Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: AZ Champions for Kids
Legal Name (if Different): Arizona Inclusion Network
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 914 E Broadway Rd, #1028
City: Tempe
State: AZ
Postal Code: 85282
Main Phone: 4807886015
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.azchampions.org
Employer ID Number: 93-3345733
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1-9-2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Empowering Students: A Special Education Toolkit
Project Description:

Champions for Kids will develop and distribute Empowering Students: A Special Education Advocate Toolkit + Parent Navigation App, a practical resource designed to support children and young adults with disabilities from birth through age 21. The project equips parents, caregivers, and emerging advocates with clear, actionable guidance to navigate the special education process and ensure students receive timely, appropriate services.

The project includes two integrated components. The Special Education Advocate Toolkit will be available in digital and printable formats and written in plain language. It will outline the special education process, parent and student rights under federal law, key timelines and checklists, sample request letters and scripts, documentation templates, and guidance on inclusive practices and early literacy supports. Materials will be culturally responsive and accessible, with translation and readability considerations built in.

The Parent Navigation Mobile App will serve as a “GPS for special education,” guiding families through a complex maze to get support for their children.

Together, the toolkit and app help families apply information in real time—during meetings and critical decision points—reducing delays and strengthening family-school partnerships.

Total Project Budget: 40,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 30,000

Project Duration: August 1, 2026-July 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Arizona
Age Group To Be Served: 3-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Jenny
Contact Last Name: Mullins
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 480-788-6015
Contact Email: jenny@azchampions.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Computers4Kids
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: C4K
Mailing Address: 945 2nd St SE
City: Charlottesville
State: VA
Postal Code: 22902
Main Phone: 434-817-1121
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://c4kclubhouse.org
Employer ID Number: 54-1996936
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/09/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: STEM Mentoring and 21st Century Skills with C4K
Project Description:

Computers for Kids (C4K) provides free, year-round, one-on-one STEAM mentoring to 140+ youth, grades 6 through 12, from low-income households in Charlottesville and surrounding Central Virginia communities. For 25 years, we’ve been the only organization in our region offering this intensive individual mentorship model, transforming the lives of young people who lack access to technology education and career guidance.

Our mentoring program pairs each student with a dedicated volunteer mentor who meets with them weekly at our community clubhouse. Together, they work on hands-on projects in coding, robotics, 3D design, and engineering, building both technical skills and confidence. Unlike classroom-based programs, our one-on-one approach allows mentors to tailor learning to each student’s interests and pace, creating deep relationships that extend far beyond technical instruction.

The impact is profound: 89% of our students express interest in STEM careers after participating in our programs, compared to just 16% before joining C4K. Many come from households where no adult has attended college, yet our alumni go on to pursue degrees in computer science, engineering, and technology fields. Several have returned as mentors themselves, creating a powerful cycle of opportunity.

This grant will directly support program materials, technology resources, mentor training, and facilitation of our youth development curriculum.

By investing in C4K, the Hermanowski Foundation will help Virginia youth from low-income families gain the tools, skills, and confidence they need to achieve their full potential and build pathways to economic mobility through STEAM education and meaningful mentorship.

Total Project Budget: 878,433.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): City of CHarlottesville, Albermarle County, Best Buy, The Clubhouse Network

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Charlottesville, Albermarle County, Central Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: Grades 6 through 12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Taylor
Contact Last Name: McLeod
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 434-214-0255
Contact Email: taylor@c4kclubhouse.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: N.I.C.K. Services Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1125 Hunters Chase Lane
City: Lebanon
State: PA
Postal Code: 17046
Main Phone: 717-507-0363
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.nickservices.org
Employer ID Number: 47-4259056
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 9, 2026
Requested Amount: $8,000

Project Title: Connecting Youth with Character-building Extracurricular Activities
Project Description:

New Image Camps for Kids (N.I.C.K. Services), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, connects youth from underserved communities in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania with character-building extracurricular activities they might otherwise miss. Our mission is to help participants gain confidence, discover new interests, and explore nonacademic experiences. We accomplish this by providing supportive spaces where children feel seen and are empowered to build self-assurance, develop leadership skills, and reach their potential.

We partner with local businesses that offer existing community programs, including dance, gymnastics, martial arts, and music. We also provide in-house programs, such as coding and art instruction, at our learning center. Our coding class marks our first step toward expanding the academic offerings in our program lineup. N.I.C.K. Services completely covers class fees for program participants.

N.I.C.K. Services is an individualized solution that pairs aspiring learners with programs that match their unique interests. Our program is tailored to each child’s unique needs, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. We guide youth into thoughtfully chosen programs that welcome them, foster growth, and cultivate their individual talents.

Research compiled by the Afterschool Alliance endorses high-quality afterschool programs and highlights their positive effect on student performance. Studies show a positive correlation between afterschool programs and increased attendance, improved learning engagement, and gains in academic proficiency.
Since 2015, 100% of all money raised has directly supported the children of Lebanon County, thanks to our sponsors and donors. We hope that students in our program identify and pursue new passions.

We respectfully request $8,000 from the Hermanowski Family Foundation to continue providing worthy students with extracurricular activities and expand the programs we offer to these future leaders.

Total Project Budget: $34,890

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Rising Sun, Kiwanis Club, TFEC Arts for All, United Way of Lebanon County, Frances Dixon Foundation, Mark Wahlberg Foundation (potential), Kids Trust (potential), Penn Entertainment Foundation (potential)

Project Duration: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Lebanon, PA
Age Group To Be Served: We primarily serve children ages 5 to 12.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Devin
Contact Last Name: Price
Contact Title: Vice President
Contact Phone: 717-507-6451
Contact Email: dprice@nickservices.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Global Bright Futures Foundation Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Global Bright Futures Foundation Inc.
Mailing Address: 5830 E 2ND ST STE 7000 30800
City: Casper
State: WY
Postal Code: 82609
Main Phone: 8186392006
Main Fax:
Organization Website: under development
Employer ID Number: 41-2810962
Organization Tax Status: 501c(3) Public Charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 01/08/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Support One, Empower Two – Education Access Program
Project Description:

Global Bright Futures Foundation, Inc. requests support for the Support One, Empower Two – Education Access Program, a one-year, school-driven initiative designed to expand equitable access to educational support for underserved K–12 students in the United States.

The program partners with U.S. schools and community-based organizations to provide supplemental online tutoring, mentoring, and interest-based learning aligned with students’ academic needs. Participating schools identify eligible students, maintain all student-level data, and report only aggregate outcomes to ensure privacy, compliance, and ethical implementation.

Grant funds will be used exclusively for student-serving activities delivered through approved education vendors, including instructional support, academic enrichment, and learning resources that complement formal classroom instruction. No funds will be used for political activity or large public charity redistribution.

In addition to supporting K–12 students, the program creates paid, supervised teaching opportunities for college students and aspiring educators, strengthening the future education workforce while maintaining appropriate oversight and accountability.

All grant funds will be fully expended within the grant year. Any unspent funds will be returned to the foundation in accordance with grant guidelines. A written evaluation report detailing activities, aggregate outcomes, and financial use of funds will be submitted upon project completion.

Total Project Budget: 110000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donations, private foundations, in kind contributions

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: United States
Age Group To Be Served: Birth through 21 years (primary focus on K–12 students)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Ilyne Cendy
Contact Last Name: Root
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 8186392006
Contact Email: iroot@globalbrightfutures.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Cornerstone Christian Academy
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 16210 Elementary Drive
City: Abingdon
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 24210
Main Phone: 2766237164
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://cornerstoneabingdon.org
Employer ID Number: 80-0607152
Organization Tax Status: Development Coordinator

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/8/2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Need Based Scholarship Sponsor
Project Description:

For the past 15 years, Cornerstone has been providing need-based scholarships to families. As the school has grown so has the need for scholarships. We currently have 176 students enrolled in junior kindergarten to 12th grade. Without scholarships a large part of our student body would not be able to afford private education as 42% of our students at Cornerstone get partial scholarships. This school year our scholarship committee distributed over $130,000 in scholarships, providing assistance to 82 students. A grant in the amount of $5000 would provide scholarship funds for at least two students.
Cornerstone equips our students with high quality education in the liberal arts, including an emphasis on STEAM and the ability to articulate ideas and beliefs through training in logic and rhetoric. Our passion is to foster a love for learning in students with service-oriented hearts and creative, sharp minds.
One hallmark of classical Christian schools is a generous tuition assistance program. This assistance makes a CCA education available to a much broader socioeconomic range of families. Even though tuition at CCA is lower than the national average for private Christian schools, there is still a great need in our community to help families be able to afford a Christ centered education for their children.
The funds needed for scholarships are currently raised through generous support of many businesses, organizations, and individual donors. In addition to these contribution Cornerstone hosts three events each year to help raise the funds needed for scholarships. This past year we hosted a fall auction, a spring vision dinner, and a golf tournament. While these events are great for building community with our school family and donor base, they only provide a portion of the money needed for the annual scholarship fund.

Total Project Budget: 130,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): businesses, individuals, foundations

Project Duration: 2026-2027 school year
Geographical Area Served: Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee
Age Group To Be Served: 3-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Virginia
Contact Last Name: Witcher
Contact Title: Development Coordinator
Contact Phone: 276-623-7164
Contact Email: vwitcher@cornerstoneabingdon.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Victoria’s Words of Wonder
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3062 Snowy Point
City: EI Paso
State: TX
Postal Code: 79938
Main Phone: 915-637-3178
Main Fax:
Organization Website:
Employer ID Number: 39-2880089
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: Jan 07 26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: “Empowering Youth Through Positive Affirmations”
Project Description:

Victoria’s Words of Wonder is a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering self-esteem, confidence, and emotional resilience in children and youth. This project aims to provide creative, tangible tools that encourage self-love and personal growth through positive affirmation sticker kits, interactive workshops, and digital resources.
The project will focus on children and youth ages birth through 21 in El Paso, Texas, and surrounding communities, prioritizing underserved populations who may have limited access to mental health resources. Participants will receive visually engaging sticker kits featuring motivational affirmations that serve as daily reminders of worth, confidence, and resilience. In addition, the project will offer hands-on workshops at local schools and community centers, teaching self-esteem strategies, emotional expression, and the power of positive self-talk.
By integrating both physical materials and in-person/virtual educational experiences, the project ensures that participants not only receive inspirational tools but also learn practical ways to internalize messages of self-worth and resilience. The initiative seeks to reach at least 1,000 children and youth in its first year, with measurable outcomes tracked through pre- and post-participation surveys and participant feedback.
With funding support, Victoria’s Words of Wonder will deliver an innovative, low-cost, and scalable approach to promoting emotional well-being. The project’s tangible products, workshops, and digital resources provide accessible and engaging opportunities for children and youth to develop self-esteem and confidence, fostering lifelong skills that support academic success, positive social interactions, and overall personal growth.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Personal investment from the founder to cover startup costs, including sticker production, workshop materials, marketing, and operational expenses. Potential: Grant funding from foundations supporting youth development, mental health, or creative empowerment programs; individual donations; online sales of sticker kits and inspirational art.

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: El Paso, Texas, and surrounding communities
Age Group To Be Served: Children and youth, birth through 21 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Miss
Contact First Name: Mireya
Contact Last Name: Reyes
Contact Title: Founder & Director
Contact Phone: 915-637-3178
Contact Email: mireyareyes1014@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: My Learning Studio OUTREACH
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 17086 Van Buren Boulevard
City: Riverside
State: CA
Postal Code: 92504
Main Phone: 951-789-5403
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.MyLearningStudio.org
Employer ID Number: 26-2468733
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/6/26
Requested Amount: $1,500

Project Title: Reading Assistance Program for 2nd-6th Grade Students (Literacy Intervention)
Project Description:

This literacy intervention program addresses a critical need for early literacy support among 2nd to 6th grade students who are struggling to read at grade level.

This program is designed to close educational gaps by providing targeted reading intervention and support in a structured, nurturing environment. We focus on foundational literacy skills such as phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and fluency. By intervening early, we aim to help students build the skills and confidence they need to become successful readers and lifelong learners.

Total Project Budget: $18,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: DEW Foundation, Stater Bros. Charities, Riverside Police Officers Association, Potential: James Joseph Ford Foundation

Project Duration: 9 months
Geographical Area Served: Riverside County, California
Age Group To Be Served: 7-13

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Lorna
Contact Last Name: Jenkins
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 951-789-5403
Contact Email: info@mylearningstudio.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Make It Home
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 369-B Third St #331
City: San Rafael
State: CA
Postal Code: 94901-3581
Main Phone: 415.578.2305
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: makeithomebayarea.org
Employer ID Number: 85-4006962
Organization Tax Status: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/5/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Creating Homes for Vulnerable Youth & Families
Project Description:

To reduce homelessness and promote healthy outcomes for vulnerable children, Make It Home will transform empty spaces into true homes. Grant funds will be used for operating Make It Home’s furniture bank and transporting items to clients in need, many of whom are moving into stable housing for the first time. For children and youth, a furnished home provides a stable environment where they can thrive. It improves mental and physical health by promoting restful sleep, facilitates family bonding through shared meals, and supports children’s development by offering spaces for play and study. The sense of stability and self-worth that furniture brings enables clients to focus on building their futures instead of struggling with unmet basic needs.

The objectives of Make It Home’s program are to:

1) Provide furniture and household goods to families moving into housing, thereby promoting children’s stability, health, and school performance.

2) Furnish apartments for transition-age foster youth, empowering them as they become independent, confident adults.

3) Serve over 650 households in the San Francisco Bay Area in the coming year.

In order to provide furnishings to youth and families in need, Make It Home will:

1) Gather gently-used furnishings at the furniture bank. Clean, repair, and reupholster as needed.

2) Purchase refurbished mattresses at wholesale prices, as well as new bedding and kitchen items.

3) As requests come in from social service organizations, deliver curated furniture setups to clients.

Total Project Budget: $2,858,402.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Make it Home acquires funding via four different strategies . First, MIH holds annual fundraising events and receives contributions from individual donors. Second, MIH pursues grants from private foundations and government entities. Third, MIH receives in-kind furniture donations. Make It Home’s fourth source of revenue is from program services and comes mostly from the fees charged to social service agencies Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grantors include: Walter S. Johnson Foundation, Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund, Gruber Family Foundation, Bernard E. & Alba Witkin Foundation, Goggio Family Foundation, West Davis & Bergard Foundation, Harbor Point Charitable Foundation, and Fred Gellert Family Foundation. Awards have ranged in size, totaling $574K for fiscal year 2024. Make It Home continues to pursue new sources of funding, including foundations, government agencies, and individual contributors in order to serve more families and people in need.

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco Bay Area
Age Group To Be Served: Make It Home does not have specific age requirements or limits for its clients. However, Make It Home’s services have helped many families in need: Make It Home has furnished 2,844 households and served 6,870 people–including 2,997 children–since launching 4.5 years ago. Furthermore, Make It Home has served 469 current and former foster youth in the San Francisco Bay Area

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Susan
Contact Last Name: Brennan
Contact Title: Board VP
Contact Phone: 415-250-3490
Contact Email: susan@makeithomebayarea.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Henderson County Public Schools
Legal Name (if Different): Susan Woods
Also Known As: Susan Woods
Mailing Address: 1 bearcat Blvd.
City: Hendersonville
State: NC
Postal Code: 28791
Main Phone: 7046998705
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/hhs/
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status:

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/5/2-26
Requested Amount: $639-$1957

Project Title: Reading Program Purchase
Project Description:

I am requesting funding to purchase a reading program to use with a Deaf Plus student I work with in Henderson county NC. My client is deaf with other cognitive impairments. She was incredibly successful with this program in Elementary and Middle school, but we no longer have access to it in High School. I would love to be able to use this program with her and other deaf students I serve in the future. I would love the have the entire program, levels 1 and 2 and the functional vocabulary but I would be so happy just to get level 2 for her.

Total Project Budget: $639-1957

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Online store

Project Duration: open
Geographical Area Served: Western NC
Age Group To Be Served: All School ages

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Susan
Contact Last Name: Woods
Contact Title:
Contact Phone: 7046998705
Contact Email: smwoods@hcsnc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Church Street School for Music and Art
Legal Name (if Different): Church Street School for Music and Art, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 41 White St.
City: New York
State: NY
Postal Code: 10013-3549
Main Phone: 2125717290
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.churchstreetschool.org
Employer ID Number: 13-3693660
Organization Tax Status: 510C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/5/2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Creative Arts Club
Project Description:

Creative Arts Club is an after-school visual arts program for students 5-12 years old. Students in the program learn social emotional skills through the creation of artwork. This class focuses on creativity and the importance of creating community in the art room amongst the children. They work on both independent art projects and in collaboration with other children. Social emotional skills developed in this program include self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, social awareness, and relationship skills. Students are gently guided in the themes and techniques that are being focused on during the week, with options to explore art that speaks directly to them. Artistic themes range from self-portraits, shadow painting, still life, comic book creation, mosaics, collage, weaving and textiles, puppets, stop-motion animation, sculpture, and building dioramas and large-scale cityscapes. Student works are showcased each semester to our school community. Church Street School for Music and Art is specifically designed to serve underserved students, including those with physical and developmental disabilities. Currently, the program mixes students with special needs and typically abled children with support from teachers who have experience teaching students with special needs and with the support of assistant teachers. Creative Arts Club serves public school students from New York City, including students from District 75 (the Special Education District) who have low to moderate accommodation needs. Many students that participate in the program are from Lower Manhattan, including Chinatown, which is considered a low-income neighborhood in New York City. This program runs during the school year from September to June with intensive sessions held during vacations and over the summer.

Total Project Budget: $65,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Tuition- $50,000 (projected)

Project Duration: January 2027-December 2027
Geographical Area Served: New York City
Age Group To Be Served: children 5-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Christina
Contact Last Name: Placilla
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 2125717290
Contact Email: christina@churchstreetschool.org