Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Freddie Ford Family Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 12454
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Postal Code: 63132
Main Phone: 314-282-5003
Main Fax: 314-282-0473
Organization Website: Https://www.freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501(c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/29/24
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Tutoring Children with Autism
Project Description:

I am thrilled to introduce a transformative education program designed to empower children with autism on their academic journey. A common characteristic of children with autism is developmental delays which result in the need for individualized education plans or IEP’s. Therefore, our goal for our Tutoring Program for Children with Autism is to improve the academic development and achievement for under-served families touched by autism.

Our innovative tutoring program focuses on enhancing reading and math proficiency for a minimum of 10 children aged 5-11 diagnosed with autism. Acknowledging the unique learning needs of these exceptional individuals, we have carefully crafted an 8-week curriculum, conducted for one hour weekly, to ensure targeted and impactful support. With all the expensive therapeutic interventions children autism typically receive, we plan to provide tutoring at no cost to decrease the financial burden on families.

The cornerstone of our program lies in our dedicated tutors, each equipped with a specialized background in special education. These experienced professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and understanding, creating a nurturing environment tailored to the specific challenges and strengths of children with autism.

To gauge the program’s effectiveness, we employ comprehensive assessments at both the program’s commencement and conclusion. This data-driven approach allows us to tailor our tutoring sessions dynamically, adapting to the evolving needs of each child.

Beyond academic enrichment, our program fosters a sense of community and inclusivity. By addressing the unique educational requirements of children with autism, we aim to unlock their full potential, promoting self-confidence and a love for learning.

We understand that supporting under-served families extends beyond the classroom. Through this tutoring program, we aspire to create a ripple effect, positively impacting not only the academic achievements of these remarkable children but also contributing to their holistic development.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sponsors and donations

Project Duration: 8 weeks
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis metropolitan area and county
Age Group To Be Served: 5-11

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Felicia
Contact Last Name: Ford
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 314-282-5003
Contact Email: Felicia@freddiefordfamilyfoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Montessori School of Englewood
Legal Name (if Different): Same
Also Known As: TMSOE
Mailing Address: 6936 S Hermitage Ave
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60636
Main Phone: (773) 535-9255
Main Fax:
Organization Website: tmsoe.org
Employer ID Number: 27-2803775
Organization Tax Status: Exempt from federal income tax under statute 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 26, 2024
Requested Amount: $7,125

Project Title: After School Program Support for Children Living in Under-Resourced Chicago Community
Project Description:

The Montessori School of Englewood (TMSOE) respectfully requests $10,000 to support the inaugural year of their After School Program (School year 2024-2025). In January, TMSOE launched a six-month pilot of the After School Program, which is getting positive feedback from parents and students alike. The pilot will inform any additions and modifications for the full program. In the first year, the school will provide a combination of core and extra-curricular programming to 50 students.

Funds from the Hermanowski Foundation would be used specifically to support critical tutoring and materials for diverse learners and bilingual students, including bilingual educational materials for migrant students. and student assessments

The mission of the Montessori School of Englewood (TMSOE) is to create a learning community where members trust one another to use their heads, hearts, and hands to commit to growth and fulfillment that prepares children for life. TMSOE is the only tuition-free Montessori Charter School in Chicago. We believe all children deserve the opportunity to experience a Montessori education, regardless of their race, gender, or economic status. We bring the unique benefits of a Montessori education back to its roots– to the children who need it most and who will reap the greatest impact.

Total Project Budget: 107125

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): John Buck Foundation, PAID, $10,000; Impact100, PENDING, $100,000

Project Duration: Full program launch 2024-25 school year-ongoing each school year.
Geographical Area Served: Chicago Illinois’s Englewood community area
Age Group To Be Served: K-8

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Calvin
Contact Last Name: Barksdale
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 773.849.7098
Contact Email: cbarksdale@tmsoe.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: NEW CHOICES NEW MINDS, INC (NCNM)
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 8 LEAHS TRCE
City: HAMPTON
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 23666
Main Phone: 7577253131
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: https://www.newchoices-newminds.org
Employer ID Number: 83-4639936
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/29/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Building A Smart Cent for A Strong Financial Foundation for Young Adults
Project Description:

New Choices New Minds, Inc. believes financial literacy is not solely a practical skill but a transformative tool for personal growth and social change. By providing the resources and guidance required to manage young adults’ finances wisely, we hope to inspire them to make positive choices for themselves and their communities.
After conducting a needs assessment in the Hampton Roads, Virginia, area, we have tailored our program to our target population’s needs for ages 16-21. Moreover, we have formed partnerships with local schools, community organizations, and financial institutions to ensure our initiative’s effective implementation and long-term sustainability. This project aims to help young adults at risk of dropping out of school, becoming homeless, or engaging in criminal activities by offering a comprehensive financial education program that covers budgeting, saving, investing, credit, debt, and entrepreneurship. The program includes mentoring, coaching, and counseling services to help overcome personal and social barriers to achieve academic and career goals.
Considering our vision of fostering a more equitable and prosperous society through innovative and impactful initiatives, we believe our project aligns well with your mission. We seek your support through a grant amounting to $10,000 for developing and implementing our program over one year. With this funding, we will be able to serve 100 young adults, providing them with quality financial education and support services.
We have prepared a detailed budget and work plan to share with you upon request. Also, we would like to have the opportunity to discuss our proposal in more detail to provide further insights into our project.
With your foundation’s support, we can make a significant difference in the lives of at-risk young adults and contribute to building a better future. We look forward to the possibility of partnering with your foundation.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Heart of Giving Nonprofit, Whole Foods,Urban Awareness, Chick-fil-A, AARP, Lidl, Bayport Credit Union, and other philanthropic partners,

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Hampton Roads, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 16-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Brenda
Contact Last Name: Smith
Contact Title: CEO/Founder
Contact Phone: 7577253131
Contact Email: newchoice.newmind@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Tulsa Cornerstone Assistance Network
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Tulsa Youthworks
Mailing Address: 3216 West 53rd Street North
City: Tulsa
State: OK
Postal Code: 74126
Main Phone: 9188082116
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.tulsayouthworks.org
Employer ID Number: 73-1526353
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/29/24
Requested Amount: 6,000

Project Title: Food is Medicine
Project Description:

Tulsa Cornerstone Assistance Network’s YouthWorks initiative is making a significant impact on over 200 young people in North Tulsa. These children and teenagers face various challenges, including academic struggles, poverty, food insecurity and diet related health conditions. We provide a 30 week afterschool program, Christmas and Spring Break Camp and 10 week summer camp aimed to bridge the opportunity gap and break the cycle of disadvantage. We believe that we can have the greatest impact in our community by educating our youth and empowering them to cultivate change.
We prioritize balanced nutrition and well-being as keys to success. Through our innovative multi-ponics greenhouse and medical garden, we offer immersive educational experiences for our after school program that focuses on nutrition and sustainable food production. The youth gain hands on experience that include regenerative farming, nutrition education, and healthy eating to prevent and overcome childhood obesity.
Our “Food is Medicine” project will be to enhance and expand our gardens, through our Multic-Ponic greenhouse and our outdoor medical gardens. The harvest from our gardens will be carefully packed into food boxes, which will be delivered every two weeks to 50 families facing financial challenges within our community. Furthermore, we are extending this assistance to include families of the youth enrolled in our afterschool program. To complement this initiative, we will introduce a structured curriculum aimed at educating young individuals about the nutritional advantages of various foods and instilling preventative health measures to address disparities. Additionally, we will offer cooking classes tailored for both youth and their families. A dedicated health and fitness coach will engage with the participants on a weekly basis to establish and achieve individualized health objectives. Ultimately, our project aims to scale up produce production annually, enabling us to extend support to an additional 50 families each year.

Total Project Budget: 103,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): United Health Care, Annual Spring and Fall Fundraiser, David & Cassie Temple Foundation, Youth Garden Grant,

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: North Tulsa which has the lowest socioeconomic status in Oklahoma
Age Group To Be Served: K-6

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Bree
Contact Last Name: Lawrence
Contact Title: Development and Accounting
Contact Phone: 918-808-2116
Contact Email: bree.lawrence.tulsacan@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Orlando Ballet
Legal Name (if Different): Orlando Ballet, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 600 North Lake Formosa Drive
City: Orlando
State: Florida
Postal Code: 32803
Main Phone: 4074189815
Main Fax:
Organization Website: orlandoballet.org
Employer ID Number: 1545-0047
Organization Tax Status: nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/29/2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: 2024-24 Scholaship Training for the Enrichment of Primary Students (STEPS) Program
Project Description:

Established in 1992, Orlando Ballet’s three-level Scholarship Training for the Enrichment of Primary Students (STEPS) program provides free dance classes, scholarship opportunities, and dance education training to teachers and students from Title I schools and underserved communities in Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, and Volusia Counties serving students from pre-school through 12th grade. STEPS is divided into three distinct levels, depending on age: First STEPS is a 10-week residency by OB Teaching Artists that provides dance education training for early childhood educators and visits from OB artists for their pre-school/kindergarten students. STEPS is a 13-week residency by OB Teaching Artists offering free dance classes, dancewear, and scholarship opportunities to 2nd through 5th grade students; and Real Education in the Arts Communicating Hope (REACH) is a 13-week residency by OB Teaching Artists, offering free dance classes and dancewear to 6th through 12th grade students.

During the program, students learn different styles of dance including ballet, jazz, and contemporary. STEPS and REACH participants have the opportunity to participate in a final Graduation/Performance Showcase on their last day of class.

Upon graduation from STEPS and REACH, students receive complimentary tickets to an Orlando Ballet mainstage performance at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and select students are offered scholarships to attend Orlando Ballet School’s Spring or Summer Dance Camps. Students who show promise and who qualify financially are awarded full scholarships to attend OBS the following academic year.

The overarching goal of the STEPS program is to improve social and academic outcomes for participating students through the transformative power of dance and instill a lifelong love of the performing arts.

Total Project Budget: $309,080

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Orlando Ballet receives approximately $155,000 in ongoing foundation, corporate, and City of Orlando funding to support STEPS each year. We are currently in the early stages of applying for FY25 project funding, so have yet to hear back from our steadfast partners. We do have one commitment however to date for 2024-25 STEPS from Orlando Magic Youth Foundation for $50,000.

Project Duration: August 26, 2024 – April 30, 2025
Geographical Area Served: Central Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 3 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Laurel
Contact Last Name: Hayward
Contact Title: Director of Philanthropy
Contact Phone: 3214275362
Contact Email: lhayward@orlandoballet.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Orlando Ballet
Legal Name (if Different): Orlando Ballet, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 600 North Lake Formosa Drive
City: Orlando
State: Florida
Postal Code: 32803
Main Phone: 4074189815
Main Fax:
Organization Website: orlandoballet.org
Employer ID Number: 1545-0047
Organization Tax Status: nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/29/2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: 2024-24 Scholaship Training for the Enrichment of Primary Students (STEPS) Program
Project Description:

Established in 1992, Orlando Ballet’s three-level Scholarship Training for the Enrichment of Primary Students (STEPS) program provides free dance classes, scholarship opportunities, and dance education training to teachers and students from Title I schools and underserved communities in Orange, Osceola, Lake, Seminole, and Volusia Counties serving students from pre-school through 12th grade. STEPS is divided into three distinct levels, depending on age: First STEPS is a 10-week residency by OB Teaching Artists that provides dance education training for early childhood educators and visits from OB artists for their pre-school/kindergarten students. STEPS is a 13-week residency by OB Teaching Artists offering free dance classes, dancewear, and scholarship opportunities to 2nd through 5th grade students; and Real Education in the Arts Communicating Hope (REACH) is a 13-week residency by OB Teaching Artists, offering free dance classes and dancewear to 6th through 12th grade students.

During the program, students learn different styles of dance including ballet, jazz, and contemporary. STEPS and REACH participants have the opportunity to participate in a final Graduation/Performance Showcase on their last day of class.

Upon graduation from STEPS and REACH, students receive complimentary tickets to an Orlando Ballet mainstage performance at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and select students are offered scholarships to attend Orlando Ballet School’s Spring or Summer Dance Camps. Students who show promise and who qualify financially are awarded full scholarships to attend OBS the following academic year.

The overarching goal of the STEPS program is to improve social and academic outcomes for participating students through the transformative power of dance and instill a lifelong love of the performing arts.

Total Project Budget: $309,080

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

Project Duration: August 26, 2024 – April 30, 2025
Geographical Area Served: Central Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 3 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Laurel
Contact Last Name: Hayward
Contact Title: Director of Philanthropy
Contact Phone: 3214275362
Contact Email: lhayward@orlandoballet.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 567 Auto Center Drive
City: Watsonville
State: CA
Postal Code: 95076
Main Phone: 8317249100
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.jacobsheart.org/
Employer ID Number: 68-0413822
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/29/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Jacob’s Heart Teen Group – a safe inclusive space for underserved teens to develop crucial life skills
Project Description:

We exist to improve the quality of life for children with cancer by supporting their families in the challenges they face. The majority of Jacob’s Heart children (80%) come from low-income homes with high levels of unmet, basic needs. 100% of our Teen Group participants are Latino and encounter systemic economic, cultural, and language barriers that further disenfranchise and marginalize young adults in need of mentorship and social support.

During the adolescent years, young people undergo significant changes and require increased emotional and social support to navigate this transformative period. Jacob’s Heart respectfully requests a $10,000 grant for our Teen Group – a special model that honors the resilience of socio-economically disadvantaged teens. Curriculum topics promote healthy lifestyles, habits, and attitudes – supported by therapy, coaching, and counseling available on site.

This much-needed Teen program has doubled in size over the last year. With your support, we will scale the size and impact of the group to include more teens by applying 25% of the grant toward our internal resources (staff time) and 75% toward expanding the budget for gatherings and activities.

Funds will support personal growth for 26 teens through facilitated activities that improve essential life skills, including leadership, self-confidence, communication, team building, and trust.

Outcomes
-Ongoing shared experiences and acceptance though mentorship and emotionally supportive peer relationships
-Improved self-confidence uplifted by peer’s welcoming and affirmation
-Improved life preparedness from 1:1 support and resources provided during key milestones (e.g. preparation and transportation to their first job interview)

Total Project Budget: $133,494

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 1. Hospice Giving Foundation $10,000 (Committed) 2. Kaiser Permanente $10,000 (Committed) 3. Monterey Peninsula Foundation $15,000 (Committed) 4. The majority of Jacob’s Heart services are provided through generous donors and support from our community

Project Duration: The Teen Group meets monthly and our behavioral health team offers deep psychosocial support, crisis counseling, and connection seven days a week, year round, free of charge. If awarded, grant funds will be fully utilized in the year following the award.
Geographical Area Served: Jacob’s Heart serves all eligible families of children with cancer and families bereaved by the loss of a child living in South Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey counties in California with a comprehensive level of support on referral from local pediatricians, Kaiser Permanente, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford and Benioff Children’s Hospital at University of California San Francisco.
Age Group To Be Served: Jacob’s Heart serves families of children with childhood cancer up to age 21.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Heidi
Contact Last Name: Boynton
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 8317249100
Contact Email: heidi@jacobsheart.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: This Is My Brave
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 880 Harrison St SE
City: Leesburg
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 20175
Main Phone: 7035990613
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thisismybrave.org
Employer ID Number: 20-8944419
Organization Tax Status: This Is My Brave

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/29/2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Teen Mental Health Advisory Board
Project Description:

Grant funding will be dedicated to establishing a Teen Advisory Board whose primary focus will be to address the public health issue of youth mental health and will play a pivotal role in guiding the implementation of targeted Teen Mental Health Month programs and initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by young individuals, as reported by the Teen Advisory Board.

Total Project Budget: 16,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grants and Donations.

Project Duration: Perpetual
Geographical Area Served: National
Age Group To Be Served: 13-19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Erin
Contact Last Name: Gallagher
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 7035990613
Contact Email: executivedirector@thisismybrave.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: This Is My Brave
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 880 Harrison St SE
City: Leesburg
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 20175
Main Phone: 7035990613
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thisismybrave.org
Employer ID Number: 20-8944419
Organization Tax Status: This Is My Brave

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/29/2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Teen Mental Health Advisory Board
Project Description:

Grant funding will be dedicated to establishing a Teen Advisory Board whose primary focus will be to address the public health issue of youth mental health and will play a pivotal role in guiding the implementation of targeted Teen Mental Health Month programs and initiatives that address the unique challenges faced by young individuals, as reported by the Teen Advisory Board.

Total Project Budget: 16,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grants and Donations.

Project Duration: Perpetual
Geographical Area Served: National
Age Group To Be Served: 13-19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Erin
Contact Last Name: Gallagher
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 7035990613
Contact Email: executivedirector@thisismybrave.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Striving to LOVR
Legal Name (if Different): Cherinna Hardeman
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 560 Baltimore National Pike Ste 204
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 21228
Main Phone: 7176550866
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Strivingtolove.org
Employer ID Number: 83-2468000
Organization Tax Status:

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/28/2023
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Tutoring
Project Description:

We are gearing up to begin our free tutoring project. We are offering tutoring to students with IEPs struggling with math and reading to Sundays in Baltimore. city and County. In addition, we are providing employment opportunities to youth workers who are excelling in the classroom.

Total Project Budget: 30,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Fundraising, 10,000 donation (Trihearts) , SBB research group (potentional) base grant ($12,400.00)

Project Duration: 9 months
Geographical Area Served: Baltimore city and Baltimore county Maryland
Age Group To Be Served: 4-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Cherinna
Contact Last Name: Hardeman
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 7176550866
Contact Email: Strivingtolove@gmail.com