Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Sage Pathways, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5405 Delaney Way
City: Fontana, California
State: CA
Postal Code: 92336
Main Phone: 909-283-3801
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://sagepathways-np.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/26
Requested Amount: 10.000

Project Title: 2026 K-12 Academic and Mentoring Support
Project Description:

Our program is dedicated to nurturing scholars academically and socially from their earliest years through high school graduation. With 24 years of educational experience, I have seen firsthand the transformative power of timely intervention and relationship-based support.

Using Sage Pathways’ proven framework, we pair each scholar with a mentor who provides ongoing, personalized guidance. Our comprehensive approach begins with a 6-week summer enrichment program for incoming kindergarteners, focusing on phonics, phonemic awareness, sight words, numeracy, and social skills. This early intervention helps scholars build a strong foundation as they enter school.

We offer year-round tutoring and mentoring for K–12 scholars in English Language Arts (ELA) and math, ensuring continuous academic growth and social-emotional development. Through a combination of individualized and small-group instruction, ongoing assessment, and family engagement, scholars receive targeted support designed to close learning gaps, strengthen foundational skills, and foster confidence. Mentors not only help scholars master core subjects but also encourage resilience, self-advocacy, and a sense of belonging—key factors in academic and personal success.

Our ultimate goal is to help each scholar thrive at every stage of their educational journey. By investing in both academic skills and social-emotional wellness, and by supporting families as partners, we are working to build a brighter, more equitable future for our community—one scholar at a time.

Total Project Budget: $15,550.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Morongo Band of Mission Indians

Project Duration: 26-27 school year
Geographical Area Served: Inland Empire, San Bernardino County, California
Age Group To Be Served: K-12 grades

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Lisa
Contact Last Name: Ross
Contact Title: Founder/Principal Officer
Contact Phone: 909-283-3801
Contact Email: Lross@sagepathways-np.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Davis Athletics Development Sports and Community Foundation inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1464 Oakley Street, Ph
City: The Bronx
State: NY
Postal Code: 10469
Main Phone: 3478468598
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.davisathleticsdevelopment.com/
Employer ID Number: 863129748
Organization Tax Status: 501(C)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/19/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Guiding our Young Queens to Their Throne
Project Description:

Project Description – Guiding Young Queens to Their Throne

Guiding Young Queens to Their Throne is a structured leadership and mentorship initiative serving girls ages 7–19 in New York City and Northern Virginia. The program provides consistent, year-round access to mentorship, academic support, wellness programming, financial literacy, and career exploration for girls from underserved communities who face economic and social barriers to opportunity.

Participants engage in weekly mentorship circles, goal-setting workshops, college and career exposure visits, community service projects, and social-emotional development sessions. Each participant develops an individualized growth plan focused on academic progress, leadership development, and life skills acquisition.

Our measurable objectives include:

• 85% of participants maintaining or improving academic performance

• 90% demonstrating increased leadership confidence and public speaking skills

• 75% completing financial literacy and workforce readiness workshops

• 100% participating in structured community service initiatives

Programming is delivered during after-school hours, weekends, and high-risk periods such as school breaks and summer months times when youth are most vulnerable to disengagement. By providing safe, structured, and empowering environments, we reduce risk factors while increasing protective factors such as mentorship access, peer accountability, and positive female leadership representation.

Through partnerships with schools, community centers, and local professionals in both New York City and Northern Virginia, the program creates consistent pathways toward high school completion, college enrollment, entrepreneurship, and career readiness.

Our mission is to equip young girls with the confidence, discipline, and leadership skills necessary to thrive academically and socially ensuring they do not just survive their circumstances, but rise to lead within their communities.

Total Project Budget: 10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): City Council and local legislatives

Project Duration: July 1st 2026- June 30th 2027
Geographical Area Served: New York City , Northern Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 7-19 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: David
Contact Last Name: Davis
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3478468598
Contact Email: CoachDavis03@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Your Money Matters
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: YOUR MONEY MATTERS MENTORING
Mailing Address: 420 E MAIN ST
City: AUBURN
State: WA
Postal Code: 98002
Main Phone: 2532582474
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.yourmoneymattersmentoring.org
Employer ID Number: 823618832
Organization Tax Status: 501C3 NON PROFIT

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: YOUTH FINANCIAL WELLNESS EDUCATION AND MENTORING
Project Description:

Your Money Matters Mentoring’s Financial Wellness 4-Pillars initiative is a comprehensive, trauma-informed model designed to move economically vulnerable youth and young adults toward long-term financial stability and economic mobility . The program recognizes that financial progress cannot occur in isolation; young people must be financially educated, emotionally supported, workforce prepared, and grounded in basic stability to build sustainable futures. At the core of this initiative is the 24-Week Money Mindshift Academy, a structured financial literacy and money management program delivered in three eight-week phases. Participants receive education in budgeting, credit, banking, debt management, savings, and wealth-building, paired with consistent one-on-one and group mentoring. Students also engage in financial institution tours and receive hands-on support opening bank accounts, establishing credit, and accessing tools that promote financial independence . To ensure participants can fully engage, the Basic Needs component connects youth to housing and food resources, provides hygiene essentials, distributes school supplies and technology, and offers attendance-based incentives that reduce financial barriers to participation .

The Workforce Development pillar exposes students to diverse career pathways through industry speakers, business tours, resume development, and digital literacy training, strengthening both confidence and employability .

Finally, Trauma Care & Support integrates life coaching, mental health referrals, and social-emotional development to address the psychological barriers associated with poverty and financial instability . Together, these four interconnected pillars create a holistic pathway that equips youth not only with financial knowledge, but with the stability, skills, and healing necessary to achieve lasting economic mobility.

Total Project Budget: 277.900

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): US BANK, BECU, AVENT FOUNDATION, STATE FARM, EZEE FIBER, GREEN RIVER COLLEGE

Project Duration: 12 MONTHS
Geographical Area Served: SEATTLE, AND TACOMA WASHINGTON METOR AREA
Age Group To Be Served: 16-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): MR
Contact First Name: Clinton
Contact Last Name: Taylor
Contact Title: EXEXCUTIVE DIRECTOR
Contact Phone: 2532582474
Contact Email: ymmm.grants@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Meticulously Creating Legacies, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Meticulously Creating Legacies, Inc.
Also Known As: MCL, Inc.
Mailing Address: 1205 Pipers Crescent, Apt 418
City: Virginia Beach
State: VA
Postal Code: 23454
Main Phone: 757-524-0376
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.meticulouslycreatinglegaciesinc.com
Employer ID Number: 85-2140598
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Fighting Hunger & Food Insecurities
Project Description:

By ensuring that no child or young adult goes hungry, we are not only addressing an immediate need—we are disrupting cycles of poverty, improving educational outcomes, reducing health disparities, and fostering healthier, more stable communities. Access to nutritious food is a basic human right and a powerful catalyst for improved quality of life, lifelong health, and generational change.

Total Project Budget: $52,959.40

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): ECWS Grant ($5,000), Norfolk Southern Grant ($1,000), Walmart Community Grant ($1,250), Sam’s Club Community Grant ($250), Utz Grant ($300), Wawa Grant ($1,500), Costco (in-kind gift cards) $500, Target (in-kind gift cards) $500, Publix (in-kind gift cards) $500, Harris Teeter (in-kind gift certificates) $500, Food Lion (in-kind gift cards) $2,000

Project Duration: One year
Geographical Area Served: Hampton Roads, VA (Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, & Virginia Beach)
Age Group To Be Served: Birth – Age 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Miss
Contact First Name: Lorie
Contact Last Name: Fisher
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 7575240376
Contact Email: loriefisher@meticulouslycreatinglegaciesinc.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Leap and Learn Academy
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: PO Box 3075
City: Kingshill
State: Virgin Islands
Postal Code: 00851
Main Phone: 3405140881
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Www.lalastx.com
Employer ID Number: 66-0883724
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/2026
Requested Amount: $9850

Project Title: Little Island STEM Explorers
Project Description:

Little Island STEM Explorers is an early childhood STEM enrichment program serving 42 children ages 1–6 at Leap and Learn Academy in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. In a small island community where enrichment resources are limited, this initiative will transform a classroom space into a vibrant hub of discovery where young children experiment, build, test, and explore.

Imagine toddlers investigating how water flows through channels, preschoolers designing simple structures that must stand against a fan’s “wind,” and five-year-olds guiding beginner robots across coding mats. Through weekly structured STEM sessions, children will engage in hands-on engineering challenges, sensory-based science exploration, early robotics, and collaborative problem-solving activities designed specifically for early learners.

Many of the families we serve face economic and geographic barriers that limit access to specialized STEM programs commonly available in larger metropolitan areas. Little Island STEM Explorers will provide equitable access to high-quality early innovation experiences during the most critical years of brain development, when curiosity is natural and foundational skills are formed.

Grant funds will support the purchase of developmentally appropriate STEM equipment, beginner robotics tools, science exploration stations, classroom materials, and professional development for teachers to ensure consistent implementation. Over the one-year grant period, 100% of enrolled students will participate in weekly STEM experiences. Student growth will be measured through observational assessments documenting increased problem-solving abilities, STEM vocabulary, persistence, and cooperative engagement. Two family STEM engagement events will extend exploration beyond the classroom.

Little Island STEM Explorers will ignite curiosity early, strengthen foundational skills, and expand opportunity for young learners in our island community.

Total Project Budget: $10850

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Hermanowski Foundation $9,850 (requested); Leap and Learn Academy $1,000 in-kind support.

Project Duration: November 2026-November 2027
Geographical Area Served: St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Age Group To Be Served: 1-6

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Mackisha
Contact Last Name: Jagrup St Prix
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 3405140881
Contact Email: leapandlearnacademy@outlook.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Neighborhood Hope Dealers, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Neighborhood Hope Dealers, Inc.
Also Known As: Hope House Guthrie
Mailing Address: 1916 E Perkins Ave
City: Guthrie
State: Oklahoma
Postal Code: 73044
Main Phone: 405-887-0288
Main Fax: 405-282-2463
Organization Website: www.hopehouseguthrie.org
Employer ID Number: 84-5034996
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02-20-2026
Requested Amount: $10,000.00

Project Title: Life Transformation Program: Streets to Stability
Project Description:

Neighborhood Hope Dealers, Inc. dba Hope House Guthrie respectfully requests $10,000 in general operating support for our Life Transformation Program: Streets to Stability.

Since 2020, we have provided safe, trauma-informed housing and comprehensive recovery support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and crisis. What began with $80 and a commitment to feed the hungry has grown into a structured 12–18 month residential continuum of care serving more than 900 individuals across multiple Oklahoma counties.

Participants receive stable housing, three daily meals, peer recovery support, mental wellness education, workforce readiness assistance, and life-skills development within a structured and accountable environment. Our lived-experience leadership model strengthens trust and engagement, as many staff members are program graduates who now serve as certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists and Behavioral Health Wellness Coaches.

We address not only housing instability, but also the underlying causes of homelessness, including trauma, untreated mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and lack of economic opportunity. Through strong partnerships and careful fiscal stewardship, 95 percent of our budget is directed toward program services.

General operating support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help sustain daily housing, food, and supportive services that allow individuals and families to stabilize, rebuild, and transition toward long-term self-sufficiency.

Total Project Budget: $321,000 (Annual Operating Budget)

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Private individual donors, private foundations, faith community support, corporate partnerships, and ongoing grant requests currently pending.

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Oklahoma
Age Group To Be Served: 0-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Frankie
Contact Last Name: Garcia-Leon
Contact Title: Administrator
Contact Phone: 714-514-8985
Contact Email: admin@hopehouseguthrie.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Growling Garden
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 294 jefferson ave
City: pocatello
State: Idaho
Postal Code: 83201
Main Phone: 208-530-9691
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://growlinggarden.org/
Employer ID Number: 83-2067935
Organization Tax Status: tax-exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: 1,000

Project Title: The Little learning garden Library
Project Description:

A garden book lending outdoor library designed for both children and adults can serve as a wonderful resource for the community, fostering a love of reading while encouraging outdoor exploration. This unique library would be organized into three sections, each tailored to different age groups, ensuring that there is something for everyone. The first section could be dedicated to young children, featuring picture books, storybooks, and engaging tales that spark their imagination and curiosity about nature. The second section might cater to middle-grade readers, including chapter books and nonfiction that delve into gardening, environmental science, and nature studies. This would not only entertain these young readers but also educate them about the importance of plants, wildlife, and conservation. The third section would focus on teens and adults, offering more sophisticated literature, gardening manuals, and informative books that explore sustainability, landscape design, and the benefits of growing one’s own food. By providing access to a diverse range of literature this library can inspire creativity and a greater appreciation for nature, promoting a culture of sharing knowledge and resources among community members of all ages.

Total Project Budget: 1,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 500.00 Commited

Project Duration: July 17,2025
Geographical Area Served: pocatello / chubbuck
Age Group To Be Served: all ages

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): mrs
Contact First Name: Heather
Contact Last Name: Goldberg
Contact Title: co founder
Contact Phone: 208-530-9691
Contact Email: growlinggarden@growlinggarden.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Love in Tennis
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Love in Tennis
Mailing Address: 919 Rancho Roble Way
City: Sacramento
State: CA
Postal Code: 95834
Main Phone: 3013359870
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.loveintennis.org
Employer ID Number: 99-0922358
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 20, 2026
Requested Amount: $8,000

Project Title: Love in Tennis Futures
Project Description:

Love in Tennis Futures is a 7-month youth tennis program empowering children ages 3–13 through skill-building, physical activity, and personal growth. This initiative will offer weekly tennis clinics that introduce participants to tennis movement, coordination, and fundamentals in an inclusive and engaging environment.

Each session will be age-appropriate while focusing on motor skills, tennis mechanics, teamwork, and rules of the game. Certified instructors and trained volunteers will lead the activities, supported with age-specific equipment—lightweight racquets, low-compression balls, and mini nets—to maximize early success and enjoyment.

Beyond athletic development, Love in Tennis Futures fosters resilience, focus, and healthy habits. The program targets underserved families and those historical shut out from tennis. Outreach will include local schools, community centers, and youth organizations to ensure broad engagement across diverse backgrounds.

Funds from this request will be used for equipment, court rental fees, registration fee scholarships, and engagement outreach. At the end of the 7 months, participants will have improved physical wellness, and a greater sense of confidence and tennis aptitude.

This program supports positive youth development, physical health, and community connection—aligning with the foundation’s focus on children and youth while making meaningful impact.

Total Project Budget: $18,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Actively seeking funding outside of registration fees.

Project Duration: 7 months
Geographical Area Served: Sacramento, CA
Age Group To Be Served: 3 – 13

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Charrisha
Contact Last Name: Watkins
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 3013359870
Contact Email: loveintennisinfo@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Kyras Kids Elite
Legal Name (if Different): Kyra Phillips
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 18904 HAMBURG
City: DETROIT
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48205
Main Phone: 5868591962
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Kyraskidselite.com
Employer ID Number: 33-4610742
Organization Tax Status: 7v7 Football program

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: ARIII 7v7Traveling Team
Project Description:

Kyra’s Kids Elite is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering underserved youth through academic support, mentorship, life skills training, and athletic development. We serve children ages 8 to 18 from low-income and single-parent households, providing structured, trauma-informed programs that foster resilience, leadership, and long-term success. We travel to various colleges, giving players a look at college life, and we play in numerous 7-on-7 tournaments in those specific cities. This grant will help cover our travel expenses: lodging, transportation, tournament fees, uniforms and equipment (helmets). We tragically lost one of our players last year in a car accident; he used to travel with us to every tournament. We want to keep his name alive by naming the team after him. Alan Rodgers III (ARIII).
Please visit our Instagram page @Kyraskids.elite

Total Project Budget: $13,500

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

Project Duration: Jan-May
Geographical Area Served: Metro Detroit, Harper woods, Roseville
Age Group To Be Served: 8-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Kyra
Contact Last Name: Phillips
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 5868591962
Contact Email: kyraskidselite@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Kyras Kids Elite
Legal Name (if Different): Kyra Phillips
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 18904 HAMBURG
City: DETROIT
State: Michigan
Postal Code: 48205
Main Phone: 5868591962
Main Fax:
Organization Website: Kyraskidselite.com
Employer ID Number: 33-4610742
Organization Tax Status: 7v7 Football program

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: ARIII 7v7Traveling Team
Project Description:

Kyra’s Kids Elite is a nonprofit organization committed to empowering underserved youth through academic support, mentorship, life skills training, and athletic development. We serve children ages 8 to 18 from low-income and single-parent households, providing structured, trauma-informed programs that foster resilience, leadership, and long-term success. We travel to various colleges, giving players a look at college life, and we play in numerous 7-on-7 tournaments in those specific cities. This grant will help cover our travel expenses: lodging, transportation, tournament fees, uniforms and equipment (helmets). We tragically lost one of our players last year in a car accident; he used to travel with us to every tournament. We want to keep his name alive by naming the team after him. Alan Rodgers III (ARIII).
Please visit our Instagram page @Kyraskids.elite

Total Project Budget: $13,500

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

Project Duration: Jan-May
Geographical Area Served: Metro Detroit, Harper woods, Roseville
Age Group To Be Served: 8-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Kyra
Contact Last Name: Phillips
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 5868591962
Contact Email: kyraskidselite@gmail.com