Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Seattle Arts & Lectures
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: SAL
Mailing Address: 340 15th Ave E #301
City: Seattle
State: Washington
Postal Code: 98112
Main Phone: 206.621.2230
Main Fax:
Organization Website: lectures.org
Employer ID Number: 91-1384964
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 20225
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Writers in the Schools (WITS)
Project Description:

For 30 years, our Writers in the Schools (WITS) program places local, professional writers with teaching experience in extended classroom residencies at 36 K-12 public schools and at 2 Seattle Children’s Hospital departments. Serving over 6,000 students, WITS empowers young people to discover and develop their authentic writing and performance voices and nurture a love of and joy for reading, writing, and creative expression. WITS is unique in that it reaches all students in a classroom, including students who do not yet identify as writers. We prioritize bringing WITS to historically underserved students with the least access to enriching arts learning opportunities. Last school year, over half of our partnering schools were under-resourced and served majority populations of students from low-income households (based on Free and Reduced-Price Meal eligibility) and who identify as BIPOC.
We launched WITS Rewritten, a new pilot program that provides WITS residencies at no cost to schools that serve large populations of students furthest from educational justice. For its inaugural year, WITS Rewritten served 534 students at three schools: Wing Luke Elementary, Denny International Middle School, and Rainier Beach High School in the Seattle Public Schools District.
This year through a new partnership with Seattle Public Schools’ Summer Learning program, six WITS Writers led creative writing residencies at Graham Hill Elementary School, from July 8th to August 2nd, for K-4th grade students who need additional support and opportunities to succeed.

Total Project Budget: $708,963

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 716,168

Project Duration: Ongoing every school year (every 12 months)
Geographical Area Served: King County, Snohomish County
Age Group To Be Served: K-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Inez Maubane
Contact Last Name: Jones
Contact Title: Grants & Sponsorships Manager
Contact Phone: 206.621.2230 x27
Contact Email: imjones@lectures.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ridgefield A Better Chance
Legal Name (if Different): A Better Chance in Ridgefield, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1044
City: Ridgefield
State: CT
Postal Code: 06877
Main Phone: 512-300-9767
Main Fax:
Organization Website: ridgefieldabc.org
Employer ID Number: 06-1156849
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2025
Requested Amount: 7,500

Project Title: A Better Chance in Ridgefield
Project Description:

Ridgefield A Better Chance (RABC) is dedicated to transforming the lives of academically talented young women of color by providing them with opportunities for educational and social success. Operating as a local chapter of the national organization, A Better Chance, RABC focuses on empowering gifted students from underserved backgrounds. We are respectfully requesting $7,500 for general operating expenses from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation to support eight scholars living at the RABC House during the spring semester of the 2025-26 school year, from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Our proposed budget for the academic year stands at $343,140, ensuring that our scholars have access to vital resources and opportunities. The funding will facilitate college preparatory assistance, which encompasses SAT/ACT testing fees, tutoring services, college visits, and application expenses, as well as covering supplies essential for academic success. Importantly, we will allocate funds towards extracurricular activities, including Dance, Theatre, Cheer, Track, Volleyball, Mock Trial, Sign Language Club, and Ms. President, as well as summer enrichment programs—experiences that selective colleges favor in their admissions processes.

The mission of Ridgefield A Better Chance aligns seamlessly with the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation, which aims to improve and transform the lives of children and young adults in the United States by providing them with the necessary tools to succeed and achieve their full potential. As one of our current Scholars, Gabrielle, expressed, “Ridgefield A Better Chance has given me opportunities I never imagined, like studying ballet at the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance. With their support, I applied to a summer program with Alvin Ailey and was accepted! I’m so excited for this opportunity to grow as a dancer.”

Many of our scholars arrive with limited exposure to opportunities outside their immediate communities, which is why RABC provides a multi-faceted support structure. Not only do we offer tutoring to address academic gaps, but we also actively encourage participation in various extracurricular activities, understanding that these experiences build character and life skills essential for their futures. Our Scholars have engaged in programs such as summer EMT courses, as another one of our Scholars, Renae, shared, "Through RABC, I was able to apply for and get accepted into a summer EMT course—an opportunity I wouldn’t have had otherwise. I can’t wait to learn and grow through this experience," and volunteer opportunities at esteemed institutions like Ridgefield Library, the Ridgefield Thrift Shop, A.C.T. of Connecticut, and the National Charity League.

Since our inception in 1987, we have successfully guided 66 scholars to graduation from Ridgefield High School (RHS), all of whom have progressed to prestigious universities and colleges. With an upcoming graduation at RHS on June 13, 2025, we will soon have 68 graduated Scholars. As we look ahead to the upcoming 2025-26 academic year, we take pride in our recent achievements, including the appointment of our first Executive Director, which has strengthened our community relationships and fundraising capabilities. However, we face challenges posed by limited funding and competition for donor support in our Ridgefield community. Our commitment to creating safe and enriching environments for our scholars remains steadfast, and with support of the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation, we can continue to uphold our mission and encourage our scholars to develop the skills and experiences necessary to achieve their dreams, whether it’s through dancing as Gabrielle shared, or discovering a passion for science and emergency healthcare like Ranae expressed. Thank you for considering our request for support.

Total Project Budget: $343,140

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed funding from institutional donors: $14,000.00 Potential funding from institutional donors: $135,686.69 Potential funding from individual donors and events: $185,953.31 Total annual expenses: $343,140.00 Amount remaining to be raised: $7,500.00

Project Duration: 1/1/2026-6/30/2026
Geographical Area Served: Fairfield County, Connecticut
Age Group To Be Served: 14-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Streif
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 512-300-9767
Contact Email: sarahstreifrabc@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Digital Harbor Foundation Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1045 Light Street
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 21230
Main Phone: 4435453035
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.digitalharbor.org
Employer ID Number: 452536579
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: The Tech Lab at Digital Harbor Foundation
Project Description:

The Tech Lab at Digital Harbor Foundation creates innovative, equity-based STEM learning experiences for youth, educators, and communities. Guided by the vision that all youth should have digital skills and career pathways, we prioritize those systematically excluded from STEM education and careers.
Our programs fall into two categories: Always Be Learning – Hands-on maker education courses that introduce youth to technology, technical training, and 21st-century skills, building pathways to advanced STEM education and careers. Programs include Mini Makers (3rd-5th grade), Maker Foundations (6th-10th), and Advanced Makers (11th-12th) and Future of Work – Youth employment opportunities like Tech Coach Corps provide real-world STEM workforce experience, career exposure, and training aligned with industry standards.

To support youth, we engage families through Family Make Nights and digital skills workshops. We also strengthen STEM education by building the capacity of educators and organizations through professional development, community building, and live online workshops.

We collaborate with school districts, educators, and out-of-school providers to scale best-in-class STEM learning. By integrating local and national STEM and tech ecosystems, we align resources and create connected pathways that prepare youth for growing opportunities in the tech sector. Additionally, we engage academia and anchor institutions in research to foster inclusive STEM environments.

Our latest initiative is a virtual reality (VR) computer lab, providing an immersive learning space where youth, particularly those with disabilities, can explore VR, gaming, and workforce simulations. By integrating this with existing programs, we equip Baltimore youth with the skills and career exposure needed to thrive in a tech-driven workforce.

This initiative reinforces our mission to ensure all youth, regardless of background, have access to transformative STEM education and career opportunities, bridging the digital divide and empowering them to create positive change.

Total Project Budget: $981,436.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Hinkey-Benson Family Fund, $3,000, 1 Semester (Spring 2025), Office of Statewide Broadband Computer Lab Program, $75,000, (Spring 2025-2026), NSF STEM Day Rec-to-Tech U, $96,838, (Winter 2024-2026), Henry & Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation, $35,000, (Summer 2025-2026), David & Barbara Hirshhorn Foundation, $35,000, (Summer 2025-2026), Light the World Giving Machine $2,720, TEDCO Makerspace Initiative $25,000. Potential: Summer Funding Collaborative $75,000, Akamai Foundation $40,000, New York Life Aim High Grant Program $20,000, PwC Foundation $25,000, Thomas Wilson Foundation $10,000, The Shelter Foundation $25,000, Tony Robbins Foundation $50,000, Nora Roberts Foundation $7,500, and Motorola Solutions $20,000.

Project Duration: Spring and Summer Programming 3/24/2025 – 8/8/2025
Geographical Area Served: Baltimore, Maryland and surrounding areas
Age Group To Be Served: Grades K-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Cassie
Contact Last Name: Sons
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: 9313084077
Contact Email: grants@digitalharbor.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Circle Keepers
Legal Name (if Different): Circle Up! Youth Restorative Justice Arts Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 80 Winthrop Street V6
City: Brooklyn
State: New York
Postal Code: 11225
Main Phone: 646-207-3996
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.thecirclekeepers.com/
Employer ID Number: 99-1296105
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 4/28/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: The Circle Keepers Youth Fellowship
Project Description:

Funds will support the 2026 cohort of the The Circle Keepers Fellowship for New York City public school youth. Like all The Circle Keepers’ work, this fellowship is aimed at dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline using restorative justice teachings. “Restorative justice” is a paradigm shift away from school disciplinary policies and towards tenets of accountability, engagement, dignity, voice, agency and restoration when addressing interpersonal harm in schools.

Our staff of educators, youth mentors and teaching artists will train 15 youth from grades 6-12 as peer mediators and community organizers, teaching them to facilitate community-building circles and cultural events about restorative justice. Youth will also be trained in conflict resolution mediation protocols and intervention stemming from day-to-day interactions among peers and school staff. Finally, we will train youth as educators, helping them to create videos, podcast episodes, and social media posts about restorative justice and issues that affect them in school. In the second half of the fellowship, youth also co-facilitate 5-8 restorative justice training sessions for approximately 500 other students and 100 educators in local public schools.

The fellowship will be offered twice-weekly over the 2026 academic year (September-June) and include economic stipends for participating students. These stipends help to ensure that our students (who are majority low-income) do not face a barrier to access due to missing work or requiring additional transportation.

Though The Circle Keepers incorporated as a nonprofit in 2024, our leadership team has offered these fellowships since 2017. Through post-fellowship surveys, students overwhelmingly report that our programming makes their school experience more meaningful, helps them become school leaders, and provides them with meaningful opportunities to act on social justice issues. Furthermore, our programming helped reduce suspensions by 95% when implemented in one Manhattan school.

This grant would support stipends for ten participating fellows in the 2026 academic year.

Total Project Budget: $45,650

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Brooklyn Borough President- $5,000 (committed) Rose & Wagner Foundation – $15,000 (committed) Council Member Shahana Hanif – $5,000 (committed) Hasnen Family Foundation – $10,000 (potential)

Project Duration: 10 months
Geographical Area Served: New York City
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Martin
Contact Last Name: Urbach
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 646-207-3996
Contact Email: hello@thecirclekeepers.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: First Stage
Legal Name (if Different): First Stage Milwaukee, Inc.
Also Known As: First Stage Performing Arts Center
Mailing Address: 325 West Walnut Street
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Postal Code: 53212
Main Phone: 414-267-2929
Main Fax: 414-267-2930
Organization Website: www.firststage.org
Employer ID Number: 39-1634828
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) subclass 509(a)(2)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/28/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: 2025-2026 Access for All Program
Project Description:

While theater plays a significant role in shaping youth’s academic achievement, career success, health, and wellbeing, many students throughout Southeastern Wisconsin have limited access to it—due to the lack of arts specialists in schools, budget cuts, and the additional financial, transportation, and logistical challenges that unfortunately prevent them and their families from attending theater performances and enrolling in arts programs.

Since 2004, First Stage has been removing barriers and ensuring access to our transformative theater experiences for Southeastern Wisconsin’s historically marginalized youth and families through our Community Partnership Program. In 2024, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the program by renaming it and relaunching it as Access for All, continuing our commitment to serving those facing economic disparities.

Funds would go to helping to remove barriers and ensure access in the following ways:

Professional Theater Productions:
-Access for All families are eligible to purchase $10 tickets for any production
-We provide discounted tickets to our nonprofit partners (e.g., Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club, La Casa de Esperanza, Penfield Montessori, Ronald McDonald House, and more)
-We host Pay What You Choose (PWYC) performances at which audience members may attend at any dollar amount.

Theater Academy:
-We provide financial aid awards, healthy snacks and meals, Academy t-shirts, and transportation, as needed, to ensure successful participation in Academy classes.

Theater in Education:
-We provide our Theater in Education programs, such as Field Trip Packages or Arts-Integrated Workshops, at highly subsidized rates to historically underserved schools.

Through Access for All, First Stage provides theater experiences to about 15,000 young people and families annually for little or no cost to them. As schools and organizations are forced to spend less on the arts, First Stage fills our community’s need for creativity, enrichment, and connection.

Total Project Budget: $1,517,996

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Burke Foundation… Committed… $180,000 Bader Philanthropies… Committed… $50,000 A.O. Smith Foundation… Potential… $5,000 Ameriprise Financial… Potential… $5,000 Brewer’s Community Foundation…Potential… $10,000 Johnson Controls… Potential… $25,000 Froedtert Medical College… Potential… $3,000 Generac Power Systems, Inc… Potential… $5,000

Project Duration: July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Southeastern Wisconsin/Greater Milwaukee Area
Age Group To Be Served: Youth ages 3-18 and their families

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mx.
Contact First Name: Abi
Contact Last Name: Michalski
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 414-267-2939
Contact Email: grants@firststage.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Newhouse, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 240019
City: Kansas City
State: Missouri
Postal Code: 64124
Main Phone: 816.474.6446
Main Fax: 816.326.1504
Organization Website: https://newhousekc.org/
Employer ID Number: 43-0962293
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/28/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Newhouse Summer Camp Support
Project Description:

Newhouse is the first domestic violence shelter in the Kansas City metro area and the only one in its urban core. We are requesting funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation to support our summer camp for kids who are survivors of domestic violence and shelter residents or receiving non-residential supportive services.

Newhouse serves on average 50 unduplicated youth in grades K-12 each summer. Many of the youth in our summer camp may not be accepted into traditional summer camps due to the traumatic experience of witnessing domestic violence and their mental health challenges that exist as a response mechanism. Newhouse provides therapeutic services during camp to support these youth and maintain attendance. Staff provide learning opportunities to assist in continued educational retention. In addition, summer camp is free for all families whom we serve to remove barriers to engagement and encourage all youth to participate and have a safe space to be during the school break. Because we keep the camp free for our families, we do not generate income and thus have limited funding available for staffing, field trips, and other camp-related activities.

Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will support camp therapeutic services, educational workshops, experiential learning opportunities, arts and crafts, and fun and games.

The goal of summer camp is to provide a safe, fun environment for youth while continuing to learn, grow, and heal from their traumatic experiences. Newhouse aims for a 15% increase in children enrolled in summer camp each year and a 90% retention rate for the entirety of the camp. Newhouse will see 100% of enrolled children spending time outdoors during summer camp and will deliver on average 35 hours of youth individual therapy, 35 hours of youth recreational therapy, and 63 hours of youth group therapy each month of summer camp.

Total Project Budget: 80000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Children’s Services Fund (Committed): $43,200 RA Long Foundation (Committed): $6,000 Swantz Family Foundation (Pending): $5,000 Dollar General Literacy Foundation (Pending): $5,000

Project Duration: 04/2026-09/2026
Geographical Area Served: Newhouse does not have any location boundaries when accepting survivors of domestic violence and their families but predominantly serves the Kansas City metro region, including Jackson, Platte, Clay, Ray, and Cass counties in Missouri, and Wyandotte and Johnson counties in Kansas.
Age Group To Be Served: Children ages 5-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Emily
Contact Last Name: Przylucki
Contact Title: Director of Grants
Contact Phone: 8164620523
Contact Email: emilyp@newhousekc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: College Success Foundation-District of Columbia
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CSF-DC
Mailing Address: 1220 12th Street SE, Suite 260
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20003
Main Phone: 2022071800
Main Fax:
Organization Website: dccollegesuccessfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 20-5561911
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: CSF-DC Scholars Program
Project Description:

College Success Foundation-District of Columbia (CSF-DC) proudly supports the college and career aspirations of DC students living in the under resourced communities of Wards 7 and 8, separated by geography with the Anacostia River and with very limited economic opportunity. CSF-DC focuses on those in the academic middle who haven’t fully realized their potential. Since 2006, the program has identified and empowered students through an application process that values traits like self-awareness, responsibility, intellectual ability, and community engagement—going beyond traditional transcripts.

Starting as early as 7th grade, CSF-DC prepares up to 1,000 students annually to graduate high school on time, secure acceptance to best-fit colleges, complete college with minimal debt, and enter professional careers or graduate studies. The foundation distinguishes itself through its long-term engagement with scholars, families, and schools, fostering partnerships crucial to students’ success.

CSF-DC provides tailored in-school and out-of-school academic, social, emotional, and career development supports, offering help in areas like Math, English, STEM, SAT/ACT prep, and college identification, application and transition. The program includes cultural experiences and college tours, strengthening students’ readiness for higher education. College Preparatory Advisors and College Program Officers offer personalized, on-demand counseling to guide students toward academic progress and low-debt college graduation.

The program’s results speak for themselves: 99% of CSF-DC students graduate high school on time compared to 74% District-wide, and 87% enroll in college versus the national rate of 63%. Fifty-two percent (52%) of CSF-DC students also graduated from college within six years compared with 64% nationally and 40% for Black students. CSF-DC transforms potential into achievement, with life-changing impacts on careers and communities. Committed to its mission, CSF-DC continues year-round efforts to equip students with the confidence, skills, and drive to overcome systemic barriers and succeed.

Total Project Budget: $1.4 Million

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Federal: Upward Bound-$300K (committed) Local: DC Office of State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)-$300K (committed) Private: Impact100DC-$100K (pending); NBA Foundation-$100K (pending); Meyer Foundation-$50K (pending); Cafritz Foundation-$15K (committed); DC Share Fund-$10K (committed).

Project Duration: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Washington, DC (Wards 7 and 8)
Age Group To Be Served: Adolescents and Young Adults (14-25)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Michele
Contact Last Name: Levy
Contact Title: Institutional Giving Manager
Contact Phone: 202-779-2097
Contact Email: mlevy@collegesuccessfoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: GO Tutor Corps
Legal Name (if Different): Great Oaks Foundation, Inc.
Also Known As: GO
Mailing Address: 201 Varick St. Frnt 1, PO Box 818
City: New York City
State: New York
Postal Code: 10014-0700
Main Phone: 6466174800
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.gofellows.org
Employer ID Number: 275281234
Organization Tax Status: Domestic Not for Profit Corporation

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/28/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: GO High-Impact Virtual Tutoring Program
Project Description:

Building on GO’s track record of success, and seizing the opportunity to meet ongoing demand while increasing geographic reach, impact, and access, GO Tutor Corps aims to launch its much-anticipated virtual tutoring initiative: GO Virtual. GO envisions an America where every child has the support of a tutor to enable them to realize their full human potential. GO’s evidence-based approach narrows the achievement gap by bridging the divide between what schools provide and what students need to thrive.

Through GO Virtual, connection will be fostered by strictly limiting online tutoring to a 2:1 or 1:1 student to tutor ratio, so each student receives extra personalized support and care. Over the next three years, GO will expand to serve 6,750 students in-person across seven regions through our established programming and 5,820 students virtually through a pilot program. The proposed grant will fuel the initial pilot to launch our virtual tutoring program expansion.

The proposed grant will meet the following goals in the first year:
* GO will recruit, train, and support 660+ Fellows in the United States over the grant period, who will provide 3520 students in Grades 6-12 (ages 11-18) with virtual tutoring in English Language Arts (ELA) or math.
* GO will measure a positive difference of at least 15 percentage points between students with a Fellow and students without a Fellow on a nationally-normed assessment.
* In partner schools with a schoolwide model, at least 65% of students will meet or exceed their annual growth target in ELA and/or math, as measured by a nationally normed assessment.
* 85% of students will report that their GO Fellow made it easier for them to understand their classwork.
* Students with a GO Fellow will be less likely to be chronically absent than those without a GO Fellow.

Total Project Budget: $2,239,740

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Citi Foundation (Potential), Morgan Stanley (Potential)

Project Duration: 12 months: 11/1/2025-10/31/2026
Geographical Area Served: Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Age Group To Be Served: 5-19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Chrissey
Contact Last Name: Nguyen-Klockner
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 240-460-0905
Contact Email: cklockner@gofellows.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Literature Circle Society
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Literature Circle Society
Mailing Address: 1015 N Old Woodward
City: Birmingham
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48009
Main Phone: 3135874475
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.literaturecircle.org
Employer ID Number: 92-3382704
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28,2025
Requested Amount: 9,500

Project Title: The Muligenerational Book Club
Project Description:

The Multigenerational Book Club is designed to have a postive impact on literacy skills and social, mental and physical health outcomes for participants. The program aims to foster intergenerational understanding and empathy by creating a space where children, parents, grandparents and others can engage in meaningful conversations about literature. By offering a platform for diverse perspectives, this program will promote literacy, enhance critical thinking, and cultivate a deeper sense of community.

Total Project Budget: 18,000

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

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Detroit
Age Group To Be Served: Middle School, High School, Adults

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Joia
Contact Last Name: Henderson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 313-587-4475
Contact Email: literaturecircle@literaturecircle.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Literature Circle Society
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Literature Circle Society
Mailing Address: 1015 N Old Woodward
City: Birmingham
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48009
Main Phone: 3135874475
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.literaturecircle.org
Employer ID Number: 92-3382704
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28,2025
Requested Amount: 9,500

Project Title: The Muligenerational Book Club
Project Description:

The Multigenerational Book Club is designed to have a postive impact on literacy skills and social, mental and physical health outcomes for participants. The program aims to foster intergenerational understanding and empathy by creating a space where children, parents, grandparents and others can engage in meaningful conversations about literature. By offering a platform for diverse perspectives, this program will promote literacy, enhance critical thinking, and cultivate a deeper sense of community.

Total Project Budget: 18,000

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

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Detroit
Age Group To Be Served: Middle School, High School, Adults

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Joia
Contact Last Name: Henderson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 313-587-4475
Contact Email: literaturecircle@literaturecircle.org