Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Kids at Risk Action
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: KARA
Mailing Address: 910 1st. St. S
City: Hopkins
State: MN
Postal Code: 55343
Main Phone: 612-508-7272
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.invisiblechildren.org
Employer ID Number: 51-0570258
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/25
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: National CASA & Child Advocacy Support Program
Project Description:

In 2021, 588,221 children in the United States were victims of child abuse and neglect.

KARA (Kids At Risk Action), with the help of Google Ad Grants experts, provides up to $120,000 per year in free advertising to CASA programs and child advocacy nonprofits across the country. This includes support for CASA for Lancaster County (Court Appointed Special Advocates), where dedicated staff often have limited time or resources for strategic communications.

To help bridge that gap, KARA offers a powerful database of over 11,000 subject matter reports, videos, blogs, and 40 new TikTok videos, as well as our Invisible Children AI-powered podcast featuring 17 interviews with child welfare experts. These tools strengthen our partners’ outreach, raise awareness, and drive community action.

We believe knowledge drives change. Our goal is to significantly increase awareness throughout Lancaster County and the U.S. about the realities of child abuse—through statistics, real-life stories, and the urgent need for intervention. Communities must understand the long-term consequences for abused children, including suicide, mental health struggles, homelessness, and involvement in the justice system.

Our initiative aims to build deeper community support for CASA for Lancaster County and vulnerable children by inspiring people to take action—as volunteers, foster parents, or financial supporters.

Our 12-month pilot with CASA Minnesota generated 40,000 website visits and 200,000 user interactions. This kind of growth fuels stronger nonprofits and ensures at-risk children receive the care, healing, and stability they need to thrive.

Through our Google Ad Grants Support Program, we aim to fully leverage CASA for Lancaster County’s $10,000/month in free Google advertising through directed messages and search engine optimization.

Our objectives include:

• Quadrupling website traffic
• Expanding social media reach
• Growing email subscriber lists

We track success through Google Analytics, focusing on increases in engagement, awareness, and volunteer/supporter involvement.

Total Project Budget: $155,600

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funding Sources (Committed & Pending) • Committed • Elmer and Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation – $2,000 • KARA Board of Directors – $10,000 • Pending • The Baker Foundation – $10,000 • The Baratz Family Foundation – $10,000 • The Beverly Foundation – $10,000 • Brady Family Foundation – $14,800 • Bob’s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation – $10,000 • Faye L. and William L. Cowden Foundation – $12,900 • Edina Realty Foundation – $1,000 • Geico Foundation – $142,000 • Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation – $10,000 • Highland Bank – $2,000 • KARA Annual Individual Giving Campaign – $3,000 • Leonette M. & Fred T. Lanners Foundation – $10,000 • Pachel Foundation – $4,800 • Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation – $10,000

Project Duration: Jan 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Serving vulnerable children in Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska, with an emphasis on expanding community awareness, volunteer recruitment, and advocacy.
Age Group To Be Served: 0 – 18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Mike
Contact Last Name: Tikkanen
Contact Title: President/Executive Director
Contact Phone: 612-508-7272
Contact Email: mike@invisiblechildren.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: His Haven
Legal Name (if Different): His Haven Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 559 Spaulding Street
City: Elmira
State: NY
Postal Code: 14904
Main Phone: 607-442-6442
Main Fax: 607-442-6442
Organization Website: www.hishaven.org
Employer ID Number: 83-3770192
Organization Tax Status: nonprofit 501 c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2025
Requested Amount: $6000

Project Title: Metro Kids
Project Description:

His Haven Inc. is seeking $6,000 in funding to support and expand our Metro Kids program, a comprehensive initiative designed to empower at-risk youth in Elmira’s low-income communities. Operating from our Woodlawn Court Community Center for the past 4 years we are currently moving to a new building, Metro Kids serves children from birth to 18 years old, providing a safe haven and essential resources to break the cycle of poverty.

Our program offers a multifaceted approach to child development, including:

1. Educational Support: After-school programs and holiday activities to enhance learning and academic performance.
2. Nutritional Assistance: Free meals and participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to ensure proper nutrition.
3. Social-Emotional Development: Guidance and support to build resilience and positive behaviors.
4. Basic Needs Provision: Distribution of clothing, school supplies, and other essentials through initiatives like our Back to School Clothing Drop and Coat Drop.
5. Financial Literacy: Innovative programs like the $tacks Conduct Incentive Program teach children about healthy behavioral choices and financial skills.
6. Community Engagement: The Kids Farmers Market allows children to actively participate in running a market and selecting fresh produce for their families.
7. Fostering Generosity: Our unique "Under the Tree From Me" program enables children to experience the joy of giving during the holiday season.

Since its inception in Summer 2022, Metro Kids has seen steady growth in participation. We are now preparing to move into a larger facility to accommodate this growth and expand our programming. With your support, we aim to reach more at-risk youth, providing them with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to achieve their full potential and create thriving communities.

By investing in Metro Kids, you’re not just funding a program; you’re transforming lives and building a stronger, more hopeful future for Elmira’s children.

Total Project Budget: $70,000

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

Project Duration: continued every year
Geographical Area Served: Chemung County, New York
Age Group To Be Served: 2-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Todd
Contact Last Name: Moss
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 607-333-4572
Contact Email: todd@hishaven.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Align9
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 530 HIGHWAY 321 N STE 304
City: LENOIR CITY
State: Tennessee
Postal Code: 37771-6444
Main Phone: 8656595776
Main Fax:
Organization Website: align9.org
Employer ID Number: 82-3897134
Organization Tax Status: Align9

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Find Your Adventure
Project Description:

Over the past year, the team at Align9 has worked diligently to create an innovative outdoor health and wellness program called Find Your Adventure. Designed to foster healing, connection, and resilience among individuals experiencing crisis in our community, this initiative reflects our mission to build stronger communities through collaboration. The program offers a welcoming and judgment-free space where participants, many of whom are in recovery, can reconnect with nature, others, and themselves.
Held once a month in public parks and outdoor spaces across Loudon and Morgan counties, Find Your Adventure offers guided trail walks, hikes, bike rides, and other nature-based activities. Each event is led by our dedicated Program Director, ensuring that participants feel safe, supported, and encouraged to engage at their own pace.
While the program was born out of a commitment to support the local recovery community, it is open to individuals of all ages who are seeking wellness, community, and a sense of belonging. There is no registration required and no cost to participate, Align9 covers all expenses to remove barriers and make healing through nature accessible to everyone.
To continue offering this vital resource, Align9 seeks $10,000 in grant funding. These funds will be used to support the marketing and logistical needs of the program, including promotional materials, social media outreach, event coordination, and supplies for each monthly outing. By investing in visibility and sustainability, we aim to increase community participation and ensure each event is impactful and inclusive.
The requested funding will allow us to enhance our outreach efforts and strengthen the infrastructure needed to consistently deliver high-quality experiences. With this support, Find Your Adventure will continue to be a dependable, uplifting resource that builds resilience and connection in our community, one outdoor experience at a time.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): None at the moment

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Eastern Tennessee – Loudon, Meigs, Morgan, and Roane counties
Age Group To Be Served: all ages

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Breonna
Contact Last Name: Mohr
Contact Title: Grants Administrator
Contact Phone: 5022999015
Contact Email: grants@align9.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bi-Okoto Drum & Dance Theatre
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5601 Montgomery Road
City: Cincinnati
State: OH
Postal Code: 45212
Main Phone: 513-221-6112
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bi-okoto.com
Employer ID Number: 31-1440549
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Non-Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Expansion of E Sin Mi D’Afrika (Come follow me to Afrika) Residency
Project Description:

“E Sin Mi d’Afrika” Residency is Bi-Okoto’s cornerstone program, designed to bridge cultural divides and enhance academic excellence over nine months, targeting grades K-12. This residency integrates African arts into students’ daily academic curriculum, addressing educational needs through multi-sensory, multi-disciplinary experiences. By linking African arts to math, literacy, history, science, critical thinking, and social skills, it fosters academic growth and cultural understanding.
The program is tailored for disadvantaged students, providing an opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and culturally. It fosters global citizenship by connecting students with African heritage, history, and artistic expression, aiming to bridge cultural gaps and enhance students’ worldviews.
Throughout the residency, Bi-Okoto will host workshops led by artists and educators from diverse African backgrounds. These workshops will engage students in music, dance, and storytelling, and each will be tailored to grade levels, ensuring age-appropriate and impactful content. Students will also explore the historical context of the art forms, enhancing their understanding of global interconnectedness.
Approximately 9,800 students will benefit from the program, with nearly all participants from Title I schools (98%) where more than 90% of students receive free or reduced lunch. The student population includes 35% African American, 30% Caucasian, 20% Hispanic/Latino, and 15% from other backgrounds. The program serves inner-city youth who often face academic challenges, lack extracurricular opportunities, and attend disadvantaged schools.

Total Project Budget: $90,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ArtsWave; Greater Cincinnati Foundation; Ohio Arts Council; Arts Midwest; Andrew Jergens; Williams Purdy; Louise Taft Semple; Nellie Taft Semple; Dominican Sisters of Hope;; Longview Foundation

Project Duration: 09/12/2025 To: 05/22/2026
Geographical Area Served: Bi-Okoto offers various programs that attract attendees from different ages, cultures, and socioeconomic levels to provide a more robust culturally inclusive environment. We serve the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky counties – Ohio: Hamilton, Butler, Clermont, and Warren Kentucky: Boone, Campbell, Kenton.
Age Group To Be Served: K-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Funmilayo
Contact Last Name: Ajamufua
Contact Title: Programs Director
Contact Phone: 513-221-6112
Contact Email: development@bi-okoto.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Groundswell Community Project
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1220 Rosecrans St
City: San Diego
State: California
Postal Code: 92106
Main Phone: 6172854723
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.groundswellcommunity.org/
Employer ID Number: 81-3150889
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/25
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Waves of Healing: Youth Surf Therapy for Mental Health & Belonging
Project Description:

Groundswell Community Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides trauma-informed surf therapy for women and gender-expansive individuals. With the support of the Hermanowski Family Foundation, we seek funding to expand our youth programming—offering accessible, culturally responsive surf therapy to youth ages 12–21 in San Diego, California.

This program addresses the urgent mental health needs of young people who have experienced trauma, grief, or marginalization. Our surf therapy model combines mental health support, community connection, and somatic healing through the ocean. Each session is co-facilitated by licensed clinicians, trauma-informed surf instructors, and trained peer mentors.

Participants learn surfing, mindfulness, and emotional regulation techniques in a supportive, identity-affirming space. Through the power of the ocean and community, youth build self-confidence, foster resilience, and find belonging.

Funds will support youth scholarships, equipment, transportation, healthy snacks, and program facilitation costs—ensuring no participant is turned away due to financial hardship. This program has a proven track record of reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and isolation in young people, while nurturing connection to self, others, and nature.

Together, we can create brave, joyful spaces where the next generation can heal, grow, and thrive.

Total Project Budget: 150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: • Local Donor Contributions – $20,000 • Groundswell Monthly Donor Network – $3,500 Pending/Potential: • Hydro Flask Parks for All Grant • Presbys Foundation • San Diego Foundation • Hermanowski Family Foundation (this request) • Clif Family Foundation • Women’s Sports Foundation • Individual Giving Campaigns (Spring 2025 appeal + fundraising events) • In-kind gear and event support from partners like Vuori, O’Neill, etc

Project Duration: Ongoing program (with seasonal cohorts, 8-week sessions; funding requested for 2025 program year)
Geographical Area Served: San Diego County, California
Age Group To Be Served: Youth ages 12–21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Shannon
Contact Last Name: Boselli
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 6172854723
Contact Email: shannonboselli@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Haven of Grace
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1225 Warren Street
City: St. Louis
State: MO
Postal Code: 63106
Main Phone: 314-621-6507
Main Fax: 314-241-4913
Organization Website: https://havenofgracestl.org
Employer ID Number: 43-1611181
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/27/2025
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Youth Fitness, Nutrition, and Empowerment Program
Project Description:

In 2022, The Haven of Grace – a unique and multifaceted maternity shelter, transitional housing, and long-term care program in St. Louis, MO – began an intentional shift in services to more fully recognize the effects of generational trauma and started prioritizing the mental health of not only the mothers we serve, but their children as well. We understand the children on our campus need dedicated emotional and developmental care due to their living circumstances during their formative years. Centering healing and empowering work into our practice helps to address the trauma often at the root of homelessness and to forge a path toward housing stability that breaks generational cycles. As a response, our clinical program team introduced a variety of initiatives specific to supporting mental health for infants and children of all ages.

We partner with The Green Beret Youth Initiative, which works with youth ages 8-14 years to develop character, commitment, and discipline. The program focuses on physical fitness, nutrition, and mentoring to teach problem-solving, decision-making, and assertiveness, which will lead to behaviors that positively influence the attitudes and norms of the community. Active and retired US Green Berets coach the children and support the development of individual strengths as well as building self-esteem. Group sessions held one Saturday a month help children develop communication skills, accomplish individual goals, and provide guidance on planning education and career goals. We are excited to see this popular program engaging children whose families no longer live on our campus but continue to participate with our offerings beyond the emergency housing crisis they experienced.

We plan to expand this effort to include younger children by engaging early childhood education and mental health professionals in developing and designing age-appropriate organized play, fitness and motor skills development, confidence building, independence, and nurturing a sense of belonging.

Total Project Budget: $30,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Unrestricted Individual Gifts: We will continue raising unrestricted dollars to support all our programming. We are currently identifying private funding opportunities that support the goals of this program.

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis, MO
Age Group To Be Served: 8-14 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Patricia
Contact Last Name: Bosman
Contact Title: President and CEO
Contact Phone: 314-621-6507
Contact Email: pbosman@havenofgracestl.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): n/a
Also Known As: Canine Assisted Therapy
Mailing Address: 1040 NE 45th St
City: Oakland Park
State: FL
Postal Code: 33334
Main Phone: 954-990-5175
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.catdogs.org
Employer ID Number: 27-0700622
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 27, 2025
Requested Amount: $9,420

Project Title: Pet Therapy for Children and Youth
Project Description:

Imagine the joy of a wagging tail and the comfort of a paw on your lap after a tough day. A therapy dog can be a lifeline—offering companionship and a sense of peace, hope, and healing. We believe every child deserves the unconditional love and support these special animals provide, and we would love your help to continue to make that possible.

Pet therapy sessions will be provided to children and youth at places such as Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, SOS Children’s Village, Quantum House, Family First Adolescent Services, Riverglades Elementary School, Children’s Bereavement Center, Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center, Boys and Girls Club, Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital and many others! In addition, therapy dogs will also remain on call to be deployed after local traumatic incidents through our Mental Health and Trauma Response program.

The cost to maintain one pet therapy team (handler + dog) in the field for one year is approximately $3,140. Each therapy dog can help between 500 – 700 individuals a year. Funding support from your Foundation of $9,420 would sustain the operation of 3 therapy dogs for one year and directly impact over 1,500 individuals.

The Foundation will receive the names and photos of your 3 dogs, updates on visits, stories of impact, and how many individuals they helped and where.

Helping pediatric patients through chemotherapy or procedures will provide comfort, cheer, and a welcome distraction. Dogs will also work in schools to help struggling readers, one-on-one or in small groups.
By actively engaging with the dogs, children learn the intrinsic value dogs bring to humans and the importance of empathy, respect, and responsibility. This initiative has the potential to create lasting positive impacts on students, animals and the community!

Total Project Budget: $130,100

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust – $26,000 – Committed Fritch Foundation – $23,000 – Committed Salah Foundation – $20,000 – Committed The Batchelor Foundation – $15,000 – Committed Community Foundation of Broward – $14,180 – Committed UKG – $10,000 – Committed Folke Peterson Animal Welfare Foundation – $10,000 – Committed Broward Health – $2,500 – Committed Florida Panthers Foundation – $2,500 – Pending

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: South Florida
Age Group To Be Served: Children and Youth

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Courtney
Contact Last Name: Trzcinski
Contact Title: Director of Grants and Donor Relations
Contact Phone: 954-990-5175
Contact Email: courtneyford@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Emily Krzyzewski Center, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Emily K Center
Mailing Address: 904 W. Chapel Hill St.
City: Durham
State: NC
Postal Code: 27701
Main Phone: 9196800308
Main Fax:
Organization Website: emilyk.org
Employer ID Number: 562230469
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Pioneer Scholars
Project Description:

The Emily K Center was born out of a desire to address the needs of Durham’s lower-income, first generation students with the desire to complete a degree, but who encounter systemic barriers to achieving that goal. The majority of students enrolled in Durham Public Schools qualify for free or reduced lunch, and close to 75% of the district’s students are from ethnic minority groups that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education (African American, 37.2% and Latinx, 35.1%).

Pioneer Scholars is a free program supporting underserved elementary and middle school students. The program aims to prepare students to thrive in a college preparatory high school environment with the academic, socioemotional, and leadership skills required to identify, advocate for, and achieve their goals. The program helps lay the foundation for future success. Students meet in small groups after school with our educators to build strong academic skills. Educators use assessments and benchmarking to tailor lessons to areas of greatest need. Students participate in project-based, hands-on learning and are provided snacks when they come to the Center for programming.

Other program components include college and career exploration; cultural, arts, and social enrichment; socioemotional learning; physical recreation; and summer enrichment. In addition, character and leadership building are embedded into programming. The program teaches core character development pillars: high expectations, integrity, honesty, respect, heart, and hard work.

At the Center, we believe in the power of education in contributing to economic and social mobility in communities. Programs help address educational disparities and break cycles of poverty for students and their families. The long-term goal of Pioneer Scholars is for students to be holistically healthy and equipped to pursue their personal, educational, and career goals, positioning them for economic mobility and leadership in their communities.

Total Project Budget: 560,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We’ve applied for funding as part of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and that decision is pending. We have a $40K total grant from the Sahm Family Foundation that includes some support to Pioneer Scholars (about a third of the grant). We also have a pending grant that would include about $33K in support to PS.

Project Duration: Programming is year-round with new cohorts of students beginning in the summer
Geographical Area Served: Durham County, North Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: elementary and middle school students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jordan
Contact Last Name: Farthing
Contact Title: Grants Manager and Communications Specialist
Contact Phone: 919-806-1085
Contact Email: jfarthing@emilyk.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Emily Krzyzewski Center, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Emily K Center
Mailing Address: 904 W. Chapel Hill St.
City: Durham
State: NC
Postal Code: 27701
Main Phone: 9196800308
Main Fax:
Organization Website: emilyk.org
Employer ID Number: 562230469
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Pioneer Scholars
Project Description:

The Emily K Center was born out of a desire to address the needs of Durham’s lower-income, first generation students with the desire to complete a degree, but who encounter systemic barriers to achieving that goal. The majority of students enrolled in Durham Public Schools qualify for free or reduced lunch, and close to 75% of the district’s students are from ethnic minority groups that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education (African American, 37.2% and Latinx, 35.1%).

Pioneer Scholars is a free program supporting underserved elementary and middle school students. The program aims to prepare students to thrive in a college preparatory high school environment with the academic, socioemotional, and leadership skills required to identify, advocate for, and achieve their goals. The program helps lay the foundation for future success. Students meet in small groups after school with our educators to build strong academic skills. Educators use assessments and benchmarking to tailor lessons to areas of greatest need. Students participate in project-based, hands-on learning and are provided snacks when they come to the Center for programming.

Other program components include college and career exploration; cultural, arts, and social enrichment; socioemotional learning; physical recreation; and summer enrichment. In addition, character and leadership building are embedded into programming. The program teaches core character development pillars: high expectations, integrity, honesty, respect, heart, and hard work.

At the Center, we believe in the power of education in contributing to economic and social mobility in communities. Programs help address educational disparities and break cycles of poverty for students and their families. The long-term goal of Pioneer Scholars is for students to be holistically healthy and equipped to pursue their personal, educational, and career goals, positioning them for economic mobility and leadership in their communities.

Total Project Budget: 560,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We’ve applied for funding as part of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and that decision is pending. We have a $40K total grant from the Sahm Family Foundation that includes some support to Pioneer Scholars (about a third of the grant). We also have a pending grant that would include about $33K in support to PS.

Project Duration: Programming is year-round with new cohorts of students beginning in the summer
Geographical Area Served: Durham County, North Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: elementary and middle school students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jordan
Contact Last Name: Farthing
Contact Title: Grants Manager and Communications Specialist
Contact Phone: 919-806-1085
Contact Email: jfarthing@emilyk.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 425 North Bumby Avenue
City: Orlando
State: FL
Postal Code: 32803
Main Phone: 4078966700
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://orlandophil.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-3058884
Organization Tax Status:

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/27/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Side-by-Side Music Mentorship Program
Project Description:

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (OPO) Side-by-Side Music Mentorship Program provides underserved middle and high school students with access to professional music instruction, mentorship, and performance opportunities. Designed to eliminate financial barriers to music education, this initiative pairs OPO professional musicians with students from Title I schools, offering four structured group lessons per year. The program culminates in a public performance where students and professional musicians play together, fostering both technical skills and artistic expression.

Since 2017, the program has served over 250 students annually from Howard Middle School and Edgewater High School. The OPO would like to expand into Jones High School and add Oak Ridge High School and its feeder middle school, Westridge, to strengthen the pipeline of student musicians. Beyond technical instruction, the program nurtures confidence, discipline, and perseverance, qualities that extend beyond music and into students’ academic and personal lives.

Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will enable the continued expansion of this program, ensuring equitable access to high-quality music education and mentorship.

Total Project Budget: $80,660

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): • Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (Pending) • A. Friends Foundation • Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation

Project Duration: August-May
Geographical Area Served: Orange County, Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18 (Middle and High School Students)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Megan
Contact Last Name: Vitale
Contact Title: Grants and Impact Manager
Contact Phone: 4078966700 ex 225
Contact Email: mvitale@orlandophil.org