Saving Lives, One Heart at a Time
2024 Annual Report
DEAR FRIENDS,
As we reflect on the past year, one word stands out above all others: GRATITUDE. This year has been filled with milestones and achievements, all made possible by the unwavering support of our incredible community!
To our donors- thank you for your generosity and belief in our mission. Your contributions have been the foundation of our success, enabling us to grow, innovate, and make a lasting impact.
We are especially thrilled to share that, thanks to your support, we achieved two incredible milestones in 2024. Not only did we raise a record amount of funds, but we also screened a record 11,263 youth this year! These accomplishments ensure we can continue to grow and expand our reach to make an even greater difference in the lives of young people.
To our board members- your guidance and leadership continue to inspire us. Your vision drives our work forward and ensures we remain true to our mission.
To our volunteers- we couldn’t do this without your dedication and countless hours of service. You are the heart of our organization, and your efforts create a ripple effect that touches so many lives.
To our technicians, doctors, and staff- thank you for your expertise and passion. You are on the front lines of change, making a difference every single day.
To the parents and students we serve- you are why we do what we do! Your stories, resilience, and successes remind us of the importance of our work and motivate us to strive for even greater impact.
As we look ahead, we are excited to build on this year’s accomplishments and continue working together to create a brighter future. None of this would be possible without the support of each of you.
Thank you for being part of our journey and for making this a truly remarkable year!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Cathy Klumpp
Executive Director
The mission of AugustHeart is to provide free heart screenings to teenagers to identify selected heart abnormalities in an effort to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death.
2024 Milestones
11,263
Students screened in 2024*
37
Students referred in 2024
84,555
Students screened since 2011
$8,397,899
Market value of 2024 services
723.5
Volunteer hours
33
Screening technicians
28
School districts
60
Screening events
8
Volunteer cardiologists
And Since our founding, we’ve made huge progress
452
Teens screened in 2011
11,263
Teens screened in 2024
*60% male | 40% female | 72% diverse ethnicities | 54% economically disadvantaged
Words from the Heart
The Gray Family
We first heard of AugustHeart when AugustHeart conducted a screening at our school. Our daughter Katie was spending the night at a friend’s house, and the friend’s mom was volunteering at a heart screening event at the school. Katie went to the screening and actually called me a few minutes before it started and said, “Mom, do I really have to do this?” It wasn’t something I was terribly concerned about, but she was already there, so I told her, “Why don’t you go ahead and go through with the screening.”
Katie wasn’t sure what to expect which did make her nervous, but the nurses made sure that she was comfortable, and they were all really nice.
We got a phone call the next morning from AugustHeart letting us know that the screening had picked up Wolff-Parkinson-White. We didn’t have any emotions at first, just a very surreal experience that we didn’t expect.
The fix was a surgery using a catheter to ablate certain electrical signals in the heart that were causing Wolff-Parkinson-White, a situation where if her heart might accelerate too quickly, it could actually cause a cardiac arrest.
After having the procedure, Katie just had to take it easy for two weeks, and then after that life was back to normal. We encourage anyone to get screened who can because you never know if you might have something with your heart that needs to be fixed.
We’ve been reminded of how big a blessing this was, and how this was absolutely something that went right for our family- having the screening for Katie and being able to avoid the tragedy that we know so many parents have had. It’s almost understated how important this was to our family, and it’s hard to think about.
Jake, Sharla, and Katie Gray
The Bonner Family
My son Andrew (17) attends Smithson Valley High School, and this spring he underwent an AugustHeart screening during a school physical. As part of the screening, it was discovered that Andrew had Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome. As you can imagine Whitney and I were shocked by the news – looking for answers. Later that spring, Andrew underwent a catheter ablation, and the treatment was a tremendous success. We are all counting our blessings and thanking God for watching over our son. We also want to thank you, AugustHeart, for the screening, and the doctor who executed the procedure.
I have read the story of August, and I can only imagine the sorrow that is felt every day for his loss. This said, I truly appreciate how you have turned the loss of August into something positive. So many children that have similar conditions are now being identified in time for treatment. I sit here crying for your loss but know that August lives in Andrew today; for if it were not for August, my son may not be living. As a Christian, I believe that we (believers) will spend eternity with our amazing creator (God) due to the sacrifice that Christ made on the cross for us, and that one day I will have the opportunity to hug August and tell him how his memory lived in so many children.
Thank you for bringing awareness to so many families and for dedicating your lives to make a tremendous difference in the world!
Dr. William Bonner
Financial Snapshot
FY July 2023 – June 2024
Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets
- Assets: $1,999,189
- Liabilities: $148,260
- Net Assets: $1,955,234
Revenue and Expenses
- Contributions and Investments: $1,803,245
- Total Expenses: $449,867
- Excess Revenue over Expenses: $1,353,378
We met our million-dollar match campaign in fiscal year 2024! We are so thankful for the generous donations.
83¢ of every $1 goes toward screening teens!
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
In 2023, our world was turned upside down when we learned that my son, Lucas, had a congenital heart condition called Anomalous Aortic Origin of the Right Coronary Artery, or AAORCA. The news was overwhelming, and hearing that he would need open-heart surgery was one of the most difficult moments of our lives. But Lucas faced it with incredible strength, and his surgery was a success. We came out of that experience filled with gratitude and a strong desire to give back.
We wanted to volunteer for a cause that was meaningful, something connected to heart health and, hopefully, something that could benefit kids like Lucas. While searching for opportunities, I discovered AugustHeart. I couldn’t believe how perfect it was—not only heart-focused but also dedicated to teenagers, kids just like my son.
When I reached out through their website, I was thrilled to find volunteer spots available. From the moment we connected, the entire team at AugustHeart made us feel like family. They welcomed us with open arms, listened to Lucas’s story, and showed genuine care and compassion for what we had been through. Their passion for what they do was inspiring and deeply moving.
I truly believe that AugustHeart is saving lives by offering free heart screenings to teenagers. They’re not just providing a service—they’re creating hope and ensuring that families like ours don’t have to face the unknown alone. My son and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found an organization that is making such a profound difference, and we are honored to be part of their mission.
Respectfully, Diamond Pardo
Hearts of Texas 2024
Every Donor Makes a Difference
Individual Donors
Business Donors
Grant & Foundation Donors
Thank you to the following who have sponsored a screening event:
Whitney and William Bonner
Michael Brysch
Rhonda and Joe Calvert
Allyson Cavender
Paige and Rob Cavender
Anne and Mark Connally
Charlotte Crawford
Kandis and Ryan Cunningham
Bonnie and Berkley Dawson
Charlotte and Vincent Dawson
Emery and Jake Everhart
Blair and Joseph Fitzsimons
Laura and Dennis Grubb
George and Cecilia Hager
Sara and Cody Herff
Cheryl and Greg Jackson
Wendy Kowalik
Kerri and Manny Lopez
The McComas Family
Susie Molak
Callie and Andrew Price
Caroline and Nelson Puett
The Nelson Puett Foundation
Lana and Garrett Ruple
Martha Seeligson
Lauren Vaughn
Katie and Weston Voss
Grace and Matthew White
Madeleine Reichert and Robert Zachary
TRIBUTE GIFTS
In Memory Of:
John Bakke
Alan Dreeben
Triple Fuhrmann
Bill Harrison
Stuart Hanson
John Hayes
August Koontz
Jackson Allen Mohr
Pat Molak
Clyde Phelps
Bill Robinson
Jack Schwing
In Honor Of:
The Bunns
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Centeno
2024 Fiesta Court
Nichole Gottsacker
Katie Gray
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Guggolz
Mr. Hal Guggolz
The Jacksons
Mrs. Richard Jones
Bart Koontz
The Lorings
The Malitzes
In Honor Of:
The McGehees
The O’Gormans
Mr. and Mrs. Chico Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Cullen Parker
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parker Jr.
Virginia Parker
Mr. Dan Payer
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Robinson
The Smiths
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Steed
Mrs. Devereaux Temple
Grace and Matthew White
Mr. and Mrs. William Young
A Shoot for the Heart 2024
Ways to Get Involved
There are numerous ways to support our organization. Help save a life by getting involved in our mission today.
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855-800-4975
Planned Giving
AugustHeart Screened Teens Across 15 Texas Counties in 2024
THANK YOU, grantors and donors! Because of your support we were able to expand our services to 15 counties and screened 11,263 students in 2024!
FOUNDED IN MEMORY OF Augustus C. Koontz
In October of 2008, August Koontz, an active young athlete from San Antonio, died in his sleep at the age of 18.
His death was the result of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), brought about by a genetic heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) which causes a thickening of the heart wall and can lead to obstruction of blood flow and an erratic heartbeat.
To keep other families from experiencing the same grief, August’s parents, Doré and Bart founded AugustHeart in May 2011 with a bold vision: to establish and fund a free city-wide cardiac screening program for teens to reduce the incidence of sudden cardiac death in youth. Since inception, AugustHeart has screened 84,555 teens, potentially saving 407 lives. The goal of AugustHeart is to ensure that all youth whose families desire cardiac screening can have it in the simplest, most reliable and cost-effective way.
Thanks to our doctors, technicians, volunteers, and donors like YOU, AugustHeart screened 11,263 teens in 2024.
Thanks to you, August’s legacy continues, and the story never ends.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2024
President and Co-Founder
Doré Koontz
Vice President
Laurie Griffith
Secretary and Treasurer
Wendy Kowalik
Directors
David M. Bush, MD, PhD
Sandra Laurel Ford
Amy Hayes
Dane Johnson
Lee Ann T. Jones
Olawale Olabiyi, MD, FACC
Will Paulus
James Shaw
Ross H. Studer
Herbert Stumberg, Jr.
Kendal Volz
In 2024 we had 100% of our Board actively participate in screening events.
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