More Than a Smile Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To empower immigrant refugee and low-income communities through culturally responsive youth development mentorship and family-centered programs that advance educational attainment mental wellness leadership and equitable access to opportunities.
- Income
- $80,490
- Spending
- $79,171
- Reserves
- 0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $11,500, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $41,407 spent. More Than a Smile Foundation provided comprehensive community-based programming to support immigrant refugee and low-income youth and families in Louisville Kentucky. Through its flagship Fun & Play initiative the organization delivered weekly and monthly programming that combined sports arts and mental wellness activities in safe accessible community spaces. These sessions were designed to reduce social isolation promote emotional well-being and foster leadership among youth facing systemic barriers.The organization also implemented mentorship and youth development programming focused on building life skills academic confidence and positive peer relationships. Youth participated in structured activities including soccer training creative arts financial literacy and leadership workshops. Special emphasis was placed on culturally responsive engagement ensuring programming was inclusive of multilingual learners and families from diverse backgrounds.In addition the organization hosted community engagement events and youth-led conferences that elevated youth voice and addressed critical issues such as mental health identity and access to resources. These events brought together youth families and community partners to strengthen social cohesion and increase awareness of available services. The organization collaborated with local partners including schools community organizations and service providers to expand access to resources and remove barriers such as transportation language access and affordability. Programs were delivered at no cost to participants ensuring equitable access for underserved populations. Overall More Than a Smile Foundation served hundreds of youth and families through trauma-informed culturally grounded programming that promotes long-term well-being leadership and community connection.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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