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Heartgift Foundation

Provides lifesaving heart surgery to children from around the world where specialized medical treatment is either scarce or nonexistent.

Health Austin, TX EIN: 742967809 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Heartgift Foundation

HeartGift provides life-saving congenital heart defect surgery to children from around the world where specialized medical care is scarce or nonexistent. Each of the children we serve needs just one surgery, but it is not available where they live. HeartGift fills this gap and provides life-saving heart surgery to children at no cost to their families. HeartGift is dedicated to transforming the lives of children with congenital heart defects in regions with limited or no access to necessary medical care. Initially, HeartGift focused on bringing children to our U.S. chapters. In 2021, we expanded efforts to support children closer to home in Asia, Africa, and Latin America by sending medical mission teams and providing free surgeries at hospitals with pediatric …

Founded
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
G43
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
25 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Provides lifesaving heart surgery to children from around the world where specialized medical treatment is either scarce or nonexistent.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE G43
Cause tags
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Operating countries (25)
Belize Bolivia Burkina Faso Cameroon China Dominican Republic Egypt El Salvador Ethiopia Haiti Honduras Kenya Malawi Mexico Mongolia Nepal Nicaragua Nigeria Panama Philippines Congo Tanzania Gambia Uganda Zimbabwe

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Heartgift Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Heartgift Foundation is a registered health nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 742967809. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Heartgift Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742967809. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Heartgift Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.

Heartgift Foundation is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Heartgift Foundation has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Heartgift Foundation is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Heartgift Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Heartgift Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

HeartGift provides life-saving congenital heart defect surgery to children from around the world where specialized medical care is scarce or nonexistent. Each of the children we serve needs just one surgery, but it is not available where they live. HeartGift fills this gap and provides life-saving heart surgery to children at no cost to their families. HeartGift is dedicated to transforming the lives of children with congenital heart defects in regions with limited or no access to necessary medical care. Initially, HeartGift focused on bringing children to our U.S. chapters. In 2021, we expanded efforts to support children closer to home in Asia, Africa, and Latin America by sending medical... Heartgift Foundation is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $5M is below the peer average of $41M.

Yes, donations to Heartgift Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Heartgift Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742967809, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
13

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ST
Stephen G•••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health this charity 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 64 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Heartgift Foundation

What is Heartgift Foundation?
Heartgift Foundation is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Austin, United States. HeartGift provides life-saving congenital heart defect surgery to children from around the world where specialized medical care is scarce or nonexistent. Each of the children we serve needs just one surgery, but it is not available where they live. HeartGift fills this gap and provides life-saving heart surgery to children at no cost to their families. HeartGift is dedicated to transforming the lives of children with congenital heart defects in regions with limited or no access to necessary medical care. Initially, HeartGift focused on bringing children to our U.S. chapters. In 2021, we expanded efforts to support children closer to home in Asia, Africa, and Latin America by sending medical mission teams and providing free surgeries at hospitals with pediatric cardiac programs. We are committed to fostering sustainable impact by training healthcare professionals to diagnose and manage congenital heart defects, building local capacity, and ensuring continued access to care. Each child who undergoes surgery with HeartGift represents a triumph over insurmountable odds and a testament to compassion and collaboration. By bridging the gap between need and access, HeartGift provides free, life-saving medical care that would otherwise be unattainable, ensuring lasting impacts on children, their families, and their communities.
When was Heartgift Foundation founded?
Heartgift Foundation was founded in 2000.
Who leads Heartgift Foundation?
Stephen Garrison serves as Chair.
Where is Heartgift Foundation located?
Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States. The charity operates in 25 countries.
What is Heartgift Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Heartgift Foundation trustworthy?
Heartgift Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Heartgift Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 742967809.
What is Heartgift Foundation's website?
http://www.heartgift.org