The Lionheart Charitable Trust
Historical FunderSouth Burlington, Vermont · EIN 35-6906359 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRIAR ALPERT |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 AVIATION AVENUE, SOUTH BURLINGTON VT 05403 |
| Phone | 8027501603 |
| Form and materials | Applications for grants to the organization must be in writing through 501(c)(3) organizations and public charities. Grants are only distributed to public charities, not to individuals. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | The Lionheart Charitable Trust is intended to be a charitable private foundation under IRC Section 509. The Trustees will make grants to IRS recognized public charities to further the charitable, scientific, literary, religious and educational purposes of the Trust. Since the Lionheart Charitable Trust will not engage in direct charitable activities, it will make grants and distributions to other qualified charities operating programs which further the charitable purpose of the Trust. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Vermont.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | General support | $33,403 |
| Flynn Center for Performing Arts | Burlington, VT | General support | $5,250 |
| Guatemala Aid Fund | Arlington, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Landmark College | Putney, VT | General Support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Burlington V | Burlington, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Bradford Teen Center | Bradford, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Orange County Parent Child Ctr | Tunbridge, VT | General support | $3,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | Shelburne, VT | General support | $2,500 |
| Fletcher Free Library | Burlington, VT | General support | $2,500 |
| North End Food Pantry | Burlington, VT | General support | $2,500 |
| Heritage Winooski Museum | Winooski, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Assn | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | Burlington, VT | General support | $1,000 |
| Milton Youth Coalition | Milton, VT | General support | $500 |
| Rock Point Center | Burlington, VT | General support | $500 |
The return also lists 18 grants to individuals ($87,292). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $161,445 | 33 |
| 2024 | $137,247 | 26 |
| 2023 | $90,527 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349102162
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-6906359
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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