Burke County Smart Start Inc
Morganton, North Carolina · EIN 561852721 · Private foundation
Based in Morganton, North Carolina, Burke County Smart Start Inc has awarded $19.4M across 36 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Burke County Public School. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Burke County Smart Start Inc funds
Burke County Smart Start Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, early childhood education, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County Public School PART TIME PROGRAM-STEPS, NC PRE-K CLASSROOMS | Morganton, NC | $1.6M | 2024 |
| Burke County Public School PART TIME PROGRAM-STEPS, NC PRE-K CLASSROOMS; DOGWOOD TRUST COVID PROTECTIVE SUPPLIES | Morganton, NC | $1.6M | 2021 |
| Burke County Public School PART TIME PROGRAM-STEPS, NC PRE-K CLASSROOMS | Morganton, NC | $1.6M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Burke County Smart Start Inc
Burke County Smart Start Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at smartstartkids.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Burke County Smart Start Inc
- Does Burke County Smart Start Inc accept grant applications?
- Burke County Smart Start Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Burke County Smart Start Inc fund?
- Burke County Smart Start Inc's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Burke County Public School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Burke County Smart Start Inc give in grants?
- Burke County Smart Start Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2026 lists $4.1M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.4M over 36 grants.
- Where is Burke County Smart Start Inc located?
- Burke County Smart Start Inc is based in Morganton, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561852721.
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