Smart Start of New Hanover County seeks to build bridges to develop, sustain, and enhance health, family support, and early education services for all children, ages birth to five.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$660K
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
+19.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
+19.7% YoY
About Smart Start of New Hanover County
Based on IRS filings
Smart Start of New Hanover County is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WILMINGTON, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $660K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $660,229 | $599,292 | $476,964 |
| Revenue | $2,019,430 | $2,034,384 | $1,697,300 |
| Expenses | $1,916,238 | $1,890,214 | $1,598,377 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,448 | $3,513 | $613 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Communities in Schools of Cape Fear ($93,347), New Hanover County Schools ($26,796).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communities in Schools of Cape Fear Wilmington, NC | Young parents and United Way | $93,347 |
| New Hanover County Schools Wilmington, NC | Curriculum and assessments; Education Milestone Award; Triple P Level 2 | $26,796 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Morrow | Executive Director | 40 | $82,985 |
| Tina Hughes | Finance Director | 40 | $66,028 |
| Shannon Smiles | Board Member | 0.12 | — |
| Cheryl Aguilar Chancy | Board Member | 0.05 | — |
| Marie Bergh Cook | Board Member | 0.1 | — |
| Anna Cook | Board Member | 0.16 | — |
| Susan DeMarco | Board Member | 0.11 | — |
| Rev Charlean Mapson | Board Member | 0.17 | — |
| Carla Turner | Board Member | 0.19 | — |
| Josh Smith | Board Member | 0.19 | — |
| Michelle Catts | Board Member | 0.02 | — |
| Meredith Jones | Board Member | 0.05 | — |
| Sarah Flarherty | Secretary | 0.22 | — |
| Diane Pappayliou | Board Member | 0.09 | — |
| Sarah Goins | Board Member | 0.09 | — |
| Morgan King | Board Member | 0.05 | — |
| Justine Lewis | Vice President | 0.17 | — |
| Ginny Morris | Board Member | 0.11 | — |
| Salvatore Cardella | Board Member | 0.11 | — |
| Sheree Darian | Board Member | — | — |
| Takema Ardrey | Board Member | — | — |
| Clayton Roberts | President | 0.24 | — |
| Craig Kelly | Board Member | 0.16 | — |
| Mary Beth Rubright | Board Member | 0.13 | — |
| Lisa Trotta | Treasurer | 0.14 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smart Start of New Hanover County?
Smart Start of New Hanover County is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WILMINGTON, NC. It holds $660K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Smart Start of New Hanover County?
As of 2024, Smart Start of New Hanover County holds $660K in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $120K in 2024.
Where does Smart Start of New Hanover County operate?
Smart Start of New Hanover County has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Smart Start of New Hanover County award?
In 2024, Smart Start of New Hanover County awarded 2 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Smart Start of New Hanover County's EIN?
Smart Start of New Hanover County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1951952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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