HeartGift Annual Report 2024

ONE GIFT. EXPONENTIAL IMPACT.

ANNUAL REPORT 2024

DEAR FRIENDS,

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with deep gratitude for your unwavering support and belief in HeartGift’s mission.

Your generosity has been the cornerstone of our progress, enabling us to reach new milestones, expand our impact locally and globally, and continue providing access to free, life-saving heart surgeries to children around the world lacking access to specialized cardiac care. This annual report is not just a summary of what we have accomplished — it is a celebration of what we have achieved...together!

We are honored to be surrounded by everyday heroes who give so generously of their time, talents, and resources — all in the service of saving lives. To our dedicated medical teams, hospital partners, host families, and volunteers: THANK YOU for your ongoing commitment. To our Board: THANK YOU for inspiring us to think boldly and act swiftly in pursuit of our mission.

And to each of you who has contributed financially — your generosity powers our work. Because of all of you, we saved 584 children’s lives in 2024, and we are proud to share those stories of hope, growth, and resilience in the pages ahead.

Looking forward, we are energized by the opportunities that lie ahead and committed to building on this momentum. True, lasting change is only possible because of you.

Thank you for being the heart of HeartGift — together, we’re giving thousands of children the chance to grow up and thrive.

Stephen Garrison Chairman of the Board

Christy Casey-Moore Chief Executive Officer

BUYANBAATAR Age 6 | Mongolia Life Saved in 2024

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stephen Garrison, Chair

Tim Brierty, Vice Chair Brenda Barrett, Secretary Tish Sauerhoff, Treasurer Maryann Bell Jessica Bess Board Chair San Antonio Bryan Burkhart Rick Danielson Board Chair Louisiana Sharon Dobbs Bob Herrin Board Chair Houston Kristy Knippa Jan Larsen Sonu Panda Jeff Woodham Karen L. Wright, MD, Medical Director John D. Oswalt, MD, Founder Emeritus Ray Wilkerson, Founder Emeritus

HEARTGIFT STAFF Christy Casey-Moore, Chief Executive Officer

Janna Altmann, Executive Director | Houston Kimberly Atteberry, Office Manager Stephanie Berault, Executive Director | Louisiana Monica Bradley, Director of Accounting/Finance David Xia Cen, Social Media Specialist Casandra Gonzales, Patient Coordinator | San Antonio Shelby Holt, Brand Manager Morgan Johnson, Development Specialist Kristi Jones, VP Marketing/Fund Development Sonya Keeling, Program Manager Evangeline Landry, Development Manager | Louisiana Deborah Perry, Sr. Marketing/Public Relations Manager Brian Polak, Grant Writer Amber Stefanick, Sr. Development Manager Irene Turnbull-May, Executive Director | San Antonio Erica Yaeger, Patient Coordinator | Louisiana

EVERY 5 MINUTES A CHILD IS BORN WITH A LIFE-THREATENING HEART DEFECT. With congenital heart defects being the most common birth defect in the world, more prevalent than a childhood cancer diagnosis, that equates to more than one million children each year.

Tragically, only 10% of them have access to specialized medical care. The majority live in rural areas of poverty-stricken, developing countries where medical care is limited at best.

If medical care does exist, it is financially out of reach. Without help, these children will die.

HeartGift addresses this disparity by providing access to care to some of the world’s most vulnerable children.

MATIAS

Age 1 | Honduras Life Saved in 2024

4 CONTINENTS

11 COUNTRIES

584 CHILD

JUST ONE SURGERY CHANGES

EVERYTHING In 2024, HeartGift saved more children in a single year than ever before. Through partnerships with world-class medical facilities in the United States and our global HeartConnect program, 584 children received life-saving heart surgery at no cost to their families. This incredible milestone was made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and the dedication of our volunteers – we are deeply grateful.

REN SAVED 2,108 CHILDREN SAVED TO DATE

INCREASING IMPACT Our vision is a world where every child with a congenital heart defect has access to the life-saving care they need, and we're driving meaningful change to bring this vision to reality.

bringing care closer to families through medical mission trips and in-country programs.

We’re investing in long-term solutions by training local medical teams, building sustainable healthcare systems, and empowering communities to carry this mission forward. We’re equipping in-country professionals not just to perform surgeries, but to lead this life-saving work with skill, confidence, and compassion long after we’ve gone.

From one life-saving surgery in 2000 to 584 in 2024, the growth and transformation of HeartGift is nothing short of extraordinary. Your belief in what was possible — and your commitment to making it real — has changed the trajectory of thousands of lives.

Unfortunately, congenital heart defects and lagging medical care in developing countries are not going away...but with your continued support, saving more lives is within our reach.

HeartGift provides life-saving surgeries in 11 countries around the world. In addition to welcoming children to our four chapters — in Austin, San Antonio, Louisiana, and Houston — we’re

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NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED

550 500

451

450 400 350

282

300

312

250 200 150 100 50 0

YEAR:

1

3

12

21

24

32

2000

2001

02-03

04-05

06-07

08-09

45 10-11

60

72

12-13

14-15

91

16-17

118

18-19

20-21

2022

2023

2024

SURGERY AROUND THE GLOBE United States Mexico El Salvador

Dominican Republic Honduras

Bolivia

Nigeria

HEARTGIFT HELPS WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST. In 2024, HeartGift saved 584 lives — 21 children received surgery in the United States, while 563 were treated closer to home through our expanding global partnerships.

Philippines Uganda Kenya Zimbabwe

In 2024, HeartGift continued our partnership with four US-based hospitals and expanded our global HeartConnect program to increase access to life-saving cardiac care for children with congenital heart defects and limited access to treatment. We collaborated with local experts in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the United States, connecting healthcare professionals, volunteers, and resources to create sustainable solutions, expanding access to specialized care worldwide.

Our approach requires multifaceted efforts, which include managing complex logistics, connecting children to expert medical professionals, providing financial support when local facilities are available, and leveraging strategic partnerships to equip hospitals

and medical teams with the proper tools and resources to deliver quality access to care. Our goal is to remove barriers and create sustainable programs that offer long-term solutions and equitable treatment for children in need.

We stand alongside healthcare heroes, sharing knowledge, equipping them with the tools and training to fight congenital heart disease on the front lines, and ensuring that children receive high-quality treatment whether being cared for in the United States or in their home country or a nearby country.

Together, we’re not only saving lives — we’re building legacies of care, and ensuring that impact continues long after we’ve left.

Across EVERY BORDER, HeartGift is a promise in action: that no child should be denied a future because of where they were born.

This is our fight. And we will not stop until EVERY CHILD has the chance to grow. To thrive. To live.

AFRICA

ASIA

LATIN AMERICA

UNITED STATES

Life-Saving Surgeries Provided in

Life-Saving Surgeries Provided in

Life-Saving Surgeries Provided in

Life-Saving Surgeries Provided in

Kenya Nigeria Uganda Zimbabwe

Philippines

Partner

Gift of Life International

Partners Care for a Child’s Heart Gift of Life International Hospitals for Humanity VOOM Foundation

Bolivia Dominican Republic El Salvador Honduras Mexico

Partners

Clinica Incor Gift of Life International International Cardiac Alliance Kardias

Louisiana Texas

Partners

Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Houston, TX

Dell Children’s Medical Center Austin, TX

Manning Family Children’s New Orleans, LA

University Health San Antonio, TX

2024 IMPACT 88 c OF EVERY DOLLAR

SUPPORTS PATIENT CARE

$10,915,871

TOTAL 2024 REVENUE

1,114

TOTAL DONORS

2,210

INDIVIDUAL GIFTS

TOTAL INVESTED IN SAVING LIVES SINCE INCEPTION

EXPENSE BREAKDOWN 88% Program Services 4% General 8% Fundraising

AUDITED FINANCIALS REVENUE Contributions............................................................$2 , 483, 1 3 2 Donated Medical Services...................................$5 , 483,705 Grants........................................................................$2, 755,208 Investment Income.....................................................$93, 1 3 6 Donated Non-Medical Goods...................................$ 8 1 ,033 Employee Retention Credit......................................$1 9,657

TOTAL..........................................$10,915,871

EXPENSES Program Services Domestic Child Surgeries.................................$ 6, 488, 901 HeartConnect Program......................................$1, 6 8 2, 7 7 9 General........................................................................$3 7 1 , 3 7 2 Fundraising.................................................................$722,449

TOTAL...........................................$9,265,501

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CONTINENTS

11

COUNTRIES

2,108

CHILDREN SAVED THROUGH 2024

384

TOTAL VOLUNTEERS

33,538

HOURS VOLUNTEERED

400+

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS

584

CHILDREN SAVED IN 2024

TAKE ACTION!

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DONATE

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VOLUNTEER

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HENRY

3310 W. Braker Lane Ste 300 #704 Austin, Texas 78758

Age 1 | Uganda Life Saved in 2024