BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC
Morganton, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
56-1852721
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Morganton, NC, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
56-1852721
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in North Carolina, having disbursed a total of $4.5 million to just three grantees in the filing year 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE, THRU PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEANS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Early childhood education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS OF BURKE CO
$7.3M
38%
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY ACTION INC
$1.6M
8%
BURKE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL INC
$165.9K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$220.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$220.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC?
No. BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC give?
BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina. 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 BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $221 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC make each year?
In 2025, BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $4.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC fund recently?
In 2025, BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILD CARE CONNECTIONS OF BURKE CO, BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY ACTION INC, and BURKE COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC?
BURKE COUNTY SMART START INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.