Smiles Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
20
Grants recorded
60
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Smiles Inc?
Smiles Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Smile 180 Foundation ($257K), Tennessee Charitable Care Network ($241K), The Kara Foundation ($205K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Smiles Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smile 180 Foundation | $257,096 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Tennessee Charitable Care Network | $240,969 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Kara Foundation | $205,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Stauber Family Foundation | $140,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Helen V Brach Foundation | $100,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Central Montana Foundation | $81,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| United Way of Greater Chattanooga | $77,074 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc | $46,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Mars Family Foundation Inc | $20,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Direct Relief | $10,722 | 1 | 2021 |
| West Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Just One More Foundation | $5,940 | 1 | 2024 |
| Kunes Family Foundation | $5,750 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Keefe Foundation Inc | $5,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Robertson Ryan & Associates Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation | $1,850 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | $1,250 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Shodeen Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Valley News Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $291K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $225K.
What grants has Smiles Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Kara Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Stauber Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To assist with expenses of horse care for 23 therapy horses, and the compensation of certified therapeutic riding instructors | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc | 2025 GENERAL FUND & CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $13,500 |
| 2025 | United Way of Greater Chattanooga | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Shodeen Family Foundation | DONATION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Valley News Foundation | Unrestricted General Fund | $500 |
| 2024 | Smile 180 Foundation | GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS | $69,761 |
| 2024 | Tennessee Charitable Care Network | TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES OFFERED TO LOW-INCOME, UNDERSERVED TENNESSEANS. | $57,825 |
| 2024 | The Kara Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Central Montana Foundation | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $30,500 |
| 2024 | Stauber Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To assist with expenses of horse care for 22 therapy horses, and the compensation of certified therapeutic riding instructors | $25,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of Greater Chattanooga | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,078 |
| 2024 | Town Pump Charitable Foundation | MEALS FOR BACKPACKS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc | 2024 GENERAL FUND | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Just One More Foundation | GRANT TO SUPPORT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND SECOND CHANCES. | $5,940 |
| 2024 | Kunes Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GRANT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Robertson Ryan & Associates Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Valley News Foundation | Unrestricted General Fund | $500 |
| 2024 | Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Operating Needs | $250 |
| 2023 | Smile 180 Foundation | GRANT FOR DENTAL CLINIC OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND DENTAL SAFETY NET PAYMENTS | $97,352 |
| 2023 | Tennessee Charitable Care Network | TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES OFFERED TO LOW-INCOME, UNDERSERVED TENNESSEANS. | $95,946 |
| 2023 | The Kara Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To assist with expenses of horse care and the compensation of certified therapeutic riding instructors | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Central Montana Foundation | MEAL SUPPLEMENT PROG | $23,000 |
| 2023 | United Way of Greater Chattanooga | TO PROVIDE DENTAL SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc | 2023 GENERAL FUND | $8,500 |
| 2023 | Kunes Family Foundation | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Geary Rimmer Vincent Wolf Foundation | GENERAL USE | $600 |
Showing 30 most recent of 60 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Smiles Inc?
Smiles Inc is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by Smile 180 Foundation ($257K), Tennessee Charitable Care Network ($241K), The Kara Foundation ($205K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Smiles Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Smiles Inc's largest funder?
Smile 180 Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Smiles Inc, with $257K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Smiles Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Smiles Inc across 60 grants from 20 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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