The Lionheart Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Lionheart Charitable Trust is a private foundation in South Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,445 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $33,403. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$161,445
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$33,403
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,247 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,527 | 23 | $984,234 |
| 2024 | $137,247 | 26 | $928,641 |
| 2025 | $161,445 | 33 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Briar Alpert 228 Aviation Avenue, South Burlington, VT 05403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 750-1603 |
| What to submit | 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. |
| 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Lionheart Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 26 | $113,842 |
| New York | 2 | $35,403 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Audubon Society | General support | $33,403 |
| Individual | General support | $24,992 |
| Individual | General support | $20,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $6,200 |
| Flynn Center for Performing Arts | General support | $5,250 |
| Guatemala Aid Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Landmark College | General Support | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Burlington V | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Bradford Teen Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Orange County Parent Child Ctr | General support | $3,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General support | $2,500 |
| Fletcher Free Library | General support | $2,500 |
| North End Food Pantry | General support | $2,500 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,000 |
| Heritage Winooski Museum | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | $1,500 | |
| Alzheimers Assn | General support | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $1,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Northern NE | General Support | $1,000 |
| Elevate Youth | General support | $1,000 |
| Vabvi | General support | $1,000 |
| Charlotte Food Shelf | General support | $1,000 |
| Milton Youth Coalition | General support | $500 |
| Rock Point Center | General support | $500 |
| Individual | General support | $400 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam L Alpert
- Briar L Alpert
Questions people ask
Does The Lionheart Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lionheart Charitable Trust give?
$161,445 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Lionheart Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam L Alpert (Trustee) and Briar L Alpert (Trustee).
What does The Lionheart Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and arts and culture.