Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Piedmont CASA
Legal Name (if Different): Piedmont Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc.
Also Known As: Piedmont CASA
Mailing Address: 818 East High Street
City: Charlottesville
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 22902
Main Phone: 434-971-7515
Main Fax: 434-971-3060
Organization Website: http://www.pcasa.org
Employer ID Number: 54-1704064
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2016
Requested Amount: $8,000

Project Title: Provide Trained CASA Volunteers to Advocate in Court for Abused and Neglected Children
Project Description:

Since 1995, Piedmont CASA has trained 633 Volunteers, who have served 1,780 abused and neglected children. In FY15, 118 Piedmont CASA Volunteers served 221 abused and neglected children. Though we are only 9 months into FY16, we have already served 232 young victims.

After a rigorous selection process and training to ensure that they have the time and skills required for success, CASA Volunteers are inducted by the Court and assigned a case. Each CASA Volunteer focuses on only one child or sibling group. They meet with them at least once a month, and are typically on the same case from beginning to end. Because of this, CASA Volunteers are often the most consistent presence in the lives of their children, with a unique and critically important understanding of their circumstances.

CASA Volunteers conduct comprehensive independent investigations, working closely with physicians, therapists, lawyers, guidance counselors, social workers, teachers, parents, and others. They participate in family partnership meetings, special education planning meetings, and other child-specific treatment team meetings. All the information they gather is distilled into detailed court reports including recommendations that focus on outcomes that are in the best interest of the child, ensuring that they receive appropriate and necessary services.

In addition, CASA Volunteers are trained in Fostering Futures, a curriculum and strategy that focuses on helping older youth develop the practical life skills and social networks they need for independent living. Effective use of this strategy leaves young adults far better equipped to move beyond childhood experiences and create a future free from the fallout of abuse and neglect.

Research shows that children with CASA Volunteers are more likely to find safe and permanent homes – and half as likely to re-enter the foster care system.

We do not charge fees, and no other organization provides this service.

Total Project Budget: $581,029

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Piedmont CASA’s long-term sustainability is dependent on having a broad base of support, so we will continue to pursue diversified funding. In FY 2015, individual donations accounted for 58% of the program revenues, private foundations 13%, state and federal grants 25%, and a special event 3%. Grants committed for FY 2017 include: Albemarle County ($9,270) and the City of Charlottesville ($9,327). Other grants we are applying for include: Family & Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia, VOCA, Department of Criminal Justice Services, Louisa County, E. C. Wareheim Foundation, Titmus Foundation, and the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation.

Project Duration: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
Geographical Area Served: City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, and Louisa, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: Newborn to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lexie
Contact Last Name: Boris
Contact Title: Advancement Director
Contact Phone: 434-971-7515
Contact Email: lboris@pcasa.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Child Protection Team of Palm Beach, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CPT
Mailing Address: 5305 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 101
City: West Palm Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33407
Main Phone: (561) 433-3544
Main Fax: (561) 357-9622
Organization Website: http://www.childprotectionteampalmbeach.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0746922
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/31/16
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Personal Hygiene Kits/Care Packages
Project Description:

We are seeking funds to be able to continue to provide Personal Hygiene Kits/Care Packages to approximately 225 physically abused, sexually abused and/or criminally neglected children. The CPT operates the ONLY forensic medical clinic serving alleged child abuse victims in the County. Our doctors also examine victims in hospital/emergency rooms as well as in a rural office out in Pahokee. CPT services are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our goal is to provide a kit to every child abuse victim examined in our clinics. We started this project in 2014. The responses from the children and caregivers have been incredible and pure joy. The gender & age‐appropriate kits facilitate discussion between CPT staff, victims and caregivers about hygiene and follow‐up care. Readily available supplies and medicines encourage better follow‐up care; reduce further infections and medical expenses, and support victims and caregivers in a challenging time. Baby kits include diapers, wipes, formula, etc. plus 1st aid supplies in a diaper bag. Child and teen kits include similar 1st aid items, plus underwear, socks, and personal hygiene items in a backpack. All kits include brochures in English, Spanish, and Creole. We also include school items during the school year, and a small toy item.
We operate on a slim budget with strict restrictions on reimbursable expenses. We can only fund special projects like this with grants and private donations. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to submit an LOI and for the Foundation’s support of Florida’s children in the past. We hope to continue our partnership and appreciate your time and consideration.

Total Project Budget: $74,464

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Weyenberg Foundation

Project Duration: July 1, 2016 – June 30 2017
Geographical Area Served: All of Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: birth to age 17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sharyn
Contact Last Name: Cornett
Contact Title: Executive Assistant
Contact Phone: (561) 433.3544, Ext. 234
Contact Email: Sharyn.Cornett@flhealth.gov

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Child Protection Team of Palm Beach, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CPT
Mailing Address: 5305 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 101
City: West Palm Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33407
Main Phone: (561) 433-3544
Main Fax: (561) 357-9622
Organization Website:
Employer ID Number: 65-0746922
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/31/16
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Personal Hygiene Kits/Care Packages
Project Description:

We are seeking funds to be able to continue to provide Personal Hygiene Kits/Care Packages to approximately 225 physically abused, sexually abused and/or criminally neglected children. The CPT operates the ONLY forensic medical clinic serving alleged child abuse victims in the County. Our doctors also examine victims in hospital/emergency rooms as well as in a rural office out in Pahokee. CPT services are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our goal is to provide a kit to every child abuse victim examined in our clinics. We started this project in 2014. The responses from the children and caregivers have been incredible and pure joy. The gender & age‐appropriate kits facilitate discussion between CPT staff, victims and caregivers about hygiene and follow‐up care. Readily available supplies and medicines encourage better follow‐up care; reduce further infections and medical expenses, and support victims and caregivers in a challenging time. Baby kits include diapers, wipes, formula, etc. plus 1st aid supplies in a diaper bag. Child and teen kits include similar 1st aid items, plus underwear, socks, and personal hygiene items in a backpack. All kits include brochures in English, Spanish, and Creole. We also include school items during the school year, and a small toy item.
We operate on a slim budget with strict restrictions on reimbursable expenses. We can only fund special projects like this with grants and private donations. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to submit an LOI and for the Foundation’s support of Florida’s children in the past. We hope to continue our partnership and appreciate your time and consideration.

Total Project Budget: $74,464

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Weyenberg Foundation

Project Duration: July 1, 2016 – June 30 2017
Geographical Area Served: All of Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: birth to age 17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sharyn
Contact Last Name: Cornett
Contact Title: Executive Assistant
Contact Phone: (561) 433.3544, Ext. 234
Contact Email: Sharyn.Cornett@flhealth.gov

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 145 NE 4th Ave
City: Boynton Beach
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33435
Main Phone: 561-386-4261
Main Fax: 561-364-7288
Organization Website: www.cccgbb.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0447796
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/31/2016
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Senior Services Program – Senior Veggie Mobile
Project Description:

We request $5,000 to support our Senior Veggie Mobile for seniors ages 70 and up. We provide nutrition, assistance and opportunities for socialization supporting seniors to age in place.

The Senior Veggie Mobile program serves 150 senior citizens in the heart of Boynton Beach with locally grown produce delivered to the frail and elderly, 1/3 of whom are shut-ins. The friendly visit offers case managers an opportunity to check for signs of malnutrition, dehydration, dementia and to provide additional emergency assistance and referrals as needed.

The Veggie Mobile is stocked with various fruits and vegetables. Seniors are invited to come outside to the truck to \"shop\" or pick their own vegetables. Typically, they select 1-2 grocery bags of the free produce per delivery; we estimate the commercial value at $10 per bag. If they are not home or don’t feel up to coming outside, a bag with a variety of produce is left for them.

These deliveries are made by our Honey Do Team who provide assistance when asked, \"Honey, can you do this for me?\" These honey-dos may put away groceries, change light bulbs, move furniture, and more. However, the team is trained to be alert for larger issues needing to be addressed such as mental and physical concerns, landlords neglecting needed repairs or infestations.

The Senior Veggie Mobile is just one component of our comprehensive Senior Services Program which also provides cooked meals for 110 local seniors twice a week, 1/3 are delivered to shut-ins. We also offer cooking classes focusing on nutrition and chronic disease prevention, social activities, outings, transportation and other support services. Our program provides Emergency Shelter and Financial Aid support, 250 Thanksgiving baskets and Easter Hams. The Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach has been serving the community for more than 29 years.

Total Project Budget: $253,306

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Quantum Foundation – $50,000 pending (invited by funder to request repeat funding for 2nd year); Jim Moran – $55,000 pending (invited by funder to request repeat funding for 4th consecutive year); Community Development Block Grants – $50,096 committed; In-kind Food – $20,000 committed; Agency Fundraiser (Hunger Walk) – $30,000 committed, Individual Contributions – $20,000 pending

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Heart of Boynton Beach, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: Seniors (70+ years old)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sherry
Contact Last Name: Johnson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 561-386-4261
Contact Email: sherryccc@aol.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Life Sports Fitness, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): NA
Also Known As: NA
Mailing Address: 408 NE 6th Avenue, #537
City: Fort Lauderdale
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33304
Main Phone: 954-649-0020
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.lifesportsfitness.com
Employer ID Number: 46-0591110
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2016
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Life Sports Fitness Afterschool Tutoring for Disadvantaged Students
Project Description:

Life Sports Fitness is a tax-exempt, sports-themed youth development organization that develops and delivers high quality, fun, educational fitness programs for children. We provide school-age children with out-of-school-time (OST) youth development options in year-round programs teaching life skills and core values via sports, fitness and positive mentorship. We pride ourselves in our ability to teach, motivate, and inspire children by unleashing their potential. Afterschool programs include enrichment experiences such as golf, tennis, sailing, surfing, tutoring, and keyboarding. A typical daily schedule runs from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and includes snack time, physical fitness, homework, and free play. Transportation from local schools is provided. The Afterschool Program at Holiday Park in Broward County, Florida serves 100 students daily. One of the enrichments available to our students is tutoring. This is especially important since Florida recently implemented more demanding education standards including rigorous content and the application of knowledge through higher-order thinking skills. These new requirements are particularly challenging for disadvantaged students. 30% of afterschool participants at our Holiday Park location (30 children) are currently on full or partial scholarship due to financial hardship. For these participants, we would like to use funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation to provide an hour of tutoring each week for the entire 2016-2017 school year (approximately 40 weeks). Tutoring services cost $25 per hour for a certified teacher using a 4:1 student to teacher ratio; therefore we are requesting $7,500: 30 total students / 4 students per tutoring group x 1 hour per week x 40 weeks x $25 per hour.

Total Project Budget: $7,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Any additional funds raised will be used to provide free group tutoring to more program participants.

Project Duration: 2016-2017 School Year (40 weeks)
Geographical Area Served: Broward County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: School-aged Children

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Jared
Contact Last Name: Campbell
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 954-649-0020
Contact Email: info@lifesportsfitness.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Florida Youth Orchestra
Legal Name (if Different): All Florida Youth Orchestra, Inc.
Also Known As: FYO
Mailing Address: 1708 N 40th Street
City: Hollywood
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33021
Main Phone: 954-962-5666
Main Fax: 954-962-8080
Organization Website: www.floridayouthorchestra.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0063799
Organization Tax Status: non proift – 501 – c – 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2016
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Music STEPS (Students Transformed through Education and Performance Skills)
Project Description:

Since 1993, Music STEPS provides free instrument instruction and instruments for at-risk elementary school students in underserved Title I public schools. In 2007, early childhood development music education was added to STEPS services for pre-school age children from low income families.

Music STEPS takes place in 9 – Title 1 schools in both Broward and Miami-Dade Counties and two agencies – Kids In Distress serving abused children and New Mirawood Academy serving low income children. Free music classes are provided annually at each location for 34 – 45 weeks (depending on site) from September – May to 450 at-risk children who would otherwise not be exposed to music education.

Music STEPS has two components: pre-school early child development music classes for children attending pre-school programs ages babies – 4 and instrument instruction, during after school hours, for elementary school age children in grades 3, 4, and 5 who attend Title I schools. Pre-school age children attend classes that include singing, poetry, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement, and storytelling using language within a musical context. Older children are provided a wind, brass, percussion or string instrument that they take home for practice. STEPS offers image building activities and experience working with professional musicians who serve as role models. Music STEPS has been designed not only to increase capacity in music, but also to improve social and behavioral skills. Music STEPS students are selected based on their interest to join. Teachers and school staff at each location assist in identifying students. No audition is held.

At least two recitals, in each site, are offered free to school and community members enabling students to exhibit their new talents to classmates and guests.

Total Project Budget: $214,360

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Government grants $15,000; Foundations $87,850; In-kind goods services $84,400. Pending: Donations $10,000; Foundations $20,000

Project Duration: 12 months, annually
Geographical Area Served: Broward and Miami Dade Counties
Age Group To Be Served: pre-school to 5th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Myra
Contact Last Name: Weaver
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 954-962-5666
Contact Email: fyomusic@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Artists For Humanity, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: AFH
Mailing Address: EpiCenter, 100 West Second Street, Boston
City: Boston
State: MA
Postal Code: 02127
Main Phone: 617 268-7620
Main Fax: 617 268-7358
Organization Website: www.afhboston.org
Employer ID Number: 04-3138434
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2016
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Youth Arts Enterprise
Project Description:

AFH’s central program, the Youth Arts Enterprise, employs 250 Boston teens annually during out-of-school hours: Tuesday-Thursday from 3:00-6:00PM during the school year and Monday-Friday from 12:00-5:30PM during the summer. AFH partners these youth apprentices with professional artist / designer mentors to collaborate on innovative projects – like engineering bike racks for installation throughout the City – that promote active learning and advanced 21st Century Skills development in creativity, media, technology, critical-thinking, problem-solving and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) concepts.

AFH offers this project-based learning in fully-equipped, staffed studios in Graphic Design/Motion Graphics, Painting, Photography, Screen-Printing, Sculpture/3D Design, Video and Web Design. Studios feature a small group structure of 7-12 young people working alongside a mentor. Individual attention enables the mentor to introduce concepts, discuss direction, advise on techniques, and ensure that each participant is working to his/her potential. This hands-on approach quickly builds skills, confidence and aptitude. Youth are encouraged to self-direct by choosing subject matter, researching ideas/images, and exploring techniques. Group critique strengthens communication and critical analysis.

Commissioned projects require apprentices to focus and craft a product that responds to client needs. Teens participate in planning, product development and marketing. Like any other job, they are expected to be punctual, treat the work seriously and function as team members. Unlike most jobs available to teens, young people are directly involved in client negotiations and meetings, giving them an important introduction to the professional world.

AFH further prepares teens for today’s global knowledge-based economy by ensuring they have access to computer literacy, digital media, STEM concepts and advanced technological training. AFH offers rigorous academic support systems, including: High School Credit Bearing Program, tutoring, literacy through the arts, and college readiness / success programming. The indicators of success are compelling: 100% of high school seniors working at AFH graduate, 95% on time.

Total Project Budget: $2,830,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): AFH’s funding strategy combines goals for earned and contributed income: Institutional Giving: AFH anticipates that 39% of our 2016 revenues will stem from foundation, corporate and government grants. Toward this goal: * AFH consults strategically with a core group of funders who invest long-term commitments in our unique model. * We are working with a fundraising consultant to introduce us to national donors and position us for a deeper scope of investment. * We are strengthening development materials for discrete program components and applying for investment in multiple philanthropic priorities, including youth development, arts and culture, workforce development, job readiness, experiential education, college readiness and persistence, interdisciplinary arts/STEM learning, youth violence prevention, substance abuse-prevention, and environmental sustainability. * AFH has received grants in the amount of $2,000 and higher from the following foundation, corporate and governmental sources in the past year: A.C. Ratshesky Foundation ($10,000); Anna B. Stearns Charitable Foundation ($15,000); Anonymous ($20,000); The Barr Foundation ($50,000); Bloomberg Philanthropies ($175,000*); Blue Hills Charitable Foundation ($2,000); Boston Cultural Council ($3,000); Boston Office of Workforce Development/ Community Development Block Grant ($50,000); Boston Redevelopment Authority ($39,250); Clowes Fund ($15,000); Edvestors ($5,000); Eliot K-8 School ($18,000); J. E. and Z.B. Butler Family Foundation ($50,000); John Hancock Financial Services ($70,000); Klarman Family Foundation ($50,000); The Krupp Foundation ($10,000); Lewis Family Foundation ($35,000); LLH/LHM Foundation ($8,000); Massachusetts Cultural Council ($42,350); Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ($20,000); Massachusetts Port Authority ($5,000); MAXIMUS Foundation ($2,000); Nathan Cummings Foundation ($45,000); Nathaniel Saltonstall Arts Fund ($10,000); National Science Foundation ($269,580); New England Foundation for the Arts ($3,000); Ramsey McCluskey Foundation ($7,500); South Boston Association of Non Profits / Gilette ($8,166); State Street Foundation ($100,000); Stavros Niarchos Foundation ($100,000); Wellington Management Foundation ($15,000); William E. Schrafft and Bertha E. Schrafft Charitable Trust ($18,000). Individual Giving: Since 2003, AFH’s Major Gifts program has realized nearly $4,000,000 from individual donors in response to site visits, patron parties and our annual and summer appeals. *Board of Advisors – Founded in 2007, AFH’s Board of Advisors plays a pivotal role in strengthening our business contacts and funding resources. Members personally contribute $2,500 or more annually. Currently, at 60 members, AFH hopes to expand the board to 75 members and increase overall contributions from individuals and annual events by 15%. *The Luminaries – Through in-person meet-ups and monthly donations, AFH is piloting a new group, The Luminaries, to engage young professionals with an invested interest in AFH and our young people. *Rodman Ride For Kids – AFH participated in the annual Rodman Ride for Kids since 2010. This fundraising event provides an annual opportunity to raise matching funds, involve the community and secure corporate sponsors. In 2015, $1,009,005 of funds raised was eligible for a 6% match (or $60,540.30) through the Ride! Earned Income: AFH’s enterprise component creates a reliable income stream that helps support the organization. Overall, AFH earned 38% of our operating expenses in 2015. Demand is increasing for our commissioned projects and services, and youth have more opportunities to contribute to sophisticated and multi-faceted projects and exhibitions. Meanwhile, AFH has assembled new marketing and project teams, which we believe will cultivate greater opportunities and increase profitability.

Project Duration: Now in its 25th year, the Youth Arts Enterprise runs in cycles of 1-year, from Jan 1st-December 31st in 2016.
Geographical Area Served: Boston, MA
Age Group To Be Served: 14-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Patrice
Contact Last Name: Maye
Contact Title: Director of Institutional Giving
Contact Phone: 617 268-7620
Contact Email: patricemaye@afhboston.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Kristi House, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1265 NW 12th Avenue
City: Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33136
Main Phone: 305-547-6800
Main Fax: 305-547-6816
Organization Website: www.kristihouse.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0576650
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2016
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Healing the Hurt of Child Sexual Abuse
Project Description:

The American Academy of Pediatrics has called child sexual abuse a public health epidemic. The American Medical Association declared it a “silent-violent epidemic.” Child sexual abuse is correlated with an increased risk for a wide range of behavioral issues, mental health problems and adjustment difficulties in childhood and later in life. It impacts not just the victims, but also families and communities. The CDC has pegged the lifetime cost to society at $210,000 per case of untreated child sexual abuse.

Although sexual abuse is pervasive throughout all races, socio-economic classes and cultures, the families we see do not usually have the resources to obtain services on their own, and find very few other agencies that offer free, evidence-based mental health services. Providing services at no cost to families is essential for clients who would probably not be able to access this level of care in a timely manner anywhere else. The families we see are typically undergoing multiple economic and social stressors compounded by the turmoil and family upheaval wrought by allegations of sexual abuse. We provide a full continuum of wrap-around services and care for victims and their families to address multiple family needs.

As sad and traumatic as child sexual abuse is, Kristi House has found through years of practice that with culturally sensitive, evidence-based intervention, children and families can heal. Our documented outcomes have demonstrated that those who successfully complete their therapy treatment plans with our caring, experienced therapists function better across many domains, and that the families are better equipped to protect their children in the future.

This grant will go toward our therapy program that helps children overcome the trauma of sexual abuse so that their lives are not forever defined by hurt, secrecy, guilt or shame.

Total Project Budget: $1,550,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $1,100,000

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: 3-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Claudia
Contact Last Name: Kitchens
Contact Title: Chief Executive Officer
Contact Phone: 305-547-6800
Contact Email: ckitchens@kristihouse.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Young Playwrights’ Theater
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: YPT
Mailing Address: 2437 15th Street NW
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20009
Main Phone: 202-387-9173
Main Fax: 202-387-9176
Organization Website: www.yptdc.org
Employer ID Number: 52-2102391
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/2015
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Young Playwrights’ Theater’s Arts Education Programming
Project Description:

Founded in 1995 by professional playwright Karen Zacarías, Young Playwrights’ Theater (YPT) inspires young people to realize the power of their own voices. By teaching students to express themselves through the art of playwriting, YPT develops students’ language skills, and empowers them with the creativity, confidence and critical thinking skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Our In-School Playwriting Program, YPT’s flagship residency program, weaves the art of playwriting into Language Arts curricula as part of students’ school-day instruction to enhance literacy, creative expression and communication. A professional teaching artist leads a twelve-workshop series teaching students the fundamentals of playwriting and the mechanics of language, drama and self-expression, culminating with every student writing their own play. Professional actors then perform students’ plays in the classroom, showing students the power of language and their own voices. YPT also provides summer and after-school programs and free, professional performances of student-written work in the community.

Over the past decade, the Hermanowski Foundation’s support has helped YPT reach thousands of underserved students and their families with free arts education programming. In 2016, increased funding from the Hermanowski Foundation helped YPT expand our services in DC’s highest-need neighborhoods, establishing new partnerships with schools in low-income neighborhoods in Wards 5 and 8 to provide our In-School Program for new students. In 2016-17, YPT looks forward to anchoring these partnerships and deepening relationships at each new partner school. We anticipate reaching over 1,500 students in 25 schools across all eight wards in the coming year with free, in-depth literacy programming. Our programming will achieve a measurable impact on student literacy, and a deeper community impact by bringing free theater into underserved neighborhoods to share the hopes and dreams of DC’s youth, while inspiring them to realize the power and value of their voices and stories.

Total Project Budget: $818,476

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Young Playwrights’ Theater’s project budget is our projected FY17 operating budget: $818,476. YPT is in the early stages of applying for funding for FY17, but we anticipate continued support from many regular funders including the National Endowment for the Arts, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Cafritz Foundation, the Meyer Foundation, the Clark-Winchcole Foundation, the Harman Family Foundation and Wells Fargo. We have been thrilled to receive increased funding from several funders, including the Hermanowski Foundation, which has allowed YPT to establish new partnerships and deepen our impact in high-need neighborhoods across Washington, DC.

Project Duration: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
Geographical Area Served: Washington, DC metro area
Age Group To Be Served: Youth ages 5-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Alison
Contact Last Name: Beyrle
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 202-387-9173
Contact Email: abeyrle@yptdc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Miami Childrens Museum, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 980 MacArthur Causeway
City: Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33132
Main Phone: (305) 373-5437
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.miamichildrensmuseum.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2396999
Organization Tax Status: 5013(c) Not-for-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2016
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: MCM Explorers Summer Camp scholarships
Project Description:

MCM requests $10,000 to enroll 12 youth from Miami’s most underserved neighborhoods in 4 weeks of MCM Explorers educational summer camp programming. Hermanowski Family Foundation funding will provide full scholarships to cover expenses, which include daily lunch as well as before and after care.

MCM Explorers arts-based camp activities take children to a different global destination or culture each week, i.e. Vietnam and Native American heritage, to gain an appreciation for our cultural differences and similarities through hands-on activities including art, music, dance, theater and special events with global ambassadors. Campers engage in activities that balance self-directed exploration with guided learning and group projects aimed at emphasizing qualities such as creativity, self-expression, curiosity, self-esteem, positive messages, teamwork, leadership, conflict resolution and positive socialization. Children also learn about nutrition and cooking by eating and preparing foods from around the world. The camp emphasizes physical fitness and collaboration through dance, sports and games. Campers further expand their knowledge of different cultures through field trips to local cultural institutions.

A substantial benefit of summer camp programming is the prevention of “summer slide,” a loss of academic skills that occurs over the summer break. Studies show that children who do not have academically stimulating summer environments can have lower reading and math skills when they return to school in the fall. MCM camps enable children to practice academic skills as well as acquire new knowledge so that they don’t lose ground over the summer. Children also are immersed in the arts, another variable that correlates positively with academic and social development. Last year, our Museum summer camp program served 314 children from June – August, including 36 scholarship recipients, 5 with disabilities. The average number of campers per week was 79 youth.

Total Project Budget: $190,447

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs (committed), Abraham Foundation (committed), Jarden Community Solutions (pending)

Project Duration: 13 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade
Age Group To Be Served: 6-10

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Debra
Contact Last Name: Moroff
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 305-373-5437
Contact Email: dmoroff@miamichildrensmuseum.org