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Smart Start of Transylvania County

Brevard, North Carolina  ·  EIN 311489864  ·  Private foundation

Smart Start of Transylvania County is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $835K in annual giving against $183K in assets. This page documents the 20 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Smart Start of Transylvania County — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$835K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$183K
Total assets
20
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Smart Start of Transylvania County funds

Smart Start of Transylvania County's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education.

K-12 Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Smart Start of Transylvania County, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Western Carolina Community Action
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Hendersonville, NC$396K2019
Transylvania County Public Schools
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Brevard, NC$384K2023
Transylvania Cty Public SchoolsBrevard, NC$364K2024
Western Carolina Community Action
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Hendersonville, NC$350K2020
Wetern Carolina Comm Action
PMT TO PROVIDER
Hendersonville, NC$323K2017
Transylvania County Public Schools
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Brevard, NC$209K2020
Nanna's and Mommy's
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Pisgah Forest, NC$129K2023
Transylvania Co New Adv Lrng Ctr
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Brevard, NC$125K2019
Transylvania Co New Adv Lrng Ctr
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Brevard, NC$119K2020
Nanna's and Mommy's
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Pisgah Forest, NC$118K2020
Lisa's Kiddiegarten
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Brevard, NC$80K2023
Western Carolina Community Action
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Hendersonville, NC$74K2023
Nanna's and Mommy's
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Pisgah Forest, NC$67K2019
Transylvania County Public Schools
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
Brevard, NC$66K2019
Transylvania Cty Dept of Public Hlt
PMT TO PROVIDER
Brevard, NC$15K2017

Smart Start of Transylvania County giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$347K
2018$15K
2019$653K
2020$810K
2023$667K
2024$376K

How to apply for funding from Smart Start of Transylvania County

Smart Start of Transylvania County's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at smartstarttransylvania.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Smart Start of Transylvania County

Does Smart Start of Transylvania County accept grant applications?
Smart Start of Transylvania County's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Smart Start of Transylvania County fund?
Smart Start of Transylvania County's grants focus on k-12 education. Recent recipients include Western Carolina Community Action, Transylvania County Public Schools, Transylvania Cty Public Schools. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Smart Start of Transylvania County give in grants?
Smart Start of Transylvania County reported $835K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 20 grants.
Where is Smart Start of Transylvania County located?
Smart Start of Transylvania County is based in Brevard, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311489864.
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About this profile. This page is built from Smart Start of Transylvania County's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Smart Start of Transylvania County. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.