Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Haley’s Hope
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1150 Prairie Parkway
City: WEst Fargo
State: ND
Postal Code: 58078
Main Phone: 17013730397
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.haleyshope.org
Employer ID Number: 45-4502660
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-12-2024
Requested Amount: $4,000.00

Project Title: Summer Academy for Youth with Dyslexia
Project Description:

Haley’s Hope (HH) stands at the forefront of addressing the educational needs of youth with dyslexia, particularly through its innovative Summer Academy program. Established in 2022, after a two-year collaboration with Landmark School, a vanguard in the field of Language-Based Learning Disabilities (LBLDs) education, HH has introduced the region’s first three-week Summer Academy. The innovative program has been meticulously crafted to respond to the academic challenges faced by students with dyslexia, especially during the summer months.
Despite dyslexia’s impact on one in five people, LBLD is not readily recognized by either the academic or medical environment, and typically public schools do not give teachers the time or training to teach to the needs of these bright students. As a result, hundreds of students struggle to learn and typically, ‘hit the wall’ by third or fourth grade when wide-ranging academic skills are required for ongoing success. HH’s Summer Academy aims to address this critical gap by emerging as a transformative solution. The methods-based learning program has been tailored to the unique strengths and challenges of youth with dyslexia. It encompasses 52.5 hours of intensive, personalized academic programming, which aims to fortify students’ skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and study techniques. More importantly, it strategically counters the academic regression commonly seen during summer breaks in youth with dyslexia, thereby bolstering not only individual students but also the broader educational ecosystem.
Recognizing the barriers that socioeconomically disadvantaged families face, HH is committed to breaking down these obstacles. With the support of $4,000 from the Hermanowski Family Foundation, HH aims to offset the costs of the Summer Academy program. This support would enable two students with dyslexia facing economic hardships to participate in the 2024 Summer Academy, thereby significantly advancing the fight against the educational and societal challenges presented by dyslexia.

Total Project Budget: $5,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sanford Health – $1,500 (Secured)

Project Duration: The project is ongoing, but all awarded funds will be used within one year.
Geographical Area Served: Haley’s Hope is headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota, and primarily serves youth from Fargo-Moorhead, Grand Forks, Detroit Lakes, and Mahnomen. Virtual services are also provided to South Dakota, Western North Dakota, and Northern Minnesota youth.
Age Group To Be Served: 10-13 Upcoming 4th – 6th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Kari
Contact Last Name: Bucholz
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 17013730397
Contact Email: kari@haleyshope.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: WHEW Women Healing & Empowering Women
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: WHEW
Mailing Address: 4410 Phlox Street
City: Houston
State: Texas
Postal Code: 77051
Main Phone: 7132084376
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.whewnow.org
Employer ID Number: 84677593
Organization Tax Status: non-profit 501c3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: BEAH Ripple Sexual Healing & Grief Ritual
Project Description:

BEAH Ripple is a nine-month journey for melanin dominant women and women of european descent to give birth to a new way of being with ourselves and each other. The project begins with viewing Beah Richard recite her poem, “Thus A Black Woman Speaks: of White Womanhood, White Supremacy, and Peace,” a tool for arts healing addressing sexism, racism, sexual abuse, mistrust and the monstrous relationships between women of different ethnicities. Moreover, it connects the dots between European descent women, male patriarchy, and other issues rooted in oppression, colonization, and the captivity of Melanin Dominant/Indigenous bodies.

Total Project Budget: $30,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Reproductive Health Access Fund, Alternate Roots, City of Houston

Project Duration: 9 months
Geographical Area Served: Greater Houston Area with national participation
Age Group To Be Served: 11 years and up

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Busi
Contact Last Name: Peters-Maughan
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 7132084376
Contact Email: whewnoworg123@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1414 Gault St
City: Columbus
State: OHIO
Postal Code: 43205-2586
Main Phone: (614) 300-3685
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://capcollprep.org/
Employer ID Number: 83-3497705
Organization Tax Status: exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 12, 2024
Requested Amount: $10000

Project Title: Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy’s mentoring program
Project Description:

Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy’s mentoring is designed to expand a youth’s understanding of the positive impact he/she can make on themselves, their racial/ethnic group, their family, and the community in which he/she lives. Most importantly, they will learn about themselves and how to utilize their voices, minds and inner strengths to overcome adversity.

An important aspect of the program is building community among peers.

Key Program Objectives:
To provide examples of Success: professional, career, academic, and healthy living.
To develop conflict resolution skills.
To develop self-awareness
To eliminate violent behavior
To cope with antisocial behaviors
To provide opportunities for developing effective work and study skills
Personal Leadership and Development
Self-regulating behavioral management
Academic proficiency
Career planning
Community responsibility and Service
Learning Effective communication skills
Developing a good sense of self; building self-esteem

Total Project Budget: $10,000

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

Project Duration: Pilot for the 2024-2025 school year; hopefully ongoing after that
Geographical Area Served: Columbus, Ohio, 72% free and reduced lunch, 96% minority students
Age Group To Be Served: EK-8 grades

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Dayatra
Contact Last Name: Hales
Contact Title: Principal
Contact Phone: 614.300.3685
Contact Email: dayatra.hales@capcollprep.org

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
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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
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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
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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