Smart Village Movement Incorporated
Smart Village Movement (EIN 824591843) is a US-registered non-profit with a listed Chino, CA address that operates rural development programs (primarily in India). The official site contains an About, Projects, Team/Board pages, contact details ([email protected], phone, US/India addresses) and a donation page showing the EIN. Site shows recent news/updates in 2025 and active partner listings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established institutions or projects closely aligned with the donor's evident priorities (e.g., university centers or high‑impact program partners in California) with an existing relationship or clear introduction to the foundation's leadership.
Good Fit
- • Program or research alignment with a university center or growth‑markets/ rural development focus.
- • A demonstrable relationship, partnership, or prior collaboration with the foundation or its board/executive contacts.
- • California‑based presence or project activity, or a clear tie to an existing California grantee.
Geography
In the latest observed year all grant dollars were distributed to recipients in California, indicating a narrow geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows only two distinct recipients, with one recipient receiving roughly 97% of funds, so observed recipient variety is low in that year.
New Applicants
Direct turnover evidence is unavailable due to a single observed year, but the foundation's public note that it funds only preselected applicants combined with the heavy concentration to a single grantee makes it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant could readily enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
