
SMILE TRAIN INC
SMILE TRAIN INC

SMILE TRAIN INC
AI Summary
SMILE TRAIN INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to cleft palate treatment and care. In 2024, it awarded a total of $2.1 million across 55 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
SMILE TRAIN AIMS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PERSON HAS ACCESS TO SAFE, QUALITY CLEFT CARE.
Cause Areas
1
Surgery
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Lifebox Foundation Inc
$3.9M
31%
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
$2.3M
18%
CURE INTERNATIONAL INC
$1.3M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$18.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMILE TRAIN INC?
No. SMILE TRAIN INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMILE TRAIN INC give?
SMILE TRAIN INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SMILE TRAIN INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMILE TRAIN INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMILE TRAIN INC make each year?
In 2024, SMILE TRAIN INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMILE TRAIN INC fund recently?
In 2024, SMILE TRAIN INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Lifebox Foundation Inc, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and CURE INTERNATIONAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMILE TRAIN INC?
SMILE TRAIN INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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