Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boss Kidz, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Boss Kidz, Inc.
Also Known As: Boss Kidz
Mailing Address: 3316 South Cobb Drive – 155
City: Smyrna
State: Georgia
Postal Code: 30080-4276
Main Phone: 404-895-7073
Main Fax: .
Organization Website: https://www.bosskidzinc.com
Employer ID Number: 88-2432744
Organization Tax Status: Nonprofit (Tax-exempt)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/25/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Future Business Leaders of Tomorrow
Project Description:

In the OECD’s latest PISA financial literacy results, 18% of 15 year old students do not have basic proficiency. That number represents more than a gap in knowledge. It is a countdown clock. It means thousands of young people are entering adulthood unable to confidently budget, compare choices, understand credit, or evaluate risk. When money decisions arrive fast, they are forced to learn through mistakes. Dreams get delayed, debt grows, and bright ideas never become businesses.
Boss Kidz Inc. is built to change that story. We work with youth and young adults ages 14 to 24 through creative, practical learning that makes business skills feel real, relevant, and achievable. We serve youth and young adults ages 14–24 across Georgia and Alabama, with strong ties to the Atlanta market. Last year we served over 6000 students. Our program, Future Business Leaders of Tomorrow, turns curiosity into capability. Students learn how to set up and run a business, then strengthen the engine that makes it last: branding, marketing, customer focus, and professional presentation. They practice how to communicate value, how to think strategically, and how to show up like leaders in rooms that can change their future.
Implementation will roll out in cohorts, combining weekly skill building workshops with guided work sessions where students develop a business plan and brand kit. Each cohort culminates in a pitch showcase evaluated by entrepreneurs and mentors. We will track attendance, pre and post skill growth, and completed deliverables to ensure measurable progress.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed at least $5000 from our Organizational budget, with potential contribution through sponsorships

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Smyrna, Georgia
Age Group To Be Served: 14-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Vanessa
Contact Last Name: Hardiman
Contact Title: Founder & CEO
Contact Phone: 404-895-7073
Contact Email: vmhardiman@yahoo.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: THE PEACE WORKOUT CORPORATION
Legal Name (if Different): THE PEACE WORKOUT CORPORATION
Also Known As: THE PEACE WORKOUT CORPORATION
Mailing Address: 19046 Bruce B Downs Blvd, #201
City: Tampa
State: FL
Postal Code: 33647
Main Phone: 8137871280
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thepeaceworkout.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Non Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/24/2026
Requested Amount: 7,000

Project Title: The Peace-IT Code program
Project Description:

The pilot will serve young ladies in grades 4–8, with content tailored to be developmentally appropriate for upper elementary and middle school. We will focus on foundational technology skills and wellness integration,, lifestyle choices, agriculture excluding robotics, advanced AI, and highly technical engineering content to keep the pilot clear and impactful.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): B&BTheatres, Sprouts

Project Duration: 8/2026-05/27
Geographical Area Served: Pasco county
Age Group To Be Served: 4-8

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Bola
Contact Last Name: Adeshina
Contact Title: Founder Nutritionist
Contact Phone: 8137871280
Contact Email: peaceworkout@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Thoughts Before Actions
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O.Box 2647
City: Laplace
State: LA
Postal Code: 70069
Main Phone: 504-559-7908
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thoughtsbeforeactions.com
Employer ID Number: 81-1201382
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Public Charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/24/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Attendance Matters: Youth Truancy Intervention & Mentorship
Project Description:

Attendance Matters is a one-year targeted truancy intervention initiative serving middle and high school students in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The program will work with 20 chronically absent youth (missing 10% or more of school days) who are at risk of academic failure and long-term disengagement.

Through structured mentorship, family engagement sessions, and individualized attendance action plans, participants will receive consistent support to address barriers such as transportation challenges, low academic motivation, behavioral concerns, and family instability.

Each student will be paired with a trained mentor who will conduct weekly check-ins, monitor attendance data, and collaborate with parents and school personnel. Monthly parent engagement workshops will equip families with tools to reinforce accountability and academic success at home. Positive attendance incentives and recognition milestones will encourage sustained improvement.

By the end of the program year, Thoughts Before Actions expects to reduce chronic absenteeism among participants by at least 25%, improve academic performance, and increase family engagement in school-related activities.

Attendance Matters directly aligns with the Hermanowski Family Foundation’s mission to transform the lives of children and youth by strengthening educational stability, promoting personal responsibility, and supporting long-term student success.

Total Project Budget: 18,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual Donors (Committed), General Operating Funds (Committed), Small community grants (Potential)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: St John the Baptist Parish
Age Group To Be Served: 11-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Denarold
Contact Last Name: Anderson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 504-559-7908
Contact Email: Danderson@thoughtsbeforeactions.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: GLOBAL BRIGHT FUTURES FOUNDATION INC.
Legal Name (if Different): GLOBAL BRIGHT FUTURES FOUNDATION INC.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 5830 E 2ND ST STE 7000 30800
City: Casper
State: WY
Postal Code: 82609
Main Phone: 8186392006
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.globalbrightfutures.org
Employer ID Number: 41-2810962
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) non profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/26/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

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

Global Bright Futures Foundation (GBFF) advances educational equity by expanding access to high-quality academic support while creating structured workforce pathways for youth and emerging professionals. Aligned with the Hermanowski Foundation’s commitment to strengthening communities through education, GBFF addresses two interconnected challenges: persistent academic achievement gaps among underserved students and limited career-entry opportunities for young adults.

Through its integrated initiative, Support One, Empower Two™, GBFF partners with schools serving low-income and under-resourced communities to deliver personalized tutoring in literacy, mathematics, and STEM, along with enrichment programming, mentorship, and supplemental learning resources. These services reinforce classroom instruction, strengthen foundational skills, and increase student confidence and school persistence.

Simultaneously, GBFF provides paid, supervised tutoring and mentorship roles for youth, college students, and recent graduates—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Participants receive structured training, professional supervision, and leadership development opportunities that build career readiness, transferable skills, and pathways into education and community-serving professions.

GBFF also utilizes a school-to-school partnership model that connects U.S.-based schools with partner schools abroad, expanding access to educational resources while fostering cross-cultural awareness and shared learning. This approach ensures that both domestic and international students benefit from structured academic reinforcement tailored to local needs.

By integrating academic intervention with workforce development, GBFF creates a sustainable, dual-impact model that improves measurable student outcomes while developing future educators and community leaders. This intergenerational approach strengthens communities by increasing educational access, promoting economic mobility, and building long-term local capacity.

Through strategic partnerships and scalable program design, GBFF seeks to expand opportunity, reduce educational disparities, and advance equitable pathways to success for students and young professionals alike.

Total Project Budget: 80000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed support includes board-contributed match funding (10–15%) aligned with GBFF’s tiered budget plan, in-kind professional volunteer hours, and administrative infrastructure support. The organization operates under a scalable funding model with tiered program budgets (e.g., $5000, $10000, $25,000, $50,000, and $75,000+ levels), allowing implementation to expand based on available funding while maintaining proportional allocation across direct services, program oversight, evaluation, and compliance. Potential sources include private family foundations aligned with educational equity, corporate social responsibility (CSR) partners focused on education and workforce development, individual donors, and competitive education-focused grants. Additional in-kind support may include technology platforms, curriculum resources, training tools, and professional development services. This diversified and tiered funding structure ensures financial stability, program scalability, and responsible stewardship of grant investments while maintaining required match commitments.

Project Duration: 12 months (with phased quarterly implementation, progress monitoring, and outcome evaluation).
Geographical Area Served: Primary service area: Underserved school communities within the United States (with priority given to low-income districts and under-resourced schools). Secondary service area: Partner schools in underserved international communities through structured school-to-school partnerships. The program operates primarily through an online delivery model, allowing equitable access across geographic boundaries.
Age Group To Be Served: Students: Kindergarten through Grade 12 (approximately ages 5–18), with a focus on elementary and middle school literacy and mathematics intervention. Workforce Participants: Youth, college students, and recent graduates (approximately ages 16–22) serving in supervised tutoring and mentorship roles.

Contact Information

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

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Ensemble Theatre
Legal Name (if Different): The Ensemble Theatre
Also Known As: The Ensemble Theatre
Mailing Address: 3535 Main St.
City: Houston
State: TX
Postal Code: 77002
Main Phone: 7138074317
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://ensemblehouston.com/education/young-performers
Employer ID Number: 74-1941943
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/24/2026
Requested Amount: 8,900

Project Title: THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE’S YOUNG PERFORMERS PROGRAM
Project Description:

Founded in 1976, The Ensemble Theatre was built on a simple belief: stories matter, and communities deserve to see themselves reflected on stage. For nearly fifty years, we have produced professional theatre that centers excellence, access, and cultural truth. The Young Performers Program (YPP), established in 1985, carries that mission forward through the next generation.

YPP serves youth ages 6–17 through structured training in acting, voice, movement, and technical theatre. Each seasonal session—Spring Break, two Summer sessions, and Winter Break—culminates in a fully staged production inside our professional theatre. Students rehearse with rigor, work alongside experienced teaching artists, and perform for public audiences.

While The Ensemble Theatre has historic roots in amplifying African American voices, YPP welcomes and serves young people from across Houston’s diverse communities. There is no audition barrier. What we provide instead is expectation, discipline, mentorship, and a safe space to grow.

Many families come to us because arts education has disappeared from their child’s school or because private instruction is financially out of reach. Demand for tuition assistance continues to rise. No young person should be excluded from creative opportunity because of cost.

In 2027, we anticipate serving approximately 300 youth in our YPP program and expanding scholarship access to ensure participation reflects Houston’s communities.

Support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will directly fund teaching artist compensation, production materials, and need-based tuition assistance.

When a young person stands on our stage, they are not simply performing. They are discovering confidence, collaboration, and the power of their own voice. That is the lasting impact of the Young Performers Program.

Total Project Budget: 92,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Texas Commission on the Arts ($10,000 pending), Houston Arts Alliance ($10,000 pending), Powell Family Foundation ($50,000 committed)

Project Duration: March 2027, Summer 2027, December 2027 (10 weeks total)
Geographical Area Served: Harris County TX (Houston)
Age Group To Be Served: 6-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Steven
Contact Last Name: Scott
Contact Title: Director, Youth, Education & Outreach
Contact Phone: 7138074317
Contact Email: sscott@ensemblehouston.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: MUSCH LOVE
Legal Name (if Different): MUSCH LOVE THE MOSES ODUM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Also Known As: MUSCH LOVE FOUNDATION
Mailing Address: 17640 JENNIFER DR.
City: ORLAND PARK
State: Illinois
Postal Code: 60467-9364
Main Phone: 2078668724
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.muschlove.org
Employer ID Number: 27-1404608
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/24/2026
Requested Amount: 2,000

Project Title: S.A.F.E. House
Project Description:

S.A.F.E. House is a youth-centered initiative focused on reducing the effects of self-harm and promoting mental wellness through supportive sessions and community connection.

Total Project Budget: 7,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Current Fundraising Platforms & In-Kind Donations, Partnership

Project Duration: April 9, 2025 through June 4, 2026
Geographical Area Served: 8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Age Group To Be Served: ages from 10-16

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Shelia
Contact Last Name: Blockson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 2078668724
Contact Email: info@muschlovefoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: aSTEAM Village
Legal Name (if Different): aSTEAM Village
Also Known As: aSTEAM Village
Mailing Address: 4741 Central Street Suite 504
City: Kansas City
State: MO
Postal Code: 64112
Main Phone: 8165350939
Main Fax:
Organization Website: asteamvillage.org
Employer ID Number: 465023913
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 24, 2025
Requested Amount: $5,000.00

Project Title: aSTEAM Village Stadium Design Challenge
Project Description:

As the Kansas City region considers a new Chiefs stadium and other major capital projects, aSTEAM Village is leveraging this pivotal moment to transform how students experience learning. Rather than observing civic development from the sidelines, students engage directly through authentic, project-based learning tied to real-time regional investments.
The aSTEAM Village Brain Sports Gaming League (BSGL) Stadium Design, Finance, and Build Challenge is a bi-state, team-based learning experience that positions students as investigators, designers, and decision-makers. Using stadium development as a living case study, students explore how large-scale projects are planned, financed, designed, constructed, and operated.
Working in collaborative teams, participants apply mathematics, science, technology, civics, economics, and English language arts to solve complex, interdisciplinary problems. They analyze trade-offs, evaluate community and economic impact, and develop proposals that reflect real-world constraints and opportunities. Throughout the challenge, students strengthen research skills, systems thinking, communication, financial literacy, and collaborative decision-making—competencies essential for college, career, and civic life.
Stadium development uniquely integrates engineering and design, public finance, construction and skilled trades, civic leadership, and community impact. BSGL transforms this complexity into an accessible and engaging learning platform that connects classroom content to projects actively shaping the region’s future.
A $5,000 sponsorship directly supports up to 14 student teams (2–3 students per team), engaging as many as 42 middle and high school students in this immersive challenge. Through this investment, sponsors help cultivate a generation of informed, skilled, and civically engaged young leaders prepared to contribute meaningfully to the workforce and the communities they call home.

Total Project Budget: $103,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Mayors’ Offices: Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri/Committed; HTNB/Committed; GPS Engineering/Committed; Royals & Chiefs Organizations/Potential; Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools and Kansas City Public Schools/Potential

Project Duration: 7 months
Geographical Area Served: Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas Metropolitan Areas
Age Group To Be Served: 6 – 12 grades

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Lisa
Contact Last Name: Henderson Rowe
Contact Title: Program Director
Contact Phone: 816-225-2778
Contact Email: lisa@asteamvillage.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: THE PEACE WORKOUT CORPORATION
Legal Name (if Different): THE PEACE WORKOUT CORPORATION
Also Known As: THE PEACE WORKOUT CORPORATION
Mailing Address: 19046 Bruce B Downs Blvd, #201
City: Tampa
State: FL
Postal Code: 33647
Main Phone: 8137871280
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thepeaceworkout.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Non Profit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/24/2026
Requested Amount: 7,000

Project Title: The Peace-IT Code program
Project Description:

The pilot will serve young ladies in grades 4–8, with content tailored to be developmentally appropriate for upper elementary and middle school. We will focus on foundational technology skills and wellness integration,, lifestyle choices, agriculture excluding robotics, advanced AI, and highly technical engineering content to keep the pilot clear and impactful.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): B&BTheatres, Sprouts

Project Duration: 8/2026-05/27
Geographical Area Served: Pasco county
Age Group To Be Served: 4-8

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Bola
Contact Last Name: Adeshina
Contact Title: Founder Nutritionist
Contact Phone: 8137871280
Contact Email: peaceworkout@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Wesley House Association
Legal Name (if Different): Wesley House Association
Also Known As: Wesley House Association
Mailing Address: 4507 Lee Avenue
City: St. Louis
State: MO
Postal Code: 63115-2430
Main Phone: 3143851000
Main Fax:
Organization Website: wesleyhousestlouis.org
Employer ID Number: 430653613
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 24, 2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Project STEM Initiative
Project Description:

The Project STEM Initiative aims to bridge the technology gap by establishing a dedicated Technology Lab that will provide hands-on learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

The lab will offer workshops, mentoring, and access to modern equipment, empowering youth to develop critical technological skills and encouraging lifelong curiosity and engagement in STEM-related career fields.

By focusing on practical applications and interactive instruction, the initiative will cultivate an inclusive environment where all participants can discover and pursue their interests in technology.
The overall objectives of the project are to establish a technology lab to provide a comprehensive technology-focused program designed to integrate social-emotional learning, intellectual discipline and exposure to a wide range of STEM-based career choices into ongoing activities. Participation in the program will expose participants to activities related to 3D image development; computer coding/programming; digital music/audio and multimedia production; video game design; mobile app integration; robotics; video/film/animation components; visual arts; graphic design and photography.

Total Project Budget: $90,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): East MO Fndtn. – $15,000/Pending; ARCHS Fndtn – $15,000/Committed; Midland Banks – $9,000/Pending; Optimist Club – $9,000/Committed; Fortitude Fndtn. – $7,500; Special Event Revenue – $12,000/Pending

Project Duration: June 1, 2026 – July 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: St. Louis Metro Region
Age Group To Be Served: 6 – 14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: John
Contact Last Name: Saunders, Jr.
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3143851000
Contact Email: jsaunders@wesleyhousestl.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Rooted By Her
Legal Name (if Different): Rooted By Her Community Garden
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: newsouthmiami@gmail.com
City: Denmark
State: South Carolina
Postal Code: 29042
Main Phone: 3057668979
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.rootedbyher.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: Feb 25, 2026
Requested Amount: 7000

Project Title: Food program
Project Description:

Through our food program, we provide consistent access to nutritious meals and essential food
supplies for families facing food insecurity. Our work not only addresses immediate hunger but
also supports long-term stability by allowing families to redirect limited resources toward
education, healthcare, and other critical needs.

Total Project Budget: 10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Amount from the job of CEO

Project Duration: August 2026
Geographical Area Served: South Carolina
Age Group To Be Served: Children up to age 13

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): MS.
Contact First Name: Sheron
Contact Last Name: Williams
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 3057668979
Contact Email: newsouthmiami@gmail.com