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Grant Request Shenandoah Valley Scholars Latino Initiative Inc

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

Organization Name: Shenandoah Valley Scholars Latino Initiative Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Scholars Latino Initiative
Mailing Address: PO Box 1245
City: Harrisonburg
State: VA
Postal Code: 22803
Main Phone: 540-212-9412
Main Fax:
Organization Website: vasli.org
Employer ID Number: 45-5560300
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 tax-exempt

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: College Access for Latinx Students
Project Description:

SLI’s mission is to support Latino/a/x high school students with college access through rigorous academic challenge, leadership development, scholarships, and supportive mentorships.

The original SLI was founded by Peter Iver Kaufman and others in 2001 at UNC Chapel Hill. In 2008 Kaufman brought SLI to the University of Richmond, Virginia, and later to the Shenandoah Valley, where this organization was incorporated in 2012 and then achieved 501(c)(3) status.

SLI is a collaboration with high school and university faculty, staff, and students to offer out-of-school, college access programs for high school students in Harrisonburg, Richmond, and Winchester. With private support from its donors, SLI creates college scholarships, tech grants, and other financial assistance opportunities for SLI scholars and alumni. Since 2012 SLI has served 223 scholars (67 current and 156 alumni) and awarded students more than $917,300. SLI alumni have attended 29 colleges and universities.

As SLI alumni have shared:

"SLI allowed me to have a community in which others understand what it is like to be a first-generation student. They also provided me with the support and information necessary to move forward as a student with no previous ties to any college. They guided me through the process of understanding how to apply, breaking down the FAFSA application, and even allowed us to spend time in person at college campuses in order to understand what we were planning on doing and to make connections with potential professors."

"SLI prepared me for college through its Early College lectures which helped me gain the necessary discussion skills for my discussion sections in college. The Early College experience also allowed me to observe college classes in high school and see how they compared to high school."

Total Project Budget: $333,935

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Additional funding is being cultivated through ongoing development efforts to garner support from the SLI Community of Support (vasli.org/community) through grants, donations, event sponsorships, and more.

Project Duration: 2027 (calendar year)
Geographical Area Served: Harrisonburg, Richmond, and Winchester, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 14-21

Contact Information

Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Christopher
Contact Last Name: Clymer Kurtz
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 540-212-9412
Contact Email: development@vasli.org

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Grant Request Daisy Jopling Foundation

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

Organization Name: Daisy Jopling Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Daisy Joplling Music Mentorship Program
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 72
City: Peekskill
State: NY
Postal Code: 10566
Main Phone: 914-490-0498
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://daisyjoplingfoundation.org/
Employer ID Number: 61-1660881
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 non-profit tax exempt organization

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Ovation Strings Program
Project Description:

The Ovation Strings Program, started in May 2018 in Peekskill, New York, and continuing to this day, is a free after-school strings program for underprivileged elementary- and middle-school-aged children to learn to play the violin for one hour per week throughout the year. The majority of our students have never held an instrument before and are not old enough to participate in their school district’s instrumental music program. With a maximum class size of 10, the program’s group setting promotes healthy collegial socialization and achieves the benefits of music education for the developing brain. The environment helps students build confidence, and they are encouraged to support their peers constructively. The teachers recruited for the "Ovation Strings" program have experience customizing class content for different age groups and skill levels.

One distinctive component of the "Ovation Strings" program is that our students perform on major stages with their teachers in concerts produced by Daisy Jopling Foundation. DJF has been producing at least one major concert each year in Peekskill, NY, and several concerts in smaller venues in communities with low-income enclaves. At least 20% of the theater tickets are distributed to disenfranchised students and families through public schools and community-based organizations. Throughout the year, students also perform at school events and for civic and faith-based organizations, building confidence through these experiences. Another distinctive feature of the "Ovation Strings" program is its outreach to other community-based music education and public school music programs to support them in applying our model to expand music education to serve any and every child, especially those who are historically marginalized, regardless of their socioeconomic status and ability to pay for lessons. We are seeking funding to expand the program to New Rochelle, Yonkers, and Mt. Vernon, the three poorest cities in Westchester County.

Total Project Budget: $35,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): New York State Council on the Arts (committed), Various private donors (potential and committed)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Westchester County, New York
Age Group To Be Served: age 6-13

Contact Information

Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Anita
Contact Last Name: Lee
Contact Title: Grants Writer
Contact Phone: 917-318-0278
Contact Email: anitalee1288@yahoo.com

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Grant Request Rockwood Youth Foundation

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

Organization Name: Rockwood Youth Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 8463
City: Portland
State: Oregon
Postal Code: 97208
Main Phone: 5038394328
Main Fax:
Organization Website: rockwoodyouthfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 921195142
Organization Tax Status:

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Rockwood Youth Baseball League
Project Description:

The Rockwood Youth Baseball League is a community-based youth sports program created by the Rockwood Youth Foundation to remove financial, cultural, and access barriers that prevent children and families from participating in organized baseball in the Rockwood community of Portland, Oregon.

The League provides free or low-cost registration, uniforms, equipment, and family support so that youth, many of whom are playing organized baseball for the first time, can safely and confidently participate. The program emphasizes skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and family engagement while creating welcoming, values-driven team environments for children ages 6–12.

During the most recent season, more than 30 families participated, forming two teams (ages 6–9 and 9–12). Families and players practiced and played at community parks including Peninsula Park, Overlook Park, and Albina Park, introducing many families to safe, positive outdoor recreation spaces for the first time.

Beyond baseball instruction, the League connects families to academic advancement support and youth well-being resources, strengthening both on-field and off-field outcomes. The program is designed to foster healthy activity, improve confidence, build leadership skills, and strengthen family participation in community life.

By establishing a dedicated, neighborhood-based youth baseball league, Rockwood Youth Baseball League expands equitable access to sports, creates consistent opportunities for play and mentorship, and builds a sustainable pipeline for year-round youth development in one of the most diverse and under-resourced communities in East Multnomah County.

Total Project Budget: $20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Metro – $2,500 (committed), REACH – $5,000(Potential) ALL KIDS PLAY – $8,000(potential), Dick’s Sports – $10,000(potential)

Project Duration: Six weeks – June 18th through July 28th
Geographical Area Served: Rockwood, OR
Age Group To Be Served: 6 to 12

Contact Information

Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Raymond
Contact Last Name: Watterson
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 5038394328
Contact Email: coachraysbaseball@gmail.com

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Grant Request Daisy Jopling Foundation

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

Organization Name: Daisy Jopling Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Daisy Joplling Music Mentorship Program
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 72
City: Peekskill
State: NY
Postal Code: 10566
Main Phone: 914-490-0498
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://daisyjoplingfoundation.org/
Employer ID Number: 61-1660881
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 non-profit tax exempt organization

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Ovation Strings Program
Project Description:

Total Project Budget: 35000

Other Funding
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Age Group To Be Served:

Contact Information

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Grant Request Philadelphia Youth Football Academy

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

Organization Name: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: PYFA
Mailing Address: Box 14234
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Postal Code: 19126
Main Phone: 215-685-2891
Main Fax:
Organization Website: pyfa215.org
Employer ID Number: 88-4052435
Organization Tax Status: 501 c3

Proposal Information

Today’s Date: 02/20/2025
Requested Amount: $6000

Project Title: Philadelphia Youth Football Academy’s Third and Long Program
Project Description:

Our Third and Long Program uses Flag football to positively impact mental health by providing a fun, social, and physically active environment that can help reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. The structured nature of the game, the social interaction with teammates, and the physical exertion all contribute to a sense of well-being. Our program provides opportunities to develop mental resilience, such as coping with setbacks, remaining calm under pressure, and focusing during challenging situations. social interaction and teamwork, creating a supportive community where individuals can connect with others, build relationships, and reduce feelings of isolation.

Total Project Budget: $30000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Approved and received: USA Football-BSN Sports Apparel (2022-24) ($15000), Good Sports Equipment, $14500, 2021/2023-24); Philadelphia Foundation’s DOA Forfeiture Grant, $10000 (2024) Wawa Foundation $9000 (2017-25); Pincus Family Foundation, $22500 (2023-25), XPrize Foundation, $5000 (2023); Sullivan Charitable Trust, $5000 (2024) Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, $5000 (2019/2024); Philadelphia Eagles Social Justice Fund, $5000 (2022) Philadelphia Activities Fund, $8500 (2023/2025) Alston Beech Foundation, $10500 (2018-25), Dicks Sporting Goods Foundation, the Foundation for Health Equity $3500 (2022-25);($6000 (2021-24) and the City of Philadelphia’s AVICG Grant, $25000 (2025); the Pincus Family Foundation Bonus Gift (2025, $2000) and the Rota Foundation (2025, $2500).

Project Duration: July 2026 to June 2027
Geographical Area Served: Mid Atlantic area (Philadelphia, PA)
Age Group To Be Served: 6-24

Contact Information

Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Eugene
Contact Last Name: Pough
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 215-526-8041
Contact Email: epough@pyfa215.org

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Grant Request FRESH Fully Restoring Every Sons Hope

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

Organization Name: FRESH Fully Restoring Every Sons Hope
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3406 63rd Ave
City: Cheverly
State: MD
Postal Code: 20785
Main Phone: 240-938-2166
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://fullyrestoringever.wixsite.com/my-vx-wsite-bdk8tr
Employer ID Number: 81-5410385
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit 501c3

Proposal Information

Today’s Date: 02/20/2026
Requested Amount: $7500.00

Project Title: Fresh Start FRESH Thinking life career planning program
Project Description:

The program is designed to help students explore various career paths, understand their interests and strengths, develop essential skills, and set realistic career goals. The program includes workshops, mentorship, career assessments, internships, and personalized guidance.
Program Objectives
Introduce students to a wide range of career options.
Help students identify their strengths, interests, and values.
Teach practical skills such as resume writing, job searching, and interview techniques.
Provide opportunities for job shadowing, internships, and volunteer work.
Guide students in setting career and education goals.
Program Structure
10th Grade: Career Exploration and Self-Assessment
Self-Assessment Workshops: Students take personality and career assessments (e.g., Myers-Briggs, Holland Code) to identify strengths, interests, and suitable career paths.
Career Exploration: Introduce various industries and job roles through guest speakers, virtual tours, and research projects.
Goal Setting: Teach students how to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for their academic and career planning.
Introduction to College and Vocational Training Options: Provide an overview of post-secondary education paths, including college, trade schools, and apprenticeships.

Total Project Budget: 30000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Community Donations and WAWA & Walton Foundation

Project Duration: 12 Week
Geographical Area Served: Underserved disenfranchised Urban Communities
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Anthony
Contact Last Name: Wilson
Contact Title: Program Director
Contact Phone: 443-854-4883
Contact Email: Fullyrestoringeverysonshope2013@yahoo.com

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Grant Request Potter’s House Community Development, Inc.

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

Organization Name: Potter’s House Community Development, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: PHCD
Mailing Address: 6916 Harney Road
City: Tampa
State: FL
Postal Code: 33617-9202
Main Phone: 8139278711
Main Fax: 813-436-8750
Organization Website: www.PHCD20.com
Employer ID Number: 59-3739413
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: PHCD Empowering the Next Generation to Thrive
Project Description:

PHCD’s Empowering the Next Generation to Thrive initiative is a comprehensive youth development program designed to support children and young adults ages 8–21 through a holistic blend of arts enrichment, academic support, wellness education, and essential life‑skills development. Rooted in the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to grow, create, and succeed, the program provides safe, structured, and inspiring spaces where youth can build confidence, strengthen their well‑being, and envision brighter futures.

At the heart of the initiative is our commitment to nurturing the whole child. Through hands‑on arts workshops, youth explore creativity, self‑expression, and emotional resilience. Our Academic Success Hub offers tutoring, literacy support, STEM mini‑labs, and mentoring to help students overcome learning gaps and develop strong study habits. Complementing these efforts, our wellness and life‑skills sessions teach emotional regulation, healthy habits, communication, and goal‑setting—equipping youth with tools that extend far beyond the classroom.

Many of the young people we serve face barriers including food insecurity, academic challenges, limited access to enrichment programs, and emotional stress. PHCD provides a stable, encouraging environment where they can thrive socially, academically, and personally. With support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, we will expand program access, enhance arts and academic materials, and strengthen wellness programming to reach even more youth who need it most.

This initiative directly aligns with the Foundation’s mission to uplift children and young adults through arts, education, health, and welfare. By investing in PHCD, the Foundation helps ensure that young people in our community are not only supported today but empowered to build meaningful, successful futures.

Total Project Budget: Arts Supplies & Equipment – $3,500 Paints, canvases, digital art tools, music materials, and other creative supplies needed for youth arts programming. Academic Support – $2,500 Tutoring materials, STEM kits, literacy resources, and books to support the Academic Success Hub. Wellness Workshops – $2,000 Facilitator stipends, curriculum materials, and healthy snacks for youth wellness and life‑skills sessions. Youth Support Services – $1,000 Transportation assistance, family resource materials, and accessibility supports to ensure full participation. Program Coordination – $1,000 Part‑time coordinator support to manage scheduling, communication, and program logistics. Total Request: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Sources: • In kind donations of supplies from local partners (arts materials, books, snacks) • Volunteer hours from community mentors and teaching artists • General operating support from PHCD to cover staffing and administrative needs Potential Sources: • Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation (this request) • Additional from individuals to supporting arts, education, and youth wellness • Local business sponsorships for arts workshops and STEM activities • Community fundraising events and individual donor contributions

Project Duration: By the end of 12 months, the program will achieve the following goals and measurable outcomes: 1. Increase youth access to arts 150 youth will complete at least 20 hours of arts programming, including visual arts, digital arts, and creative workshops. 2. Improve academic performance 75% of participating youth will show measurable improvement in reading or math through tutoring, literacy support, and STEM activities. 3. Strengthen youth wellness 80% of youth will report improved emotional well‑being, confidence, and coping skills through wellness and life‑skills sessions. 4. Support youth welfare 200 families will receive resource referrals, support services, and connections to community partners that address basic needs and stability.
Geographical Area Served: Tampa Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 8 to 21

Contact Information

Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Denise
Contact Last Name: Sherrod
Contact Title: Administrator
Contact Phone: 813-300-1200
Contact Email: denise.jackson81@gmail.com