Ismile Foundation community work in Ghana
About Us

About iSmile Foundation

A community-driven foundation created to improve education, care, dignity, and opportunity for underserved children and vulnerable communities across Ghana and beyond.

Bless Kiddies Land School, Cape Coast, Ghana
Who We Are

A Foundation Built on Purpose

Foundation for Educational Services

The Foundation for Educational Services provides support and assistance to educational institutions and communities. Our focus includes Kindergarten through Senior Secondary Schools, colleges, hospitals, and other nonprofit organizations across the countries of Africa.

Foundation for Children

iSmile exists to support underserved and vulnerable children by helping create opportunities that can shape their lives and prepare them to become confident parents, leaders, and contributors to their communities. We believe every child deserves to be protected, valued, supported, and given the chance to grow in an environment that respects their rights and potential.

Across the world, millions of children continue to live in poverty and face barriers that limit their access to education, safety, healthcare, and opportunity. iSmile Foundation works to help address some of the challenges that prevent children from receiving the support and protection they deserve.

We do not do this work alone. We work with families, schools, community leaders, and local partners to support children at every stage of their development and help create stronger, healthier communities around them.

501(c)(3)
Registered nonprofit organization
EIN: 47-1960603
400M+
Children living in extreme poverty worldwide
A crisis we are committed to addressing
2014
Year iSmile Foundation was established
Brooklyn, New York
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Countries of active operation
United States & Ghana
Our Mission
To enrich the standard of living and educational experience of underserved children, remodeling and modernizing their educational infrastructure, as well as extending our support to veterans and the physically challenged.
Our Vision
To improve, encourage, and maximize the development, productivity, and social interaction of underprivileged children by providing educational services that promote lifelong opportunities and the chance to build better lives.
Our Core Values
CompassionEducationCommunityTransparencyDignityAccountabilitySustainable Impact
Our Founders

The People Who Started It All

iSmile Foundation was built by two individuals who saw a need and refused to look away. Their backgrounds in finance, technology, and community service shape everything we do.

Ismile Foundation community engagement
“Where lives are improved”
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Lady Queen Gyasi Danso
Co-Founder / Chief Financial Officer
Brooklyn, New York

Lady Queen Gyasi Danso is the Founder and Chief Financial Officer of iSmile Foundation Inc. She helps guide the foundation’s financial stewardship, program planning, donor communication, and organizational accountability.

With a background in finance, business management, and nonprofit service, Lady Queen brings a disciplined and compassionate approach to the foundation’s work. She plays a key role in ensuring that iSmile Foundation operates with transparency, responsibility, and care as it supports underserved children, schools, families, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Her leadership is rooted in a strong belief that access to education, safe learning environments, and community support can help change the future for children in need. Through her work, she helps strengthen the foundation’s financial systems, donor relationships, and program priorities so that resources are used effectively and directed toward meaningful impact.

Lady Queen remains committed to iSmile Foundation’s mission of improving lives, creating opportunity, and serving vulnerable communities with dignity, compassion, and accountability.

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Theophilus Awuku
Co-Founder & President, Operations and Technology
New York, New York

Theophilus Awuku is the Co-Founder and President of Operations and Technology for iSmile Foundation Inc. He helps guide the foundation’s operational direction, technology systems, program coordination, and community development efforts.

With a background in information technology, business systems, and organizational operations, Theophilus brings a practical and structured approach to nonprofit work. His focus is on helping iSmile Foundation operate efficiently, remain accountable to donors and partners, and deliver meaningful support to the children, schools, families, veterans, and communities the foundation serves.

Theophilus is deeply connected to iSmile Foundation’s mission of improving educational access and creating better opportunities for underserved children, especially in Ghana and other communities where basic learning resources and infrastructure are limited. His work supports the foundation’s long-term goal of building stronger systems, improving project visibility, and ensuring that every program is managed with purpose, transparency, and measurable impact.

Through his leadership, Theophilus continues to support iSmile Foundation’s commitment to education, dignity, community service, and sustainable change.

Board of Directors

Senior Leadership

Our executive management team brings together expertise in finance, technology, transportation engineering, business administration, and community development.

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Lady Queen Gyasi Danso
Co-Founder / Treasurer
Brooklyn, New York
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Theophilus Awuku
Co-Founder / Operations
New York, New York
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Oti Boateng Agyenim
Coordinator
Bronx, New York

Responsible for supporting the growth, visibility, and strategic development of the iSmile Foundation brand. He helps identify donor opportunities, build relationships with individuals and organizations, support partnership development, and prepare proposals that advance the foundation’s mission. Through donor outreach, community engagement, and partnership coordination, he plays an important role in helping iSmile expand its reach, strengthen its support network, and create greater impact for the communities it serves.

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Edward Ankomah Carr
Coordinator — Texas
Houston, Texas

Responsible for supporting the growth and development of the iSmile Foundation brand in Texas through donor outreach, partnership development, proposal support, and community engagement. He helps identify individual, corporate, and foundation donor opportunities while building relationships that strengthen the foundation’s mission and expand its support network. Through his professional experience and active involvement in the local Ghanaian community in Houston, he brings valuable relationship-building, leadership, and outreach support to iSmile’s work.

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Gyekye Ayisi
Coordinator — Africa Operations
Accra, Ghana

Responsible for supporting iSmile Foundation’s operations in Africa through donor outreach, partnership development, community coordination, and the identification of qualified organizations and centers that align with the foundation’s mission. He helps connect iSmile with local communities, donation opportunities, and support centers serving children, veterans, and people with disabilities. Through his agricultural work and connection to the local community, he brings practical insight, relationship-building support, and on-the-ground coordination to help advance iSmile’s impact across Africa.

Letter from the Founders

A Letter from Our Founders

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Winston Churchill
Signed
Lady Queen Gyasi Danso
Theophilus Awuku

We love this quote because it reflects the heart of our work. Every time we assist a child, support a family, help a school, provide educational assistance, or serve veterans and people with disabilities, we are reminded of why this mission matters. Seeing someone smile because they received support, encouragement, or something they truly needed gives us tremendous fulfillment.

We use the word “improve” in our mission statement because it best describes the purpose of our work. Our goal is to improve lives, improve learning environments, improve access to opportunity, and improve the level of care available to the communities we serve. For us, improving the lives of children and helping them build a better future is one of the most rewarding parts of our work.

Supporting veterans is also an important part of our mission. Our charitable work is one way we show appreciation for their service and sacrifice. In Ghana, many veterans do not have a proper pension or stable income and often depend on family members for support. iSmile Foundation is committed to helping provide additional support through the generosity of donors and supporters.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has donated to iSmile Foundation and supported our work. Many children, families, schools, and communities still need assistance, and our goal is to help as many as we can. We have made progress, but there is still much more to do. With your continued support, we can reach more people, serve more communities, and create greater impact.

Thank you so much, and God bless.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact Us

General

If connecting with iSmile Foundation is your interest and you work in a country where we are active, please email ismilefoundationinc@gmail.com and describe the mission of your organization, why you want to connect, and how you envision a partnership working. All emails will be forwarded to the right staff member for follow-up.

We do provide grants to other nonprofit organizations such as active children's homes, children's health centers, not-for-profit educational centers, nonprofit veterans centers, and selected disability centers.

Ismile relies solely on grants, donations, and fundraisers for its funding. It is through the generous support of our founders and ongoing contributions by the community that we are able to provide our services.

Yes. iSmile Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) voluntary, not-for-profit organization registered in the United States.

Giving & Scholarships

Yes. iSmile provides scholarships and funding support to deserving children. This is an important part of our mission because a scholarship is more than financial assistance. It is a way of telling a child that we see their potential, believe in their future, and want to help them become a positive contributor to their community and society.

Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-1960603.

Yes. You can sponsor a child or recommend a child who may need support. Your encouragement, friendship, and financial support can make a meaningful difference in a child's life. Sponsoring a child helps create a lasting connection while supporting iSmile's mission to provide hope, opportunity, and a better future for children in need.

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