Wake County Smartstart
Investing in young children, families, and a brighter future together.
Wake County Smart Start Inc
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Preparing children for kindergarten & life ahead! We are building a strong early education system to ensure prosperous, bright futures.
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Investing in young children, families, and a brighter future together.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWake County Smartstart is a registered education nonprofit based in Raleigh, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 561949415. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $28M in annual revenue. 116 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Wake County Smartstart has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Wake County Smartstart is located in Raleigh, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Based on official tax filings, Wake County Smartstart has $28M in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wake County Smartstart is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $28M in annual revenue. The organization has 116 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Wake County Smartstart. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Wake County Smartstart has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 94% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Preparing children for kindergarten & life ahead! We are building a strong early education system to ensure prosperous, bright futures. Wake County Smartstart is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among education charities registered in United States: Wake County Smartstart's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $28M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Wake County Smartstart are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wake County Smartstart is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561949415, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WAKE COUNTY SMARTSTART is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Wake County Smartstart
- What is Wake County Smartstart?
- Wake County Smartstart is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Raleigh, United States. Preparing children for kindergarten & life ahead! We are building a strong early education system to ensure prosperous, bright futures.
- When was Wake County Smartstart founded?
- Wake County Smartstart was founded in 1994.
- Who leads Wake County Smartstart?
- Matthew Glova serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Wake County Smartstart located?
- Headquartered in Raleigh, United States.
- What is Wake County Smartstart's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wake County Smartstart trustworthy?
- Wake County Smartstart has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Wake County Smartstart's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 561949415.
- What is Wake County Smartstart's website?
- http://www.wakesmartstart.org