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The Lavern M Smedley Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily focuses on grantmaking in Iowa, having paid a total of $72.2K in grants to two grantees in the most recent filing year. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS INC
$65.1K
27%
MEALS ON WHEELS OF MASON CITY INC
$6.2K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa. 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 LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $72 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS INC and MEALS ON WHEELS OF MASON CITY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
LAVERNA M SMEDLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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