Wake County Smartstart
Grantmaking foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina · EIN 56-1949415
- Total giving
- $22MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $4.4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
WAKE COUNTY SMART START INVESTS IN YOUNG CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND A CONNECTED EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS AND PREPARES THEM FOR SCHOOL AND LIFE AHEAD.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Childcare Network Inc | $3.1M | 2024 |
| Wake County Public Schools | $2.7M | 2024 |
| Creative Schools Inc | $1.3M | 2024 |
| Bright Beginnings of Cary Inc | $1.2M | 2024 |
| Primary Beginnings Child Development | $1.1M | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.wakesmartstart.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.