SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION
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The Smiles for Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $507.1K across 119 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT MEDICAL & DENTAL TREATMENT, PREVENTION OF CHILDHOOD DISEASES AND PROMOTE HEALTH EDUCATION FOR POOR CHILDREN IN THE INNER CITIES OF THIS NATION.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE O WAYNE AND GLENDA SUE MORTENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
$1.4M
23%
THE DUSTIN J WELLS FOUNDATION
$242.9K
4%
Esperanza International Foundation
$206.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$7.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION?
No. SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION give?
SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Washington. 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 SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,335. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $507 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include THE O WAYNE AND GLENDA SUE MORTENSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC, THE DUSTIN J WELLS FOUNDATION, and Esperanza International Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION?
SMILES FOR LIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.