Exempt Organization

Employer identification

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

36-3309812

number

prmt
File by the
due date for
filing your
return See

Number, street, and room or suite no If a P O box, see instructions

instructions

City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code For a foreign address, see instructions

19 SOUTH LASALLE STREET

CHICAGO

IL

903
60603

Check type of return to be filed (file a separate appl1cat1onfor each return)

Form 990-T (corporation)

Form 990-T (sec 401 (a) or 408(a) trust)

Form 4720

Form 990-EZ

Form 990-T (trust other than above)

Form 6069

Form 990-PF

Form 1041-A

Form 8870

Form 990
Form 990-BL

The books are 1nthe care of ~

Telephone No t,,-

Form 5227

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

312-377-4000

FAX No

If the organization does not have an office or place of business 1nthe United States, check this box

<i> If this 1sfor a Group Return, enter the organization's four d1g1tGroup Exemption Number (GEN)
for the whole group, check this box
~
If 1t1stor part of the group, check this box

If this

LJand attach

IS

a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension will cover
I request an automatic 3-month (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-T) extension of time
until

8 I 1 7 I O9 , to file the

exempt organization return for the organization named above The extension 1s

for the organization's return for

~ ~
~

calendar year

2008

tax year beg1nn1ng

or
, and ending

If this tax year 1sfor less than 12 months, check reason

2
3a

D Initial return D Final return D Change 1naccounting

If this application 1sfor Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax,
less anv nonrefundable credits See instructions

3a

3b

3c

If this application 1stor Form 990-PF or 990-T, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax
oavments made Include anv onor vear overoavment allowed as a credit

period

Balance Due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a Include your payment with this form, or, 1f required,
deposit with FTD coupon or, 1f required, by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment
Svsteml See 1nstruct1ons

Caution. If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO
for payment instructions
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see Instructions.

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Form

8868

(Rev 4-2009)