Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: 2 For 2 Foundation
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 1908
City: Winchester
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 22604
Main Phone: 4013019474
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.2for2foundation.org
Employer ID Number: 87-2862554
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: August 11, 2025 for 2026 submission
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Investing in Youth with a Zero Chance to Achieve Swim Literacy
Project Description:

This project called Water Babies is a source of good health and education practices, cradle to grave, but focuses on infants. Specifically, it will target newborns at the hospital before they leave to educate their families on the importance of water activities with take home materials. Financial assistance information will be included in the materials also. Water Babies lessons are important for developing early swimming skills, physical and cognitive developmental, improve memory capacity, builds confidence, strengthen parent and child bonds, etc. In essence,, Water Babies lessons offer a holistic approach to a child’s development, combining water safety, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and emotional well-being. Research has also shown that a child put in water at an early age can be 20 months advanced for reading readiness and have advanced math skills in junior high (Griffith University of Queensland). Also, 11 months ahead in oral expression; 17 months ahead in story recall and 20 months ahead for understanding directions.

Our program educates all, but 100% of the money is used to pay for lessons and most benefit from 2 sessions of lesson per year from 6 months to 2 years of age.

We target children on the spectrum and work with the Head Start programs in our areas of service. Reaching the families at birth is vital to start to break the cycle of 50% of the families that have parents and grandparents that never learned to swim. We serve cradle to grave, but this program will target new births only.

One session costs $95 and we want to try and get 6 sessions in before the child would be able to do group lessons the would advance their swimming skills for prevention of drowning and promote physical growth and wellness for life.

The Foundation is all pro bono with no office or administrative costs led by retired teachers in their 70s/80s.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Step Into Swim (5,000) other fundraising events and mailings

Project Duration: 2 years
Geographical Area Served: Clarke, Warren, Page, Winchester, Frederick and Shenadoah ,VA
Age Group To Be Served: 1 month to 2 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Diana
Contact Last Name: Hackney
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 4013019474
Contact Email: diana.hackney@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Advocates for Youth
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Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1325 G St NW Suite #980
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20005
Main Phone: 2024193420
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/
Employer ID Number: 52-1173590
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 8/11/2025
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Youth Activist Institute: Supporting the Under 18s
Project Description:

This year marks a major milestone—the 25th anniversary of Advocates for Youth’s Youth Activist Institute, which will take place September 4–8, 2025, in Washington, DC, at the Yours Truly Hotel. We invite Hermanowski Foundation to sponsor this landmark event. This isn’t just an anniversary—it’s a moment of urgency and opportunity. Young people (14-21) today are on the frontlines of the most critical fights of our time: for reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, immigration equity, and comprehensive education. These battles are deeply interconnected, and they require bold, strategic, and united youth leadership.

That’s exactly what the Youth Activist Institute delivers. Each year, we train and connect emerging ~100 youth leaders from across the country, giving them the tools, networks, and strategies to lead powerful movements for change.

Total Project Budget: $300,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Reis Family Foundation, EqualPride, Collective Power, Hub International, ASHA, Grantmakers for Girls of Color, PLAN B, JET Blue, Wegmans, If/When/How, The American LGBTQ Museum, Free the Pill (Ibis), Transgender Law Center

Project Duration: Sept 4-8, 2025
Geographical Area Served: National
Age Group To Be Served: 14-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Ellie
Contact Last Name: Gutmann
Contact Title: Development Coordinator
Contact Phone: 7342774414
Contact Email: ellie.gutmann@advocatesforyouth.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival
Legal Name (if Different): The Irving S. Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
Also Known As: The Gilmore
Mailing Address: 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, 101
City: Kalamazoo
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 49007
Main Phone: 2693421166
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thegilmore.org
Employer ID Number: 38-2868071
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 8/11/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: The Gilmore Piano Labs
Project Description:

Education and Community Engagement are identified as one of The Gilmore’s five Core Values. Piano Labs was created from The Gilmore’s strong belief that music education should be accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford private lessons. Beyond enjoyment, musical opportunities provide a wide range of academic and psychological benefits. Music and small group instruction can also positively impact social emotional learning and disrupt negative behaviors in school. Reaching children who might not otherwise have access to these life-enhancing experiences is a top priority for the organization, and has been for decades, leading to a music education program that is among the strongest and most extensive in the region, reaching thousands of people for more than 27 years. All sites are selected because their populations represent historically excluded groups.

The Piano Labs provide in-school music instruction for students from fall to summer. Instructors lead twice weekly 30-minute group piano lessons for students from three elementary schools (grades 2-5); the Young Adult Program; and the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home. Additional programs, in collaboration with other nonprofits serving children and families, are produced during the summer months.

Launched for the 2024-25 school year was a new Labs site. Lincoln Elementary School for International Studies was identified by Kalamazoo Public Schools as a priority site due to the socioeconomic makeup of its historically redlined neighborhood; and a KPS program that helps 150 immigrant students transition into new lives. 96% of its students come from historically excluded groups.

Demand for classes exceeded the available spots from the start. More teachers are needed, but the program is hampered by teachers’ ability to earn more from private lessons than what they can earn through the Labs. The Gilmore is motivated to raise more funds to meet this challenge.

Total Project Budget: $813,682

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Camp Gilmore/Sherman Lake – Fees $3,800 KeysFest – Fees $1,500 Young Adult Piano Lab – Service Fees $2,000 Spring Valley Elementary School – Participant Fees $1,050 Spring Valley Elementary School – Piano Lab Fees $1,400 Woods Lake Piano Lab – Participant Fees $1,950 Woods Lake Elementary School Piano Lab Fees $1,600 Epic Center Participant Fees $7,500 Juvenile Home Piano Lab Fees $2,000 The Harold & Grace Upjohn Foundation $25,000 PNC Foundation $25,000 Kalamazoo Community Foundation $25,000 Okun Foundation $15,000 Eaton Corporation $2,000 MACC/Arts Council Mini Grant $2,680 Colef Fund $6,000 Vilcek Foundation $32,000 Irving S. Gilmore Foundation $370,913 General Operating Funds $287,289

Project Duration: Annual/Fall to Spring (public school year dates vary from year to year)
Geographical Area Served: Kalamazoo County
Age Group To Be Served: 7-10 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Rem
Contact Last Name: Cabrera
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 2698087588
Contact Email: rcabrera@thegilmore.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Proposal Information

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Contact Information

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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County
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Mailing Address: 102 W Lincoln Ave #240
City: Goshen
State: Indiana
Postal Code: 46526
Main Phone: 5745345933
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.greatfutures.club
Employer ID Number: 351033735
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 8/7/2025
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Brain Gain:
Project Description:

One of the greatest services we can provide to developing adolescents is supporting their education beyond school time. By promoting healthy relationships with learning, we can encourage and empower youth to believe in themselves and others. It’s important to BGCEC to foster healthy conversation regarding career and college development, and to provide an inclusive, safe environment for teens to explore their options without fear of judgement. Brain Gain is a supplementary educational program designed to enhance education initiatives through hands-on fun and high yield learning activities. Offering a plethora of activities, Brain Gain can be utilized for homework help, small group tutoring, individualized education supplementation, college and career exploration, and a myriad of STEAM projects. Brain Gain offers three different pathways of completion: education supplementation, workforce development, and volunteer initiatives. We provide a variety of different ways to get involved with club that promote inclusivity and comfortability. We recognize that providing multiple avenues to engage with peers and learn new skills can benefit a broader scope of youth.

Total Project Budget: 150000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Indiana Kids, Takeda, The Standard, Joan & Tim Fenton Foundation

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: Elkhart County, Northern Indiana – suburban and disadvantaged population
Age Group To Be Served: K-12th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Emma
Contact Last Name: LePla
Contact Title: Grant Research and Data Coordinator
Contact Phone: 5745345933
Contact Email: elepla@bgcelkhartcounty.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Caterpillar Clubhouse Inc.
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Mailing Address: 14201 OLD STAGE RD
City: Bowie
State: MD
Postal Code: 20720
Main Phone: 301-327-4497
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://mycaterpillarclubhouse.org/
Employer ID Number: 45-4762209
Organization Tax Status: 501C3 Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: August 6, 2025
Requested Amount: 2500

Project Title: Launching Little Learners: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Access to Quality Childcare
Project Description:

Caterpillar Clubhouse (CCH) provides high-quality early childhood education in Bowie, MD, for children aged 6 weeks to pre-K. We understand that affordable childcare is often a significant barrier for families, hindering parents, especially mothers, from working or pursuing education, thus perpetuating a cycle of poverty. This project aims to break that cycle with $2,500 in childcare scholarships.

With funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, 10 families will receive $250 per child towards their CCH childcare costs. This direct financial assistance empowers parents to work or pursue education, increasing their earning potential and improving family economic stability. By easing the burden of childcare costs, we enable parents to invest in their futures and create better lives for their children.

These scholarships offer a multifaceted impact:

Economic Empowerment: Parents gain financial independence, contributing to family well-being.
Education: Parents can pursue further education or training for better job opportunities.
Child Development: Children benefit from consistent, high-quality early education at CCH, promoting their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Family Well-being: Financial stability and access to childcare reduce family stress.
Investing in affordable childcare is investing in the future. These scholarships support children’s development and empower families to break the poverty cycle, aligning perfectly with the Hermanowski Foundation’s mission of transforming young lives by providing tools for success.

Total Project Budget: $2500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have applied to but not yet heard back from the following Foundations: Creag Foundation, Cloudbreak Foundation, StanCorp Financial Group, The Dan Paul Foundation

Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: Bowie Maryland and Washington D.C.
Age Group To Be Served: 0-5 years (pre-k)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Kim
Contact Last Name: Kilpatrick
Contact Title: Grant Manager
Contact Phone: 954-336-5228
Contact Email: kim@grant-booster.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Caterpillar Clubhouse Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 14201 OLD STAGE RD
City: Bowie
State: MD
Postal Code: 20720
Main Phone: 301-327-4497
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://mycaterpillarclubhouse.org/
Employer ID Number: 45-4762209
Organization Tax Status: 501C3 Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: August 6, 2025
Requested Amount: 2500

Project Title: Launching Little Learners: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Access to Quality Childcare
Project Description:

Caterpillar Clubhouse (CCH) provides high-quality early childhood education in Bowie, MD, for children aged 6 weeks to pre-K. We understand that affordable childcare is often a significant barrier for families, hindering parents, especially mothers, from working or pursuing education, thus perpetuating a cycle of poverty. This project aims to break that cycle with $2,500 in childcare scholarships.

With funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, 10 families will receive $250 per child towards their CCH childcare costs. This direct financial assistance empowers parents to work or pursue education, increasing their earning potential and improving family economic stability. By easing the burden of childcare costs, we enable parents to invest in their futures and create better lives for their children.

These scholarships offer a multifaceted impact:

Economic Empowerment: Parents gain financial independence, contributing to family well-being.
Education: Parents can pursue further education or training for better job opportunities.
Child Development: Children benefit from consistent, high-quality early education at CCH, promoting their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Family Well-being: Financial stability and access to childcare reduce family stress.
Investing in affordable childcare is investing in the future. These scholarships support children’s development and empower families to break the poverty cycle, aligning perfectly with the Hermanowski Foundation’s mission of transforming young lives by providing tools for success.

Total Project Budget: $2500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have applied to but not yet heard back from the following Foundations:

Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: Bowie Maryland and Washington D.C.
Age Group To Be Served: 0-5 years (pre-k)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Kim
Contact Last Name: Kilpatrick
Contact Title: Grant Manager
Contact Phone: 954-336-5228
Contact Email: kim@grant-booster.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Dennis Price Jr Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: TDPJF
Mailing Address: 3224 Garrison Park Cir
City: Memphis
State: TN
Postal Code: 38119
Main Phone: 901-627-9838
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.thedennispricejrfoundation.com
Employer ID Number: 93-3431639
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 08/06/25
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Closing the Gap: DJ’s Care Closet for a Memphis Title I School
Project Description:

The Dennis Price Jr. Foundation seeks support from the Hermanowski Foundation to launch a new DJ’s Care Closet in a high-need Title I school in Memphis, Tennessee. DJ’s Care Closet is more than just a supply cabinet—it is a thoughtfully designed, boutique-style “store” located within a school, where students experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, or family crisis can discreetly access essential items they need to attend school with confidence and dignity.

Each Care Closet is stocked with brand-new clothing, shoes, hygiene products, school supplies, undergarments, and seasonal gear—resources too often out of reach for students in underserved communities. By removing these barriers, DJ’s Care Closet supports attendance, academic focus, and overall student well-being. Students are referred by counselors, teachers, or administrators and can “shop” in a welcoming, judgment-free environment that restores a sense of agency and normalcy during difficult times.

This $10,000 project will nearly fully fund the launch of one new DJ’s Care Closet, covering startup supplies, shelving and racks, signage, inventory, and initial stocking. It will serve an estimated 200–500 students in its first year alone, with the potential to grow annually. This initiative is grounded in our broader mission to eliminate preventable heart-related deaths by uplifting youth and supporting the whole child—body, mind, and spirit.

At the Dennis Price Jr. Foundation, we believe that every child deserves a fair chance to thrive. DJ’s Care Closet honors Dennis’s legacy of leadership and compassion by ensuring students are not held back by circumstances beyond their control. With your support, we can bring hope, comfort, and essential care to a Memphis school community that needs it most. Together, we can help students feel seen, supported, and ready to succeed—one Care Closet at a time.

Total Project Budget: $175,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The $175,000 budget reflects a three-year expansion plan to launch DJ’s Care Closets in seven additional Title I schools across Memphis by 2028. This investment will allow us to reach hundreds more students with the essentials they need to attend school with dignity, confidence, and stability. We are actively pursuing additional funding to support this expansion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program. While applying for grants is a new endeavor for our young organization, we are already building strong momentum. We received a $55,000 grant from the John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust and have raised $27,336.72 from individual donors who believe deeply in our mission for the first three Care Closets. Generous in-kind donations valued at $41,922 from community partners like Ampro and TEKsystems have also helped us successfully launch our first three DJ’s Care Closets. These early investments reflect growing community and philanthropic support—and a shared belief in our vision to remove barriers to education and well-being for students in Memphis.

Project Duration: 1/1/26-12/31/26
Geographical Area Served: Midsouth
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Tracy
Contact Last Name: Price
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 901-488-5546
Contact Email: Tracy@thedennispricejrfoundation.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Dennis Price Jr Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: TDPJF
Mailing Address: 3224 Garrison Park Cir
City: Memphis
State: TN
Postal Code: 38119
Main Phone: 901-627-9838
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.thedennispricejrfoundation.com
Employer ID Number: 93-3431639
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 08/06/25
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Closing the Gap: DJ’s Care Closet for a Memphis Title I School
Project Description:

The Dennis Price Jr. Foundation seeks support from the Hermanowski Foundation to launch a new DJ’s Care Closet in a high-need Title I school in Memphis, Tennessee. DJ’s Care Closet is more than just a supply cabinet—it is a thoughtfully designed, boutique-style “store” located within a school, where students experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, or family crisis can discreetly access essential items they need to attend school with confidence and dignity.

Each Care Closet is stocked with brand-new clothing, shoes, hygiene products, school supplies, undergarments, and seasonal gear—resources too often out of reach for students in underserved communities. By removing these barriers, DJ’s Care Closet supports attendance, academic focus, and overall student well-being. Students are referred by counselors, teachers, or administrators and can “shop” in a welcoming, judgment-free environment that restores a sense of agency and normalcy during difficult times.

This $10,000 project will nearly fully fund the launch of one new DJ’s Care Closet, covering startup supplies, shelving and racks, signage, inventory, and initial stocking. It will serve an estimated 200–500 students in its first year alone, with the potential to grow annually. This initiative is grounded in our broader mission to eliminate preventable heart-related deaths by uplifting youth and supporting the whole child—body, mind, and spirit.

At the Dennis Price Jr. Foundation, we believe that every child deserves a fair chance to thrive. DJ’s Care Closet honors Dennis’s legacy of leadership and compassion by ensuring students are not held back by circumstances beyond their control. With your support, we can bring hope, comfort, and essential care to a Memphis school community that needs it most. Together, we can help students feel seen, supported, and ready to succeed—one Care Closet at a time.

Total Project Budget: $175,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The $175,000 budget reflects a three-year expansion plan to launch DJ’s Care Closets in seven additional Title I schools across Memphis by 2028. This investment will allow us to reach hundreds more students with the essentials they need to attend school with dignity, confidence, and stability. We are actively pursuing additional funding to support this expansion and ensure the long-term sustainability of the program. While applying for grants is a new endeavor for our young organization, we are already building strong momentum. We received a $55,000 grant from the John Dustin Buckman Charitable Trust and have raised $27,336.72 from individual donors who believe deeply in our mission for the first three Care Closets. Generous in-kind donations valued at $41,922 from community partners like Ampro and TEKsystems have also helped us successfully launch our first three DJ’s Care Closets. These early investments reflect growing community and philanthropic support—and a shared belief in our vision to remove barriers to education and well-being for students in Memphis.

Project Duration: 1/1/26-12/31/26
Geographical Area Served: Midsouth
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Tracy
Contact Last Name: Price
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 901-488-5546
Contact Email: Tracy@thedennispricejrfoundation.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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