2026-03-23T23:33:59-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 934726853 More Than A Smile Foundation MORE 5029561414 4534 Riverview Ave Louisville KY 40211 Amina Shale Executive Director 5029561414 2026-03-25 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X https: morethanasmilefoundation.org X X 80490 X 80490 0 0 0 80490 15216 15000 300 2248 46407 79171 1319 30 0 1349 30 1349 30 1349 30 1349 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. 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. 50000 41407 41407 Amina Shale Executive Director 40 11500 0 0 false false false false false false false false false KY Amina Shale 4534 Riverview Ave Louisville KY 40211 5029561414 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 0 81490 81490 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81490 81490 68510 12980 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81490 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| 10 Youth Teams entry fee into Annual International Cup, $5000.00| 12 month programming supplies, $41407.00|