Smartbank Foundation
Historical FunderChattanooga, Tennessee · EIN 20-8115548 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BECKY GRUDZINSKI |
|---|---|
| Address | 835 GEORGIA AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA TN 37402 |
| Phone | 4233853115 |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION AND LETTER SHOULD OUTLINE THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR THE ORGANIZATION AND HOW THE DONATION FROM THE FOUNDATION IS TO BE EXPENDED. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saban Center | Tuscaloosa, AL | $100,000 contribution over 5 years (beginning 2023) to the saban center whose mission is to provide an environment that encourages… | $20,000 |
| Top of Georgia | Rock Spring, GA | $10,000 contribution to top of georgia which is an economic development initiative that serves as a nonprofit fundraising arm to enhance… | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601199349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8115548
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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