Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Shiloh Project Lift
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Shiloh Lift
Mailing Address: PO Box 3118
City: Sumter
State: South Carollina
Postal Code: 29150
Main Phone: 8034597463
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.shilohprojectlift.org
Employer ID Number: 843046191
Organization Tax Status: Non Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/23/2026
Requested Amount: 7000

Project Title: Shiloh Project Lift Summer Learning
Project Description:

Shiloh Project lift summer learning will be like the previous summer learning of 4-weeks intense instruction, music arts, sports with the summer feeding program diet and nutrition, June 1 to June 25 ,2026.
This summer learning will be steeped in gardening opportunities with exploration of St. John History for the publication of their findings in a newsletter that will be circulated at the closing event, the book bag drive on June 27,2026. at churches and amongst the population.
The St. John school has a comparable history, many of the individuals residing in this community attended the school and have an interest in the publication of that legacy.
Along with history, there will be the inclusion of visits from the SC Governors School of the arts, we are expecting Drama, Music, and Visual Arts to be included in our program.
One highlight of last year’s program was the Financial Literacy, youth discussed budgets, saving, business, buying etc. all of which exposed the participants to everyday math.

The Summer Learning program will be concluded with further historical study in South Carolina and finally, the youngster will have a real fun day of some type of water play, to be determined The young have about three hours of direct academic engagement along with the sports play outside, diet and nutrition, per day. In a safe supervised caring environment of instruction that prevents the summer learning lapse.

Total Project Budget: $7000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Board Fund Raising May Day estival

Project Duration: 4 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Shiloh, Sumter County, Lynchburg, S.C.
Age Group To Be Served: 5 to 14 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: D Naomk
Contact Last Name: Edwards
Contact Title: Exec. Director
Contact Phone: 8034597463
Contact Email: shilohprojectlift@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: S.K.I.P., Inc. Community Resource Services
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: S.K.I.P.
Mailing Address: 20572 Anita Street
City: Harper Woods
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48225
Main Phone: 2483768259
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.skipinc.org
Employer ID Number: 63-1192092
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/23/2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Museum and Architecture Exploration
Project Description:

Share the experience of visiting Children’s museum and architectural cruise in Chicago, Illinois. Children will be given the opportunity to explore both venues. Children will prepare for the exploration by having several educational sessions on what the museum and architecture cruise offer and how the visit will enrich their lives. Children will also the explore the careers associated with the museum and architecture.

Total Project Budget: $6,500.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $1,500 from Enterprise Grant

Project Duration: 4 months
Geographical Area Served: Detroit Michigan
Age Group To Be Served: 4 to 19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Marian
Contact Last Name: Murphy
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 2483768259
Contact Email: skipincnat@comcast.net

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: REACH Book Club
Legal Name (if Different): REACH Book Club
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 14010 Plank Road, Suite B
City: Baker
State: La
Postal Code: 70714
Main Phone: 2252842207
Main Fax:
Organization Website: reachbookclub.square.site
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501 C-3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 23,202
Requested Amount: 1500.00

Project Title: Read To Me
Project Description:

The Reach Book Club started the Ready-to-Read project about three years ago. We would solicit for volunteers for the REACH Book Club, but very few people wanted to commit every month. I decided to let them volunteer once-a-year to do the same thing we do throughout the year; read and discuss books with children in each group, and let each group give an oral presentation about their book. I was able to get more volunteers to commit to it once a year.

Group 1: K-2nd Grade
The Red Jacket: 12.28 x 15 copies = 184.20

Group 2: 3rd-5th grade
Cookie Queen: How one girl started Tate’s Bakery
18.99 x 10 copies = 189.90

Group 3: 6th – 12th Grade
Hidden Figures
11.10 x 12 copies = 133.20

Total: $589.32

We are seeking purchases for the books.

Total Project Budget: Total: $589.32

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

Project Duration: July 18, 2026 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Geographical Area Served: East Baton Rouge Parish, Baker, and surrounding parishes
Age Group To Be Served: K-12th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Evelina
Contact Last Name: Victor
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 2252842207
Contact Email: reachbookclub@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Wally’s House – Curry Child Abuse Intervention Center
Legal Name (if Different): Wally’s House – Curry Child Abuse Intervention Center
Also Known As: Wally’s House – Curry Child Abuse Intervention Center
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1845, 94166 8th Street
City: Gold Beach
State: OR
Postal Code: 97444-7747
Main Phone: 5414255502
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.wallyshouse.org
Employer ID Number: 81-1259778
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/23/2026
Requested Amount: $6000.00

Project Title: Connecting Children in Rural Curry County to Arts & Cultural Education
Project Description:

It has come to our attention that the children we serve, in our trauma responsive program, could benefit from taking dance, exploring pottery making, horseback riding, and other creative activities. Families are finding it hard to meet the everyday needs of their children, much less pay for the extras.

Total Project Budget:

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

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Curry County Oregon – southermost corner of the state of Oregon
Age Group To Be Served: 3-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Jackalene
Contact Last Name: Antunes
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 541-425-5502
Contact Email: director@wallyshouse.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Prominent Youth Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 17325 Hwy 15 Braithwaite, La 7
City: Braithwaite
State: LA
Postal Code: 70040
Main Phone: 5044199890
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.prominentyoutfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 88-2606527
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/23/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Beyond Mentorship Program
Project Description:

The Beyond Mentorship Program is a program that was started to help to eradicate the lack of resources in Plaquemines Parish. Plaquemines Parish is a forgotten community with a rich history of growing from the land. Since Hurricane Katrina, those traditions have been lost, and we have lost access to resources that once made us fully sustainable. During the BMP, we help to eliminate the lack of fresh food, provide workforce development, and we provide a full-service food and necessities pantry that the community can access weekly. We are a full-service hub that also provides after school program from Pre-K to high school. Our program focuses on youth leadership, farming, enrichment, and the arts.

Total Project Budget: 300,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Plaquemines Parish Government

Project Duration: 2026-2027
Geographical Area Served: Plaquemines Parish
Age Group To Be Served: 4-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Danielle
Contact Last Name: Sylve
Contact Title: CEO/Founder
Contact Phone: 757-696-1133
Contact Email: Prominentyouthfoundation@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Yoga 4 The World
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Yoga 4 The Bay
Mailing Address: 500 W Chelten Ave, 305
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Postal Code: 19144
Main Phone: 2154066046
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.yoga4theworld.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Yoga 4 The Bay

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/23/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Free Yoga 4 Argonne Elementary School
Project Description:

Yoga 4 The Bay seeks support to bring weekly Yoga 4 Kids classes to Argonne Elementary School, providing consistent mindfulness, emotional regulation, and movement education for students in grades K through 5. This initiative meets a growing need for early mental health support by equipping children with practical, trauma-informed tools to manage stress, build focus, improve behavior, and foster resilience. Classes are held once per week during the school year and are designed to be inclusive, culturally responsive, and rooted in social-emotional learning principles. This program supports academic readiness by helping students enter the classroom calm, attentive, and emotionally balanced.

Argonne Elementary serves a diverse student population with many children facing daily academic and social stressors. Teaching mindfulness and yoga early empowers students with lifelong skills in self-awareness, breathwork, and community care. Our experienced instructors work alongside school staff to integrate these practices into the rhythm of the school day.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): N/A

Project Duration: One year
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco, CA
Age Group To Be Served: K-5 (ages 5-11)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Steven
Contact Last Name: Brice
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 2154066046
Contact Email: info@yoga4thebay.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Provident Charter School West
Legal Name (if Different): Provident Charter School West
Also Known As: PCS West
Mailing Address: 200 Quigley Drive
City: Baden
State: PA
Postal Code: 15005
Main Phone: 412-709-5160
Main Fax: 412-274-0909
Organization Website: https://www.providentcharterschool.org
Employer ID Number: 87-3494351
Organization Tax Status: 401c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/22/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Library Renovation
Project Description:

Provident Charter School (PCS) was founded in 2016 with a mission to provide tuition-free education for children in grades 1–8 who struggle with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

1 in 5 children have dyslexia or another language-based learning deficit. Yet traditional schools often are not designed to meet their specific instructional needs. PCS exists to close that gap and allow children to maximize their potential.

Our program is intentionally structured to serve students who require explicit, systematic, multisensory reading instruction delivered in small classroom settings. We provide specialized instruction that allows students not only to learn to read, but to build confidence, independence, and academic resilience. We are currently the only school in the country providing taekwondo as a class to build confidence in struggling children.

The demand for this model is clear. Families have relocated to Pennsylvania from states* including Virginia, Florida, Texas, NY and Ohio specifically so their children can attend PCS. That level of commitment reflects both the scarcity of specialized dyslexia-focused public school options and the transformative impact our program has on students and families.

Research shows that structured outdoor play improves executive functioning, working memory, emotional resilience, and attention — all critical areas for students with dyslexia. Our current outdoor space is limited and does not adequately meet the developmental and sensory needs of our students.

Funding will allow us to create a safe, therapeutic, and academically integrated outdoor environment that supports the whole child — cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. This playground will not only enhance daily instruction but will also serve as a model for inclusive design in specialized public charter education.

By investing in this project, the foundation can directly impact the well-being, confidence, and academic growth of students who learn differently — ensuring they have a space where they can move and thrive.

Total Project Budget: 44,670.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We are beginning our outreach to various grant sources

Project Duration: 2027-28
Geographical Area Served: PA*
Age Group To Be Served: 5-16

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Laura
Contact Last Name: Partridge
Contact Title: Community Outreach Coordinator
Contact Phone: 412-709-5160
Contact Email: lpartridge@providentcharterschool.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Community Family Centers- Centros Familiares de la Comunidad
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CFC
Mailing Address: 7524 Avenue E
City: Houston
State: TX
Postal Code: 77012
Main Phone: 7139232316
Main Fax:
Organization Website: http://www.communityfamilycenters.org
Employer ID Number: 74-1691632
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: Februart 23. 2026
Requested Amount: 10000.00

Project Title: Magnolia Park STEAM Center
Project Description:

The Magnolia Park STEAM Center at CFC provides a supportive environment for youth to enhance literacy and math skills through culturally relevant STEAM topics. The after-school program starts in January for 80 students in the Austin High School feeder pattern, and Camp Fresh, a 10-week summer day camp of 150 students, starts in June. Youth are offered age-appropriate STEAM-based activities as well as our Positive Action curriculum and academic enrichment. The students work on different STEAM activities including creating a design process, experimenting, critical thinking and problem-solving. The after-school program offers homework assistance, tutoring in small groups on math, reading, writing, computer skills, and essential technologies that enhance leadership skills, communication, and problem solving. Students gain in academic performance, access to technology, and digital literacy.
The youth play an active part in figuring out the “what, where, when, how and why” of their activities. This means they are more engaged in playing a critical role as decision-makers in the planning and implementation of their activities. The program has a collaborative learning approach designed to promote sharing of knowledge, skills and learning in an atmosphere of respect and cooperation as youth work together on goals that can only be accomplished with the help of others. Working cooperatively in environments rich in a diversity of talents, abilities and backgrounds reinforces individual learning, nurtures an appreciation of difference and encourages them to feel powerful and safe as they experience a sense of belonging.
The objective is to give those underrepresented in technical areas an awareness and training that “levels the playing field” for them to have improved opportunities and the requisite skills to pursue technology-based careers. The program will expand opportunities for career choices in fields that are not only growing, but the need for skilled workers is becoming greater and more critical.

Total Project Budget: $ 376,552.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Valero Energy, McGovern Foundation, Pricewaterhouse Cooper, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Viapath Foundation, Port Houston

Project Duration: September 2026 – May 2027
Geographical Area Served: CFC primarily serves families in the four zip-code area: 77011, 77012, 77023, and 77087. This area encompasses Magnolia Park and the Second Ward – two of Houston’s oldest Hispanic neighborhoods.
Age Group To Be Served: 4-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Patti
Contact Last Name: Schmidt
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 7139232316
Contact Email: pschmidt@communityfamilycenters.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Music Theater Works
Legal Name (if Different): na
Also Known As: na
Mailing Address: 516 Fourth Street
City: Wilmette
State: IL
Postal Code: 60091
Main Phone: 847-920-5360
Main Fax: none
Organization Website: https://www.musictheaterworks.com/
Employer ID Number: 36-3125199
Organization Tax Status: 501-c-3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/23/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Music Theater Works YouthREACH
Project Description:

Music Theater Works requests funding for our youth outreach including free and discount tickets and theater enrichment programs, as well as our performance-based summer programs, the Kids Company 1-week workshops for ages 8 to 13, and the Teen Company “shadow” production of our August show for students ages 13 to 18, on the set of the professional production. In particular, we are seeking support for low-income students including access to regular performances and Kids/Teen Company tuition waivers, transportation support, and after-program care for students with working parents. These programs serve 700 students annually.

Music Theater Works (MTW) is a professional nonprofit theater with a regional audience. The mission is to present the full spectrum of musical theater, to create a bridge for all audiences from classic works to present day and to engage youth and community in music, theater, and the arts. MTW uses multiple platforms including youth and community programs as well as the subscription season to connect to our diverse and thriving audiences. Programs are:
• Subscription season featuring four productions
• CommunityREACH and TicketREACH community partnerships
• YouthREACH programming for young people to promote interest in theater among children ages 8 to 18, immersing participants in the full range of performing arts skills, crafts, and knowledge.

REACH stands for “Revitalizing Education and Arts for Community Health.” The program mission is to build purposeful, ongoing collaborations with local organizations that engage new audiences, help build connections, and expand theater education through unique musical theater experiences.

Our goal is to build a theater that doesn’t just exist in our community but for our community, one that grows alongside it, listens to it, and helps shape its future. Music Theater Works is more than a producing company; it is a gathering place where creativity, compassion, and civic engagement meet.

Total Project Budget: 105460

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: The Rice Foundation $20,000 North Short Center Foundation $10,000 Christ Church Benevolence Committee $1,500 Pending or upcoming deadlines: • Frio Gelato $5,000 • Burke Foundation $7,500 Earned income and individual giving $47,960 (based on historical pattern)

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Chicago and north suburbs
Age Group To Be Served: 8 to 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Kyle
Contact Last Name: Dougan-LeBlanc
Contact Title: Producing Artistic Director
Contact Phone: 847-920-5360 x3
Contact Email: Kdougan@musictheaterworks.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Edison School of the Arts, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: IPS School #47
Mailing Address: 777 S. White River Pkwy W. Drive
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana
Postal Code: 46221
Main Phone: 3172264992
Main Fax: 3172263049
Organization Website: myips.org/edison
Employer ID Number: 814684220
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c ) 3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Arts Integration through STEM After-School Program
Project Description:

Edison School of the Arts seeks funding to implement an innovative STEM + Arts Integration After-School Program designed to increase student engagement, academic confidence, creativity, and access to hands-on learning opportunities for historically underserved students. This after-school program will serve 3–8 students through interdisciplinary experiences that blend science, technology, engineering, mathematics, visual arts, music, dance, and theatre into project-based learning modules.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Eli Lilly Technology Center Grant-Potential

Project Duration: 2026-2027 School Year
Geographical Area Served: Indianapolis, IN
Age Group To Be Served: 8 to 13 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Michelle
Contact Last Name: Brittain-Watts
Contact Title: Chief Executive Officer
Contact Phone: 3172016422
Contact Email: brittain-wattsm@edisonschoolvpa.org