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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. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $16.5M in annual giving against $2.9M in assets. This page documents the 157 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Wake County Smart Start Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$16.5M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$2.9M
Total assets
157
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

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

Grant history

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

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
Wake County Public Schools
NC PREK/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT
Raleigh, NC$2.8M2024
Wake County Public Schools
NC PREK/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT
Raleigh, NC$2.7M2025
Wake County Public Schools
NC PREK/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT
Raleigh, NC$2.3M2021
Wake County Public Schools
NC PREK/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CONTRACT
Raleigh, NC$2.3M2023
Childcare Network Inc
NC PREK/SHAPE NC
Columbus, GA$2.0M2021
Creative Schools Inc
NC PREK, WAKE THREESCHOOL
Raleigh, NC$1.3M2025
Bright Beginnings of Cary Inc
NC PREK, WAKE THREESCHOOL, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
Cary, NC$1.2M2025
Bright Beginnings of Cary Inc
NC PREK, WAKE THREESCHOOL, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
Cary, NC$1.2M2024
Bright Beginnings of Cary Inc
NC PREK, WAKE THREESCHOOL, QUALITY ENHANCEMENT
Cary, NC$1.1M2023
Primary Beginnings Child Development
NC PREK
Raleigh, NC$1.1M2025
Creative Schools Inc
NC PREK, WAKE THREESCHOOL
Raleigh, NC$1.0M2023
Creative Schools Inc
NC PREK, WAKE THREESCHOOL
Raleigh, NC$1.0M2024

Wake County Smart Start Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$15.9M
2023$17.2M
2024$19.2M
2025$21.7M

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. 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 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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Wake County Smart Start Inc fund?
Wake County Smart Start Inc's grants focus on early childhood education. Recent recipients include Childcare Network Inc, Childcare Network Inc, Childcare Network Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wake County Smart Start Inc give in grants?
Wake County Smart Start Inc reported $16.5M in grants in its most recent 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 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 Wake County Smart Start Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.