AI Summary
SMART START ROWAN INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in engaging with them should explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In the 2025 filing year, SMART START ROWAN INC paid out a total of $2.3 million across six grantees.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PRESCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS IN ROWAN COUNTY, NC.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PARTNERS IN LEARNING CHILD DEVELOP- MENT AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Salisbury, NC
$2.2M
15%
CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF SALISBURY INC
SALISBURY, NC
$1.6M
11%
ST JOHNS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
SALISBURY, NC
$1.3M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$144.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$197.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMART START ROWAN INC?
No. SMART START ROWAN INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMART START ROWAN INC give?
SMART START ROWAN 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 SMART START ROWAN INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMART START ROWAN INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $145 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMART START ROWAN INC make each year?
In 2025, SMART START ROWAN INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMART START ROWAN INC fund recently?
In 2025, SMART START ROWAN INC awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include PARTNERS IN LEARNING CHILD DEVELOP- MENT AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, CORNERSTONE CHURCH OF SALISBURY INC, and ST JOHNS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMART START ROWAN INC?
SMART START ROWAN INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.