Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Inspired By Science LLC
Legal Name (if Different): Nutty Scientists of Southeast Michigan
Also Known As: Partner of Govinga Foundation
Mailing Address: 45812 Drexel Road
City: Canton
State: MI
Postal Code: 48187
Main Phone: 734-545-8597
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://nuttyscientists.com/southeast-michigan/
Employer ID Number: 47-1711764
Organization Tax Status: Partnered with Givinga Foundation to achieve non-profit status

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1-13-26
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: STEM Through Literature Program
Project Description:

Inspired By Science LLC proposes the program STEM Through Literature. This program will merge STEM education with literature in forms of stories, videos, hands on experiments, and custom made student workbooks to fit the lessons. Coordinated, multi-subject learning has been shown to enhance students’ academic retention as well as to increase student engagement. Learning from the mix of STEM and literature gives us the opportunity of reaching a lot of students in a new, creative and exciting way!

In an effort to expand our reach throughout Michigan, we have partnered with a fiscal sponsor, Givinga Foundation, to manage the non-profit budget for this proposal. This will help us to eliminate limited school budgets preventing underprivileged students the opportunity for a hands-on STEM experience.

STEM Through Literature hands-on kits are designed to make learning both fun and accessible for students and teachers alike. These kits include a variety of engaging materials, such as 48 different training videos for the teachers, supplies for multiple STEM activities, kid-friendly handouts with illustrations, and electronic video lessons that guide students step by step through each activity. Over the past five years of supplying STEM Through Literature kits to schools in Wayne County MI, more than 20,000 children have been positively impacted by these innovative STEM kits, and as we continue to expand our efforts, our goal is to reach an even greater number of young minds each year.

This grant would specifically target underfunded and underprivileged schools to provide learning opportunities at no cost to the schools or students. We have a Letter of Inquiry ready to send out to nearby schools if we receive the funding.

Total Project Budget: $5,000

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

Project Duration: Either the Fall or Summer semester(s) of 2027
Geographical Area Served: Southeast Michigan
Age Group To Be Served: Kindergarten through 6th grade; approximately 6-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Kevin
Contact Last Name: Schlosser
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 734-545-8597
Contact Email: kevin@nuttyscientists.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Goddard Youth Camp
Legal Name (if Different): Goddard Youth Foundation
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2964 Goddard Youth Camp Rd.
City: Sulphur
State: OK
Postal Code: 73086
Main Phone: 580-618-6199
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.goddardyouth.camp/
Employer ID Number: 73-0749570
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/12/2026
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Nature’s Outdoor Classrooms School Sponsorship Fund
Project Description:

Goddard Youth Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1967 and located in Sulphur,
Oklahoma. Designated by the U.S. Congress as a National Environmental Education Landmark, Goddard Youth Camp is the longest-running environmental education program in the country and the only educational program located in a national park. Serving as a national model for using nature’s classrooms to teach students about the environment, Goddard Youth Camp provides the ultimate field trip experience!

Goddard Youth Camp creates a bridge for children to nature, resulting in significant health benefits and increased classroom performance. It is a 44-building camp with residential cabins, teaching and meeting spaces, a large dining hall, five maintained natural trails, and a museum. Public and private schools coordinate with the camp to send classes of fourth through ninth-grade students and their teachers to spend three or five days at the camp for memorable environmental education lessons in science, history, and culture.

The camp fees, ranging from $15 to $245 per student based on the duration of stay, cover housing, meals, curriculum, museum visits, and transportation if needed. Regrettably, many schools in high poverty areas cannot take advantage of this opportunity. Goddard aims to ensure access for all students that desire to attend, offering even economically disadvantaged students a transformative experience that broadens their perspectives and introduces them to the wonders of nature. Goddard Youth Camp respectfully requests a grant of $5,000 for our Nature’s Outdoor Classrooms School Sponsorship Fund. Your support will fund a one-day camp experience for 66 students, a three-day camp experience for 37 students, a five-day camp experience for 20 students, or a museum visit for over 300 students!

Total Project Budget: $20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Kirkpatrick Foundation (committed $10,000), ONEOK Foundation (committed $5,000), Jean I. Everest Foundation (potential), Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation (potential)

Project Duration: 03/03/2-26 – 03/02/27
Geographical Area Served: Southern Oklahoma and North Texas
Age Group To Be Served: Goddard provides camp experiences to fourth through ninth-grade students.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Clayton
Contact Last Name: Edgar
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 580-618-6199
Contact Email: goddardgrants@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: iCraft Vault Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 11816 Section Road
City: PORT ALLEN
State: LA
Postal Code: 70767
Main Phone: 2259782410
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.instagram.com/icraftvaultfoundation/
Employer ID Number: 41-2838893
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) – Public Charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/13/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Crafting Confidence: Empowering Youth Through Art
Project Description:

The iCRAFT Vault Foundation proposes a one-year youth wellness and creative coping project designed to support children and young people who are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. Through structured, age-appropriate creative activities, the project will introduce art as a healthy outlet for self-expression, emotional regulation, and stress management.

The project will focus on providing youth with accessible opportunities to explore creative expression in a supportive environment where emotions can be acknowledged rather than suppressed. Activities will include guided art sessions, creative reflection, and group discussions that encourage participants to identify feelings, practice calming techniques, and build positive coping skills. The project is preventative in nature and aims to reduce risk factors associated with unresolved stress, including behavioral challenges and substance misuse.

This initiative is rooted in the founder’s professional experience as a school nurse, where she has observed a growing number of children struggling to manage stress without appropriate tools or outlets. By introducing creative coping strategies early, the project seeks to equip youth with lifelong skills that support emotional well-being and resilience.

The project will be implemented over a twelve-month period and will serve youth through community-based sessions and partnerships with local families and educators. Grant funds will be used exclusively during the year following the award to support project materials, facilitation, and implementation. At the conclusion of the project, outcomes will be evaluated based on participation, engagement, and observed improvements in coping skills, with a final report submitted to the foundation as required.

Total Project Budget: 9350

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: iCRAFT Vault Foundation (in-kind support, volunteer time, project coordination) Potential: Individual donations and community fundraising Private foundation grants Local business sponsorships In-kind donations of art supplies and materials

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: West Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Monica
Contact Last Name: Lockett
Contact Title: President and Executive Director
Contact Phone: 2259782410
Contact Email: icraftthevault@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Grandma’s Place, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Grandma’s Place, Inc.
Also Known As: Grandma’s Place
Mailing Address: 184 Sparrow Drive
City: Royal Palm Beach
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33411
Main Phone: 561-753-2226
Main Fax: 561-753-2231
Organization Website: https://www.grandmasplacepb.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0821321
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 13, 2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Emergency Shelter Program
Project Description:

Grandma’s Place’s (GP) Emergency Shelter Program offers emergency residential shelter for children who’ve been removed from their homes for their safety by the Department of Children & Families (DCF). These children are victims of abuse, mistreatment, & neglect, & many have varying severities of intellectual & developmental disabilities.

The shelter is open 24/7/365 to intake children from birth-12 years who have been removed from their own home by DCF. GP is unique to PBC in that it accepts all children with disabilities & is the ONLY shelter certified to care for both genders 0– 7.

The first objective is to welcome the incoming child, assure them that they’re safe, & try to make the environment as comfortable as possible. Staff greet & reassure each child, who are often confused or upset. Children then receive a physical evaluation within 72 hours of their arrival by a local pediatrician & are given treatment if needed. The children are also provided with appropriate dental care & immunizations needed to attend school.

Individual case plans are designed & administered that address each child’s unique needs. Children enrolled in school continue their education at their existing institute whenever possible, & our staff coordinates with school administration to ensure there is no disruption in schooling. Children with disabilities are taken to appropriate schools for their learning needs.

Quarterly meal plans are developed by a registered dietitian & ensure the children receive proper nutrition. Clothing & pajamas in all sizes are available for the children, as are diapers, wipes, & other supplies should they need it. The program’s objective is to make these children feel safe & to work with the DCF to find a suitable foster/adoptive family if replacement with non-offending family isn’t possible. In 2025, the shelter served 35 children.

Total Project Budget: $565,600

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed (received): John & Nellie Bastien $5,000; Libra $40,000; Harry T. Mangurian $5,000; Frank J. Lewis $5,000; Albert & Birdie Einstein $10,000 | Pending (anticipated): Batchelor Fnd. $30,000; Children’s Healthcare Charity $20,000; Mary Alice Fortin $15,000

Project Duration: Ongoing; any grants awarded will be utilized in the year following the grant.
Geographical Area Served: Palm Beach County, FL
Age Group To Be Served: 0-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Roxanne
Contact Last Name: Jacobs
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 561-753-2226
Contact Email: roxanne@grandmasplacepb.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Autism Solutions Academy Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Autism Solutions Academy
Mailing Address: 1785 W 7888 S
City: West Jordan
State: Utah
Postal Code: 84088
Main Phone: (801) 987-3592
Main Fax: (801) 987-3592
Organization Website: https://autismsolutionsacademy.org/
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 13, 2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Roots of Connection
Project Description:

Autism Solutions Academy’s main initiative, the Community Engagement Program, brings professionals and community members into our school each month to share skills, stories, and experiences that help students grow. These visits may spark creativity through art, inspire curiosity in science, or offer chances to connect with animals, nature, and possible careers.
For many autistic children, time is spent almost entirely in therapy, leaving little room for the everyday experiences their peers enjoy. The Community Engagement Program changes that by opening doors to activities like painting, exploring museums, practicing yoga, and more. These opportunities nurture inclusion, discovery, and joy while allowing the community to witness the unique gifts of our students. They ground children in the living world, build empathy and resilience, and create long-term benefits not just for our students, but for the community as a whole.

Total Project Budget: 58,620

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have secured committed funding of $5,000 from the Crocker Catalyst Foundation, $3,500 from the Swanson Foundation, and $7,000 from the Autism Solutions Gala. In addition, we have submitted funding requests for $6,000 to the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation and $5,000 to the Autism Council of Utah, and will continue to request grant funding from other foundations.

Project Duration: 2026-2027 school year
Geographical Area Served: Salt Lake City, Utah
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 3-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Bethany
Contact Last Name: Pettit
Contact Title: Nonprofit Specialist
Contact Phone: 8645519964
Contact Email: bethany.pettit@autismsolutionsutah.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Proposal Information

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Contact Information

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Contact Phone: +1-724-752-0852
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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Goddard Youth Camp
Legal Name (if Different): Goddard Youth Foundation
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2964 Goddard Youth Camp Rd.
City: Sulphur
State: OK
Postal Code: 73086
Main Phone: 580-618-6199
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.goddardyouth.camp/
Employer ID Number: 73-0749570
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/12/2026
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Nature’s Outdoor Classrooms School Sponsorship Fund
Project Description:

Goddard Youth Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1967 and located in Sulphur,
Oklahoma. Designated by the U.S. Congress as a National Environmental Education Landmark, Goddard Youth Camp is the longest-running environmental education program in the country and the only educational program located in a national park. Serving as a national model for using nature’s classrooms to teach students about the environment, Goddard Youth Camp provides the ultimate field trip experience!

Goddard Youth Camp creates a bridge for children to nature, resulting in significant health benefits and increased classroom performance. It is a 44-building camp with residential cabins, teaching and meeting spaces, a large dining hall, five maintained natural trails, and a museum. Public and private schools coordinate with the camp to send classes of fourth through ninth-grade students and their teachers to spend three or five days at the camp for memorable environmental education lessons in science, history, and culture.

The camp fees, ranging from $15 to $245 per student based on the duration of stay, cover housing, meals, curriculum, museum visits, and transportation if needed. Regrettably, many schools in high poverty areas cannot take advantage of this opportunity. Goddard aims to ensure access for all students that desire to attend, offering even economically disadvantaged students a transformative experience that broadens their perspectives and introduces them to the wonders of nature. Goddard Youth Camp respectfully requests a grant of $5,000 for our Nature’s Outdoor Classrooms School Sponsorship Fund. Your support will fund a one-day camp experience for 66 students, a three-day camp experience for 37 students, a five-day camp experience for 20 students, or a museum visit for over 300 students!

Total Project Budget:

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Kirkpatrick Foundation (committed $10,000), ONEOK Foundation (committed $5,000), Jean I. Everest Foundation (potential), Cecil and Virgie Burton Foundation (potential)

Project Duration: 03/03/2-26 – 03/02/27
Geographical Area Served: Southern Oklahoma and North Texas
Age Group To Be Served: Goddard provides camp experiences to fourth through ninth-grade students.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name:
Contact Last Name:
Contact Title:
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Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: AYUDA, Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 11098 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 401
City: North Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33161
Main Phone: 305-240-6228
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.ayudamiami.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-1761257
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/12/26
Requested Amount: $6,000

Project Title: Art / Fitness Classes for Low Income Seniors
Project Description:

Students are elders from low-income homes that are at or below the poverty line in Miami. Currently (2025), AYUDA is offering free weekly art/fitness classes open to all elders. This will ensure an increase in non-verbal emotional expression, focus, calming of the nervous system, increase in self-esteem and confidence and the establishment of bonding with new relationships. The project increases students’ quality of life and assists them in maintaining their social and personal independence in the community, to abate loneliness, isolation and depression.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Batchelor Foundation $10,000 committed, Abraham Foundation $10,000 pending, Funraisers $10,000 pending

Project Duration: one year
Geographical Area Served: Miami
Age Group To Be Served: 60+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Anne Marie
Contact Last Name: Tristan
Contact Title: Board Vice Chair
Contact Phone: 3052406228
Contact Email: annemariet@ayudamiami.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY GO, INC.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: GO
Mailing Address: 505 Linn Street
City: ITHACA
State: NY
Postal Code: 14850
Main Phone: 607-342-0980
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.gotutors.org
Employer ID Number: 45-5280487
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/12/2026
Requested Amount: 9.300

Project Title: GO Tutoring + Mentorship
Project Description:

Founded in 2005, Golden Opportunity (GO) provides equitable, high-impact educational support to economically disadvantaged students in grades 2–8 who are performing below grade level in reading and math. What began with three students has grown to serve up to 75 of the Ithaca City School District’s most vulnerable children annually across eight elementary and three middle schools. GO focuses on students who are often quiet, overlooked, or struggling with undiagnosed learning challenges and whose caregivers cannot afford private tutoring. For these students, GO removes barriers to access and provides sustained academic advocacy and mentorship, helping them become confident learners.

Students are referred by classroom teachers and principals based on significant academic and financial need. Beginning in second grade, each student is matched with a dedicated, trained tutor—typically a retired or current educator—who remains with the student for seven years or more. This long-term relationship provides stability, trust, and individualized instruction aligned with classroom standards. GO’s model reflects best practices in High-Impact Tutoring, emphasizing frequent one-on-one sessions, consistent tutor-student pairings, and data-informed instruction. Learning goals are established in collaboration with classroom teachers and reviewed three times annually to ensure measurable progress.

GO addresses both academic and systemic barriers to success. In addition to tutoring, students receive mentorship, social-emotional support, healthy snacks, take-home meals, and transportation when needed. Tutors collaborate closely with caregivers and teachers, advocate for additional services, and help students develop executive functioning, organization, and study skills as they advance into middle school. Tutors receive ongoing professional development in Math, English Language Arts, and DEI to ensure culturally responsive and effective instruction.

GO’s impact is measurable and lasting. Annual evaluations show that 100% of participating students demonstrate academic growth and 100% successfully complete the program. Over the past 20 years, GO has served more than 1,200 students, with 67% going on to attend college or trade school. Funding will support direct tutoring, training, evaluation, and wraparound services, ensuring that students not only meet academic standards but thrive as confident, capable learners.

Total Project Budget: 176,600

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Human Services Coaltion of Tompkins County, United Way of Tompkins County, Legacy Foundation of Tompkins County, John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, The Henry E Niles Foundation, Community Foundation of Tompkins County, Harry Chapin Foundation

Project Duration: September 2025 to June 2026
Geographical Area Served: Ithaca City School District, Ithaca, NY, Tompkins County
Age Group To Be Served: 7 to 13 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Marne
Contact Last Name: Honigbaum
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 607-342-0980
Contact Email: director@gotutors.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Smith Family Ranch Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Smith Family Ranch Foundation
Mailing Address: 1950 East Atlanta Road, United States,
City: Stockbridge
State: GA
Postal Code: GA 30281
Main Phone: 77025682
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.thesmithfamilyranch.com/about-3-1
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Smith Family Ranch Foundation

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 12-01-2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: The Agri -STEM outdoor Learning
Project Description:

Research shows that children from underserved communities in Georgia often face limited access to hands-on educational experiences that reinforce classroom learning and build confidence, problem-solving skills, and curiosity. Many students fall behind not because of lack of ability, but because they lack engaging, real-world learning opportunities that make education meaningful and accessible.

Our Agri-STEM Outdoor Learning Program is a one-year educational initiative designed to support academic growth for youth ages 5–19 through experiential, standards-aligned learning in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Activities will be delivered on the Smith Family Ranch Foundation’s 42-acre outdoor learning site, the program integrates classroom concepts with applied learning in agriculture, environmental science, and food systems.

Students participate in two 12-week cohorts, receiving instruction from trained educators and program facilitators. Weekly sessions include garden-based science labs, soil and plant biology lessons, hydroponics demonstrations, basic engineering challenges, data collection activities, and problem-solving exercises tied to real-world agricultural systems. The program empowers academic skills such as observation, measurement, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication core competencies linked to long-term educational success.

The project will serve 50 youth from low-income families who attend under-resourced schools and have limited access to enrichment programming. Outcomes will include increased STEM knowledge, improved engagement in learning, and strengthened confidence in academic abilities. Progress will be measured through attendance tracking, pre- and post-learning assessments, and instructor observations.

Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will support instructional materials, curriculum supplies, learning tools, and educator stipends, ensuring the program is delivered at no cost to participating families. With this support, underserved youth will gain the educational tools, exposure, and encouragement needed to succeed in school and reach their full potential.

Total Project Budget: $150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pending / Potential: Corporate and foundation grants (including environmental and education funders): $75,000 The Hermanowski Family Foundation grant will help close a critical funding gap to ensure full implementation. Commited: Rota Foundation

Project Duration: January 2027 – December 2027 (12 months) (Program delivered in two 12-week cohorts within the grant year)
Geographical Area Served: Stockbridge and surrounding communities in Metro Atlanta, Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: Children and youth ages 5–19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Kasha
Contact Last Name: Smith
Contact Title: Cheif Executive Officer
Contact Phone: 77025682
Contact Email: ksmithfamranch@gmail.com