Smiles and Hearts Foundation 501(c)3
The Internal Revenue Service has officially recognized Smiles and Hearts Foundation (EIN 39-3458202) as a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, effective August 13, 2025. The Foundation is classified as a public charity under Section 509(a)(2), which means it is supported primarily by public contributions and program revenue rather than private foundations. Donors may deduct contributions made to the Foundation under Section 170 of the Code, and the organization is also qualified to receive tax-deductible bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts under Sections 2055, 2106, and 2522. This determination confirms that Smiles and Hearts Foundation is fully recognized as a nonprofit public charity eligible to receive tax-deductible donations.
Smiles and Hearts Foundation honors two remarkable women.
Michelle Agard Werner
Michelle’s radiant smile uplifted everyone around her. Though gone too soon, her legacy of kindness and joy continues to inspire Smiles and Hearts Foundation.
Jane Boyd
Co-founder and lifelong educator, Jane has dedicated nearly four decades to empowering women and children through education and compassion. Her leadership and passion remain at the heart of our mission.
- Rooted in Service – Purpose through serving others
- Mission – Uplift children & women with compassion, education, dignit
- Faith in Action – Matthew 25:4
- Grace Perspective – Humility & gratitude
- Impact – Honor Christ, strengthen communities, promote safety
Smiles and Hearts Foundation, rooted in compassion, guided by faith, and lived through service, empowers children, women, and communities in rural Africa with education, safety, and opportunities.
Values and Logo Symbolism
Values
Our Logo, Our Legacy
Our Logo, Our Legacy
- Faith — Guided by Christian service and humility
- Compassion — Caring for children, women, and communities
- Education — Expanding access to learning
- Opportunity — Opening doors to brighter futures
- Safety — Protecting dignity and well-being
- Service — Living purpose through action
Our Logo, Our Legacy
Our Logo, Our Legacy
Our Logo, Our Legacy
Smiling Sun — Michelle’s joy, a beacon of hope
Heart — Jane’s service, leadership, and love
White Cross — Faith, sacrifice, and Christ’s call to serve
Woman’s Silhouette — Dignity, strength, and women as changemakers
Eight African-inspired Leaves
Compassion — open hands for care
Education — open book for growth
Dignity — upright figure for worth
Community — hut for unity
Empowerment — lightbulb for opportunity
Remaining leaves — balance, wholeness, harmony.
💙 Where Smiles and Hearts Change Lives.
Programs, Success, and STEM for Reenpan
Our Programs
Our Success Stories
Our Success Stories
- STEM —Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Portable labs + teacher training → hands-on science
- Literacy & Education — Books + resources → stronger learning
- Women’s Dignity & Safety — Kits + support → protection & empowerment
- Community Development — Local partnerships → resilient schools & communities
- Scholarships — Support for low-i
- STEM —Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Portable labs + teacher training → hands-on science
- Literacy & Education — Books + resources → stronger learning
- Women’s Dignity & Safety — Kits + support → protection & empowerment
- Community Development — Local partnerships → resilient schools & communities
- Scholarships — Support for low-income families → continued education
- Faith & Service — Christian values → compassion in action
Our Success Stories
Our Success Stories
Our Success Stories
In October 2024, before the Smiles and Hearts Foundation had a name, Jane Boyd and Jeff Werner visited Reenpan Primary School in rural Limpopo. They brought simple gifts—books, supplies, and learning materials—but what they received reshaped their lives. As pens and pencils were handed to the students, their faces lit up with joy and hop
In October 2024, before the Smiles and Hearts Foundation had a name, Jane Boyd and Jeff Werner visited Reenpan Primary School in rural Limpopo. They brought simple gifts—books, supplies, and learning materials—but what they received reshaped their lives. As pens and pencils were handed to the students, their faces lit up with joy and hope. Each teacher received a small gift and a personalized note of encouragement, a gesture of shared respect and commitment. Thus, the spark for the Smiles and Hearts Foundation was born—turning compassion into action, faith into service, and opening doors of opportunity for every child.
STEM for Reenpan
Our Success Stories
STEM for Reenpan
STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
- Need — No science tools → Limited curiosity
- Response — Portable labs → Hands-on learning
- Teachers — Training → Confidence & skills
- Impact — 4 labs → 8 classrooms, every learner
Our Team and Reenpan
Our Team
Reenpan Primary School
Reenpan Primary School
Smiles and Hearts Foundation
Co-founded by Jane Boyd & Jeff Werner
Jane Boyd — Educator & Servant Leader:
a nationally honored educator and speech and debate coach, recognized in the NSDA, TOC, and TFA Halls of Fame for her lifelong impact on students and communities. With decades of leadership in education and a deep commitment to compass
Smiles and Hearts Foundation
Co-founded by Jane Boyd & Jeff Werner
Jane Boyd — Educator & Servant Leader:
a nationally honored educator and speech and debate coach, recognized in the NSDA, TOC, and TFA Halls of Fame for her lifelong impact on students and communities. With decades of leadership in education and a deep commitment to compassion and empowerment, she now brings her vision and dedication to the Smiles and Hearts Foundation, advancing opportunities for children and families in South Africa.
Jeff Werner — Entrepreneur & Visionary:
a nationally recognized technology executive and entrepreneur whose career includes leading multi-million-dollar enterprises and earning an Inc. 500 award for building one of America’s fastest-growing companies. He now channels his visionary leadership and passion for innovation into advancing the mission of the Smiles and Hearts Foundation, empowering children and communities in South Africa.
Volunteers — The Heart of the Mission
- Teachers, students, farmers, community members
- Dedicate skills and compassion
- Prove lasting change comes together
Reenpan Primary School
Reenpan Primary School
Reenpan Primary School
- Rural Limpopo, South Africa
- No-fee public school (Grades R–7)
- 279 eager learners
- About eight teachers
- Quintile 1 — serving the poorest communities
- Government funding covers only the basics
- No science tools, libraries, or technology
- Children with big dreams, waiting for opportunity