Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Make-A-Wish Hawaii
Legal Name (if Different): Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawaii
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 900 Fort Street Mall #1200
City: Honolulu
State: Hawaii
Postal Code: 96813
Main Phone: 8085373118
Main Fax:
Organization Website: wish.org/Hawaii
Employer ID Number: 99-0220777
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 06/30/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Wish Granting
Project Description:

Make-A-Wish Hawaii creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child’s wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child’s medical journey. Headquartered in Honolulu, has been transforming lives, and uniting our Hawaii community in the process, for more than 40 years. One of the first local chapters established, Make-A-Wish Hawaii is among the busiest in the nation. Since 1982, generous donors, staff, and hundreds of volunteers have granted more than 1,900 wishes for local keiki across Hawaii and have hosted more than 20,000 children from around the world wishing to visit our islands.

Total Project Budget: 1,672,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grants, Events. Individuals, Corporations, In-kind

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Throughtout the Hawaiian Islands
Age Group To Be Served: 2 1/2 to 18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: James
Contact Last Name: Donnelly
Contact Title: Mission Impact Advisor
Contact Phone: 8083499436
Contact Email: jdonnelly@hawaii.wish.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Make-A-Wish Hawaii
Legal Name (if Different): Make-A-Wish Foundation of Hawaii
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 900 Fort Street Mall #1200
City: Honolulu
State: Hawaii
Postal Code: 96813
Main Phone: 8085373118
Main Fax:
Organization Website: wish.org/Hawaii
Employer ID Number: 99-0220777
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 06/30/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Wish Granting
Project Description:

Make-A-Wish Hawaii creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child’s wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child’s medical journey. Headquartered in Honolulu, has been transforming lives, and uniting our Hawaii community in the process, for more than 40 years. One of the first local chapters established, Make-A-Wish Hawaii is among the busiest in the nation. Since 1982, generous donors, staff, and hundreds of volunteers have granted more than 1,900 wishes for local keiki across Hawaii and have hosted more than 20,000 children from around the world wishing to visit our islands.

Total Project Budget: 1,672,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grants, Events. Individuals, Corporations, In-kind

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Throughtout the Hawaiian Islands
Age Group To Be Served: 2 1/2 to 18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: James
Contact Last Name: Donnelly
Contact Title: Mission Impact Advisor
Contact Phone: 8083499436
Contact Email: jdonnelly@hawaii.wish.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: PYFA
Mailing Address: Box 14234
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Postal Code: 19138
Main Phone: 215-685-2891
Main Fax:
Organization Website: pyfa215.org
Employer ID Number: 88-4052435
Organization Tax Status: 501 c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 6/30/2025
Requested Amount: $6000

Project Title: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy’s Drills and Skills Program
Project Description:

Our Drills and Skills Program uses Flag football to positively impact mental health by providing a fun, social, and physically active environment that can help reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. The structured nature of the game, the social interaction with teammates, and the physical exertion all contribute to a sense of well-being. Our program provides opportunities to develop mental resilience, such as coping with setbacks, remaining calm under pressure, and focusing during challenging situations. social interaction and teamwork, creating a supportive community where individuals can connect with others, build relationships, and reduce feelings of isolation. Our program serves 48-52 youth, 94.5% being BIPOC male youth, and 5.5% are female.

Total Project Budget: $30000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): USA Football-BSN Sports Apparel (2022-24) ($15000), Good Sports Equipment, $14500, 2021/2023-24); Philadelphia Foundation’s DOA Forfeiture Grant, $10000 (2024) Wawa Foundation $8000 (2017-24); Pincus Family Foundation, $22500 (2023-25), XPrize Foundation, $5000 (2023); Sullivan Charitable Trust, $5000 (2024) Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, $5000 (2019/2024); Philadelphia Eagles Social Justice Fund, $5000 (2023) Philadelphia Activities Fund, $6000 (2023/2024) Alston Beech Foundation, $8000 (2018-24), Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation, $6000 (2021-24).

Project Duration: July 2024 to June 2026
Geographical Area Served: Mid Atlantic area (Philadelphia, PA)
Age Group To Be Served: 6-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Eugene
Contact Last Name: Pough
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 215-526-8041
Contact Email: epough@pyfa215.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: PYFA
Mailing Address: Box 14234
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Postal Code: 19138
Main Phone: 215-685-2891
Main Fax:
Organization Website: pyfa215.org
Employer ID Number: 88-4052435
Organization Tax Status: 501 c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 6/30/2025
Requested Amount: $6000

Project Title: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy’s Drills and Skills Program
Project Description:

Our Drills and Skills Program uses Flag football to positively impact mental health by providing a fun, social, and physically active environment that can help reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. The structured nature of the game, the social interaction with teammates, and the physical exertion all contribute to a sense of well-being. Our program provides opportunities to develop mental resilience, such as coping with setbacks, remaining calm under pressure, and focusing during challenging situations. social interaction and teamwork, creating a supportive community where individuals can connect with others, build relationships, and reduce feelings of isolation. Our program serves 48-52 youth, 94.5% being BIPOC male youth, and 5.5% are female.

Total Project Budget: $30000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): USA Football-BSN Sports Apparel (2022-24) ($15000), Good Sports Equipment, $14500, 2021/2023-24); Philadelphia Foundation’s DOA Forfeiture Grant, $10000 (2024) Wawa Foundation $8000 (2017-24); Pincus Family Foundation, $22500 (2023-25), XPrize Foundation, $5000 (2023); Sullivan Charitable Trust, $5000 (2024) Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, $5000 (2019/2024); Philadelphia Eagles Social Justice Fund, $5000 (2023) Philadelphia Activities Fund, $6000 (2023/2024) Alston Beech Foundation, $8000 (2018-24), Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation, $6000 (2021-24).

Project Duration: July 2024 to June 2026
Geographical Area Served: Mid Atlantic area (Philadelphia, PA)
Age Group To Be Served: 6-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Eugene
Contact Last Name: Pough
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 215-526-8041
Contact Email: epough@pyfa215.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mary’s Place: Sexual Assault Center of the Coastal Empire
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 13954, Savannah, GA 31416
City: Savannah
State: GA
Postal Code: 31405
Main Phone: 912-233-3000
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: https://marysplacega.org/
Employer ID Number: 58-1237907
Organization Tax Status: c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 6-30-25
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Youth Crisis Services at Mary’s Place
Project Description:

Mary’s Place: Sexual Assault Center of the Coastal Empire respectfully requests $10,000 to support our youth crisis services and prevention education programs, which are vital to protecting and empowering young people across our region.

In 2024, we served over 20,000 youth under the age of 21 through school- and community-based prevention education. These interactive, age-appropriate sessions focus on recognizing the signs of abuse, setting healthy boundaries, and understanding how to seek help—critical knowledge that equips youth to protect themselves and others. Our prevention team works closely with schools, parents, and youth-serving organizations to ensure that this education reaches those most at risk.

In addition to prevention efforts, Mary’s Place provides comprehensive crisis services to children who have already experienced sexual abuse or assault. In 2024, our in-house center served 52 children under the age of 17—some as young as 14 months—with trauma-informed forensic medical exams conducted by trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE). Each child also received access to follow-up care, including trauma counseling, family support, case management, and emergency financial assistance.

A $10,000 grant will directly support both prevention and crisis services by funding outreach materials, education program delivery, medical supplies, and immediate support for children and families in crisis. Your support ensures that youth in our community not only receive timely intervention after trauma, but also the tools and knowledge to prevent it from happening in the first place.

With your partnership, we can continue to create safer environments and brighter futures for the children and teens we serve every day.

Total Project Budget: 1,254,519.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, City of Savannah, United Way of the Coastal Empire, VOCA, private donations

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Southeast Georgia (seven counties: Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long, Tattnall)
Age Group To Be Served: up to ages 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Coco
Contact Last Name: Guthrie-Papy
Contact Title: Program Developer
Contact Phone: 912-257-8346
Contact Email: programdev@marysplacega.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: WINNERS INSTITUTE FOR SUCCESSFUL EMPOWERMENT (WISE) INC
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: WISE
Mailing Address: 415 HOMEWOOD AVE
City: BURLINGTON
State: NC
Postal Code: 27217
Main Phone: 3362141645
Main Fax:
Organization Website: WWW.WISEINC.US
Employer ID Number: 92-2912343
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 6/29/25
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: FINANCIAL FUTURES PROGRAM
Project Description:

The Winners Institute for Successful Empowerment (WISE), Inc. presents the Financial Futures Program, a dynamic initiative designed to dismantle perceived barriers for youth aged 12-21. Our mission is to provide future young leaders with the necessary tools and support to succeed. We believe that by fostering positive asset-building in knowledge and self-belief, we empower them to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

This program serves as a beacon of hope by moving from theory to tangible experience. It begins with a multi-week "Financial Foundation" bootcamp where participants learn the fundamentals of personal finance, investing, and economics. This phase equips them with the practical tools for lifelong success.

The program culminates in a two-day immersive trip to a major North Carolina financial hub, such as Charlotte. Here, students will tour corporate offices of leading financial institutions, engage in roundtable discussions with a diverse group of professionals, and see career possibilities firsthand. This experience is designed to build resiliency and broaden their worldview, showing them that these opportunities are within their reach.

Upon their return, students enter the "Empowerment Launchpad" phase, where they receive ongoing mentorship from professionals they met and are challenged to apply their new knowledge to a community-oriented financial literacy project. The Financial Futures Program doesn’t just show them the path to success; it gives them the confidence and the map to walk it themselves.

Total Project Budget: 10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): HERMANOWSKI FOUNDATION

Project Duration: 1 YEAR
Geographical Area Served: CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA
Age Group To Be Served: 12-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): MR
Contact First Name: TAVORES
Contact Last Name: VANHOOK
Contact Title: FOUNDER
Contact Phone: 3362141645
Contact Email: tvanhook97@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Obstacles Of Lupus Organization Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 4502 Ever Place
City: Orlando
State: FL
Postal Code: 32811
Main Phone: 4077707673
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://the-obstacle-of-lupus-organization-inc.ueniweb.com/
Employer ID Number: 88-1523879
Organization Tax Status: 501 C(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 5/26/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Educatinal Workshop
Project Description:

The Obstacle of Lupus Organization Inc. is proud to present a comprehensive Educational Workshop series aimed at raising awareness, educating the public, and empowering those affected by lupus. Lupus is a complex, chronic autoimmune disease that disproportionately impacts women of color and often goes undiagnosed or misunderstood. This workshop project is designed to address the critical need for accessible, reliable, and community-based lupus education.

The workshop will be delivered in a hybrid format—both in-person and virtual—to ensure accessibility for individuals with limited mobility or transportation barriers. The sessions will cover essential topics such as understanding lupus symptoms and diagnosis, treatment options, coping strategies, nutrition and wellness, mental health support, patient rights, and advocacy. Special breakout sessions will be included for caregivers, newly diagnosed patients, and youth impacted by lupus within their families. The goal of the workshop is to increase knowledge, reduce stigma, and build a supportive network among patients, caregivers, medical professionals, and advocates. Expert guest speakers including rheumatologists, social workers, and lupus warriors will provide evidence-based information and share personal experiences. Interactive Q&A sessions, printed educational materials, and lupus resource kits will be provided to all attendees.

The expected outcome of this project is improved patient confidence in managing their health, increased community engagement in lupus awareness, and the development of stronger peer support connections. By offering consistent educational programming, The Obstacle of Lupus Organization Inc. strives to bridge the information gap and create a more informed and empowered lupus community. Funding and community support will allow us to host these workshops quarterly and expand outreach efforts, ultimately moving closer to our mission: to educate and guide patients and their families about lupus while working toward a future free of this devastating disease.

Total Project Budget: 70,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Board of Directors & Founders, Family and Friends of lupus patients

Project Duration: The Lupus educational workshop will be carried out over 6- months
Geographical Area Served: Orlando, Fl
Age Group To Be Served: 15 and up

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Tiruana
Contact Last Name: Clay
Contact Title: Ms
Contact Phone: 4077707673
Contact Email: Tiruana29@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: BLESS THE CHILDREN PROJECT
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 704 South Old Stage Rd. #13
City: Mount Shasta
State: CA
Postal Code: 96067
Main Phone: 5122227824
Main Fax:
Organization Website: WWW.BlessTheChildrenProject.com
Employer ID Number: 33-4055256
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3 tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 06/23/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Art Mentorship for Kids
Project Description:

Art Mentorship for Kids – Bless the Children Project

The Art Mentorship for Kids & Teens program, a key initiative of the Bless the Children Project (501c3), provides meaningful, hands-on arts education to underserved children and youth in the rural community of Mount Shasta, California. Our mission is to inspire creativity, build confidence, and nurture emotional well-being through high-quality visual and media arts experiences for ages 7–12.

Launched in 2018 and set to relaunch this year with expanded offerings, the program operates in partnership with local schools and libraries to ensure accessibility for families facing geographic and economic barriers. Many of the children we serve come from low-income or single-parent households and would otherwise have no access to arts instruction or mentorship.

Our curriculum combines foundational art skills—drawing, painting, digital illustration, storytelling, and basic animation—with social-emotional learning and youth empowerment. Students are guided by experienced professional artists and mentors in small-group sessions that foster both technical growth and self-expression.

Measurable outcomes for each 12-session program cycle include:
• 100% of enrolled students completing an original art portfolio
• 80% demonstrating increased skills in drawing and composition (pre/post evaluation)
• 90% showing improved confidence and creative problem-solving, as reported by parents and teachers
• Community art exhibition and digital gallery to showcase student work

Our goal is to cultivate joy, resilience, and creative thinking—skills that empower children far beyond the classroom. With your support, we can expand access to this vital programming and help ensure that rural, underserved children are not left behind when it comes to arts education and mentorship.

To learn more and view our student galleries and videos, please visit: www.BlessTheChildrenProject.com

Total Project Budget: 22,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Other grants applied, private donations

Project Duration: Entire school year
Geographical Area Served: Mount Shasta and the area
Age Group To Be Served: 60

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Baruch
Contact Last Name: Inbar
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 5122227824
Contact Email: Baruch@snaut.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: BLESS THE CHILDREN PROJECT
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 704 South Old Stage Rd. #13
City: Mount Shasta
State: CA
Postal Code: 96067
Main Phone: 5122227824
Main Fax:
Organization Website: WWW.BlessTheChildrenProject.com
Employer ID Number: 33-4055256
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3 tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 06/23/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Art Mentorship for Kids
Project Description:

Art Mentorship for Kids – Bless the Children Project

The Art Mentorship for Kids & Teens program, a key initiative of the Bless the Children Project (501c3), provides meaningful, hands-on arts education to underserved children and youth in the rural community of Mount Shasta, California. Our mission is to inspire creativity, build confidence, and nurture emotional well-being through high-quality visual and media arts experiences for ages 7–12.

Launched in 2018 and set to relaunch this year with expanded offerings, the program operates in partnership with local schools and libraries to ensure accessibility for families facing geographic and economic barriers. Many of the children we serve come from low-income or single-parent households and would otherwise have no access to arts instruction or mentorship.

Our curriculum combines foundational art skills—drawing, painting, digital illustration, storytelling, and basic animation—with social-emotional learning and youth empowerment. Students are guided by experienced professional artists and mentors in small-group sessions that foster both technical growth and self-expression.

Measurable outcomes for each 12-session program cycle include:
• 100% of enrolled students completing an original art portfolio
• 80% demonstrating increased skills in drawing and composition (pre/post evaluation)
• 90% showing improved confidence and creative problem-solving, as reported by parents and teachers
• Community art exhibition and digital gallery to showcase student work

Our goal is to cultivate joy, resilience, and creative thinking—skills that empower children far beyond the classroom. With your support, we can expand access to this vital programming and help ensure that rural, underserved children are not left behind when it comes to arts education and mentorship.

To learn more and view our student galleries and videos, please visit: www.BlessTheChildrenProject.com

Total Project Budget: 22,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Other grants applied, private donations

Project Duration: Entire school year
Geographical Area Served: Mount Shasta and the area
Age Group To Be Served: 60

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Baruch
Contact Last Name: Inbar
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 5122227824
Contact Email: Baruch@snaut.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Freedom2Succeed
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1106 2nd Street, Unit 237
City: Encinitas
State: CA
Postal Code: 92024
Main Phone: 858 792 0961
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://freedom2succeed.org/
Employer ID Number: 99-2154950
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: June 23, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: The Turning Point Project: Disrupting Cycles, Building Futures
Project Description:

The mission of Freedom2Succeed (F2S) is to empower returning citizens and at-promise youth to thrive and prosper. F2S reduces recidivism and disrupts the school-to-prison pipeline in a unique way by training college-educated, formerly-incarcerated adults to be tutors for at-risk/at-promise youth. Through our tutors, we have delivered Learn2Earn Scholars™ programming in three Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS) in San Diego County, with positive, measurable results.

JCCS provides a fully accredited educational program for school-age youth who are either wards of the court or have been referred by social services, probation, or school districts. Because the tutors can model attitudes and methods of overcoming trauma and achieving career goals, F2S instructors capture immediate and sustained student attention. At JCCS campuses, they assist students with their work throughout the day and teach technology, media-arts and leadership skills.

F2S would like to expand the reach of our programming for at promise youth by requesting additional funding for a new project. A 6-week Saturday class will promote scenarios created by youth online via downloadable ELearning modules. These would be marketed to school districts and at-risk youth directly.
Our student creators would receive revenue generated from the downloads of their programs, encouraging them to pursue sustainable employment in technology and media arts, and equip them with presentation-technology skills. We would enable them to further refine and learn marketing of their behavioral simulations on gang activity, substance abuse, social media and financial literacy based on their own lived experiences.
This project will encompass 5 four-hour Saturday classes for 20 students and provide food and stipends for attending. Through this new program, students will earn revenue as they monetize their games, transferring their wisdom to broader audiences of at-risk youth via our website.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): In kind donations from Jackie Robinson YMCA and Cal State San Marcos

Project Duration: 3 months
Geographical Area Served: San Diego County
Age Group To Be Served: 12-17 year olds

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Patricia
Contact Last Name: Franklin
Contact Title: Director of Programs and Operations
Contact Phone: 858 792 0961
Contact Email: pjf700@gmail.com