WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC
AI Summary
WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within North Carolina, having paid a total of $21.7 million across 25 grantees in the 2025 filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
INVESTING IN YOUNG CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE TOGETHER.
Cause Areas
1
Early childhood education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TELAMON CORPORATION
$3.9M
4%
LUCY DANIELS CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
$3.1M
3%
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SOUTH ATLANTIC
$2.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
43
Median 1st year grant
$104.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$143.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC?
No. WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC give?
WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Georgia, and Oregon. 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 WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $105 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC make each year?
In 2025, WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $21.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC fund recently?
In 2025, WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include TELAMON CORPORATION, LUCY DANIELS CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, and FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SOUTH ATLANTIC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC?
WAKE COUNTY SMART START INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.