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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Smiles Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In its 2024 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $138.5K to 13 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$138.5K
2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
46%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
D
Darwin Miles
Board Member
P
Pamela Miles
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Iowa, and Illinois. 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 THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $138 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MULLY CHILDRENS FAMILY USA INC, TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION INC, and LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE SMILES FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.