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Wake County Smart Start Inc

Raleigh, North Carolina  ·  EIN 561949415  ·  Private foundation

Wake County Smart Start Inc is a North Carolina-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $16.5M in annual giving against $2.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 157 grants for Wake County Smart Start Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$16.5M
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$2.9M
Assets (FY2021)
157
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Wake County Smart Start Inc funds

Wake County Smart Start Inc's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, education, k-12 education, libraries & literacy.

Early Childhood EducationEducationK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families.

childrenfamilies

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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Childcare Network Inc
NC PREK, WAKE THREESCHOOL
Columbus, GA$3.1M2025
Childcare Network Inc
NC PREK, WAKE THREESCHOOL
Columbus, GA$3.0M2024
Childcare Network Inc
NC PREK, WAKE THREESCHOOL
Columbus, GA$2.9M2023

How to apply for funding from Wake County Smart Start Inc

Wake 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 wakesmartstart.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Wake County Smart Start Inc

Does Wake County Smart Start Inc accept grant applications?
Wake 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 Wake County Smart Start Inc fund?
Wake County Smart Start Inc's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include Childcare Network Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Wake County Smart Start Inc give in grants?
Wake County Smart Start Inc reported $16.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $74.0M over 157 grants.
Where is Wake County Smart Start Inc located?
Wake County Smart Start Inc is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 561949415.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wake County Smart Start Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Wake County Smart Start Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.