Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Westside Community Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The Westside or WCC
Mailing Address: 430 Hannum Ave.
City: West Chester
State: PA
Postal Code: 19380
Main Phone: (610) 314-4327
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://thewestsidecc.org
Employer ID Number: 46-0764528
Organization Tax Status: Tax-exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/12/24
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: After School Program
Project Description:

The Westside’s mission is to empower youth and families socially, academically, and spiritually, inspiring them to take on leadership roles in their community. The Westside’s After School Program (ASP) provides a safe place where middle and high school students can come to escape the stresses that they face on a daily basis as well as receive the academic help they need to succeed in school. The program is open from 3:15-7pm, Monday through Thursday. Students receive homework help from tutors, share a meal, and then attend an elective of their choice until 7pm. Over 90 students from West Chester Area School District are registered for the ASP this school year.

Total Project Budget: $110,494.97

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential funding: We have requested a total of $32,500 in submitted grant applications so far in 2024 towards Youth Education at the Westside. We will continue to submit an average of 4 grant applications per month. Committed funding: We maintain a consistent donor base of individuals ($9,718 per month) who support our General Operating Budget monthly. We also receive one-time donation gifts throughout the year to support our General Operating Budget.

Project Duration: September 2024-June 2025
Geographical Area Served: West Chester, PA
Age Group To Be Served: 11-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Lindsay
Contact Last Name: Hall
Contact Title: Grant Writer and Communications Director
Contact Phone: 484-557-8412
Contact Email: lindsay@thewestsidecc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Connections to Independence
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: C2i
Mailing Address: 310 E 38th St, Suite 300
City: Minneapolis
State: Minnesota
Postal Code: 55409
Main Phone: 6123542437
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.c2iyouth.org
Employer ID Number: 80-0542940
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/12/2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Circle of Support Fellowship
Project Description:

Youth Development/Youth Services/Education
C2i exists to provide unique programming and advocacy for foster youth, ages 14-25, to promote a successful and healthy transition to living independently as they reach adulthood. The Circle of Support Youth Leadership Fellowship 2024 is an intentional opportunity for youth to tell their story & advocate for change – paid travel to local and national conferences.
Train the Trainer: older and alumni youth help facilitate ILS programming.
Youth conduct 2nd round interview and make final hiring decisions for ILSC job candidates.
Attend Circle of Support Workshops to build their support system and establish healthy relationships

Total Project Budget: 100000

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

Project Duration: 15 years
Geographical Area Served: Minneapolis, MN
Age Group To Be Served: 14-25

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Susanne
Contact Last Name: Lovejoy
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 858.254.1596
Contact Email: sloveandjoy@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Women Inspiring Women To Flourish
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 1629 4th Ave SE
City: Decatur
State: Alabama
Postal Code: 35601
Main Phone: 2562746665
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.womenflourishingtogether.org/
Employer ID Number: 81-2638537
Organization Tax Status: 501 (C)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/12/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Girl Talk Today
Project Description:

Girl Talk Today is a mentorship program designed for low-income girls and young women, ranging in age from 5 to 18 years old, who reside in five different counties. We aim to equip them with essential life skills, nurture their potential, and support their personal growth. Referrals for our program come from educators, community programs, and parental inquiries.
Our mentorship program is divided into age-specific modules and a GED module. Each module has its curriculum that is specific to the age group and program type. Our curriculum covers a wide range of areas, including reading comprehension, financial literacy, STEM, STEAM, soft skills, conflict resolution, goal setting, confidence building, professional and personal etiquette development, mental, emotional, and physical health, higher education, career path development, and community service.
Our early childhood, pre-teen, and teen modules meet once a week for 10 months, amounting to 80 hours of class time per level. In addition to regular class time, the pre-teen and teen modules participate in workforce development, which includes up to 20 additional hours of job shadowing. Our GED module meets three times a week, resulting in 96 hours of tutoring. The GED program’s duration varies between 8-16 weeks, depending on the student. Our trained mentors meet with their mentees for a minimum of one hour once a week.

Women Inspiring Women uses a variety of data tracking tools, such as regular assessments, academic progress tracking, pre and post-tests, and surveys to evaluate the performance of our group leaders, mentors, tutors, and students.

Total Project Budget: 84,270

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Community Partners, Corporate Sponsors, Fundraisers, Individual Donations Totaling $46,875 Community Grants, Foundation Grants Totaling $37,395

Project Duration: 10 months
Geographical Area Served: Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison and Morgan Alabama Counties, Athens City, Decatur City and Huntsville City Alabama
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Robin
Contact Last Name: Gilbert
Contact Title: Administrative Program Assistant
Contact Phone: 2562746665
Contact Email: admin@womenflourishingtogether.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Friends of the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Levitt SteelStacks
Mailing Address: 25 West 3rd Street
City: Bethlehem
State: Pennsylvania
Postal Code: 18015
Main Phone: 610-332-1300
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.levittsteelstacks.org/
Employer ID Number: 27-3036235
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/12/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks 2025
Project Description:

Grant funding is requested to provide supplies for the free family friendly art activities that accompany free family movies on the lawn at Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks. Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks is part of a national network of outdoor Levitt music venues and Levitt AMP pop-up concert sites dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in public spaces. Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks offers approximately 50 free concerts and 10 free family-friendly movies each summer at the outdoor venue located on the SteelStacks arts and cultural campus. Teaching Artists provide free family-friendly art activities prior to each of the outdoor movies to provide arts engagement for community members.

Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks is a gathering space that strengthens the community through the power & joy of free, live, outdoor music, and has presented nearly 600 free concerts for community members and visitors since its opening in July 2011. Each year approximately 57,000 community members attend free performances from local and regional Blues, Country, Tribute, Alternative, Funk, Pop, Americana, Rock, Motown, Reggae, Salsa, Soul, Patriotic, Folk, Jazz, Latin, Gospel, Christian Rock, Metal, and Indie artists. Educational events for area students are facilitated by performing artists from diverse backgrounds to engage students in possible careers in performing arts.

Total Project Budget: $393,400

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Contributions, Sponsorships, Fundraising

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Age Group To Be Served: All ages

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: April
Contact Last Name: McGovern
Contact Title: Grants Administrator
Contact Phone: 610-332-1331
Contact Email: amcgovern@artsquest.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: ArtsQuest
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 25 West 3rd Street
City: Bethlehem
State: Pennsylvania
Postal Code: 18015
Main Phone: 610-332-1300
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.artsquest.org
Employer ID Number: 23-2280560
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/12/2024
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: ArtsQuest’s Free Education & Outreach Programs
Project Description:

Grant funds are requested for supplies for ArtsQuest’s free artistic, entrepreneurial, and leadership programs for local low-to-middle income students. Programs are designed for underserved youth who may not be traditional learners, offering a unique experience to achieve. Through exposure to the arts, students develop artistic skills, experiment with various media, and discover new interests and possible careers.

Since 2004 ArtsQuest has offered the ArtSmart art enrichment program free of charge to over 500 elementary and middle school students each year. Students are challenged to excel through comprehensive, in-depth instruction in a wide range of disciplines including painting, mosaics, fiber arts, ceramics, printmaking, public art, improv comedy, digital illustration and more.

In 2021 ArtsQuest launched the free Teen Takeover afterschool program to give local middle and high school students the opportunity to book a dynamic multi-disciplinary event held at ArtsQuest’s Banana Factory Arts Center. Students research and curate an event that includes energetic programming in dance, visual arts, performance art, media arts, spoken word, and more.

ArtsQuest has offered the free Marketing Musikfest class since 2015 where students in grades 9-12 learn real life marketing skills from ArtsQuest’s staff. As part of this credited business course, students explore careers in the music industry, production requirements, development of business and marketing plans, contract negotiation, and funding.

In 2024 ArtsQuest will launch a new program to support local high school students interested in careers in film and cinema programming. The free Cinema Programming will be held in March 2024, with the goal of expanding the program throughout the year.

Approximately 56% of ArtsQuest’s 4,350 programs and events are free to attend, though students are never denied the opportunity to participate in programming due to financial hardship. In 2023 ArtsQuest awarded nearly $29,000 in scholarships impacting over 250 underserved individuals.

Total Project Budget: $19,910

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Church & Dwight Employee Giving Fund-Committed Stabler Foundation-Committed Martin Guitar Foundation-Committed

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: April
Contact Last Name: McGovern
Contact Title: Grants Administrator
Contact Phone: 610-332-1331
Contact Email: amcgovern@artsquest.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Museum of North Idaho
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 812
City: Coeur d’Alene
State: ID
Postal Code: 83816
Main Phone: 2086643448
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://museumni.org/
Employer ID Number: 23-7161777
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/11/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Moving History Forward
Project Description:

The Museum of North Idaho (MONI) preserves and illuminates our past to inspire our future. Currently, MONI occupies a 4,371 square foot building that is scheduled for demolition due to deterioration. After 45 years in this facility, the Museum collection has grown, and the space is too small to house exhibits, artifacts, archives, and operations.

MONI is planning to renovate a historic building and construct an underground expansion to house exhibits, art, and educational resources. This new 11,500 sq. ft. facility allows us to bring together stakeholders to participate in creating exhibits that identify and represent the culture and history of our three-county region (the Coeur d’Alene Region) to the residents, both new and old, as well as tourists.

Wonderful artifacts and artworks are locked away in off-site storage due to lack of space. Since our current building is insufficient to fit our growing needs, our long-term ability to disseminate historic knowledge through educational programming and outreach hinges upon having a new facility.

In addition to lack of space, the current museum facility does not have heat, forcing us to close to the public during the cold winter months (November – March) in North Idaho. This significantly limits the ability to have school field trips as we are only able to accommodate them four months of the school year. MONI currently serves approximately 800-1000 students through field trips. With the ability to stay open year round, we will greatly expand the number of schools and classes we partner with, supplementing the educational needs of our community. Having a new facility is essential to meeting this growing need.

Total Project Budget: $3,000,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Federal grants (National Endowment for the Humanities $500k matching grant secured), private foundations, and community donations

Project Duration: 3-4 years
Geographical Area Served: Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington
Age Group To Be Served: All ages, primarily students and families

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Annette
Contact Last Name: Nolting
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 208-664-3448 ex. 4
Contact Email: development@museumni.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: National Alliance on Mental Illness – Santa Clara County
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1150 Bascom Ave. #24
City: San Jose
State: California
Postal Code: 95128
Main Phone: (408) 453-0400
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.namisantaclara.org
Employer ID Number: 94-2430956
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11, 2024
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Ending the Silence
Project Description:

According to a study by the California Endowment: ““Young adults in California experience mental health challenges at alarming rates, with more than three-quarters reporting anxiety in the last year, more than half reporting depression, 31% experiencing suicidal thinking and 16% self-harm.:
NAMI-SCC brings Ending the Silence (ETS) into high schools and middle schools in Santa Clara County. ETS is a 50-minute interactive and transformational presentation devoted to giving students an opportunity to learn about mental illness through an informative presentation, short videos, and personal testimonies.
A trained two-person team, one being an individual who shares their own journey with a diagnosable mental health condition, delivers the program. Students learn about symptoms and indicators of mental illness and are given resources aimed at helping themselves, their friends, or family members who may be in need of support.
At the conclusion of the presentation, students are given resource cards with valuable phone numbers and websites of mental health agencies and youth support services, along with a list of symptoms/warning signs of mental illness. Postcards are mailed home to parents informing them about the presentation.
Moving stories from positive role models have the power to change kids’ views. The discussion gives students the rare opportunity to ask questions about mental health challenges to people who have lived it. The presentation’s message of empathy and hope encourages students to actively care for themselves and their friends. It also teaches them it’s okay to talk about what they’re feeling. ETS covers:
1. Early warning signs
2. Facts and statistics about youth and mental health conditions
3. When, where, and how to get help for themselves or their friends
4. When it’s not okay to keep a secret

Total Project Budget: $100,858

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Emerging Needs Palo Alto ($10,000) City of Milpitas ($9,000) C.H. Harris Foundation ($7500) Macys ($2500) Pending: MTV Mental Health Day ($5,000) LB Research and Education Foundation ($TBD) Hollister Confidence Fund ($55,000) Archer Family Foundation ($5,000) Crambilt Family Foundation ($5,000) Mary See Foundation ($10,000) Philanthropic Ventures LOI ($TBD) Macy’s LOI ($TBD) John and Marcia Goldman Foundation ($10,000 LOI) Knosson Foundation ($10,000)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Santa Clara County
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Rovina
Contact Last Name: Nimbalkar
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (408) 453-0400 x3120
Contact Email: rnimbalkar@namisantaclara.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: National Alliance on Mental Illness – Santa Clara County
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1150 Bascom Ave. #24
City: San Jose
State: California
Postal Code: 95128
Main Phone: (408) 453-0400
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.namisantaclara.org
Employer ID Number: 94-2430956
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11, 2024
Requested Amount: $7,500

Project Title: Ending the Silence
Project Description:

According to a study by the California Endowment: ““Young adults in California experience mental health challenges at alarming rates, with more than three-quarters reporting anxiety in the last year, more than half reporting depression, 31% experiencing suicidal thinking and 16% self-harm.:
NAMI-SCC brings Ending the Silence (ETS) into high schools and middle schools in Santa Clara County. ETS is a 50-minute interactive and transformational presentation devoted to giving students an opportunity to learn about mental illness through an informative presentation, short videos, and personal testimonies.
A trained two-person team, one being an individual who shares their own journey with a diagnosable mental health condition, delivers the program. Students learn about symptoms and indicators of mental illness and are given resources aimed at helping themselves, their friends, or family members who may be in need of support.
At the conclusion of the presentation, students are given resource cards with valuable phone numbers and websites of mental health agencies and youth support services, along with a list of symptoms/warning signs of mental illness. Postcards are mailed home to parents informing them about the presentation.
Moving stories from positive role models have the power to change kids’ views. The discussion gives students the rare opportunity to ask questions about mental health challenges to people who have lived it. The presentation’s message of empathy and hope encourages students to actively care for themselves and their friends. It also teaches them it’s okay to talk about what they’re feeling. ETS covers:
1. Early warning signs
2. Facts and statistics about youth and mental health conditions
3. When, where, and how to get help for themselves or their friends
4. When it’s not okay to keep a secret

Total Project Budget: $100,858

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Emerging Needs Palo Alto ($10,000) City of Milpitas ($9,000) C.H. Harris Foundation ($7500) Macys ($2500) Pending: MTV Mental Health Day ($5,000) LB Research and Education Foundation ($TBD) Hollister Confidence Fund ($55,000) Archer Family Foundation ($5,000) Crambilt Family Foundation ($5,000) Mary See Foundation ($10,000) Philanthropic Ventures LOI ($TBD) Macy’s LOI ($TBD) John and Marcia Goldman Foundation ($10,000 LOI) Knosson Foundation ($10,000)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Santa Clara County
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Rovina
Contact Last Name: Nimbalkar
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (408) 453-0400 x3120
Contact Email: rnimbalkar@namisantaclara.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Porch Writers’ Collective
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The Porch
Mailing Address: 2811 Dogwood Place
City: Nashville
State: TN
Postal Code: 37204
Main Phone: 423-903-6751
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.porchtn.org/
Employer ID Number: 46-4658139
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Youth Creative Writing
Project Description:

‍The Porch youth program fosters emerging writers, ages 7-18, by providing opportunities for Middle Tennessee youth to learn and practice creative writing in its many forms and build community with other young literary artists. Youth programs use writing to foster creativity, confidence, introspection, and empathy. Workshop offerings include a variety of genres, including fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and creating comics.

Youth programs include craft workshops, partnerships with afterschool programs, and collaborations with other non-profit arts organizations within the community, all of which aim to expose youth to multidisciplinary art mediums.

In addition to our ongoing classes, The Porch holds two annual youth creative writing summer camps. Writing camp teaches youth the skills famous writers use to kickstart their stories and poems through various writing activities and creative prompts.

The goal of The Porch youth programs is to provide and promote a vibrant community of young writers in the greater Nashville area, ensuring these writers have resources and mentorship opportunities to help them grow their passion and hone their craft. We want young people of Middle Tennessee to value their voices and have easy access to platforms where they can express their ideas.

The secondary goal of youth programming is to ease the burden on public schools and institutions that are often unable to provide specialized writing instruction due to lack of funding, time, and other constraints.

Total Project Budget: $15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Program revenue, individual donations, grants.

Project Duration: On-going
Geographical Area Served: Middle Tennessee
Age Group To Be Served: 7 – 18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Bonnie
Contact Last Name: St Martin
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 423-903-6751
Contact Email: bonnie@porchtn.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boys & Girls Club of Vista
Legal Name (if Different): Boys and Girls Club of Vista Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 410 W. California Ave.
City: Vista
State: CA
Postal Code: 92083
Main Phone: 7607246606
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bgcvista.org
Employer ID Number: 952266749
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/11/2024
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Music Matters
Project Description:

To help provide positive creative outlets where no child is turned away, BGCV is asking for support of $15,000 to expand learning opportunities by providing free music lessons and recording opportunities. Forte for Children, a foundation funded by Directed Electronics that has funded our music program since 2008 is ending. Our music program is popular and provides many kids with their first consistent foray into exploring new forms of music. Music boosts social and emotional skills as well as helping kids academically by interweaving math and language skills along the way. BGCV offers guitar, piano, drums and vocal lessons 5 days a week in a recording studio. Lessons are split into tiers depending on music experience to strengthen their musical skills. This program provides Club members with the discipline to learn to play an instrument, record and mix music in a safe, positive setting open throughout the year. Club members engage in group activities, private lessons, and practice and “jam” sessions. Upon successful progress, Club members will learn how to set up and record in the studio. They will also be able to hypothesize and study the various effects in terms of various equipment positioning, cables, effects, etc.

Total Project Budget: 65000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Forte for Children- $20,000 commited, Scalice Foundation- $5,000 commited

Project Duration: 07/1/2024-6/30/2025
Geographical Area Served: San Diego County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Matt
Contact Last Name: Koumaras
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 760-724-6606
Contact Email: matt@bgcvista.com