Smile 180 Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization located in Nashville, Tennessee. The Foundation is a subordinate organization under Delta Dental Plan of Michigan and operates with the support of Delta Dental of Tennessee. Established in 2014, Smile 180 Foundation works to enhance the quality of life for the public and dental communities in Tennessee and beyond through funding and support of oral healthcare initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.8M
+5.2% YoY
Revenue
$3.9M
-6.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$3.4M
+155.6% YoY
Expenses
$3.8M
+2.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Foundation provides supporting, sponsoring, and funding programs and initiatives that promote oral healthcare and educational programs to clinics and hospitals that extend the benefits of dentistry to the indigent and other groups found to be dentally deprived or underserved, and educational research programs that advance the science of dentistry.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Oral health education and support for Tennessee's dental colleges
- Pediatric dental care facilities in children's hospitals
- Free and reduced-cost dental clinics serving underserved populations
- Educational research programs that advance dental science
- Support for dental professionals and the dental community
Grantmaking
Smile 180 Foundation actively awards grants to dental clinics and organizations serving low-income and underserved populations. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily focuses on Tennessee and beyond, with documented grantmaking to organizations throughout the state including Maryville, South Pittsburg, and Murfreesboro.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $37,812,044
- Total Revenues: $4,135,951
- Total Expenses: $3,737,119
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,764,899 | $37,812,044 | $33,753,669 |
| Revenue | $3,869,405 | $4,135,951 | $6,050,593 |
| Expenses | $3,833,923 | $3,737,119 | $4,956,772 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,412,405 | $1,335,151 | $555,593 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Smile 180 Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY PARK | CHAIR | 1 | $1,500 |
| DR CHRISTINA ROSENTHAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
| FRANK PARSONS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
| JEFFREY BALLARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN COLLIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
| RICHARD PINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
| THERESA CARL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
| DR PHILLIP A WENK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $177,269 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 23470 Nashville, TN 37202-3470
Phone: 888-281-9396
Email: smile180foundation@deltadentaltn.com
Website: www.deltadentaltn.com/smile180/
EIN: 47-1654054
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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