Dragonheart Vermont Inc
To create a life-affirming sisterhood of breast cancer survivors.to give hope and inspiration to other cancer survivors and their families.to promote the growth of dragon boating in our community.to enrich our lives through dragon boat racing and new friendships.to unite our community in charitable giving through dragon boat racing.
Dragonheart Vermont Inc at a glance
In short: Dragonheart Vermont Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -54.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -54.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $944,019
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Dragonheart Vermont Inc
- Next open deadline
- December 9, 2026 (Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival - Pledge Partner Program)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Dragonheart Vermont Inc
Who Dragonheart Vermont Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UVM Osher Center ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dragonheart Vermont Inc gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $51K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UVM Osher Center Burlington, VT | Education & Research | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $944,019 | $516,116 | $464,449 | $15,000 | 1 | $35,462 |
| 2023 | $847,730 | $533,456 | $482,137 | $33,238 | 1 | $25,222 |
| 2022 | $759,343 | $378,019 | $398,332 | $51,379 | 2 | $17,023 |
| 2021 | $876,329 | $424,707 | $304,595 | $29,139 | 2 | $13,502 |
| 2020 | $706,775 | $183,009 | $246,162 | $15,000 | 1 | $9,241 |
About Dragonheart Vermont Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dragonheart Vermont Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in South Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $944K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dragonheart Vermont Inc is led by Kyle Opuszynski, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle Opuszynski
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Cathy Buck
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Kinner
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neal Hayes
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Blum
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Boyle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Dinesmore
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Rachlin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Lemire
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Thomas-Squire
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Cunniff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hunt
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Symington
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Sandra Cameron (2022–2024) — Former Executive Director · Filing note: Until 724
- Former: Stacie Griffiths (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jess Rodrigues (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Cicaloni (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Deb Loughlin (2023) — Director
- Former: Kevin Wise (2023) — Director
- Former: Baki Nelson (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Barb Dewitt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Julie Dragon (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Lynn Bryan (2020–2022) — Former Director
- Former: Nancy Smith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nina Atkinson (2020–2022) — Executive Dir-Former
- Former: Pat King (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Tina Rybar (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Irene Farrar (2020) — Director
- Former: Nikki Hayes (2020) — Director
- Former: Rachel Fitch (2020) — Director
- Former: Sharon Morris (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Sandra Cameron Until 724 (Former Exec DIR). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dragonheart Vermont Inc
How much does Dragonheart Vermont Inc give each year?
Dragonheart Vermont Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
How large is Dragonheart Vermont Inc?
Dragonheart Vermont Inc reported $944K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $516K.
What is Dragonheart Vermont Inc?
Dragonheart Vermont Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in South Burlington, VT. It holds $944K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Dragonheart Vermont Inc operate?
Dragonheart Vermont Inc has awarded grants in Vermont.
What is Dragonheart Vermont Inc's EIN?
Dragonheart Vermont Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1199994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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