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Smart Village Movement Inc

Preselected recipients only Chino, California · EIN 824591843

Smart Village Movement Inc is a private foundation in Chino, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $171,912 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $171,912 and the largest $171,912. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was up from $125,000 the year before.

100% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$125,0001$144,455
2023$171,9121$28,622

How to apply

Smart Village Movement Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Smart Village Movement Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$171,912

Grants paid in 2023

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of CA Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
College of Music Programs and Center for Growth Market$171,912

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Smart Village Movement Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Smart Village Movement Inc give?

$171,912 in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $171,912.

Who runs Smart Village Movement Inc?

Its 2023 filing lists Anil Shah (President), Naresh Solanki (Treasurer) and Myke Myo (Secretary).

What does Smart Village Movement Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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