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Est.

1996

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $348.5K across 4 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO FUND AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF CHILDCARE; THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO AND USE OF HEALTH SERVICES; AND THAT SUPPORTS, EDUCATES, AND ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO FIVE AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Total Funding Given
$376.1K
2024
Grantees funded
2024
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
100%
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$165.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$200.4K
M
Mark Ellenberger
Board Member
J
Jeanette Chapman
Board Member
C
Chuck Owenby
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY?
No. SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY give?
SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina and Tennessee. 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 SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $166 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY make each year?
In 2024, SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $376 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTERN CAROLINA COMMUNITY ACTION INC and THE DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY?
SMART START OF TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.