Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: DHB and Associates, Ltd.
Legal Name (if Different): DHB and Associates, Ltd.
Also Known As: DHB and Associates, Ltd.
Mailing Address: 3101 Broadway
City: Gary
State: IN
Postal Code: 46409
Main Phone: 2196692211
Main Fax: 2198870020
Organization Website: https://dhbassociatesltd.com/ nwindianalearninglabs.com/
Employer ID Number: 45-4645325
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Brite Minds Saturday School
Project Description:

Middle school youth in Northwest Indiana experience elevated disciplinary referrals and disengagement, often driven by cultural misunderstanding, limited conflict resolution skill development, and reduced access to structured enrichment opportunities outside of school hours. While schools frequently track detention, suspension, and expulsion data, fewer consistently measure student bonding, belonging, and cross-cultural connection.
A key barrier is the lack of developmentally appropriate CRE instruction delivered in non-school settings where youth conflicts often arise. Brite Minds Peacebuilders addresses this gap by positioning Saturday OST programming as a proactive environment for teaching and practicing solid academic skills and confidence in conflict resolution skills—a necessary aspect for individuals learning and personal growth.
Brite Minds Saturday School will be a hybrid program serving middle school students in grades 4–9. The program integrates structured academic supports in Language Arts, Math and STEM. It includes the use of SEL (social-emotional learning) techniques, conflict resolution education for this volatile age group, leadership development, and responsive service learning/volunteer experiences.
Core CRE components include:
• Non-violent communication skills, peer mediation and collaborative problem-solving
• Conflict de-escalation coupled with SEL (social-emotional learning) techniques
•Regional historical awareness and perspective-taking
• Love of self, community, nation and the world
Evaluation measures will include:
1. Pre- and post-surveys measuring students’ understanding of cultural diversity and shared values
2. Student reflections assessing cultural relevance and fit of CRE strategies
3. Facilitator logs documenting CRE use prior to exclusionary responses
4. Participation and engagement tracking

Total Project Budget: $78,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Foundation Grants, IN Dept of Ed grant, individual doantions

Project Duration: 1 year from grant funding (Program Dates: July 1-August 1, 2026)
Geographical Area Served: NW Indiana-Primarily-Gary Indiana
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 8-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Deborah
Contact Last Name: Black
Contact Title: President/CEO
Contact Phone: 2196692211
Contact Email: Dhbassociates818@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Kiddie Learning Lane Inc
Legal Name (if Different): DeMonica Clark
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 133 Faye Kight Cir
City: Hartwell
State: GA
Postal Code: 30643
Main Phone: 7064244312
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://demonicaglaze.wixsite.com/kiddielearninglane
Employer ID Number: 833447753
Organization Tax Status: 501(c) (3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit-Organization-Public Charity (509(a)(2))

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Affordable Early Learning Access Initative
Project Description:

Kiddie Learning Lane Inc is a nonprofit early learning center scheduled to open in August 2026 in Hartwell, Georgia. Our organization is committed to providing affordable, high-quality childcare services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children in a safe, nurturing, and educational environment. The purpose of this project is to expand access to reliable childcare for low-to moderate-income working families by supporting the operational needs of our early learning programs following the anticipated October 2026 grant award period.

Grant funding will be utilized between October 2026 and October 2027 to purchase educational materials, classroom supplies, age-appropriate furniture, learning technology, safety equipment, and curriculum resources needed to create developmentally supportive learning environments. Funds will also support staff training and outreach efforts to ensure families eligible for CAPS childcare assistance is aware of accessible enrollment opportunities.

By reducing financial barriers to childcare and offering structured early learning experiences that promote literacy, social-emotional development, and school readiness, Kiddie Learning Lane Inc. aims to strengthen family workforce participation while preparing children for long-term academic success. Our infant, toddler, preschool, and afterschool programs will incorporate age-appropriate instruction designed to foster creativity, independence, and positive peer interaction.

This project directly supports underserved families in the Hartwell community by addressing the growing need for affordable childcare options and ensuring children enter school with the foundational skills necessary for educational achievement.

Total Project Budget: 53,o00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Parent tuition payments, CAPS childcare subsidy reimbursements, community donations, and future grant funding opportunites

Project Duration: October 2026-October 2027
Geographical Area Served: Hartwell, Georgia and surrounding Hart County communites
Age Group To Be Served: Children 6 weeks to 12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: DeMonica
Contact Last Name: Clark
Contact Title: Owner-Director
Contact Phone: 7064244312
Contact Email: kiddielearninglaneinc@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Yes U Can Foundation NFP
Legal Name (if Different): Yes U Can Foundation NFP
Also Known As: Stage 26 / Vingt Six 26 by K.Starr
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 19
City: Glenwood
State: Illinois
Postal Code: 60425
Main Phone: 3128100423
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://411205.mobirisesite.com
Employer ID Number: 26-3983901
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Stage 26 Youth Healing Mic & Culinary Arts Initiative
Project Description:

Yes U Can Foundation NFP seeks support for the Stage 26 Youth Healing Mic & Culinary Arts Initiative, a youth-centered program designed to provide creative expression, mentorship, and life-skill development for young people ages 13–21 in the Chicago area.
The initiative combines structured spoken-word and music workshops with introductory culinary arts experiences that encourage teamwork, confidence, and emotional wellness. Youth participants engage in guided open-mic sessions, storytelling activities, and community meal preparation while learning basic hospitality and creative skills in a safe and supportive environment.
The program focuses on empowering youth through arts and culture while promoting positive social engagement and healthy outlets for self-expression. Funds from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help provide program materials, food supplies for youth-led community meals, workshop resources, and small youth participation stipends.
Activities will be fully implemented within one year and will directly benefit young people through mentorship, cultural engagement, and hands-on learning opportunities. The initiative reflects Yes U Can Foundation NFP’s commitment to strengthening communities through youth development, creative arts, and cultural connection.

Total Project Budget: 25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Private donations, small family foundations, community partnerships, and pending grant requests supporting youth arts and food access programming.

Project Duration: January 2027 – December 2027
Geographical Area Served: Chicago, Illinois (United States)
Age Group To Be Served: Youth ages 13–21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kenya
Contact Last Name: Sibley
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 312-810-0423
Contact Email: yesucannonprofit@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Eyvone’s Porch In-Centive, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: EPIC
Mailing Address: 516 5th Avenue NW
City: Moultrie
State: GA
Postal Code: 31768
Main Phone: 229-589-0818
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.eyvoneporchincentive.org
Employer ID Number: 85-2651554
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 20, 2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: PUT THE GUNS DOWN RALLY
Project Description:

There are an urgent need for youth and teens to put the guns down in this impoverished, marginalized county of Colquitt, the city of Moultrie, Georgia. It is important for us to understand the concerns and issues that impact black people in Colquitt County. Gun violence is indeed a major concern, and it’s unfortunate that there are currently limited to no engaging and preventive resources available. EPIC is motivated and rallying and working diligently to address the concerns of the founder and black people and find meaningful solutions to stop gun violence. We must put an end to youth/teens carrying guns and using them! Gang activity is also on the rise again. EPIC has on-going projects and is doing more than one thing to bring about awareness and changes in marginalized communities: Working with At-Risk youth in impoverished neighborhoods, bringing awareness and tackling (down in the trenches) maternal healthcare, Black youths killing one another, as well as other inequalities as they arises.

Total Project Budget: $3,000

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

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Southwest Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Carol
Contact Last Name: Simpson
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 229-589-0818
Contact Email: csimpson516@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ennis Public Theatre
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 37
City: Ennis
State: Texas
Postal Code: 75119
Main Phone: 972-878-7529
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.ennispublictheatre.com
Employer ID Number: 20-1566968
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2-20-2026
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: Young Artists Program (Y.A.P)
Project Description:

We have great participation from performers ages five to eighteen and their parents often help with costumes, sets, props, etc. It provides a creative outlet for the family. Some participants have been training with us for years and some are having their first stage experience. The more seasoned performers are great mentors to the newer actors. These shows attract large audiences of all ages.

In addition to the youth shows we produce, we offer a variety of workshops. We teach the fundamentals of performing on stage, musical theatre and technical theatre training. We offer these workshops at the lowest possible cost and offer full and partial scholarships to students who could not otherwise afford to participate.

In addition to the youth production every year, our young artists also have opportunities to participate in at least one show with an adult cast. This mixed age show has become a favorite for families to participate in together. Our Young Artists also have opportunities to work backstage.

Since the inception of our youth program, we have produced many shows: Charlotte’s Web, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, Alice in Wonderland, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, James and the Giant Peach, The Yellow Boat, Shrek The Musical, Beauty & The Beast, The Little Mermaid, A Wrinkle in Time, The Stinky Cheese Man, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr., Frozen Jr., and Matilda Jr, the Musical, The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, and The Wizard of OZ. In 2025 we are offering two iconic opportunities for our youth with productions of Beetlejuice Jr. and The Snow Queen.

Scholarships
Each year, Ennis Public Theatre offers at least one $1000 scholarship(s) to a graduating senior who has participated in some way (classes, shows, crew, volunteer, etc.) at our theatre.

Total Project Budget: $10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pending requests: Sundt Foundation, Harry Chapin Foundation

Project Duration: January 1-December 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Actors gracing the Ennis Public Theatre stage have come from Ellis, Navarro, Tarrant, Collin, Kaufman and Dallas Counties.
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Misty
Contact Last Name: Stroder
Contact Title: Box Office Manager/Business Manager
Contact Phone: 972-878-7529
Contact Email: info@ennispublictheatre.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Victoria Ciara Foundation, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 137
City: Alloway
State: NJ
Postal Code: 08001
Main Phone: 856-873-1383
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://victoriaciarafound.org
Employer ID Number: 87-3434529
Organization Tax Status: nonprofit-501c3 organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2-20-2026
Requested Amount: 8,000

Project Title: Health and Wellness for Mending Hearts
Project Description:

The Victoria Ciara Foundation works to enhance the lives of those impacted by congenital heart disease (CHD), which is the presence of cardiac defects that develop prior to birth. Babies born with CHD often face multiple open-heart surgeries throughout their lifetime. Long-term hospitalizations create financial strain for families and emotional trauma for the patient and loved ones. Our wrap-around services help to stabilize the family financially and emotionally through monetary assistance, ongoing communication, hospital outreach, virtual socialization opportunities with other CHD families, and educational scholarships.
We are proud to have assisted more than 2,000 families in Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Iowa, and Nebraska since our inception and look forward to growing that number significantly in 2026.

Total Project Budget: $80,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 26,000

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: United States
Age Group To Be Served: birth to 21 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Arianne
Contact Last Name: Hegeman
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 856-873-1383
Contact Email: director@victoriaciarafound.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Association For Independent Living (AFIL)
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: AFIL
Mailing Address: 2826 Storey Lane
City: Dallas
State: Texas
Postal Code: 75220
Main Phone: 214-351-0798
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.afildfw.org
Employer ID Number: 75-1644612
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2-20-2026
Requested Amount: $5000

Project Title: AFIL Way Program
Project Description:

The AFIL Way Program is an on-going, twenty-four hour educational and residential program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or learning differences.

The skills taught by the AFIL professional staff are divided into three segments:

(1) Behavioral Skills that include Cooperation, Trust, Attitude, Responsibility, Work Ethic, Time Management and Socialization.
(2) Independent Living Skills that include Time Management, Money Management, Hygiene and Grooming, Order and Organization, Cooking, Kitchen Cleaning, Household Maintenance/Cleaning and Pre-vocational education.
(3) Vocational Education & Maintenance such as Resume’ Development, Obtaining and Submitting Applications, Interview Coaching, Work Attire, Transportation to Interviews, Work Ethic, and Partnership with Job Coaches and Employers. (AFIL staff may assist with employer development, as they open their businesses to our students, who bring so many skills to the table and will enhance their workforce.)

The success of the AFIL program is measured in the ability of each student to meet specific individual goals as documented by the Program staff and evaluated by the student’s performance on a monthly basis. A staff member is on duty 24 hours a day in the dormitory, and several staff members are assigned to work with these students daily.

Total Project Budget: $473,200

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 2025 Grants Awarded: Theodore and Beula Beasley Foundation AFIL Way Program       $10,000 Junior League of Dallas (Community Assistance Fund) repair leak under foundation $3,500 The Perot Foundation AFIL Way Program $10,000 Hillcrest Foundation Capital Improvements $50,000 Women Of Saint Michael AFIL Way Program (Vocational Training) $,5000 Hoblitzelle Foundation Capital Updates $25,000 Harry E. & Eda L. Montandon Charitable Trust Capital Updates $15,000 Ken W. Davis Foundation       General Operations        $10,000 The Dallas Foundation AFIL Way Program $15,000 James Avery General Operations $10,000 Harold Simmons Foundation Capital Updates $20,000 Rees Jones Foundation AFIL Way Program $40,000 Russell Foundation AFIL Way Program $40,000 Ninnie L. Baird Foundation Capital Updates $12,000

Project Duration: January 1-December 31, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Our students have come from various States and from all areas of Texas. There are only a few programs that meet the need for developing independent living skills, especially for people with IDD in Texas. Group homes are limited in numbers, and the development of new Medicaid Title XIX ICF-IDD homes was severely limited several years ago. Some Day Habilitation programs offer the living skills that we teach, but they do not provide the experience of residential living. Most available resources are for people who need many more intensive physical, social and intellectual supports than do our students. As we know it, we are the only program of this kind in North Texas.
Age Group To Be Served: AFIL students are adults, between the ages of eighteen and fifty, and have a medical diagnosis of an intellectual and developmental disability.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Causey
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 214-351-0798
Contact Email: sarah.causey@afildfw.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Girls Incorporated of Tennessee Valley
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Girls Inc. TN Valley
Mailing Address: 1798 Oak Ridge Turnpike
City: Oak Ridge
State: TN
Postal Code: 37830
Main Phone: 865-482-4475
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.girlsinctnv.org/
Employer ID Number: 59-1743795
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/20/26
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Strong, Smart, Bold Scholarship Support
Project Description:

Girls Incorporated of Tennessee Valley (GITNV) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Founded in 1976, we have a nearly 50-year track record of delivering high-quality, evidence-based programs that empower girls to grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Our vision is a world in which every girl values her whole self, discovers her inherent strengths, and achieves her full potential — a society where all girls have equal opportunities to succeed in their education, careers, and lives.
We serve girls ages 5–14 in Knox, Blount, and Anderson Counties through programming delivered at our main center, in schools, and in partnership with community organizations. Our participants represent a highly vulnerable population facing multiple, intersecting challenges: 52% identify as minorities, 53% come from households earning under $40,000 annually, 61% qualify for free or reduced school meals, and 81% of families require financial assistance to participate in our programs at all. Without that aid, 8 in 10 families simply could not afford to enroll their daughters. Seventy percent of our participants come from female-headed households, and 49% are being raised by single mothers alone — meaning Girls Inc. often serves as a critical safety net for working mothers who need safe, supportive, enriching care for their daughters. Additionally, 32% of our participants have identified medical, behavioral, or learning needs, requiring individualized support and trauma-informed approaches.

Total Project Budget: $5,000

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

Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: East TN
Age Group To Be Served: 5-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Amanda
Contact Last Name: Ingle
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 865-482-4475
Contact Email: operations@girlsinctnv.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Abundant Heights Ministries
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1121 N. Bethlehem Pike Suite 60 Box 130
City: Spring House
State: PA
Postal Code: 19477
Main Phone: 4843120140
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://abundantheights.org/
Employer ID Number: 99-0651647
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: 2026 Summer Feeding Program
Project Description:

. We need your help to achieve our goals to collaborate with school districts in Montgomery County that help us identify disadvantaged families to serve to benefit from this ongoing initiative. We plan to use funds to buy meat, meat alternatives/vegetables, fruit, grain/bread, and a beverage to serve to students. The goal is to serve lunches Monday-Friday during June and July to about 700 to 1000 students. We plan to start feeding on June 15th and end on July 24th 2026

Total Project Budget: 15,000

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

Project Duration: June and July 2026
Geographical Area Served: Ambler and Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Age Group To Be Served: 0-18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Derrick
Contact Last Name: Bean
Contact Title: Co-Founder
Contact Phone: 4843120140
Contact Email: abundantheightsministries@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Eyvone’s Porch In-Centive, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: EPIC
Mailing Address: 516 5th Avenue NW
City: Moultrie
State: GA
Postal Code: 31768
Main Phone: 229-589-0818
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.eyvoneporchincentive.org
Employer ID Number: 85-2651554
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 20, 2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: PUT THE GUNS DOWN
Project Description:

Total Project Budget: $3,000

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

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Southwest Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Carol
Contact Last Name: Simpson
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 229-589-0818
Contact Email: csimpson516