Funding search · EIN 208115548 · Chattanooga, TN
Smartbank Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 12
- grants reported
- $141,000
- total given
- 2022–2025
- filing years
- $10,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Grant history
All 12 reported grants, largest first.
- $25,000
University of Tennessee · Knoxville, TN · 2023
To establish the sevier county high school ut knoxville tri-star scholarship endowment to support the utk office of financial aid and scholarships. This scholarship endowment will help advance ut's commitment to provide… read allTo establish the sevier county high school ut knoxville tri-star scholarship endowment to support the utk office of financial aid and scholarships. This scholarship endowment will help advance ut's commitment to provide in-state students with an affordable, high-quality education. Smartbank's recent gift specifically benefits students from sevier county high school to attend the university and advances ut's aim to establish a tri-star scholarship at every tennessee high school. less
- $20,000
Saban Center · Tuscaloosa, AL · 2025
$100,000 contribution over 5 years (beginning 2023) to the saban center whose mission is to provide an environment that encourages learning, creativity, and teamwork. The saban center is a stem and arts campus where edu… read all$100,000 contribution over 5 years (beginning 2023) to the saban center whose mission is to provide an environment that encourages learning, creativity, and teamwork. The saban center is a stem and arts campus where education, experience, and innovation meet. Saban center will be an innovative hub for education training, arts participation and academic support for teachers and families alike for local and regional school districts to inspire children to enter a variety of stem and arts-related fields. 2024 contribution: $20,000 less
- $20,000
Saban Center · Tuscaloosa, AL · 2024
$100,000 contribution over 5 years (beginning 2023) to the saban center whose mission is to provide an environment that encourages learning, creativity, and teamwork. The saban center is a steam campus where education, … read all$100,000 contribution over 5 years (beginning 2023) to the saban center whose mission is to provide an environment that encourages learning, creativity, and teamwork. The saban center is a steam campus where education, experience, and innovation meet. Saban center will be an innovative hub for education training, arts participation and academic support for teachers and families alike for local and regional school districts to inspire children to enter a variety of steam-related fields. 2023 contribution: $20,000 less
- $20,000
Saban Center Foundation · Tuscaloosa, AL · 2023
$100,000 contribution over 5 years to the saban center whose mission is to provide an environment that encourages learning, creativity, and teamwork. The saban center is a steam campus where education, experience, and i… read all$100,000 contribution over 5 years to the saban center whose mission is to provide an environment that encourages learning, creativity, and teamwork. The saban center is a steam campus where education, experience, and innovation meet. Saban center will be an innovative hub for education training, arts participation and academic support for teachers and families alike for local and regional school districts to inspire children to enter a variety of steam-related fields. less
- $10,000
Top of Georgia · Rock Spring, GA · 2025
$10,000 contribution to top of georgia which is an economic development initiative that serves as a nonprofit fundraising arm to enhance the marketing efforts of the publicly funded northwest georgia joint development a… read all$10,000 contribution to top of georgia which is an economic development initiative that serves as a nonprofit fundraising arm to enhance the marketing efforts of the publicly funded northwest georgia joint development authority (nwgajda). Top of georgia serves as a way for private individuals or companies to contribute to the economic well-being of the greater northwest georgia area including catoosa, chattooga, dade and walker counties. less
- $10,000
Mountain Ways · Gatlinburg, TN · 2024
Making a $10,000 contribution to mountain ways to support victims of hurricane helene in east tennessee, western north carolina, and the greater appalachian region. Mountain ways is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedi… read allMaking a $10,000 contribution to mountain ways to support victims of hurricane helene in east tennessee, western north carolina, and the greater appalachian region. Mountain ways is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing the hospitality and values of the appalachian region to those facing natural disasters and tragedies. less
- $10,000
Purpose Point Learning Academy · Chattanooga, TN · 2022
To help develop positive learning skills and values that enhance the growth and development of children for the present and future generations.
- $10,000
Sevier County High School Foundation · Sevierville, TN · 2022
To help SCHS buy a piece of property for the school
- $5,000
Sevier County Partners in Progress Education Foundation · Sevierville, TN · 2024
Donation to purchase a table at the partners in progress mayor's luncheon on november 13, 2024, benefiting the sevier county partners in progress education foundation. The foundation awards scholarships for students to … read allDonation to purchase a table at the partners in progress mayor's luncheon on november 13, 2024, benefiting the sevier county partners in progress education foundation. The foundation awards scholarships for students to take dual enrollment classes at walters state community college while attending one of the sevier county high schools. Once they have graduated and have successfully completed 60 hours as wscc, they are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per semester for 4 semesters to enable them to obtain a 4-year degree from etsu in sevierville. less
- $5,000
Sevier County Partners in Progress Education Foundation · Seveirville, TN · 2023
Donation to the partners in progress benefiting the sevier county partners in progress education foundation. The foundation awards scholarships for students to take dual enrollment classes at walters state community col… read allDonation to the partners in progress benefiting the sevier county partners in progress education foundation. The foundation awards scholarships for students to take dual enrollment classes at walters state community college while attending one of the sevier county high schools. Once they have graduated and have successfully completed 60 hours at wscc, they are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per semester for 4 semesters to enable them to obtain a 4-year degree from etsu in sevierville. less
- $5,000
Sevier County Partners in Progress Education Foundation · Sevierville, TN · 2022
To help provide scholarships for students in Sevier County
- $1,000
Shepards Arms Rescue Mission · Chattanooga, TN · 2024
Making a $1,000 contribution to the shepards arms rescue mission for benevolence for jacquiesha davis. Mrs. Davis is a smartbank associate, and her home was severely damaged by fire.
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