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Smile 180 Foundation

Nashville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 471654054  ·  Private foundation

Smile 180 Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.5M in grants paid and $30.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 261 individual grants from this funder — $22.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.7M
Total assets
261
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Smile 180 Foundation funds

Smile 180 Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education, public health.

Health CareHigher EducationPublic Health

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Smile 180 Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital
GRANT FOR CLEFT AND CRANIOFACIAL PROGRAM AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Nashville, TN$1.2M2022
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
GENERAL FUND ($507K) AND ST JUDE GRADUATE SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUND ($500K) DONATION
Memphis, TN$1.0M2018
University of Tennessee
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, EVENT SPONSORSHIP, DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS AND GENERAL FUND DONATION
Knoxville, TN$831K2020
Interfaith Dental Clinic
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Nashville, TN$579K2022
University of Tennessee
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT/BANQUET, EVENT SPONSORSHIPS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Knoxville, TN$517K2018
Interfaith Dental Clinic
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Nashville, TN$510K2018
Church Health Center
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, EVENT SPONSORSHIP, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Memphis, TN$505K2024
Church Health Center
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Memphis, TN$484K2023
Church Health Center
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Memphis, TN$429K2022
Interfaith Dental Clinic
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Nashville, TN$418K2023
Church Health Center
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS, AND GENERAL FUND DONATION
Memphis, TN$405K2020
Christ Community Health Services
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Memphis, TN$386K2024
Interfaith Dental Clinic
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Nashville, TN$333K2024
Erlanger Health System Foundation
GENERAL FUND DONATION
Chattanooga, TN$325K2017
Church Health Center
GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS
Memphis, TN$324K2018

Smile 180 Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.5M
2018$3.8M
2019$2.5M
2020$3.3M
2022$4.4M
2023$3.0M
2024$3.3M

How to apply for funding from Smile 180 Foundation

Smile 180 Foundation'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.

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Frequently asked questions about Smile 180 Foundation

Does Smile 180 Foundation accept grant applications?
Smile 180 Foundation'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 Smile 180 Foundation fund?
Smile 180 Foundation's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, University of Tennessee. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Smile 180 Foundation give in grants?
Smile 180 Foundation reported $3.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $22.8M over 261 grants.
Where is Smile 180 Foundation located?
Smile 180 Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471654054.
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About this profile. This page is built from Smile 180 Foundation'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 Smile 180 Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.