Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Jimmy Banks Academy Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: J.B.A.
Mailing Address: 2847 N. 49th Street
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Postal Code: 53210
Main Phone: (414) 323-2338
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.JimmyBanksAcademy.org
Employer ID Number: 84-1801722
Organization Tax Status: 501C3
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: January 18, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000
Project Title: Jimmy Banks Soccer and Mentorship Academy
Project Description:
At the heart of the Jimmy Banks Academy is a vision of a future where every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. As shown by the posthumous visionary, Jimmy Banks, we believe that access to quality education, fitness, mentorship, and sports can break the cycle of poverty and inequality, opening doors to brighter futures.
In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, there is a critical need for accessibility to programming aimed at nurturing the potential of young individuals from diverse and underserved backgrounds through sports, education, and mentorship. Jimmy Banks Soccer and Mentorship Academy is a beacon of hope, that offers a safe and inclusive space for children and youth in the underresourced communities of the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County, Wisconsin to grow, learn, and excel in life.
The academy’s primary goal is to empower kids and youth aged 5 to 17 with life skills, leadership abilities, and the joy of playing soccer. Through this 8-week+ approach, we address various aspects of their development, fostering education, financial literacy, physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, and resilience. It promotes wellness, encouraging a balanced lifestyle that includes proper nutrition and mental health awareness at a young age. We instill a sense of civic responsibility by involving participants in community service projects, teaching them the value of giving back.
The founders, coaches, and mentors serve as role models for the participants, helping them set goals, make informed decisions, and navigate the challenges of adolescence, guiding these young people toward an illuminating future.
Jimmy Banks Academy firmly believes that our infrastructure of sports, physical wellness, financial literacy, education, and mentorship have the power to transform lives, nurture thriving communities, and cultivate responsible citizens.
Total Project Budget: $20,000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Commited: Donations $5,000 & Potential: Grants $5,000
Project Duration: 8 Weeks+
Geographical Area Served: Miwaukee, Wisconsin and Milwaukee County
Age Group To Be Served: 5 – 17
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: La Toya
Contact Last Name: Wimpie
Contact Title: Executive Secretary
Contact Phone: (414) 704-7870
Contact Email: contact@jimmybanksacademy.org