Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Youth Haven, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5867 Whitaker Road
City: Naples
State: FL
Postal Code: 34112
Main Phone: 2397742904
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.youthhaenswfl.org
Employer ID Number: 23-7065187
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/13/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Tools to Support Children and Teens in Crisis
Project Description:

Youth Haven seeks support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation for tools that provide Home, Hope, & Healing to abused, neglected and homeless children and teens ages 6-20.

Licensed by the Florida Department of Children’s Services and the Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, Youth Haven is the sole emergency shelter in Southwest Florida providing immediate care to at-risk youth aged 6 to 18. Youth Haven also offers extended residence, with an average stay of 270 days. The Homeless Teen Transitional Living Program is the only program in Collier County for youth experiencing homelessness. Residents receive individual service plans and life skills classes that promote independence and housing readiness. Rob’s Group Home, Youth Haven’s Transitional Living Cottage, offers comprehensive 24-hour care for homeless unaccompanied youth ages 16 to 20 who require a longer length of stay.

While government funding provides the bare minimum for each client supported, over the past two years, Youth Haven has dramatically expanded programs and services to respond to the increase in the severity of trauma and mental health issues suffered by the youth arriving for help. Foster care youth are at a higher risk of experiencing many Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) like abuse and violence, leading to toxic stress and long-term problems. Youth Haven residents report experiencing an average of 7.2 out of 10 possible ACEs. 50% experienced eight or more and 97% four or more. Youth Haven utilizes tools like the Children’s Functional Assessment Rating Scale, Related Life Events Screener and Child PTSD Symptom Scale to measure their progress.

Youth Haven residents receive comprehensive care and counseling to aid their healing in a therapeutic environment. Programs include therapies, education, activities and life skills provided on an 18.5-acre trauma-informed campus to prepare them for a healthy, self-sufficient future.

Total Project Budget: $4,188,654.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Other Funding: Committed: NCEF: $425,000 Schoen Foundation: $250,000 Telford Foundation: $186,831 Arthrex, Inc: $25,000 Publix Super Markets Charities: $8,500 Requested/Pending: Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation: $60,000 Pulte Family Charitable Foundation: $50,000 Barron Collier Jr. Foundation: $5,000

Project Duration: Ongoing – Funding will be utilized January 2025 – December 2025
Geographical Area Served: Southwest Florida/Collier County, FL
Age Group To Be Served: 6-20

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Peter
Contact Last Name: Johnson
Contact Title: Chief Development Officer
Contact Phone: 2397742904
Contact Email: peter.johnson@youthhavenswfl.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Savannah Childrens’ Theatre
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Mailing Address: 2160 E Victory Dr.
City: Savannah
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 31404
Main Phone: (912) 238-9015
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org/
Employer ID Number: 20-1578048
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 13, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: Harmony of Hope Scholarship Program
Project Description:

At the heart of The Savannah Children’s Theatre lies the belief that the arts are essential to the personal development of children. The Harmony of Hope Scholarship program is a beacon of opportunity for children who aspire to explore the realms of musical theatre but face financial barriers.

The Harmony of Hope Scholarship program is designed to offer both partial and full tuition assistance to children from Pre-K through 12th grade who display a financial need. We believe that talent knows no socioeconomic boundaries, and every child deserves the chance to shine on stage.

We offer:

Musical Theatre Classes: With sessions running from $625-650 for three months, students from elementary to high school can immerse themselves in the magical world of theatre. Dedicating 4 hours weekly, these young performers will cap their session with a spectacular weekend of live shows.
Dance for Musical Theatre & Aerial Arts: Running from August to April with a yearly fee of $875, these classes mash up singing, dancing, and acting in an exhilarating package that promises to augment self-confidence and foster teamwork.
The Harmony of Hope Scholarship program is about transforming lives through art. Through our collective efforts, we:

· Enhance Confidence: By participating in theatre and improv games, we nurture confidence and public speaking abilities.

· Develop Skills: Our performing arts classes polish acting, singing, and dancing skills while underlining the importance of fitness.

· Promote Teamwork: Each class underscores the essence of ensemble work and collaboration.

· Broaden Horizons: Students are exposed to a diversity of musical genres, all while enriching their knowledge of the arts.

In the pursuit of our mission to "inspire, educate, and entertain," the Harmony of Hope Scholarship echoes our commitment to making the arts accessible. We believe every child harbors the potential to not just witness magic, but to create it.

Total Project Budget: $10,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $4,000.00 – General Fund

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: Georgia: Chatham County, Effingham County, and Bryan County
Age Group To Be Served: 4 – 18 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Renee
Contact Last Name: McMahon
Contact Title: Operations Manager
Contact Phone: 912-238-9015
Contact Email: renee@savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: ANGELS CENTER OF HOPE
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: ACOH
Mailing Address: 2013 Illinois Ave,Kenner,LA,70062-5918
City: Kenner
State: LA
Postal Code: 70062
Main Phone: 504-4534418
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://angelscenterofhope.org/
Employer ID Number: 57-1238283
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt Non -profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 13/03/2024
Requested Amount: 8,800

Project Title: Promoting literacy levels for at-risk children with learning disabilities.
Project Description:

Project mission
This project aims to promote literacy levels amongst students from economically poor backgrounds with learning disabilities (i.e. students who have been diagnosed with dyslexia, central auditory processing disorder, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and ADD).

Expected outcomes:
i. Improved literacy levels in language and math.
ii. Improved self-esteem, self-confidence, and social skills.
iii. Improved parent’s participation in supporting their children’s early literacy and learning needs

Brief description of the project
Studies show that learning disabilities affect 20% of the US population (1 in 5), while in Louisiana,13% have been diagnosed with a learning disability.
Though students with learning disabilities are as smart as their peers and can achieve a high level with the right support, too often, they lack specialized support , and leave school with a certificate of completion, instead of a regular diploma, or drop out out altogether.
Additionally, between 24% and 52% of children with learning disabilities also exhibit signs of behavior problems that may affect their performance. Though interested in learning, they struggle to behave appropriately when placed in a reading group with peers, throw tantrums when they become frustrated with reading or solving academic problems, skip school frequently, or drop out to avoid the challenges they face in school.
To further its mission of promoting education, one of ACOH’s programs focuses on empowering students with learning disabilities through literacy support and mentoring to improve their skills in reading and math, and social skills.
We are therefore seeking funding to meet the cost of program supplies.

Beneficiaries
The direct beneficiaries of this program are 22 students with learning disabilities from Kenner, LA (Grades 4-6). These pupils are from Title 1 public schools in poor neighborhoods recommended by their teachers and parents.

Total Project Budget: 14,750

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 5,960

Project Duration: 12 months(1 year)
Geographical Area Served: Kenner,Jefferson Parish,LA
Age Group To Be Served: 5 t0 14 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Angela
Contact Last Name: Murray
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 504-4534418
Contact Email: info@angelscenterofhope.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Little Lumpy’s Center for Educational Initiatives: Art, Culture, Learning, Literacy and Technology
Legal Name (if Different): Little Lumpy’s Center for Educational Initiatives
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 12200 Fairhill Rd
City: Cleveland
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 44120
Main Phone: 2163591130
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.littlelumpy.com
Employer ID Number: 823655896
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 12,, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Animated Cleveland (Animated CLE)
Project Description:

Animated Cleveland is an Academic Workplace Development and Skill-Up Training program that will train and provide job opportunities for students from low-income, underserved communities in Northeast Ohio in the growing industry of 2D animation.

Animation is one of the fastest growing segments of the global digital technology industry, and 2D animation is one of the major forms of animation. It is widely used in media (broadcasting, publishing, television, the internet); entertainment (visual effects); marketing and advertising; corporate presentations; educational materials, video games; and a variety of other fields.

With the global and local growth in the digital technology industries, there is a growing need for workers trained in animation. In Cleveland, Ohio, certified animators can work in education and medical technology (where Cleveland has significant workforce needs) and in entertainment.

Currently, no workforce development program for animation exists in Cleveland, Ohio, which places students from Cleveland’s underserved communities at a disadvantage in terms of gaining access to the necessary training and certification in animation.

Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA), an accredited, independent college of art and design, offers an animation program for its students. However, due to CIA’s selective admissions process and tuition requirements, it is unlikely that the students who will comprise Animated CLE’s trainee cohorts would have the opportunity to attend CIA.

Animated CLE aims to increase Cleveland’s tech workforce by training students from disadvantaged communities, who possess sufficient technical and artistic skills, in 2D animation tools and becoming a key partner in responding to the impending employment gap in trained animators in Northeast Ohio.

Through Animated CLE, Little Lumpy Center for Educational Initiative’s long-term goals are to provide employment for artists in a hybrid industry that provides good-paying careers, and to provide economic self-sufficiency and increased potential to earn generational wealth for economically disadvantaged communities.

Total Project Budget: $971,557.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $573,125.00

Project Duration: Ongoing ; The first cohort for the project will be trained and certified in 10 to 11 months
Geographical Area Served: Northeast Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: 15-20 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Brenda
Contact Last Name: Smith
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 2164034685
Contact Email: brvs907@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Spirit of Giving Network, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: Spirit of Giving
Mailing Address: 1515 N. Federal Highway, Suite 106
City: Boca Raton
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33432
Main Phone: 561-385-0144
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://spiritofgivingnetwork.com/
Employer ID Number: 65-0765570
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 12, 2024
Requested Amount: 7,500

Project Title: Back to School PBC! 2025
Project Description:

We respectfully request your consideration of support for Back to School PBC! in 2025. This project alleviates material needs and improves self-esteem for 10,000+ at-risk youth annually by providing essential K-12 school supplies, hygiene products, and health services. This initiative helps low- and moderate-income children have more equal access to resources with their peers while reducing financial stress for their families.

Back to School PBC! is held at Village Academy in Delray Beach in July each year. With your support and that of 50+ community partners, children receive:

• backpacks
• grade-appropriate school supplies
• new shoes
• socks
• uniform shirts
• haircuts
• school physicals
• nutritious lunch & snacks
• feminine hygiene products
• hygiene products
• important community resources

To distribute these items, we partner with 60+ local nonprofit agencies who refer at-risk youth. Children receive personalized invitations, and their registration information helps us order appropriate quantities of grade-specific school supplies, sizes of clothing and shoes, and hygiene kits with gender-appropriate supplies. During the event, children are paired with a "personal shopping" volunteer, who walks with them through our gymnasium full of supplies to help them select items best suited for their age, grade, size, gender, and specific needs. We also partner with area healthcare providers including Boca Raton Regional Hospital, South University, and more to provide free school physicals, health screenings, mammograms, and health referrals. These services are especially important for the LMI and at-risk families we serve, many of whom do not see doctors regularly.

Back to School PBC! serves 10,000+ children from low-income households, homeless, at-risk of homelessness or in foster care in Palm Beach County. Approximately 75% of the children qualify for Medicaid, 15% have private insurance and 10% have no insurance.  Ninety-eight percent of the recipients qualify for free or reduced school lunch.  We also assist children with special needs.

Total Project Budget: $296,354

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Back to School PBC! is funded 51% by Palm Beach County and Children’s Services Council, 27% by individual and corporate donations, and 22% by grants. We are grateful for the committed support of The Schmidt Family Foundation, The Jim Moran Foundation, The Vegso Family Foundation, Boca West Children’s Foundation, Florida Blue Foundation, The Batchelor Foundation, The Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin Counties, and more. As we work to expand our base of support so that we can meet rising needs, we are working to connect with more potential funders including The Walter & Adi Blum Foundation, The Albert & Birdie Einstein Foundation, and more. We hope to soon count The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation among our community partners working together to achieve better outcomes for Palm Beach County’s underserved youth.

Project Duration: July 2025
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 5 through 17 (K-12 students)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Lindy
Contact Last Name: Harvey
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 561-385-0144
Contact Email: lindy@spiritofgivingnetwork.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Peak Education
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1645 S Murray Blvd
City: Colorado Springs
State: CO
Postal Code: 80916-4502
Main Phone: 719-232-3218
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.peakedu.org
Employer ID Number: 84-1467174
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/12/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Peak Education Signature Program for 2024
Project Description:

Currently, Peak Education serves over 400 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in Colorado Springs, spanning from 7th grade through college completion. The organization offers a variety of resources aimed at helping students navigate meaningful postsecondary and career pathways. Nearly all Peak Education students, approximately 100%, fall into the low- or very-low-income brackets as per federal guidelines and qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch. Additionally, 90% of these students will be the first in their families to attend college, with 36% identifying as male and 64% as female.

The cornerstone of Peak Education’s offerings is its Signature Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to support students in achieving their educational objectives through a three-pronged approach. This approach encompasses middle and high school programming, college/career counseling, and mentoring. Middle and high school students participate in monthly meetings that feature workshops, activities, and guest speakers focusing on vital skills such as Self Advocacy, Financial Literacy,, Negotiation Skills, Compromise, Career Development/Passion Projects, Self-Care, Decision Making, and Mentorship support. The college counseling component, managed by the Director of College Counseling, aids over 150 students in grades 9-12 through application workshops, engagements with college representatives, resource connections, career exploration, personalized 1:1 support for seniors, and retention efforts for enrolled college students.

Peak Education offers two mentoring avenues. Near Peer Mentoring pairs college students with 9th and 10th-grade students, transitioning to a hybrid format with in-person meetings, community service activities, a skating event, and an end-of-year dinner. Community Mentoring volunteers are matched with juniors and seniors, engaging in monthly meetings and in-person events and providing academic and college application support. Guiding students to acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to pursue their educational aspirations lies at the heart of Peak Education’s mission. Through this three-pronged foundational approach, participants are equipped for future success.

Total Project Budget: 57,700

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sachs Foundation, Committed. John and Margot Lane Foundation, Committed. Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation, Committed. Moniker Foundation, Committed. Anschutz/Gazette Charities, Committed. Pikes Peak United Way, Committed. The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation, Committed. GE Johnson Foundation, Committed. Kane Family Foundation, Committed. Strub-Herr Foundation, Committed. Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Committed. Denver Children’s Foundation, Committed. Nathan B and Florence R Burt Foundation, Committed. Edson Foundation, Committed. Coors Foundation, Committed. Transforming Safety, Committed. Chick-fil-A Foundation/True Inspiration Awards, Committed. Pikes Peak Community Foundation – Racial Equality, Committed. Bloom PRI, Committed. DOLA – Infrastructure, Committed. Community Service Block Grant (CSBG), Committed. William Stanely Foundation, Committed. Hester E. and Edwin W. Giddings Foundation, Committed. Beacon Foundation, Committed. Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust, Committed. Sunstone Foundation, Committed. El Pomar Foundation/Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund, Committed. The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation, Committed. John and Marget Lane Foundation, Committed. LB Research & Education Foundation, Potential. NBA Foundation, Potential. Anschutz Family, Potential. COSI Career Launch Grant, Potential. Colorado Springs Utilities Community Focus Fund, Potential. US Bank, Potential. Chapman Foundation, Potential. Denver Broncos Community Grant Fund, Potential. Ent Credit Union/YES Grant, Potential. RBC Foundation/National Program, Potential. Luther T McCauley Charitable Trust, Potential. Marble Hughes, Potential. Myron Stratton, Potential. Nathan B & Florence R But Foundation, Potential. T. Rowe Price, Potential. Virginia Hill Foundation, Potential. Joseph Henry Edmondson Special Project Grant, Potential.

Project Duration: 4/1/2024 – 12/31/2024
Geographical Area Served: El Paso
Age Group To Be Served: 15-18 years old & 19-24 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Carlos
Contact Last Name: Jimenez
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 719-232-3218
Contact Email: Grants@peakedu.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida
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Mailing Address: PO Box 273542
City: Boca Raton
State: FL
Postal Code: 33427
Main Phone: 19549742007
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.equineatsf.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2211126
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/14/2022
Requested Amount: $5000.00

Project Title: Therapeutic Riding Program
Project Description:

Therapeutic Riding is a mounted program with the goal of teaching riding skills to positively impact the cognitive, physical, and emotional of the rider with special needs. Therapeutic riding rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a motion similar to the human gait. A rider may experience therapeutic movement of their hips up to 2,500 times in a way that is not replicable to rehabilitative machinery. Equine therapy is an adjunct treatment that provides benefits not found in standard medical interventions.

Total Project Budget: $5,000.00

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

Project Duration: 12 Months
Geographical Area Served: Broward and Palm Beach Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 4 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Cantrell
Contact First Name: Patrick
Contact Last Name: Cantrell
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 19549742007
Contact Email: grants@equineatsf.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 273542
City: Boca Raton
State: FL
Postal Code: 33427
Main Phone: 19549742007
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.equineatsf.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2211126
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/14/2022
Requested Amount: $5000.00

Project Title: Therapeutic Riding Program
Project Description:

Therapeutic Riding is a mounted program with the goal of teaching riding skills to positively impact the cognitive, physical, and emotional of the rider with special needs. Therapeutic riding rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a motion similar to the human gait. A rider may experience therapeutic movement of their hips up to 2,500 times in a way that is not replicable to rehabilitative machinery. Equine therapy is an adjunct treatment that provides benefits not found in standard medical interventions.

Total Project Budget: $5,000.00

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

Project Duration: 12 Months
Geographical Area Served: Broward and Palm Beach Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 4 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Cantrell
Contact First Name: Patrick
Contact Last Name: Cantrell
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 19549742007
Contact Email: grants@equineatsf.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 273542
City: Boca Raton
State: FL
Postal Code: 33427
Main Phone: 19549742007
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.equineatsf.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2211126
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/14/2022
Requested Amount: $5000.00

Project Title: Therapeutic Riding Program
Project Description:

Therapeutic Riding is a mounted program with the goal of teaching riding skills to positively impact the cognitive, physical, and emotional of the rider with special needs. Therapeutic riding rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a motion similar to the human gait. A rider may experience therapeutic movement of their hips up to 2,500 times in a way that is not replicable to rehabilitative machinery. Equine therapy is an adjunct treatment that provides benefits not found in standard medical interventions.

Total Project Budget: $5,000.00

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

Project Duration: 12 Months
Geographical Area Served: Broward and Palm Beach Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 4 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Cantrell
Contact First Name: Patrick
Contact Last Name: Cantrell
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 19549742007
Contact Email: grants@equineatsf.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Cincinnati Youth Choir
Legal Name (if Different): Children’s Choir of Greater Cincinnati
Also Known As: Cincinnati Children’s Choir
Mailing Address: 290 CCM Blvd, Rm 3860
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 45221
Main Phone: 5132771436
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.cincinnatichoir.org/
Employer ID Number: 31-1583251
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/12/2024
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Cincinnati Youth Choir (CYC) Tuition Assistance Program
Project Description:

Founded in 1993, CYC serves children in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Under the leadership of founder and Managing Artistic Director Robyn Lana, CYC has grown into the largest youth choral program in the Tri-State region, enriching communities by developing young leaders in a safe environment, providing musical excellence to all participants regardless of socio-economic status, background, or musical skill.

In 2001, CYC became the Ensemble-in-Residence of University of Cincinnati/College Conservatory of Music (CCM). This relationship enables our five Resident Choirs to rehearse and perform in CCM’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Children ages 6-18 are divided by age and ability, growing musically and as individuals as they progress through sequential, developmentally appropriate ensembles that follow National Arts Standards for Performing Music. The Resident choirs are Piccolo Coro grades 1-3, Vivace grades 4-7, Con Brio grades 5-9, Bel Canto grades 6-12, Voci grades 9-12 with changing/changed voices. The program is tuition-based.

CYC actively promotes new music for children’s choirs, works with renowned composers, conductors and clinicians and has commissioned 93 original compositions. Our Community Engagement programming supports an additional 11 choirs in underserved area schools, eliminating barriers to participation in choral arts education and programming where the opportunity is limited or non-existent.

In recent years, high inflation and economic turmoil has impacted the ability of many families, regardless of socio-economic status, to provide this opportunity for their children, leading to a considerable increase in requests for tuition assistance or scholarships for participation in the Resident Choirs. Our policy has always been to not turn anyone away from the choirs, but it is now necessary to seek more funding opportunities to maintain our ability to serve all families wanting to provide musical education and excellence for their children.

We appreciate the opportunity to be considered for submitting a full proposal!

Total Project Budget: 266,740

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): *Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund: $40,000 committed. *Ohio Arts Council Sustainability Grant: $22,622 committed. *Cincinnati ArtsWave Sustainability Grant: $46,000 committed. *Fifth/Third Bank Foundation Grant: $10,000 potential. *Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation: $10,000 potential. *Charles H Dater Foundation Grant: $10,000 potential. * National Endowment for the Arts Grants for Arts Projects: $20,000 potential. * Thomas J Emery Memorial Fund Grant: $10,000 potential. * Else M. Heisel Sule Foundation Grant: $7,500 potential. *Andrew Jergens Foundation Grant: $7,500 potential. *William O. Purdy Foundation Grant: $7,500 potential. *Nellie Lehman Taft Foundation Grant: $10,000 potential.

Project Duration: September 1, 2024 thru May 31, 2025
Geographical Area Served: 7 counties of the Greater Cincinnati Ohio Region
Age Group To Be Served: 6-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr. Kathleen Riemenschneider
Contact First Name: Kathleen
Contact Last Name: Riemenschneider
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5132771436
Contact Email: grants@cincinnatichoir.org