Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: LitShop
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 614 Haven St.
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Postal Code: 63111
Main Phone: 314-941-3845
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.litshopstl.org
Employer ID Number: 83-3522861
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/17/2022
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Afterschool Literacy & Building Workshops
Project Description:

LitShop is seeking funds for Fall 2022 Afterschool Literacy & Building Modules to encourage growth in girls in the areas of literacy, leadership, and building and making.

About Us: LitShop, founded in 2019, provides afterschool and summer programming that pair engaging literacy opportunities with building and making for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 10-15. LitShop’s academic and technical programming, implemented in an empowering female-centric environment, encourages girls to solve problems in their communities and build the world they want to see critically, creatively, and collaboratively. By intentionally creating a supportive space where girls can take risks, LitShop fosters leadership and confidence girls can use through adolescence and early adulthood.

Statement of Need: LitShop’s programming is answering two critical St. Louis needs: the building and making gender gap and the socioeconomic literacy gap. To illustrate, only 9.1% of the construction workforce is female, and 2.2% of building trades apprenticeships are held by women. In addition, makerspace use by K-12 students is considerably gendered, with girl usage sharply declining after middle school. Regarding literacy, more than 80% of freshmen enter a St. Louis Public Schools high school reading below grade level.

Program Description: LitShop’s Afterschool Literacy & Building Modules are 16 weeks in length and serve girls attending schools in St. Louis City. In Fall 2022, LitShop plans to host six modules, two school-based and four open to the community. This grant request, therefore, represents expansion of the program, as we currently host two modules of each type. The 16-week modules allow for the completion of two building and making projects as well as two literacy projects. Workshops meet weekly and are staffed by two highly qualified instructors with backgrounds in literacy or the hands-on medium highlighted in the module. Each session also includes intentional community-building and social-emotional learning.

Total Project Budget: 76,772

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): In planning for 2022, we have already secured funding from the following: Federal government (from ERC owed, $6394) The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (through CREATE Accelerator, $15,000 awarded in April 2022) Bellwether Foundation (awarded for Spring 2022, $6500) CIGNA (through CIGNA Ambassadors program, $10,000 awarded in Q3 2022) $5,000 secured from repeat corporate givers. Our total secured funding amount is $42,894. We will also reapply for a program grant with the Saigh Foundation ($10,000, notification in Q3), as well as submit initial applications with SLPO ($10,000), the Saxena Foundation ($10,000, Q2), the Pott Foundation ($10,000, notification in Q3), the Dana Brown Charitable Trust ($10,000, notification in Q3), Mary’s Pence Fund ($10,000, notification in Q3) and others. Finally, we are awaiting information about additional funding as participants in the CREATE Accelerator. As part of the accelerator, we will gain access to facilitated funding through a variety of foundations and private donors. In total, we anticipate submitting applications for more than $250,000 worth of funding.

Project Duration: 16 weeks
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis City, Missouri
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 10-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Michelle
Contact Last Name: Arellano Haberberger
Contact Title: Development Manager/Writing Instructor
Contact Phone: 314-941-3845
Contact Email: michelle@litshopstl.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1306 Garbry Rd
City: Piqua
State: OH
Postal Code: 45356
Main Phone: 937-773-7630
Main Fax: 937-778-2561
Organization Website: www.rcnd.org
Employer ID Number: 23-7202001
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 17, 2022
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Brain & Body Integration Program for Children
Project Description:

For fifty years, the Rehabilitation Center for Neurological Development has been offering Brain & Body Integration Program for Children. The program is designed to assist children diagnosed with birth trauma, traumatic brain injury, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, Down syndrome or other brain related condition that resulted in a developmental delay. Services offered by the rehabilitation program are individually designed to stimulate each client’s brain and “rewire” the damaged or underdeveloped areas. Rehabilitative services may include neurodevelopmental exercises, cognitive/language development and tutoring, visual training and sensory training. The program approach focuses on treating the problem not the symptom.

The program enrolls a minimum of thirty children in the program annually. Clients attend the program 2 days per week for the 8-week period. Services are provided on an individual basis and may include but are not limited to the following: neuroeducational class, neurodevelopmental exercises, vestibular exercises, perceptual/language/cognitive training, educational kinesiology, and aquatic therapy.

Each child completes a pre and post evaluation to monitor progress. Based on the evaluation, an individual service plan is developed that specifically addresses that child’s unique needs. Services offered in the 8-week program may include but are not limited to the following: Neurodevelopmental Exercises, Vestibular Exercises, Perceptual/Language/Cognitive Training, Educational Kinesiology, and Aquatic Therapy. These services are provided on an individual basis. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay.

By program completion, each child shall achieve at least one of the following measurable objectives: improved upper body strength, improved lower body strength, improved balance, improved coordination, improved mobility, improved cognitive processing, increased language skills, improved visual /auditory processing or improved neurological organization.

This grant award shall extend the program through 2023. The program shall target those families that have limited financial resources and may otherwise not be able to take advantage of the services offered through the Center.

Total Project Budget: $48,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 2023 potential funders include: Harry & Margaret Moore Foundation, CPPS Heritage Mission Fund, Ohio Children’s Foundation, Fred & Alice Wallace Foundation, and First Bank Richmond

Project Duration: Continuous
Geographical Area Served: Clients served during 2021 resided in 12 Ohio counties. A breakdown of county residency is Miami County- 38%, Shelby County – 33%, Darke County – 11%, Montgomery County – 8% and all others – 10%
Age Group To Be Served: 1 year to 17 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Brenda
Contact Last Name: Scott
Contact Title: Special Projects Director
Contact Phone: 937-773-7630
Contact Email: special-projects@woh.rr.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Project Mosaics
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 234 Brigantine Circle
City: Norwell
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code: 02061
Main Phone: 6177630446
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.projectmosaics.org
Employer ID Number: 87-3198660
Organization Tax Status: Operates with Fiscal Sponsor (Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 15, 2022
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Esther’s Children: Voices of Iranian Jews
Project Description:

I am writing to express my interest in applying for a grant from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation. This funding would be instrumental in enabling the work of Project Mosaics as we develop multimedia teaching resources that are designed to enhance the instruction of Jewish history and culture in middle and high school settings.

The mission of Project Mosaics is to promote humanities education that elevates and centers Jewish histories, cultures, arts, and identities through the creation of digital multimedia content in order to illuminate Jewish voices from around the world within school settings. Our vision of education focuses on the Jewish people as global, pluralistic, multidimensional, and vibrant.

Project Mosaics is currently developing a series of short digital films for classroom use focused on the study of the history of Jews in Iran and the Iranian Jewish diaspora. While there have been Jews residing in Iran for over 2,500 years, this history is rarely mentioned in history classrooms. Project Mosaics is committed to producing easily-accessible, cost-free, and high-quality digital resources in order to address this absence of abundant curricular tools. With the financial assistance of the Hermanowski Family Foundation, we would be able to greatly increase the production of these resources.

Project Mosaics is grateful to be collaborating with a multitude of scholars and Iranian Jewish memoirists on this endeavor. For instance, our video resources will feature the expertise of Lior Sternfeld, an associate professor of history and Jewish Studies at Penn State University and Roya Hakakian, an author and poet.

Project Mosaics recognizes that the representations of Jews in middle and high school settings can be improved considerably through the development and availability of versatile, compelling, and digital learning tools. We believe that the Hermanowski Family Foundation has a role to play in this effort.

Total Project Budget: 60,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Private Donations

Project Duration: Two years
Geographical Area Served: Public Schools throughout the United States
Age Group To Be Served: Middle and High School Students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Daniel
Contact Last Name: Osborn
Contact Title: President and Executive Director
Contact Phone: 6177630446
Contact Email: danosborn@projectmosaics.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: United Heroes League
Legal Name (if Different): United Heroes League
Also Known As: Defending the Blue Line
Mailing Address: 15211 Ravenna Trail
City: Hastings
State: MN
Postal Code: 55033
Main Phone: 5076218552
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.giveUHL.org
Employer ID Number: 27-0711063
Organization Tax Status: 501 (C) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/14/2022
Requested Amount: 6000.00

Project Title: Warrior Camp
Project Description:

Warrior Camp is a 3.5 day hockey camp for 100 military children ages 8-18. Base camp is at Minnesota’s National Guard training center, Camp Ripley. The kids spend the day at St. Cloud State’s ice rink for hockey skills training and then are bussed back to Camp Ripley. Every evening we have a military themed event for the kids.

Total Project Budget: 46230.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 40000

Project Duration: August 7-11
Geographical Area Served: Camp is located in Mn but any military kid from around the US.
Age Group To Be Served: 8-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Guy
Contact Last Name: Sing
Contact Title: Vice President, Special Projects
Contact Phone: 5076218552
Contact Email: GuyS@unitedheroesleague.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Scholars Latino Initiative
Legal Name (if Different): Shenandoah Valley Scholars Latino Initiative Inc
Also Known As: SLI
Mailing Address: PO Box 2734
City: Harrisonburg
State: VA
Postal Code: 22801
Main Phone: 4342992549
Main Fax:
Organization Website: vasli.org
Employer ID Number: 45-5560300
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 14, 2022
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: College access for Latino/a/x students
Project Description:

Scholars Latino Initiative (SLI) supports Latino/a/x high school students with college access through rigorous academic challenge, leadership development, scholarships, and supportive mentorships. We are celebrating our 10th year as an incorporated nonprofit, and proudly serve students in Richmond, Harrisonburg, and Winchester, Virginia (much more about SLI is at vasli.org).

SLI scholars are young people who experience unique circumstances as first-generation college students; as talented but often invisible individuals; as children from families that are disproportionately under resourced and disenfranchised; and as members of a growing population in Virginia and the U.S. that is underrepresented on college campuses.

Since 2012 SLI has had 132 scholars (50 current, 82 alumni) and supported students with $294,000 in scholarship awards, $66,000 in computer awards, and $20,000+ in dual enrollment tuition assistance for scholars taking college courses while in high school. SLI scholars have attended 21 colleges and universities.

Students who apply and are selected to be SLI scholars participate in various growth activities, such as:

…Accepting new academic challenges and leadership responsibilities that empower their paths to higher education, with guidance from SLI high school teachers and university student mentors;
…Developing personal statements and goals, evaluating careers and majors, applying for college admittance, and seeking financial aid, all with the help of faculty mentors; and
…Receiving friendship, social support and help for navigating the challenges that come with being a Latinx college-bound student.

SLI scholars have also participated in college-level writing and analysis seminars taught by university faculty members, college-readiness programming, leadership and service partnerships with community organizations, and leadership and networking retreats held on university campuses.

Learn much more about SLI on SLI’s website (vasli.org), where you can also “meet” more SLI scholars.

Total Project Budget: 225,300

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): SLI is funded by many individuals, businesses, foundations, and organizations (please see vasli.org/community), so far this year including the Robins Foundation, Peter Iver Kaufman, and Brent Holsinger.

Project Duration: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Geographical Area Served: Virginia (Richmond, Harrisonburg, Winchester)
Age Group To Be Served: 14-20

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Christopher
Contact Last Name: Clymer Kurtz
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 434-299-2549
Contact Email: christopher.clymerkurtz@vasli.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mother Seton School
Legal Name (if Different): Mother Seton School
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 100 Creamery Road
City: Emmitsburg
State: MD
Postal Code: 21727
Main Phone: 3014473161
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mothersetonschool.org
Employer ID Number: 52-1089607
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/10/2022
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Learning Center
Project Description:

Mother Seton School located in Emmitsburg, MD, serves 317 students in grades prek-8th grade. Of those 317 students, 42 students with disabilities are in the Learning Center. Of these students, 18 have a diagnosis of dyslexia or a similar language-based learning disability. We have 4 students that are currently in the process of being diagnosed. Many of the 18 dyslexic students would benefit from 5 days a week intervention but with current staffing, this is not possible. Mother Seton School, located less than one mile from the site of Elizabeth’s original school, is an important partner for many Maryland and Pennsylvania families as it continues the Seton Legacy of Catholic Education. Requested funds in the amount of $10,000.

Total Project Budget: 165174.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Public contributions-$25,000.00 DOC-22731.00

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: MD, PA
Age Group To Be Served: prek-through 8th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Carbaugh
Contact Title: Director of grant writing
Contact Phone: 3014473161
Contact Email: jcarbaugh@mothersetonschool.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Chaldean Community Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3601 15 Mile Rd.
City: Sterling Heights
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48310
Main Phone: 586-722-7523
Main Fax: 586-722-7257
Organization Website: https://www.chaldeanfoundation.org/
Employer ID Number: 20-3963417
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/8/22
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Youth Sport Sampling Program
Project Description:

The majority of the youth and families the Chaldean Community Foundation serves are immigrants and/or refugees. Youth that immigrate to the United States have a more difficult time acculturating with other youth because of the lack of knowledge regarding American sports. During elementary and middle-school years, friend groups are often developed amongst those we play the same sports, attend camps or after school programs together.

Immigrant families do not have the same opportunities to engage in extra-curricular activities because of financial limitations, lack of transportation, or cultural misunderstandings of the benefits of playing sports. Some of the benefits of engaging in a variety of sports includes learning values such as teamwork and integrity; developing physical coordination, learning how to communicate and listen, and developing leadership capabilities. The most familiar sport to CCF’s immigrant families is soccer. Through the creation of a sports sampling camp, CCF can train youth on a variety of sports, rules, and game play.

The families CCF serves are primarily low income. Parents of these families are required to focus on providing basic needs such as housing and food for their children, therefore, are unable to afford extra-curricular or sport activities for youth. Sport lessons, sport leagues, gym membership all cost fees that are unaffordable for CCF’s clients. Additionally, many low-income children suffer from food inequalities during the summer because their school provides breakfast and lunch for them. CCF’s camp will provide a healthy snack or small lunch to ensure one meal is provided to youth while at the Chaldean Community Foundation.

The target population is youth ages eight to thirteen.

The goal of the sports camp is to allow youth an opportunity to learn American sports, engage in physical activity, develop skills, and to utilize sports as a way to make new friends and strengthen relationships.

Total Project Budget: $17,890

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Ralph Wilson Legacy

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: Southeast Michigan
Age Group To Be Served: 8-13

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Susan
Contact Last Name: Smith
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 5867227523
Contact Email: susan.smith@chaldeanfoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Chaldean Community Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3601 15 Mile Rd.
City: Sterling Heights
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48310
Main Phone: 586-722-7523
Main Fax: 586-722-7257
Organization Website: https://www.chaldeanfoundation.org/
Employer ID Number: 20-3963417
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/8/22
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Youth Sport Sampling Program
Project Description:

The majority of the youth and families the Chaldean Community Foundation serves are immigrants and/or refugees. Youth that immigrate to the United States have a more difficult time acculturating with other youth because of the lack of knowledge regarding American sports. During elementary and middle-school years, friend groups are often developed amongst those we play the same sports, attend camps or after school programs together.

Immigrant families do not have the same opportunities to engage in extra-curricular activities because of financial limitations, lack of transportation, or cultural misunderstandings of the benefits of playing sports. Some of the benefits of engaging in a variety of sports includes learning values such as teamwork and integrity; developing physical coordination, learning how to communicate and listen, and developing leadership capabilities. The most familiar sport to CCF’s immigrant families is soccer. Through the creation of a sports sampling camp, CCF can train youth on a variety of sports, rules, and game play.

The families CCF serves are primarily low income. Parents of these families are required to focus on providing basic needs such as housing and food for their children, therefore, are unable to afford extra-curricular or sport activities for youth. Sport lessons, sport leagues, gym membership all cost fees that are unaffordable for CCF’s clients. Additionally, many low-income children suffer from food inequalities during the summer because their school provides breakfast and lunch for them. CCF’s camp will provide a healthy snack or small lunch to ensure one meal is provided to youth while at the Chaldean Community Foundation.

The target population is youth ages eight to thirteen.

The goal of the sports camp is to allow youth an opportunity to learn American sports, engage in physical activity, develop skills, and to utilize sports as a way to make new friends and strengthen relationships.

Total Project Budget: $17,890

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Ralph Wilson Legacy

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: Southeast Michigan
Age Group To Be Served: 8-13

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Susan
Contact Last Name: Smith
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 5867227523
Contact Email: susan.smith@chaldeanfoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Community Christian School of Baraboo
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CCS
Mailing Address: E12654 County Rd T
City: Baraboo
State: WI
Postal Code: 53913
Main Phone: 6084482191
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://barabooccs.com
Employer ID Number: 27-2862704
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/7/22
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Plan for Connectivity
Project Description:

Our school will be upgrading outdated hardware, providing much-needed VOIp phones to every classroom, and buying our High School students Chromebooks.

Total Project Budget: $34,267.96

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Adams County Electric Co-op $3607

Project Duration: 60 days
Geographical Area Served: Sauk County, Columbia County, Juneau County, Adams County
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Lory
Contact Last Name: Seffrood
Contact Title: Director of Admissions and Development
Contact Phone: 608-448-2191
Contact Email: lseffrood@barabooccs.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Fund for Charitable Development, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: FCD Cares
Mailing Address: 495 Alt 19, No. 1347
City: Palm Harbor
State: FL.
Postal Code: 34682
Main Phone: 800 530 5073 X801
Main Fax: 800 530 5073
Organization Website: fcdcares.org
Employer ID Number: 80-0362345
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/06/2002
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Care for Children with Birth Defect Disabilities and the Poverty-Level Families.
Project Description:

Our mission is to create and implement programs that directly improve the health and well-being of babies, children, and their poverty level families. We feel this initiative is consistent with your organization’s mission and philanthropic values. The FCD Cares’, Children with Birth Defects Disabilities Initiative, serves the newly born, babies and children living with debilitating birth defects, and their poverty-level families. Its focus is on the urgent care and Extra-Ordinary monetary assistance for babies & children with Birth Defect Disabilities and their poverty-level families in the Hillsborough, Pinellas and other Florida Counties. Our program helps babies, children, and their families with desperately needed funds to pay for Extra-Ordinary cost such as specialized food, medical supplies/equipment, housing, medical trips, baby clothes and other necessities that they need but are not covered by government agencies or other sources. Most benefits do not consider these types of Extra-Ordinary medical and non-medical costs. All these extra-ordinary cost to Children with Birth Defect Disabilities’ poverty level families, just intensifies financial hardships, feeling of desperation and an urgency to matters that they, the families, are already experiencing. Our program objective is to, 1) Expand the Care for Children with Birth Defects and Disabilities Initiative. 2) To support the ongoing and future Extra-Ordinary financial needs for their low-income, poverty-level families. 3) To help their low income, poverty-level families with funds to pay for Extra-Ordinary specialized medical care, medical supplies, nutrition, housing, and other necessities that they desperately need but cannot afford. 4) To locate families to be the beneficiaries in their communities. 5) To create positive differences in the lives of babies, children, and their families so they can achieve productive lives and live with healthy habits, and 6) To help them maintain positive attitudes toward themselves and others.

Total Project Budget: $250,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): GTE Financial Foundation, Herman O West Foundation/West Pharmaceutical The Wawa Foundation, DeBartolo Family Foundation, MSC Foundation, Walmart Foundation, Weyerhaeuser Foundation, , Publix Markets, C&S Wholesale Grocers, , Macy’s, GoDaddy for Good, Goodyear, co., T-Mobile, Amscot, Winn Dixie Grocers, Intuit, Network for Good, Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services, Grow Financial.

Project Duration: 01/01/2022 to 12/31/2022
Geographical Area Served: State of Florida
Age Group To Be Served: new born to age 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Lee
Contact Last Name: Bollin
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 800 530 5073 x802
Contact Email: lee.ceo@fcdcares.org