Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Grazia Foundation
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Mailing Address: 220 Bedford Park Rd
City: Charlottesville
State: VA
Postal Code: 22903
Main Phone: 4349873671
Main Fax:
Organization Website: graziafoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 873321225
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: Feb 11 2025
Requested Amount: 7500

Project Title: Equine assisted therapy
Project Description:

We are an equine assisted therapy organization that helps children and their families heal, learn, and grow through the power the of the human-animal connection, regardless of ability to pay for services. Our primary service that we offer is individual equine assisted therapy. This novel approach to therapy lends itself to working with those who have been hardest to reach and thus not able to fully benefit from traditional talk therapy. In turn, we work with a lot of low-income families as well as foster care youth because those hardest to reach often closely correlates with those who do not have the funds to pay for services. We currently serve about 15 youth through our individual equine assisted therapy program, and offer 1/3 of those services at a discounted rate anywhere from 25% to 75% reduction in fees. This grant would allow us to continue to offer our services to these families at a discounted rate by offsetting the cost for our services.

Total Project Budget: 18,000

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

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Charlottesville VA and surrounding area
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Christine
Contact Last Name: Bowers
Contact Title: Executive director
Contact Phone: 4349873671
Contact Email: christine@graziafoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Soapbox Project
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Mailing Address: 3801 Stone Way North #159
City: Seattle
State: WA
Postal Code: 98103
Main Phone: 4085961900
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://soapboxproject.org/
Employer ID Number: 99-3419911
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/10/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Soapbox Seattle Community-Based Youth Education
Project Description:

Youth mental health is being severely impacted by the climate crisis to the point where 80% of youth feel anxious and HALF of youth report that they’re no longer able to function as normal on a daily basis.

Simultaneously, we’re seeing the loneliness epidemic worsen in the USA, and young people are not being given the community structures to connect with their values, themselves, and the solutions that need their creativity.

Cities NEED joyful community spaces where young adults can transform their climate anxiety, loneliness, and powerlessness, into meaningful action: that’s what Soapbox Seattle is building.

Young adults—our future leaders—need spaces where they can connect, learn from, and take action led by today’s experts.

Soapbox Seattle is requesting $10,000 from the Hermanowski Family Foundation to invest in our youth programs: at no cost to them, high school & college age students will:

1️⃣ Participate in conversations with an intergenerational group of Seattleites dedicated to making our city joyful, resilient, and safe for future generations. There are currently ZERO spaces in Seattle where power is circulated towards young adults. Youth programs aren’t enough: we need to actively pass on networks, introductions, and resources to young adults by bringing them into “professional” spaces where powerful people hang out!!

2️⃣ Learn about a variety of climate solutions through facilitated, bite-sized education. Today’s youth report extreme anxiety from their high school/college environmental science classes. Soapbox’s speciality is to teach climate solutions in a way that doesn’t overwhelm you, because we immediately show you how YOU can be part of the solution!

3️⃣ Take action that improves our local community. Action is the antidote to anxiety, and Soapbox’s climate action centers art, music, food, and joy!

Young adults who hang out at Soapbox Seattle will also be given the opportunity to build skills in art, music, plant-based cooking, facilitation, event organization, conflict management, and more!

Total Project Budget: 124,800

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: King County Arts & Culture, People’s Climate Innovation Center, Conru Foundation | Potential: Earth Rising, Odyssey Impact, Individual donors

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Seattle
Age Group To Be Served: Late high school (16-18) and College undergraduate (18-21)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Nivi
Contact Last Name: Achanta
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 4085961900
Contact Email: team@soapboxproject.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Treasures 4 Teachers
Legal Name (if Different): Treasures 4 Teachers INC
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Mailing Address: 3025 S. 48th Street
City: Tempe
State: AZ
Postal Code: 85282
Main Phone: 480-751-1122
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.treasures4teachers.org/
Employer ID Number: 01-0725431
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/10/2025
Requested Amount: 5,500

Project Title: Start Strong: Early Literacy Support for Teachers and Students
Project Description:

"Start Strong" is designed to address the critical needs of preschool and early elementary educators by providing them with essential literacy resources, classroom materials, and support for their students. Recognizing the social determinants that affect a child’s ability to learn to read—such as access to books, home literacy environments, and economic disparities—this program ensures that educators in underserved communities have the tools they need to foster strong literacy foundations.

Through partnerships with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations, Treasures 4 Teachers will offer teachers discounted or free access to age-appropriate books, early literacy tools, and classroom materials specifically tailored to the developmental needs of young children. Additionally, the program will provide training and workshops for educators to better understand the social factors that impact literacy, empowering them to create supportive, equitable learning environments.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

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

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Maricopa County
Age Group To Be Served: 4-7 year olds

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Joy
Contact Last Name: Klein
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 480-751-1122
Contact Email: joyk@treasures4teachers.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: BACKPACKS OF LOVE INC
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Mailing Address: 3035 Lower Hill Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
City: Powhatan
State: VA
Postal Code: 23139
Main Phone: 8043501127
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.backpacksoflove.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 27-4449054

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2.10.2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Feeding Hungry Students
Project Description:

We work directly with the staff at the schools to provide meals for the weekends for low-income students in need of food assistance. We do this every week and provide meals for over 2000 children in 8 Greater Richmond Counties and the City of Hopewell. That equates to over 300,000 meals a year!
The counties we currently serve are Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Goochland, Amelia,
Cumberland, and Buckingham and the City of Hopewell. We provide meals for the schools in these counties on a weekly basis and do so through money and food donations like the one you have given us to help us fund our food budget so that we can purchase and provide the food needed to help these students.

Total Project Budget: 265000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Businesses, Foundations, Private Donors, Special Events

Project Duration: School Year
Geographical Area Served: Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Goochland, Amelia, Cumberland, and Buckingham and the City of Hopewell
Age Group To Be Served: Preschool to 18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Matt
Contact Last Name: Henke
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 8043501127
Contact Email: director@backpacksoflove.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Project Education Plus
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Mailing Address: 542 W. Hobbie Street
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60610
Main Phone: 3125200905
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.projecteducationplus.org
Employer ID Number: 36-3081102
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/09/2025
Requested Amount: $3500

Project Title: PEP STEM, Literacy, Arts, & Athletics
Project Description:

PEP is asking for funding for its arts programs which directly coordinate with all our academic and mentoring activities.

The STEM, Literacy, Arts & Athletics Program looks to close the educational gap in the areas of science, math, and literacy including financial literacy, arts activities, and non-traditional sports for youth. Science and math projects, expanded arts activities, reading, poetry slams, banking, non-traditional sports, field trips, mentoring, and anti-bullying activities promote a well-rounded program.
Objectives and Goals:
The STEM program is for Grades 2-12 includes 3D printing, aeronautics, coding, engineering, and robotics.
After-school programming will provide tutoring with an emphasis on literacy and math.
Free STEM camps are operated on non-school attendance days.
Eight-week, summer program to bridge the STEM and literacy educational gaps.
Improves the access to higher education for youth and teens.
Objectives have expected outcomes and are flexible based on student’s levels.
Age-appropriate technology, engineering, and arts projects will be incorporated.

Total Project Budget: $179, 885

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Project Education Plus Current Foundation and Corporate Donors Secured After the Game, Inc $ 5,000; Belgravia Corporation $ 1.000; Caerus Family Foundation $25.000; Chicago Community Trust/L’Dor V’Dor $ 5,000; Isenberg Family $ 7,500; Dick’s Sporting Goods $ 1,000; DNR Construction $10,000; Greater Food Depository $ 2,000 Graycroft Foundation $ 1,000 Hoop Til It Hurts Foundation $ 5,000 LaSalle Street Church $ 1,000 LISC-Chicago $ 7,000 McDonald’s Corporation $ 2,500 Northern Trust $ 3,000 Ruttenberg Family Foundation $10,000 SBB Research $ 1,000 Seabury Foundation $25,000 Uber $10,000 Wintrust $ 2,000 Athletic Fundraisers $36.000 Special Events $15,000 Pending After The Game, Inc $10,000 All Kids Play $10,000 Chiditarod $ 2,000 Caerus Family Fund $25,000 DNR Construction $10,000 Geico $ 5,000 IGT $10,000 LISC/Foot Locker $25,000 Nordstrom $ 3,000 Illinois Youth Investment Program $ TBD Uber $10,000 Wahlberg Foundation $ 5000

Project Duration: Year Round (After-School, Extended Summer Program, Non School Attendance Days
Geographical Area Served: Chcago Cabrini-Green Near North, West Town, and East Garfield Park
Age Group To Be Served: 7-18 year olds

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Vince
Contact Last Name: Carter
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3125200905
Contact Email: vince.carter1327@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Project Education Plus
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 542 W. Hobbie Street
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60610
Main Phone: 3125200905
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.projecteducationplus.org
Employer ID Number: 36-3081102
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/09/2025
Requested Amount: $3500

Project Title: PEP STEM, Literacy, Arts, & Athletics
Project Description:

The STEM, Literacy, Arts & Athletics Program looks to close the educational gap in the areas of science, math, and literacy including financial literacy, arts activities, and non-traditional sports for youth. Science and math projects, expanded arts activities, reading, poetry slams, banking, non-traditional sports, field trips, mentoring, and anti-bullying activities promote a well-rounded program.
Objectives and Goals:
The STEM program is for Grades 2-12 includes 3D printing, aeronautics, coding, engineering, and robotics.
After-school programming will provide tutoring with an emphasis on literacy and math.
Free STEM camps are operated on non-school attendance days.
Eight-week, summer program to bridge the STEM and literacy educational gaps.
Improves the access to higher education for youth and teens.
Objectives have expected outcomes and are flexible based on student’s levels.
Age-appropriate technology, engineering, and arts projects will be incorporated.

Total Project Budget: $179, 885

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Project Education Plus Current Foundation and Corporate Donors Secured After the Game, Inc $ 5,000; Belgravia Corporation $ 1.000; Caerus Family Foundation $25.000; Chicago Community Trust/L’Dor V’Dor $ 5,000; Isenberg Family $ 7,500; Dick’s Sporting Goods $ 1,000 DNR Construction $10,000 Greater Food Depository $ 2,000 Graycroft Foundation $ 1,000 Hoop Til It Hurts Foundation $ 5,000 LaSalle Street Church $ 1,000 LISC-Chicago $ 7,000 McDonald’s Corporation $ 2,500 Northern Trust $ 3,000 Ruttenberg Family Foundation $10,000 SBB Research $ 1,000 Seabury Foundation $25,000 Uber $10,000 Wintrust $ 2,000 Athletic Fundraisers $36.000 Special Events $15,000 Pending After The Game, Inc $10,000 All Kids Play $10,000 Chiditarod $ 2,000 Caerus Family Fund $25,000 DNR Construction $10,000 Geico $ 5,000 IGT $10,000 LISC/Foot Locker $25,000 Nordstrom $ 3,000 Illinois Youth Investment Program $ TBD Uber $10,000 Wahlberg Foundation $ 5000

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Age Group To Be Served:

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Project Education Plus
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 542 W. Hobbie Street
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60610
Main Phone: 3125200905
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.projecteducationplus.org
Employer ID Number: 36-3081102
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/09/2025
Requested Amount: $3500

Project Title: PEP STEM, Literacy, Arts, & Athletics
Project Description:

The STEM, Literacy, Arts & Athletics Program looks to close the educational gap in the areas of science, math, and literacy including financial literacy, arts activities, and non-traditional sports for youth. Science and math projects, expanded arts activities, reading, poetry slams, banking, non-traditional sports, field trips, mentoring, and anti-bullying activities promote a well-rounded program.
Objectives and Goals:
The STEM program is for Grades 2-12 includes 3D printing, aeronautics, coding, engineering, and robotics.
After-school programming will provide tutoring with an emphasis on literacy and math.
Free STEM camps are operated on non-school attendance days.
Eight-week, summer program to bridge the STEM and literacy educational gaps.
Improves the access to higher education for youth and teens.
Objectives have expected outcomes and are flexible based on student’s levels.
Age-appropriate technology, engineering, and arts projects will be incorporated.

Total Project Budget: $179, 885

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Project Education Plus Current Foundation and Corporate Donors Secured After the Game, Inc $ 5,000; Belgravia Corporation $ 1.000; Caerus Family Foundation $25.000; Chicago Community Trust/L’Dor V’Dor $ 5,000; Isenberg Family $ 7,500; Dick’s Sporting Goods $ 1,000 DNR Construction $10,000 Greater Food Depository $ 2,000 Graycroft Foundation $ 1,000 Hoop Til It Hurts Foundation $ 5,000 LaSalle Street Church $ 1,000 LISC-Chicago $ 7,000 McDonald’s Corporation $ 2,500 Northern Trust $ 3,000 Ruttenberg Family Foundation $10,000 SBB Research $ 1,000 Seabury Foundation $25,000 Uber $10,000 Wintrust $ 2,000 Athletic Fundraisers $36.000 Special Events $15,000 Pending After The Game, Inc $10,000 All Kids Play $10,000 Chiditarod $ 2,000 Caerus Family Fund $25,000 DNR Construction $10,000 Geico $ 5,000 IGT $10,000 LISC/Foot Locker $25,000 Nordstrom $ 3,000 Illinois Youth Investment Program $ TBD Uber $10,000 Wahlberg Foundation $ 5000

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Age Group To Be Served:

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Project Education Plus
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 542 W. Hobbie Street
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60610
Main Phone: 3125200905
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.projecteducationplus.org
Employer ID Number: 36-3081102
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/09/2025
Requested Amount: $3500

Project Title: PEP STEM, Literacy, Arts, & Athletics
Project Description:

The STEM, Literacy, Arts & Athletics Program looks to close the educational gap in the areas of science, math, and literacy including financial literacy, arts activities, and non-traditional sports for youth. Science and math projects, expanded arts activities, reading, poetry slams, banking, non-traditional sports, field trips, mentoring, and anti-bullying activities promote a well-rounded program.
Objectives and Goals:
The STEM program is for Grades 2-12 includes 3D printing, aeronautics, coding, engineering, and robotics.
After-school programming will provide tutoring with an emphasis on literacy and math.
Free STEM camps are operated on non-school attendance days.
Eight-week, summer program to bridge the STEM and literacy educational gaps.
Improves the access to higher education for youth and teens.
Objectives have expected outcomes and are flexible based on student’s levels.
Age-appropriate technology, engineering, and arts projects will be incorporated.

Total Project Budget: $179, 885

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Project Education Plus Current Foundation and Corporate Donors Secured After the Game, Inc $ 5,000; Belgravia Corporation $ 1.000; Caerus Family Foundation $25.000; Chicago Community Trust/L’Dor V’Dor $ 5,000; Isenberg Family $ 7,500; Dick’s Sporting Goods $ 1,000 DNR Construction $10,000 Greater Food Depository $ 2,000 Graycroft Foundation $ 1,000 Hoop Til It Hurts Foundation $ 5,000 LaSalle Street Church $ 1,000 LISC-Chicago $ 7,000 McDonald’s Corporation $ 2,500 Northern Trust $ 3,000 Ruttenberg Family Foundation $10,000 SBB Research $ 1,000 Seabury Foundation $25,000 Uber $10,000 Wintrust $ 2,000 Athletic Fundraisers $36.000 Special Events $15,000 Pending After The Game, Inc $10,000 All Kids Play $10,000 Chiditarod $ 2,000 Caerus Family Fund $25,000 DNR Construction $10,000 Geico $ 5,000 IGT $10,000 LISC/Foot Locker $25,000 Nordstrom $ 3,000 Illinois Youth Investment Program $ TBD Uber $10,000 Wahlberg Foundation $ 5000

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Tacoma United Association
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Mailing Address: 5118 N 35th st
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Postal Code: 98407
Main Phone: 2538610452
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.tacomaunitedassosociation.com
Employer ID Number: 87-3024831
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/7/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Tacoma United Youth Development & Mentorship Program
Project Description:

Project Description: Youth Development & Mentorship Program

Organization: Tacoma United AssociationGeographic Region: Tacoma, WashingtonAges Served: 5-24

Tacoma United Association’s Youth Development & Mentorship Program empowers underserved youth through sports, academics, and mentorship. Our program fosters resilience, leadership, and success by providing structured opportunities for personal growth.

Needs Addressed:
Many youth in our community face financial hardship, lack of extracurricular programs, and limited mentorship. Academic struggles and the absence of role models hinder their success. Our program bridges these gaps by integrating athletics, education, and mentorship.

Activities:

Sports-Based Youth Development – Basketball training, team competition, and life skills development through athletics.

Academic Support – Tutoring, study sessions, college readiness workshops, and STEM/literacy enrichment.

Mentorship & Life Skills – One-on-one mentoring, career exploration, leadership training, and job shadowing.

Objectives & Outcomes:

Increase participation by 20%.

Improve academic performance for 75% of participants.

Enhance leadership skills, with 80% reporting greater confidence.

Strengthen post-secondary readiness, ensuring 70% graduate with a clear path to college or employment.

History of Impact:
Tacoma United Association has successfully served hundreds of youth, improving academic success, increasing graduation rates, and fostering strong mentor relationships. Many participants have pursued college and professional careers.

Request for Support:
Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will expand program accessibility, covering coaching, mentorship, educational materials, and transportation. Your support will help us serve more youth and deepen our impact in the Tacoma community.

We appreciate your consideration and look forward to partnering in empowering youth for a brighter future.

Total Project Budget: 70,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Nisqually Tribe, Chamber of Commerce

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Tacoma,Wa/Pierce County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Tony
Contact Last Name: Jackson
Contact Title: Vice President
Contact Phone: 253-861-0452
Contact Email: tacomaunited2523@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Look Back Give Back Foundation
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Mailing Address: 5898 NW 47th Court
City: Jennings
State: Florida
Postal Code: 32053
Main Phone: (954) 529-4037
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://lookbackgivebackfoundation.com/
Employer ID Number: 85-2467599
Organization Tax Status: Tax-exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/7/2025
Requested Amount: $6,000

Project Title: Scholarship for Freshman Finances
Project Description:

The Look Back Give Back Foundation was created to give back to African-American high school students who want to further their education in college but face considerable socio-economic hardships. Since 2020, the Look Back Give Back Foundation has helped talented African-American students reach their educational goals and attain professional success through a wide range of need-based scholarships.

We respectfully request funding support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, which will help bolster our mission to aid academically promising African-American students who, as incoming freshmen, face financial barriers to higher education. We believe this request aligns well with your organizational goals of supporting non-profit organizations that improve the lives of children and young adults by helping them reach their potential.

Every student deserves a chance to further their education, and we understand many students face socio-economic hardships that prevent them from attending institutions of higher learning, which can be overcome through scholarship and hard work. With the support of the Hermanoski Foundation, we intend to create a scholarship for one student, wherein that student would receive $6,000 to use for tuition, books, and supplies in their first year of college.

Total Project Budget: $6,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation

Project Duration: One year, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Nationwide
Age Group To Be Served: 17-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Velma
Contact Last Name: Thompson
Contact Title: President, Founder, Esq.
Contact Phone: (954) 529-4037
Contact Email: lookbackgiveback@gmail.com, velmacheri@gmail.com