Smile Train Inc
Smile Train Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 633 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017-6706. Founded in 1999, Smile Train is the world's largest cleft-focused organization, operating with a sustainable model that empowers local medical professionals to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. The organization operates in 95+ countries and has supported over 2 million safe, high-quality cleft surgeries since its inception.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$384.2M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+52.6% YoY
Grant Count
19
+90.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$109K
-19.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Smile Train's mission is to empower local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. The organization advances a sustainable, scalable global health model for cleft treatment that drastically improves children's lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive.
Beyond surgical intervention, Smile Train's local partners provide comprehensive services including speech therapy, psychological support, nutritional services, orthodontics, and other essential forms of care. The organization distinguishes itself from mission-trip-based models by supporting local hospitals and medical professionals year-round, enabling care 365 days a year rather than episodic interventions.
Grantmaking
Smile Train functions as both a direct service provider and a grantmaker. The organization provides funding and training to partner hospitals and medical professionals globally.
Grant Range
$5,023–$3,659,259
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Smile Train operates in 95+ countries globally, with particular presence in:
- 75+ countries with active training programs
- 1,000+ partner hospitals worldwide
- Operations across West Virginia, Washington, Virginia, and international locations including India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Philippines, and Brazil
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year Ending June 2024):
- Total Assets: $384 million
- Total Revenue: $99.6 million
- Total Expenses: $108.8 million
- Net Income: -$9.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $9.22 million
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $374.6 million
- Total Revenue: $99.4 million
- Total Expenses: $116 million
Organizational Metrics:
- 20,000+ empowered medical professionals
- 2 million+ Smile Train-supported cleft surgeries since 1999
- 1,000+ partner hospitals
- 100,000+ Smile Train-supported cleft training opportunities
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $384,154,596 | $374,570,132 | $375,482,848 |
| Revenue | $99,619,387 | $99,402,851 | $119,364,316 |
| Expenses | $108,766,380 | $116,010,503 | $113,975,222 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,032,394 | $10,190,133 | $26,132,742 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Smile Train Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lifebox Foundation Inc ($962,173), Be Team International Inc ($552,000), Ghayour Charitable Foundation (fbm Lazer Estetik Plastik Cerrahi Klinigi Sa ($134,250).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CLEFT PALATE CRANIOFACIAL ASSOC CHAPEL HILL, NC | EDUCATION/TRAINING | $47,082 |
| APROQUEN INC MIAMI, FL | CLEFT SURGERIES, COMPREHENSIVE CLEFT CARE, AND EDUCATION/TRAINING | $46,567 |
| BE TEAM INTERNATIONAL INC HARRISBURG, PA | CLEFT SURGERIES AND COMPREHENSIVE CLEFT CARE | $552,000 |
| CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA INC ATLANTA, GA | EQUIPMENT | $7,000 |
| CLEAR GLOBAL INC (TRANSLATORS WITHOUT BORDERS) GARDEN CITY, ID | COMPREHENSIVE CLEFT CARE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING | $18,360 |
| CORE GROUP WASHINGTON, DC | COMPREHENSIVE CLEFT CARE | $7,000 |
| GHAYOUR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (FBM LAZER ESTETIK PLASTIK CERRAHI KLINIGI SA FALLS CHURCH, VA | COMPREHENSIVE CLEFT CARE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING | $134,250 |
| ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI NEW YORK, NY | RESEARCH | $39,762 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL RESEARCH ALEXANDRIA, VA | COMPREHENSIVE CLEFT CARE | $8,973 |
| LIFEBOX FOUNDATION INC BROOKLYN, NY | EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT | $962,173 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and Chief Executive Officer: Susannah Schaefer
The organization employs 121–224 staff members across its operations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSANNAH SCHAEFER | PRESIDENT/CEO/EXEC VICE CHAIR | 40 | $529,472 |
| ROY E REICHBACH | CHAIRPERSON | 3 | — |
| ARTHUR J MCCARTHY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT T BELL | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 06/2024) | 1 | — |
| ED GOREN | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 02/2024) | 1 | — |
| RICHARD RUDERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATHIAS KIWANUKA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAULA SHUGART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CRYSTLE STEWART | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY OCHS | COO, SECRETARY & GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $287,499 |
| PREMALI SHAH | CFO (AS OF 11/2023) | 40 | $40,545 |
| ERIN STIEBER | CHIEF PROGRAMS STRATEGY OFF. | 40 | $254,928 |
| ELYSE TAUB | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $259,058 |
| TROY REINHART | SVP, COMTY. & AMBASSADOR DEV. | 40 | $229,406 |
| VIVIAN LEWIS | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $206,147 |
| PHILIP CARROLL | SENIOR VP, COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $224,440 |
| WENDELL THOMAS | VP, INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECH. | 40 | $193,860 |
| R JAMES MADIGAN | IN-HOUSE COUNSEL | 40 | $193,840 |
| BEATRIZ GONZALEZ | FORMER CFO (THRU 06/2023) | 40 | $278,615 |
Contact Information
- Phone: 800-932-9541 or 212-689-9199
- Mailing Address: PO Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231
- Website: www.smiletrain.org
- EIN: 13-3661416
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since January 1993
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Smile Train Inc fund?
Smile Train's mission is to empower local medical professionals with training, funding, and resources to provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children globally. The organization advances a sustainable, scalable global health model for cleft treatment that drastically improves children's lives, including their ability to eat, breathe, speak, and ultimately thrive. Beyond surgical intervention, Smile Train's local partners provide comprehensive services including speech ther…
How do I apply for a grant from Smile Train Inc?
Smile Train functions as both a direct service provider and a grantmaker. The organization provides funding and training to partner hospitals and medical professionals globally. **Grant Characteristics:** • Average cost per cleft surgery contribution: $250–$400 • Total giving (2023): $66,481,947 • Grant range: $5,023–$3,659,259 • Focus areas include community health, health and medical services, and school health **Program Areas:** • **Treatment Program:** Free cleft surgeries provided through …
Where does Smile Train Inc make grants?
Smile Train operates in 95+ countries globally, with particular presence in: • 75+ countries with active training programs • 1,000+ partner hospitals worldwide • Operations across West Virginia, Washington, Virginia, and international locations including India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Philippines, and Brazil
What size grants does Smile Train Inc award?
In 2024, Smile Train Inc awarded 19 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Smile Train Inc's EIN?
Smile Train Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3661416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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