Public health organizations are on the front lines of building healthier communities, a mission that requires navigating complex funding sources, strict compliance, and immense public accountability.
SMAART Company provides specialized non-profit accounting services, grant management, and operational support to help your organization thrive, ensuring you can focus on maximizing your impact, not your administrative burden.
Our team of experts helps you build a resilient financial framework that ensures compliance with grant requirements, optimizes your funding, and provides the clarity needed to advance your public health mission.
Securing funding and delivering on your mission requires a level of financial precision unique to the non-profit and public sectors. Without a specialized financial partner, even the most impactful organizations face significant risks:
Complex Grant Management & Reporting: Each grant from a federal agency (like the CDC or NIH), state government, or private foundation comes with its own strict set of rules for how funds can be spent and reported, creating a major compliance challenge.
Strict Non-Profit & Government Accounting Standards: Public health organizations must adhere to specific accounting standards (e.g., GAAP for non-profits, GASB for government entities) and face intense scrutiny through annual audits (like a Single Audit).
Managing Restricted & Unrestricted Funds: Improperly tracking and allocating funds that are restricted for specific programs versus those that are unrestricted can lead to non-compliance, loss of funding, and reputational damage.
Demonstrating Impact & Financial Stewardship: To secure future funding, you must be able to clearly demonstrate not only your program’s impact but also that you are a responsible steward of the funds you receive.
Sustainability & Diverse Funding Streams: Relying on a single source of funding is risky. Long-term sustainability requires a strategic approach to diversifying revenue through new grants, individual giving, and other initiatives.
SMAART Company helps you manage these high-stakes variables with a disciplined, mission-focused approach to financial management.
We serve the full spectrum of organizations working to improve community health, including:
Non-Profit Community Health Organizations delivering direct services and programs to local populations.
Government Public Health Agencies (at the city, county, and state level) managing publicly funded health initiatives.
University-Based & Independent Research Institutions conducting studies and clinical trials funded by federal grants (e.g., NIH, NSF).
Professional & Patient Advocacy Groups working to influence health policy and support specific patient populations.
Foundations & Philanthropic Organizations that fund public health initiatives and require robust financial oversight of their grantmaking activities.
At SMAART Company, we understand that for public health organizations, every dollar must be maximized to support the mission. Our dedicated focus means:
We Are Experts in Grant & Non-Profit Accounting: We have deep expertise in the specific rules of grant management, including effort reporting, cost allocation plans, and the requirements of a federal Single Audit.
We Help You Tell Your Financial Story: We go beyond standard bookkeeping to help you prepare the clear, compelling financial reports and dashboards that boards, funders, and government agencies need to see.
We Strengthen Your Internal Controls: We help you implement the robust financial controls required to safeguard your assets, prevent fraud, and ensure you pass your annual audits with confidence.
We Offer High-Level Strategic Advisory: As your Fractional CFO, we provide the sophisticated financial guidance you need for strategic planning, budget development, and building a long-term financial sustainability plan.
We Act as Your Dedicated Partner: We understand the passion behind your mission and act as a dedicated member of your team, providing the financial backbone so you can focus on program delivery.
Non-Profit & Grant Accounting: Full-service accounting that properly tracks restricted vs. unrestricted funds, manages grant budgets, and prepares you for your annual audit.
Grant Management & Compliance: Comprehensive support for the entire grant lifecycle, from reviewing financial requirements in a proposal to managing post-award reporting.
Form 990 Preparation & Tax Compliance: Expert preparation of your annual IRS Form 990 and ensuring compliance with all other federal and state non-profit filing requirements.
Single Audit (Uniform Guidance) Readiness: Preparing your financial systems and documentation to meet the rigorous requirements of a federal Single Audit.
Fractional CFO & Strategic Financial Planning: High-level guidance to help your leadership and board make informed decisions about program expansion, budgeting, and financial sustainability.
Budget Development & Financial Reporting: Assisting with the creation of annual budgets and providing clear, monthly financial reports to management and the board of directors.
Public health leaders should be focused on program outcomes, community engagement, and scientific research—not on wrestling with grant reporting or preparing for an audit. With SMAART Company as your partner, you gain the institutional-grade financial infrastructure to operate with confidence and secure your funding.
Every public health organization has a unique mission and funding structure. Let’s build a non-profit accounting services plan that matches your specific needs. Whether you need help with grant management, audit readiness, or strategic financial planning—we’re ready to assist.
A Single Audit (also known as a Uniform Guidance audit) is a rigorous, organization-wide audit required for any non-federal entity (like a non-profit) that expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a single year. We can help you determine if you meet this threshold and prepare for the audit.
We set up your accounting system to track the revenue and expenses for each grant separately. This ensures you are meeting the specific budget and reporting requirements for each funder and prevents co-mingling of funds.
A specialist understands the unique accounting standards, tax laws (Form 990), and grant compliance requirements that are completely different from for-profit businesses. This expertise is critical for protecting your funding and your non-profit status.
Yes. A key part of our service is creating clear, easy-to-understand financial dashboards and reports. We can present this information to your board to help them fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities and make strategic decisions.
It begins with a confidential consultation to understand your organization’s mission, your current funding sources, and your financial pain points. From there, we design a tailored service package to provide the sophisticated financial support you require.
