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Smiling Life Foundation is a private corporation based in BOULDER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Crystal Roberts Smittkamp. It holds total assets of $931K. Annual income is reported at $349K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Contributed $15,000 to the Boulder Humane Society to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Smiling Life Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $190K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $44K and $97K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $97K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $15K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and Minnesota and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Contributed $15,000 to the Boulder Humane Society to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people.
Contributed $15,000 to Children's Hospital Colorado to improve the health ofchildrenthrough the provision of high-quality coordinated programs of patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Contributed $5,000 to Empowerment Through Education to the mission to provide youth with educational experiences and exposure activities, empowering them to reach and achieve success beyond their current understanding of what is possible.
Contributed $3,500 to The Vertile Foundation in support to help impoverished children in Haiti by providing a loving home for abandoned children, and a school focused on teaching employable skills in technology and leadership.
Contributed $15,000 to the Boulder Humane Society to protect and enhance the lives of companion animals by promoting healthy relationships between pets and people. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, MN, IL.
Smiling Life Foundation has distributed a total of $190K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $15K.
Smiling Life Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Smiling Life Foundation is headquartered in BOULDER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Smittkamp | EXEC DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Roberts | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$53K
Total Assets
$740K
Fair Market Value
$872K
Net Worth
$737K
Grants Paid
$44K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$41K
Total: $688K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$190K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humane Society Of BoulderTO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF COMPANION ANIMALS BY PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PETS AND PEOPLE. | Boulder, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| Center For Victims Of TortureTO HEAL THE WOUNDS OF TORTURE ON INDIVIDUALS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO END TORTURE WORLDWIDE. | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Childrens Hospital Of ColoradoTO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE PROVISION OF HIGH-QUALITY COORDINATED PROGRAMS OF PATIENT CARE, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY. | Aurora, CO | $8K | 2023 |
| Cyclists 4 CommunityCYCLISTS 4 COMMUNITY'S MISSION IS FOR SAFER AND BETTER CYCLING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH BOULDER COUNTY COMMUNITIES AND GOVERNMENTS FOCUSING ON INFRASTRUCTURE, POLICY, AND OUTREACH. | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Opportunity InternationalOPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL HELPS THOSE LIVING IN POVERTY BUILD SUSTAINABLE INCOMES, EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN, AND ESCAPE POVERTY TODAY. | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Jarrow School IncTO RAISE ATTAINMENT, ACHIEVEMENT AND ASPIRATIONS THROUGH THE CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT OF OUTSTANDING TEACHING AND LEARNING. | Boulder, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Miracles Therapeutic Riding CenterTO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY PROGRAM THAT WILL SERVE SPECIAL NEEDS PERSONS OF ALL AGES, DISABILITIES, AND CONDITIONS IN DENVER AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY USING THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING AND OTHER EQUINE ACTIVITIES. | Lafayette, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Battle Mountain Touchdown ClubTO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. | Vail, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| The Vertile Foundation IncTO HELP IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN HAITI BY PROVIDING A LOVING HOME FOR ABANDONED CHILDREN, AND A SCHOOL FOCUSED ON TEACHING EMPLOYABLE SKILLS IN TECHNOLOGY AND LEADERS. | Boulder, CO | $2K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital ColoradoTo improve the health of children through the provision of high-quality coordinated programs of patient care, education, research and advocacy. | Aurora, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Enpowerment Through EducationTo provide youth with educational experiences and exposure activities, empowering them to reach and achieve success beyond their current understanding of what is possible. | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Battle Mountain TouchdownTo provide resources to the charitable organization. | Vail, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Alexander Dawson SchoolTo help prepare students K-12 to bring their best to the world. | Lafayette, CO | $5K | 2021 |