Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Arts for Learning, Virginia
Legal Name (if Different): Young Audiences of Virginia, Inc.
Also Known As: Arts for Learning, Virginia
Mailing Address: 420 N Center Dr., Suite 239
City: Norfolk
State: VA
Postal Code: 23502
Main Phone: 757-466-7555
Main Fax:
Organization Website: http://arts4learningva.org
Employer ID Number: 54-6063377
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/18/24
Requested Amount: $5,000.

Project Title: Wolf Trap Initiative
Project Description:

Arts for Learning, Virginia became in 2023 the exclusive Coastal Virginia affiliate of the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning through the Arts, the educational arm of the Wolf Trap Foundation for Performing Arts in Vienna, VA. This is an expansion of our service model to focus upon the youngest learners in underserved schools because of the alarming need to better prepare students. The Virginia Department of Education reports that 40% of Virginia’s kindergarteners began the 2022-23 school year lacking adequate skills in literacy, mathematics, self-regulation, and social skills.

The Wolf Trap (WT) model is unique because it focuses on the arts, using music, dance, storytelling, and theater to improve students’ literacy skills. Professional teaching artists on our roster are trained and credentialed in future-focused instructional techniques, developmentally appropriate early childhood standards, and engaging arts-integration strategies that reinforce targeted literacy skills. The model includes in-person classroom residencies, professional development, and family workshops. Independent research shows the WT approach results in higher standardized test scores, increased language development, and enhanced 21st-century skills.

This grant will serve Coastal Virginia’s youngest citizens by funding five high-quality five-session classroom residencies for preschool students and a two-hour professional development workshop led by WT artists open to any interested preschool educators. In the residencies, A4L teaching artists work in the classroom alongside teachers to engage students in arts-based learning experiences, slowly allowing the teacher to lead the lesson using these strategies. The teacher chooses the topic, and the artist builds the curriculum plan. After the residency, the teacher will have acquired skills to apply to current and future classes to further the success of their young students. Altogether, the Hermanowski Family Foundation is asked to fund 20% of the $24,895 total budget for the initiative.

Total Project Budget: $24,895.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $ 5,000. Pending: Hermanowski Family Foundation, $10,560. Pending: Dr. Scholl Foundation, $ 9,335. Committed: Grants for Good Invest in Others = $24,895. Total

Project Duration: 01/01/25-12/31/25
Geographical Area Served: Coastal Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: Pre-K – Kindergarten

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: David
Contact Last Name: Powers
Contact Title: Grants & Fundraising Manager
Contact Phone: 757-466-7555
Contact Email: Development@Arts4LearningVA.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 59 Mill Street
City: Paterson
State: New Jersey
Postal Code: 07501
Main Phone: 973-881-8307
Main Fax: 973-881-1755
Organization Website: https://oasisnj.org/
Employer ID Number: 22-3491573
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Empowering Low-Income Minority Children through the Oasis After-School Academy
Project Description:

The Oasis After-School Academy, now in its 25th year, provides academic and socio-emotional support to 130 low-income, minority children at risk of school failure in grades K-7 in Paterson, one of the poorest and most diverse cities in New Jersey. The majority of Paterson’s schoolchildren fail to meet grade-level expectations in math and language arts, thus lacking basic literacy skills, and many suffer from adverse childhood experiences that result in anxiety, depression, and difficult classroom behaviors. The Oasis After-School Academy provides an early intervention outlet to the children of Paterson, giving them access to a dedicated staff of professionals who support and nurture them as well as a safe and structured educational environment focused on improving literacy in math and language arts. The program operates every day after school from 3:30-6:00 pm during the school year, from September through mid-June, and participating children and their families have access to all free programs and services Oasis provides, including daily hot breakfast and lunch, emergency food bags and clothing, and the support of a full-time social work team of four. The Oasis After-School Academy provides the academic and emotional support system Paterson’s disadvantaged children lack and empowers them to thrive in school and in life. We create more equitable educational and future career pathways for low-income children who then become positive educational role models for the children in the broader community.

Total Project Budget: $836,746.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $248,500.00

Project Duration: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (12 months)
Geographical Area Served: Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Age Group To Be Served: 5-13

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Senem
Contact Last Name: Kaptan
Contact Title: Corporate and Foundation Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 973-881-8307×103
Contact Email: SenemKaptan@oasisnj.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: OSPREY Camp
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 117 E. Louisa Street suite #110
City: Seattle
State: WA
Postal Code: 98102
Main Phone: 5409071772
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.ospreycamp.org
Employer ID Number: 93-0572590
Organization Tax Status: OSPREY Camp

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 18, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Warm Hands & Warm Soles
Project Description:

At OSPREY Camp, we offer a transformative one-week outdoor education adventure to 5th and 6th graders in Washington State. Our program immerses students in the wonders of the Puget Sound watershed, guiding them to identify native plants and animal tracks. However, the children we serve face significant challenges. Our students come from Title 1 schools and live well below the poverty line, with some even experiencing homelessness, residing in shelters or their family’s car.
Heartbreakingly, upon arrival at OSPREY Camp, many children lack the necessities to stay warm. Ill-prepared and without proper clothing, they face discomfort and uncertainty during their camp experience. But at OSPREY Camp, we refuse to let them endure this hardship alone. Our compassionate staff bridges the gap, ensuring every child without a coat, gloves, or warm socks receives them upon arrival. It’s not just about providing warmth; it’s about showing these children they are seen, valued, and cared for.
By the end of their time at OSPREY Camp, these young participants take home cherished memories and the tangible warmth of a coat, gloves, and socks. It’s a small gesture with a profound impact, instilling a sense of dignity and belonging in children who may otherwise feel forgotten. Join us in ensuring that every child’s journey at OSPREY Camp is filled with comfort, warmth, and the unwavering support they deserve.
Each school year, we serve approximately 2,500 students, and more than 75% arrive without proper attire.

Total Project Budget: $26400

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Transmountain – pending, Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation – pending

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Puget Sound Area
Age Group To Be Served: 10-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Bette
Contact Last Name: Marchese
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 540-907-1772
Contact Email: bmarchese@campschechter.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: OSPREY Camp
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 117 E. Louisa Street suite #110
City: Seattle
State: WA
Postal Code: 98102
Main Phone: 5409071772
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.ospreycamp.org
Employer ID Number: 93-0572590
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 18, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Warm Hands & Warm Soles
Project Description:

At OSPREY Camp, we offer a transformative one-week outdoor education adventure to 5th and 6th graders in Washington State. Our program immerses students in the wonders of the Puget Sound watershed, guiding them to identify native plants and animal tracks. However, the children we serve face significant challenges. Our students come from Title 1 schools and live well below the poverty line, with some even experiencing homelessness, residing in shelters or their family’s car.
Heartbreakingly, upon arrival at OSPREY Camp, many children lack the necessities to stay warm. Ill-prepared and without proper clothing, they face discomfort and uncertainty during their camp experience. But at OSPREY Camp, we refuse to let them endure this hardship alone. Our compassionate staff bridges the gap, ensuring every child without a coat, gloves, or warm socks receives them upon arrival. It’s not just about providing warmth; it’s about showing these children they are seen, valued, and cared for.
By the end of their time at OSPREY Camp, these young participants take home cherished memories and the tangible warmth of a coat, gloves, and socks. It’s a small gesture with a profound impact, instilling a sense of dignity and belonging in children who may otherwise feel forgotten. Join us in ensuring that every child’s journey at OSPREY Camp is filled with comfort, warmth, and the unwavering support they deserve.

Total Project Budget: $13200

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Transmountain – pending

Project Duration:
Geographical Area Served:
Age Group To Be Served:

Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Guadalupe School
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Guadalupe Center Educational Programs Inc.
Mailing Address: 1385 N. 1200 W.
City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
Postal Code: 84116
Main Phone: 801-531-6100
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www,guadschool.org
Employer ID Number: 87-0299521
Organization Tax Status: 501-(3)(C)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/24
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Support for Guadalupe School’s Early Learning Center Expanded Capacity
Project Description:

Guadalupe’s Early Learning Center (“ELC”) programs provide early educational intervention to families and children of poverty, many of whom come from non-English speaking homes. The purpose of the Guadalupe Early Learning Center is to transform lives through education by providing high-quality early learning experiences, and family support so that parents and caregivers are prepared to be active participants in their child’s education and children are prepared for long-term educational success. Guadalupe’s Early Learning Center (“ELC”) programs provide very early educational intervention to families and children of poverty, many of whom come from non-English speaking homes, with the goals of 1) assuring that developmental milestones are met and the children are prepared to enter kindergarten ready to learn and succeed 2) ensuring parents are empowered educators in their children’s lives. The ELC comprises three different programs: In-Home Family Support Program, Toddler Transitions, and Preschool.

Total Project Budget: 2345754

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ALSAM- Committed, R. Harold Burton Foundation- Committed, Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation- Committed

Project Duration: Annual/Year Round
Geographical Area Served: Salt Lake City, UT
Age Group To Be Served: 0-5 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Becky
Contact Last Name: Youkstetter
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 801-531-6100
Contact Email: becky.youkstetter.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Guadalupe School
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Guadalupe Center Educational Programs Inc.
Mailing Address: 1385 N. 1200 W.
City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
Postal Code: 84116
Main Phone: 801-531-6100
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www,guadschool.org
Employer ID Number: 87-0299521
Organization Tax Status: 501-(3)(C)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/24
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Support for Guadalupe School’s Early Learning Center Expanded Capacity
Project Description:

Guadalupe’s Early Learning Center (“ELC”) programs provide early educational intervention to families and children of poverty, many of whom come from non-English speaking homes. The purpose of the Guadalupe Early Learning Center is to transform lives through education by providing high-quality early learning experiences, and family support so that parents and caregivers are prepared to be active participants in their child’s education and children are prepared for long-term educational success. Guadalupe’s Early Learning Center (“ELC”) programs provide very early educational intervention to families and children of poverty, many of whom come from non-English speaking homes, with the goals of 1) assuring that developmental milestones are met and the children are prepared to enter kindergarten ready to learn and succeed 2) ensuring parents are empowered educators in their children’s lives. The ELC comprises three different programs: In-Home Family Support Program, Toddler Transitions, and Preschool.

Total Project Budget: 2345754

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ALSAM- Committed, R. Harold Burton Foundation- Committed, Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation- Committed

Project Duration: Annual/Year Round
Geographical Area Served: Salt Lake City, UT
Age Group To Be Served: 0-5 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Becky
Contact Last Name: Youkstetter
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 801-531-6100
Contact Email: becky.youkstetter.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Guadalupe School
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Guadalupe Center Educational Programs Inc.
Mailing Address: 1385 N. 1200 W.
City: Salt Lake City
State: UT
Postal Code: 84116
Main Phone: 801-531-6100
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www,guadschool.org
Employer ID Number: 87-0299521
Organization Tax Status: 501-(3)(C)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/24
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Support for Guadalupe School’s Early Learning Center Expanded Capacity
Project Description:

Guadalupe’s Early Learning Center (“ELC”) programs provide early educational intervention to families and children of poverty, many of whom come from non-English speaking homes. The purpose of the Guadalupe Early Learning Center is to transform lives through education by providing high-quality early learning experiences, and family support so that parents and caregivers are prepared to be active participants in their child’s education and children are prepared for long-term educational success. Guadalupe’s Early Learning Center (“ELC”) programs provide very early educational intervention to families and children of poverty, many of whom come from non-English speaking homes, with the goals of 1) assuring that developmental milestones are met and the children are prepared to enter kindergarten ready to learn and succeed 2) ensuring parents are empowered educators in their children’s lives. The ELC comprises three different programs: In-Home Family Support Program, Toddler Transitions, and Preschool.

Total Project Budget: 2345754

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ALSAM- Committed, R. Harold Burton Foundation- Committed, Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation- Committed

Project Duration: Annual/Year Round
Geographical Area Served: Salt Lake City, UT
Age Group To Be Served: 0-5 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name:
Contact Last Name:
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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Education Foundation of Collier County, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: Champions For Learning
Mailing Address: 3606 Enterprise Ave, Suite 150
City: Naples
State: Florida
Postal Code: 34104
Main Phone: 239.643.4755
Main Fax: 239.643.4799
Organization Website: www.championsforlearning.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0230582
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt, Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 18, 2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Champions For Learning Student Programs
Project Description:

Children from households with low incomes, and who have parents with low levels of formal education encounter barriers to graduating high school, enrolling in postsecondary education or job training, and completing college, making it likely that they will struggle to secure stable employment and attain financial security. Champions For Learning’s Student Programs are divided into two distinct but complementary spheres: ‘college and career access’ and ‘occupation-based learning and skill-building’ and are designed to equip and prepare students for their future learning and career goals. Eighty-nine percent of the students we serve come from households living at or below the national poverty line. Our Student Programs support students working towards high school graduation and postsecondary education or technical training, equipping them with the tools necessary for continued academic, career, and overall life success. Our Take Stock in Children program emphasizes mentoring to guide students towards successful completion of high school and enrollment in college. The College and Career Preparation Program prepares 11th and 12th grade students for their future learning and career goals post high school graduation. Through the Technical Pathways program, students receive guidance on how to navigate the academic, technical, and real-world knowledge, skills and experience they need to be prepared for a career. Collier County Public Schools’ High School Entrepreneurship Program offers project-based, authentic learning in a real-world environment. Champions For Learning recruits and trains volunteers, who work with students to develop the spirit of an entrepreneur.

Total Project Budget: $2,107,229

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): For Fiscal Year 2025, committed sources of the funding for our Student Programs include Naples Children and Education Foundation. The Annual Fund Plan is the foundation of Champions For Learning’s fundraising activities, and includes direct mail campaigns, digital fundraising strategies, stewardship, fundraising and cultivation events, a large grants portfolio, and a planned giving program. Our fundraising efforts work in concert with our Communications Plan, which includes newsletters and weekly updates, the Champions For Learning website, social media engagement across multiple platforms, and a public relations strategy engaging local print and broadcast media.

Project Duration: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Geographical Area Served: Collier County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 8th grade – 12th grade students, 13-18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Rebekah
Contact Last Name: Telfer
Contact Title: Director of Annual Giving
Contact Phone: 239.263.5784
Contact Email: rtelfer@championsforlearning.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Education Foundation
Also Known As: Sister Thea Bowman Foundation
Mailing Address: 8235 Ohio River Blvd
City: Pittsburgh
State: PA
Postal Code: 15202
Main Phone: 6786997634
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://theabowmanfoundation.org/
Employer ID Number: 030322037
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/18/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Project Student Success
Project Description:

To work with partner institution and provide resources to scholars that will allow them to engage with their peers in campus activities as well as supporting their needs in non-academic areas such as food insecurities, medical or dental needs, or logistic requirements that may emerge.

Total Project Budget: $20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Henry Niles Foundation, The Pittsburgh Foundation, Catholic Foundation of North Georgia

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Northeast and midwest
Age Group To Be Served: 18-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Joseph
Contact Last Name: Barker II
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 678.699.7634
Contact Email: jbarker2@theabowmanfoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Avery C Thompson Sr Community Center
Legal Name (if Different): Avery C Thompson Sr Community Center Inc
Also Known As: ACTCC
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 601, 63 E Palmetto Avenue
City: Varnville
State: SC
Postal Code: 29944
Main Phone: 803-842-6316
Main Fax:
Organization Website: actCommunityCenter.org
Employer ID Number: 82-229-4314
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/18/24
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: After School Program
Project Description:

ACTCC is the only Community Center in Hampton County. Although the public school has an after school program, they are at capacity, and many children are turned away. ACTCC provides after school programming for children ages 6-18, M-F (2:00 until 5:00pm) during the school year. The children are accepted on a first come basis and the after school program is a "Pay what your Can" with many not financially able to pay any tuition at all. We provide homework assistance, mentoring and a safe place for students to thrive after-school hours while their parents are still at work. Each child has their own Chromebook. Students use both IXL and Zearn daily. IXL is a South Carolina standard-based computer software program that helps with reading, math, social studies and science. Zearn is a comprehensive K-12 curriculum software program for math that uses visual models, pictures, and real-life examples to help students develop sound math skills. We also play Math Bingo and imaginative games to support learning. Students have dedicated reading time everyday, either peer to peer, shared and/or independently.

Total Project Budget: $74,250.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Department of Juvenile Justice: Since 2021, DJJ has awarded the Center $15,000 annually to support our programming and provided Chromebooks for each student that attends the Center. Hampton County local DJJ employees also present workshops to our students throughout the year. The city of Varnville donates the space for our Community Center. 2024 funding includes the Beaufort Fund, National Mentoring program, Dominion Energy, the Nora Roberts Foundation, Food Lion, Comcast.

Project Duration: Jan 1, 2025 – Dec. 30, 2025
Geographical Area Served: The ACTCC is located in Varnville, SC where the total population is @1600 and 100% of students enrolled in the Varnville Public Schools located in the Hampton County School District are on the free-and-reduced lunch program. 15.7% of the population live below the poverty line.
Age Group To Be Served: 6-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Verta
Contact Last Name: Thompson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 803-842-6316
Contact Email: actcc92@gmail.com