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Mission Statement
SMILE AGAIN MINISTRIES WAS STARTED TO HELP PARENTS DEAL WITH THE GRIEF OF LOSING A CHILD AND THE PAIN THAT ALWAYS ACCOMPANIES IT. SMILE AGAIN MINISTRIES, INC. (SAM) WAS FORMED IN 2007 WITH THE VISION OF PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE (A RETREAT CENTER)WHERE PARENTS AND SIBLINGS CAN COME TO TALK ABOUT THEIR INCREDIBLE GRIEF, TO DEAL WITH SHATTERED EMOTIONS AND TO BEGIN THE LIFELONG PROCESS OF HEALING. WHITETAIL LODGE IS NOW A REALITY AND OPEN YEAR ROUND. FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST A CHILD (OF ANY AGE) ARE WELCOME. SAM EXISTS TO HELP HURTING PEOPLE FIND HOPE AND PEACE IN THEIR PAIN.
Cause Areas
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Religion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BRIGHTER DAYS FAMILY GRIEF CENTER
$694.9K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC?
No. SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC give?
SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota. 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 AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $695 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC make each year?
In 2025, SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $695 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC fund recently?
In 2025, SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include BRIGHTER DAYS FAMILY GRIEF CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC?
SMILE AGAIN GRIEF MINISTRIES INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.