McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation
Enrichment and learning programs provided to students after school. Approximately 1000 students benefited.
McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation at a glance
In short: McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $36K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $35,946
- +17.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $35,946
- +17.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $35,946
- Total assets
- $152,383
- -10.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was McAuliffe At Smiley School ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation gives
- Giving grew 127% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $36K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McAuliffe At Smiley School Denver, CO | Capital improvement and school supplies | $35,946 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,383 | $159,035 | $176,781 | $35,946 | 1 |
| 2025 | $170,130 | $217,175 | $143,725 | $30,520 | 1 |
| 2024 | $96,680 | $42,110 | $66,897 | $1,733 | Total only |
| 2023 | $118,906 | $94,257 | $112,695 | $15,844 | 1 |
| 2022 | $137,344 | $125,882 | $86,045 | $6,970 | 1 |
| 2021 | $97,507 | $75,368 | $63,276 | $30,460 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation
Based on IRS filings
McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $152K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation is led by Amanda Florence, President on every filing since 2025; none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Amanda Florence
President
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth McErlane
Auction Chair
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hladik
Donations
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cassia Davis
Member
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Shapiro
Member
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Zeiger
Member
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Romi Howell
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Vargas
Member
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Michelle Moore (2025) — Community Liaison
- Former: Brandi Wright (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Anna Bangert (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Scott (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Alex Dunlop (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Brandy Lappi (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Mary Evans (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Paul Craig (2023–2024) — Member
- Former: Jeremy Gurley (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Karla Hanlon (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kendall Peterson (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Dawn Taylor Owens (2021) — President
- Former: Maxwell Chisenga (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation
How much does McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation give each year?
McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
How large is McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation?
McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation reported $152K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $159K.
What is McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation?
McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. It holds $152K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation operate?
McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation's EIN?
McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4255384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
Live grants for the work McAuliffe at Smiley Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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