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Est.

1994

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a 2025 filing year that paid $7M across 11 grantees. 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 promote equitable access to quality, comprehensive early childhood development and education in response to the needs of our community.
Total Funding Given
$7M
2025
Grantees funded
2025
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
80%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$39.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$101.5K
D
Denise Hartsfield
Board Member
B
Bennett Bruff
Board Member
V
Vivien Stearns
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY?
No. SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY give?
SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 FORSYTH COUNTY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY make each year?
In 2025, SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY fund recently?
In 2024, SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY SERVICES INC, BETHLEHEM CENTER INCORPORATED, and IMPRINTS CARES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY?
SMART START OF FORSYTH COUNTY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.