The Life and Leadership of Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D.

The Life and Leadership of Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D.

Institution Builder, Mentor, Movement Leader
1941–2025

Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D. built The Heritage Foundation into a powerhouse of ideas and action, transforming a small policy shop into a leading force in American public life. A visionary institution builder, mentor, and movement leader, he combined principled leadership with strategic vision and a commitment to turning ideas into action. His belief in people and enduring institutions shaped Heritage into a lasting force for conservative principles and public policy. His legacy continues to guide and strengthen its work today.

Edwin J. Feulner, Jr.
“Onward. Always.”
Ed Feulner
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Remembering Ed Feulner

In His Own Words

Feulner’s Laws

“In Washington, there are no permanent victories or defeats, only permanent battles that every generation must wage to preserve a free society.”
“People are policy. Without the best people in place, even the best ideas don’t matter.”
“Heritage is its people.”
“Success, in politics and in public policy, is based on addition and multiplication, not subtraction and division.”
“Eagles don’t flock.”
“Onward. Always.”