Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Nextech
Legal Name (if Different): Nextech Org Inc
Also Known As: Nextech
Mailing Address: 615 N. Alabama St., Ste. 300
City: Indianapolis
State: IN
Postal Code: 46204
Main Phone: 13176266989
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.nextech.org
Employer ID Number: 45-3362871
Organization Tax Status: 501-c-3 509(a)(3) Type 1

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 4, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Catapult Internship
Project Description:

Nextech was created in 2015 to address the widening gap between computer-related employment opportunities and the number of individuals pursuing these opportunities. Nextech works to elevate technical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills of Indiana K-12 students, inspiring and enabling young people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in technology.

The Nextech Catapult program was created in 2016 and initially served only Marion County students. With the success of the Indianapolis site and 80% of active Catapult alumni pursuing a STEM path after high school, Catapult expanded to its second site in Evansville in 2022 and grew to its third site in Bloomington in summer 2023. Each cohort is composed of 24 students.

Catapult is a fully immersive, 5-week paid computer science internship for high school students (primarily juniors and seniors) who aspire to a career in technology. 60% of active Catapult alumni come from populations under-represented in Indiana tech and 50% are people of color.

Taking place during the summer and taught by industry professionals in conjunction with a licensed computer science teacher, participants develop technical skills, create authentic peer relationships, improve workplace readiness, create plans for postsecondary success, and build deep roots for a lifelong personal and professional connection to Indiana.

Unlike traditional programs that focus on one competency, Nextech leverages strategic partnerships to deliver best-in-class experiences, while removing barriers such as transportation, meals and equipment.

Total Project Budget: $385,488

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Lilly Endowment via Butler Boost ($105,000) CenterPoint Energy Foundation ($50,00) Koch Family Foundation ($7,500) Barry Global ($1,000) InGen Technologies ($1,000) Individual donors ($83,000)

Project Duration: 5 weeks each summer
Geographical Area Served: Currently: Indianapolis, Bloomington and Evansville, Indiana. We anticipate expanding to another Indiana site in 2025.
Age Group To Be Served: 16-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Barbara
Contact Last Name: Bosch
Contact Title: Chief Development Officer
Contact Phone: 13176266989
Contact Email: bobbi@nextech.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Children’s Museum of Brownsville, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 501 E Ringgold Street, #5 Dean Porter Park
City: Brownsville
State: Texas
Postal Code: 78520
Main Phone: 956-547-6883
Main Fax: 956-517-1490
Organization Website: cmbkids.org
Employer ID Number: 74-2942112
Organization Tax Status: Non-profit 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/4/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Airplane Launcher
Project Description:

The Children’s Museum of Brownsville is thrilled to present an innovative and engaging addition to our interactive exhibits: The Paper Airplane Launcher. With the generous support of the Hermanowski Family Foundation, we aim to enhance the educational experience of children and families by providing a hands-on opportunity to explore aerodynamic principles in a fun and interactive manner.

The Paper Airplane Launcher is more than just a toy – it is a tool for learning and discovery. Visitors will have the opportunity to send handcrafted paper airplanes soaring through the air, observing firsthand the concepts of thrust, lift, and drag. By experimenting with planes of various shapes and sizes, participants can gain a deeper understanding of aerodynamic flight principles while actively engaging with the exhibit.

One of the unique features of the Paper Airplane Launcher is its ability to place participants in the pilot seat. By allowing them to change the angle and direction of the flight, the launcher provides a dynamic and immersive experience. Through trial and error, visitors can discover which plane designs perform the best, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This interactive exhibit aligns perfectly with the Children’s Museum of Brownsville’s mission to inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. By providing hands-on experiences that foster exploration and discovery, we aim to ignite a passion for science and engineering in the minds of young learners.

With the support of the Hermanowski Family Foundation, we can bring this exciting project to life and create lasting memories for children and families in our community. Together, we can inspire the next generation of innovators and problem solvers. Ready, aim, launch into a world of exploration and discovery at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville!

Total Project Budget: 25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): currently none

Project Duration: 6-8 months, start to completion
Geographical Area Served: Rio Grande Valley, deep south Texas counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, and Starr
Age Group To Be Served: 5-10 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Felipe
Contact Last Name: Pena
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 956-547-6883
Contact Email: felipe@cmofbrownsville.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Floyd Health Care Foundation, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Floyd Healthcare Foundation
Mailing Address: 400 Turner McCall Boulevard, Suite 102
City: Rome
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30165
Main Phone: 706-509-3290
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.floyd.org/foundation
Employer ID Number: 58-1375074
Organization Tax Status: 509(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/04/2024
Requested Amount: $7,260

Project Title: Youth Mental Health Curriculum in Public Elementary & Middle Schools
Project Description:

Floyd Healthcare Foundation recognizes the importance of youth mental wellness and is launching a mental health initiative in our schools, providing Positive Action curriculum (positiveaction.net) to all elementary and middle public schools in Rome City and Floyd County, Georgia, over 7,000 students, and paying for facilitators’ training.

Youth are facing a mental health crisis, with 1 in 4 experiencing an illness such as anxiety and depression, and 1 in 3 not receiving needed mental health services. In 2021 and 2022, Floyd Healthcare Foundation met with local nonprofit and community representatives; this post pandemic assessment found youth mental health a consistent concern. Our local public schools have witnessed an increase in student behavioral issues since the pandemic and agree youth are experiencing mental health issues and outside assistance is needed. Approximately 67.8% of Rome City Schools students and 38.2% of Floyd County Schools students are considered economically disadvantaged. Floyd Healthcare Foundation is collaborating with Rome City and Floyd County, Georgia Boards of Education staff, administrators, counselors, social workers, teachers, and school nurses to execute Positive Action Curriculum in our schools. Positive Action came highly recommended by the Boys & Girls Club of NW Georgia as an evidence-based program that addresses all areas of the self: the physical, intellectual, and social/emotional and reduces discipline issues, violence, bullying, and suspensions, plus improves reading and math scores.

Floyd Healthcare Foundation is requesting $7,260 to purchase two Positive Action Elementary Starter Bundles ($2,320 each) and two Middle School Starter Bundles (1,310 each). The Elementary includes six classroom kits, one for each grade Kindergarten – 5th and the Middle includes three classroom kits, one each for 6th – 8th grades. Each classroom kit serves 30 students per classroom for a total of 540 students impacted by this request. All materials are prepared for facilitators.

Total Project Budget: $149,980.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Project Income: As of March 4, 2024, $103,954 has been secured. Individual Contributions Received (2023 End of Year Mailing & Donations) – $61,354, Foundations/Corporate Funding Received – $ 2,600, 2023 Floyd SPIRIT Employee Giving Fund Approved Amount – $ 40,000, Foundations/Corporate Funding Pending – $ 48,530

Project Duration: January – May 2025 (This grant would allow for the purchase of additional supplies in January 2025 for new students and replace any damaged supplies. Any leftovers would be used at the start of the next school year starting August 2025.)
Geographical Area Served: Northwest Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: Students ages 5-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Husser
Contact Title: Development Officer
Contact Phone: 706-509-3292
Contact Email: sarah.husser@atriumhealth.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Teamwork Education Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): NA
Also Known As: NA
Mailing Address: 6231 PGA Blvd Suite 104, Mailbox #256
City: Palm Beach Gardens
State: FL
Postal Code: 33418
Main Phone: 561-414-9104
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Teamworkusa.org
Employer ID Number: 46-0873317
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/4/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: College Support and Mentoring for Historically Underserved Students
Project Description:

The TeamWork Education Foundation respectfully requests funding to support a newly formed partnership with Palm Beach State College that will help students pursue degrees, creating a cycle where promising kids embrace the opportunity for higher education in their community. Our goal is to nurture their passions and develop them into careers that will keep them in Palm Beach County and help them contribute to the long-term success and economic vitality of our community. Crucially, TeamWork does not limit its support to scholarship funding; as students transition into college and begin pursuing careers, they need a community of support to encourage, support, and guide them along the way. Volunteers at TeamWork and staff at Palm Beach State College will give students access to mentoring and other peer resources so they can reach their full potential while pursuing their degrees. Upon graduation, they will have marketable skills that set them up to pursue high-paying jobs, ensuring tomorrow’s workforce is well-suited to sustain and grow the local economy.

Since 2012, TeamWork has awarded over 800 scholarships, totaling over $2 million in support of local students who are pursuing higher education. This partnership builds upon that work, solidifying the pipeline of local students to Palm Beach State College and building a support system that will get more students to graduation and into the workforce with the skills they need to pursue stable, high-paying jobs. If fully funded, this grant will provide scholarships to three aspiring Palm Beach State students.

Total Project Budget: $395,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): TeamWork relies heavily on the generosity of individual donors to support our ongoing operations. Additionally, we have pending grant applications before First Citizens Bank and the Mirasol Foundation, and we are in the process of cultivating new corporate and foundation donors.

Project Duration: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County, FL
Age Group To Be Served: 17-22

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kathy
Contact Last Name: Perry
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 561-414-9104
Contact Email: kathperry65@hotmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Healthy Child & Adolescent Network
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: "Home of The Bike GiveAway Program"
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 9026
City: Fayetteville
State: NC
Postal Code: 28311
Main Phone: 910-745-8008
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.healthychildnetwork.org
Employer ID Number: 93-1622782
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/4/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000.

Project Title: Bike Holiday GiveAway 2024
Project Description:

Encourage health and physical fitness for at-risk youth by providing new and gently used bikes and helmets for Christmas.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

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

Project Duration: Collections time, one year. Distribution time 1-2 days.
Geographical Area Served: Southeastern North Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: 0-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): MS.
Contact First Name: Bernadette
Contact Last Name: Bogertey
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 910-745-8008
Contact Email: BikeGiveAwayCoordinator@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Meghan’s Wish Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 19599 E Belleview Pl
City: Centennial
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80015
Main Phone: 720-937-4607
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.meghanswish.org
Employer ID Number: 82-3262994
Organization Tax Status: Tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03-03-2024
Requested Amount: 1000

Project Title: Bag Distribution Program
Project Description:

Meghan’s Wish Foundation partners with Colorado human service agencies to distribute intake bags to children entering foster care throughout the state. These bags are filled with new items, including a complete clothing outfit, shoes, toiletries, books, toys, and diapers for toddlers and infants. These bags provide essential goods to children entering care, who frequently transition into foster homes with no possessions of their own. Donated funds will be used to purchase clothing, toys, toiletries, and other essentials for foster kids along with kid-friendly backpacks to hold these items.

Total Project Budget: Under $10,000, varies each year depending on amount of funding received.

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Kroger, Whole Foods, and Fraternal Order of Eagles have committed funding for our project in 2024.

Project Duration: Indefinite
Geographical Area Served: All of Colorado
Age Group To Be Served: 0-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Avila
Contact Title: Volunteer Social Worker
Contact Phone: 3035626932
Contact Email: jennifer@meghanswish.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Meghan’s Wish Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 19599 E Belleview Pl
City: Centennial
State: Colorado
Postal Code: 80015
Main Phone: 720-937-4607
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.meghanswish.org
Employer ID Number: 82-3262994
Organization Tax Status: Tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03-03-2024
Requested Amount: 1000

Project Title: Bag Distribution Program
Project Description:

Meghan’s Wish Foundation partners with Colorado human service agencies to distribute intake bags to children entering foster care throughout the state. These bags are filled with new items, including a complete clothing outfit, shoes, toiletries, books, toys, and diapers for toddlers and infants. These bags provide essential goods to children entering care, who frequently transition into foster homes with no possessions of their own. Donated funds will be used to purchase clothing, toys, toiletries, and other essentials for foster kids along with kid-friendly backpacks to hold these items.

Total Project Budget: Under $10,000, varies each year depending on amount of funding received.

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Kroger, Whole Foods, and Fraternal Order of Eagles have committed funding for our project in 2024.

Project Duration: Indefinite
Geographical Area Served: All of Colorado
Age Group To Be Served: 0-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Avila
Contact Title: Volunteer Social Worker
Contact Phone: 3035626932
Contact Email: jennifer@meghanswish.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Vineyard Food Resource Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1928 E 300th street
City: Wickliffe
State: OH
Postal Code: 44092
Main Phone: 4409444402
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.clevelandvineyard.com/food-pantry-resource-center/
Employer ID Number: 34-1422707
Organization Tax Status: Vineyard Food Resource Center

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/03/2024
Requested Amount: 8000

Project Title: Silver Platter: Nourishing Neighbors, Growing Communities
Project Description:

Commencing in July 2025, Vineyard Food Resource Center (FRC) continues its unwavering commitment to addressing food insecurity in our community. Building on our ongoing efforts, this initiative ensures a consistent supply of nutritious meals for residents, with a particular focus on supporting the nutritional needs of children.

Our existing programs, including a weekly drive-up pantry, monthly distributions, and community partnerships, will be augmented to prioritize the well-being of our youngest community members. These efforts are sustained by the collaborative support of valued partners such as CSX Railroad, NOPEC, PNC Charitable Trust, Cavaliers Foundation, and Lake Geauga Fund.

The FRC’s holistic approach recognizes the importance of providing not only food but also essential hygiene items and a dedicated community support fund for children. This integrated strategy aims to create an environment where no child goes hungry, fostering their health and prosperity.

As we move forward, the July 2025 launch symbolizes a renewed dedication to combating food insecurity and ensuring the children in our community have the resources they need for a brighter future. The FRC remains steadfast in its mission to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Total Project Budget: 75000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Cleveland Foundation $15,000; Thatcher Fund $5,000, Walmart $5,000; Northern Ohio Golf Charities $6,500

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Greater Cleveland
Age Group To Be Served: all

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Melinda
Contact Last Name: Benes
Contact Title: Coordinator
Contact Phone: 4409756723
Contact Email: MELINDAVCC@gmail.COM

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Dallas Community Fellowship, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: DCFI
Mailing Address: 3160 E. Ledbetter
City: Dallas
State: Texas
Postal Code: 75216
Main Phone: 972-677-7813
Main Fax: 972-637-7407
Organization Website: www.dcficommunity.org
Employer ID Number: 26-1378222
Organization Tax Status: 501(c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 5, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: From Policy to People
Project Description:

Within our target area we will work within the Rosemont of Oak Hollow Apartments and surrounding areas. We have served more than 2202 residents living in poverty. Our program has provided impactful alternatives and resources for the past 11 years. DCFI has been working with these families by offering food distribution, afterschool programs, seniors’ programs, and financial literacy on-site to include GED training and certificates, job placement, and STEM programs.

Our target population is comprised of 45 percent African Americans, 30 percent Latinos, and 20 percent Caucasians. Our organization operates with a diverse staff and board. We understand the importance of our staff and volunteers knowing cultural diversity and looking like the people we serve.

Our job training/job placement program includes a logistics model that includes training and validation through our network of partners. Our goal impact positions us as an organization that coordinates distribution of much needed training and available resources for a community. Community participants will have access to GED Certification, job training, and job placement. Organization Proximity is imperative for underserved/disadvantage communities. We are right there showing up for community needs, helping them to move forward in society with skills, job placement, better health, and better self-awareness of what they can do, and their importance in society.

Total Project Budget: $55,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $15,000 Big Lot and $15,000 Community Foundation of Texas

Project Duration: 10 Month Program – Beginning January 2024 – October 2024
Geographical Area Served: South Dallas the Kessler Heights District
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 17-23

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Janet
Contact Last Name: Brooks
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 972-998-0152
Contact Email: janet777x@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Dickinson Music Enrichment Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2905 Timber Drive
City: Dickinson
State: TX
Postal Code: 77539
Main Phone: 8326809711
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.tdmec.org
Employer ID Number: 87-4212514
Organization Tax Status: 501C3 Non-profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03-03-2024
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Free Out Of School (OST) music lessons for underserved kids
Project Description:

From its inception, the goal of the Dickinson Music Enrichment Center has been to offer
a completely free after-school music program for underserved students in grades 4-6
(ages 9-12). Additionally, we provide free instruments for students who continue the
program and enroll in band in the 6 th grade, which is the earliest you participate in the
band program in grade school. The free lessons will continue through middle school and
high school for those students that may need additional instruction to improve their
technique and sound quality. 
Established in 2021, the founders spent 12 months posturing and preparing to launch
their vision. Through the help of a grant in 2022 from the Dickinson Management
District, the use of space at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Dickinson, and the support
of many individual and corporate sponsors, in the fall of 2023, the program launched
with a total of 15 students. The students are mentored and coached by 11 th and 12 th
grade students at Dickinson Sr. High School, who serve as section leaders with the
Dickinson ISD band program. The coaches are paid positions. We find this type of
structure for our students provides good mentorship experience and helps our older
students who are hoping to increase their opportunities of band scholarships at the
university level. In the current 2023-24 school year, the program has 9 student
coaches/mentors.
The goal of The Dickinson Music Enrichment Foundation is to provide an opportunity for
all children, even those facing economic challenges, to access and participate in a
music curriculum. This initiative aims to remove financial obstacles that may hinder
children from experiencing the benefits of music education early in their lives. By doing
so, it seeks to provide a fair and equal chance for every child to explore and enjoy the
advantages that come.

Total Project Budget: 170,364

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): HEB Grocery, Dickinson Management District, Shellmark Engineering, Walmart, The CHildrens fund, Dawn Food Group, The Home Town Bank

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Dickinson, Texas and the surrounding communities of Galveston County texas
Age Group To Be Served: 9-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Charles
Contact Last Name: Marcus
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 8326809711
Contact Email: charles.marcus@tdmec.org