Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Youth Volunteer Corps
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1025 Jefferson St.
City: Kansas City
State: MO
Postal Code: 64105
Main Phone: 8164729822
Main Fax:
Organization Website: yvc.org
Employer ID Number: 43-159758
Organization Tax Status: Tax exempt charitable organization, 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/2026
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: YVC Summer of Service
Project Description:

YVC’s Summer of Service will engage youth in intensive day camp style service-learning experiences. Each service experience will span multiple days addressing needs throughout the Kansas City, Springfield, and Joplin, MO communities. Through this service, YVC youth volunteers will grow in life, work, and leadership skills, and will become more connected with their peers and their community. We are expecting to engage 275 youth in the summer of 2027.

Total Project Budget: 119535

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 15 & the Mahomies – $12,500 (secured) Adele Hall Joy of Serving Fund – $10,000 (secured) Daniel Keating Foundation – $15,000 (pending) QTS Data Centers – $5,000 (pending) R.A. Long Foundation – $2,000 (pending) Kirk Family Foundation – $5,000 (pending) Elaine Feld Stern Trust – $1,000 (pending) National Summer Learning Awards – $10,000 (pending) Charles M. Quigley Foundation – $1,500 (pending) Arvin Gottlieb Charitable Foundation – $2,500 (pending)

Project Duration: June 1, 2027 – August 15, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Kansas City, Joplin, and Springfield, MO metropolitan areas
Age Group To Be Served: Youth ages 11-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Michael
Contact Last Name: Van Walleghem
Contact Title: Fund Development Manager
Contact Phone: 8164729822
Contact Email: mvanwalleghem@yvc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Methodist Family Health Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): Methodist Family Health Foundation
Also Known As: Methodist Family Health Foundation
Mailing Address: 1600 Aldersgate Road, Suite 100
City: Little Rock
State: AR
Postal Code: 72205
Main Phone: 501-906-4201
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://mfhfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 02-0701562
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Creative and Natural Pathways to Healing: How Art, Music, Sensory, and Outdoor Experiences Support Youth Mental Health
Project Description:

Methodist Family Health Foundation (MFHF) serves Arkansas children and families statewide who are struggling with mental, behavioral, developmental or emotional issues
MFHF is requesting funds to fulfill program needs to provide consistent access to art, music, outdoor exploration, and sensory-based activities for the Arkansas children and youth who receive services and support from Methodist Family Health.(MFH)

This transformative initiative will provide children and youth in our care with consistent access to art, music, outdoor exploration, and sensory-based activities, all specifically designed to strengthen mental health. Our clients, many of whom have faced trauma, foster care disruptions, and significant emotional or behavioral challenges often struggle to process their experiences through words alone. By integrating creative and sensory approaches alongside traditional therapies, we hope to reach children who are otherwise withdrawn or overwhelmed, opening new doors to healing, growth, and self-expression.

Access to materials and the ability for clients to participate in these types of therapeutic activities will provide avenues for healing and personal growth, offering benefits such as increased self-esteem, better stress management, improved focus, and a stronger sense of self. Incorporating nature-based therapies and activities also offers calming sensory experiences, while creative arts provide tools to express emotions and manage anxiety.

Partnership from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would allow therapists, teachers, and caregivers the ability to request specific items needed for individuals that insurance and Medicaid do not cover. MFHF would be able to provide consistent access to various art mediums, different musical-based experiences, therapeutic sensory items, and different nature/outdoor based experiences.

With grant support, we will ensure every child, regardless of diagnosis or background, has regular opportunities to participate in these proven therapeutic activities. Our goal is to create a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where creative expression, sensory regulation, and nature-based play are woven into daily care.

Total Project Budget: $25,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000.00 commited for the Windgate Charitable Foundation

Project Duration: This funding cycle would have a project duration of one year.
Geographical Area Served: Arkansas
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Christy
Contact Last Name: McCreight
Contact Title: Volunteer & Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 501-906-4201
Contact Email: cmccreight@methodistfamily.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Methodist Family Health Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): Methodist Family Health Foundation
Also Known As: Methodist Family Health Foundation
Mailing Address: 1600 Aldersgate Road, Suite 100
City: Little Rock
State: AR
Postal Code: 72205
Main Phone: 501-906-4201
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://mfhfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 02-0701562
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Creative and Natural Pathways to Healing: How Art, Music, Sensory, and Outdoor Experiences Support Youth Mental Health
Project Description:

Methodist Family Health Foundation (MFHF) serves Arkansas children and families statewide who are struggling with mental, behavioral, developmental or emotional issues
MFHF is requesting funds to fulfill program needs to provide consistent access to art, music, outdoor exploration, and sensory-based activities for the Arkansas children and youth who receive services and support from Methodist Family Health.(MFH)

This transformative initiative will provide children and youth in our care with consistent access to art, music, outdoor exploration, and sensory-based activities, all specifically designed to strengthen mental health. Our clients, many of whom have faced trauma, foster care disruptions, and significant emotional or behavioral challenges often struggle to process their experiences through words alone. By integrating creative and sensory approaches alongside traditional therapies, we hope to reach children who are otherwise withdrawn or overwhelmed, opening new doors to healing, growth, and self-expression.

Access to materials and the ability for clients to participate in these types of therapeutic activities will provide avenues for healing and personal growth, offering benefits such as increased self-esteem, better stress management, improved focus, and a stronger sense of self. Incorporating nature-based therapies and activities also offers calming sensory experiences, while creative arts provide tools to express emotions and manage anxiety.

Partnership from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would allow therapists, teachers, and caregivers the ability to request specific items needed for individuals that insurance and Medicaid do not cover. MFHF would be able to provide consistent access to various art mediums, different musical-based experiences, therapeutic sensory items, and different nature/outdoor based experiences.

With grant support, we will ensure every child, regardless of diagnosis or background, has regular opportunities to participate in these proven therapeutic activities. Our goal is to create a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where creative expression, sensory regulation, and nature-based play are woven into daily care.

Total Project Budget: $25,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000.00 commited for the Windgate Charitable Foundation

Project Duration: This funding cycle would have a project duration of one year.
Geographical Area Served: Arkansas
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Christy
Contact Last Name: McCreight
Contact Title: Volunteer & Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 501-906-4201
Contact Email: cmccreight@methodistfamily.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Methodist Family Health Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): Methodist Family Health Foundation
Also Known As: Methodist Family Health Foundation
Mailing Address: 1600 Aldersgate Road, Suite 100
City: Little Rock
State: AR
Postal Code: 72205
Main Phone: 501-906-4201
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://mfhfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 02-0701562
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Creative and Natural Pathways to Healing: How Art, Music, Sensory, and Outdoor Experiences Support Youth Mental Health
Project Description:

Methodist Family Health Foundation (MFHF) serves Arkansas children and families statewide who are struggling with mental, behavioral, developmental or emotional issues
MFHF is requesting funds to fulfill program needs to provide consistent access to art, music, outdoor exploration, and sensory-based activities for the Arkansas children and youth who receive services and support from Methodist Family Health.(MFH)

This transformative initiative will provide children and youth in our care with consistent access to art, music, outdoor exploration, and sensory-based activities, all specifically designed to strengthen mental health. Our clients, many of whom have faced trauma, foster care disruptions, and significant emotional or behavioral challenges often struggle to process their experiences through words alone. By integrating creative and sensory approaches alongside traditional therapies, we hope to reach children who are otherwise withdrawn or overwhelmed, opening new doors to healing, growth, and self-expression.

Access to materials and the ability for clients to participate in these types of therapeutic activities will provide avenues for healing and personal growth, offering benefits such as increased self-esteem, better stress management, improved focus, and a stronger sense of self. Incorporating nature-based therapies and activities also offers calming sensory experiences, while creative arts provide tools to express emotions and manage anxiety.

Partnership from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would allow therapists, teachers, and caregivers the ability to request specific items needed for individuals that insurance and Medicaid do not cover. MFHF would be able to provide consistent access to various art mediums, different musical-based experiences, therapeutic sensory items, and different nature/outdoor based experiences.

With grant support, we will ensure every child, regardless of diagnosis or background, has regular opportunities to participate in these proven therapeutic activities. Our goal is to create a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where creative expression, sensory regulation, and nature-based play are woven into daily care.

Total Project Budget: $25,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000.00 commited for the Windgate Charitable Foundation

Project Duration: This funding cycle would have a project duration of one year.
Geographical Area Served: Arkansas
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Christy
Contact Last Name: McCreight
Contact Title: Volunteer & Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 501-906-4201
Contact Email: cmccreight@methodistfamily.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Interfaith of Natrona County
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 919 N Durbin St
City: Casper, WY
State: WY
Postal Code: 82601
Main Phone: 3072358043
Main Fax: 3072358711
Organization Website: https://interfaithnc.org/
Employer ID Number: 83-0274061
Organization Tax Status: 501(c) 3 nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/20/2026
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Emergency Assistance
Project Description:

Interfaith of Natrona County provides emergency assistance to low-income individuals and families facing crisis situations. Our services are designed to meet immediate, basic needs that can significantly impact the stability and well-being of children and young adults in our community.

Through our Emergency Services Program, Interfaith assists households who are experiencing financial hardship, homelessness, or other barriers that prevent them from accessing essential items. Many families seeking assistance are parents and caregivers working to provide stability for their children but lack the resources to obtain necessary documentation and basic personal items.

Interfaith helps families obtain critical identification documents such as birth certificates, which are often required for school enrollment, employment, healthcare access, and housing applications. Without these documents, children and young adults can face significant barriers to opportunity and long-term stability.

In addition to identification assistance, Interfaith provides hygiene items, clothing, diapers, and other basic necessities to ensure children and families can maintain dignity, health, and stability during times of hardship. These items help support children’s well-being, reduce stress on families, and allow young people to participate more fully in school and community life.

By addressing these urgent needs, Interfaith helps remove barriers that prevent children and young adults from accessing education, healthcare, and other opportunities necessary for success. Our goal is to ensure that families have the foundational support needed to stabilize their circumstances and create a stronger pathway for children and young adults to reach their full potential.

Through this project, Interfaith will continue providing essential emergency assistance that supports the health, dignity, and future opportunities of vulnerable families in Natrona County.

Total Project Budget: 25000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Wyoming Community Foundation, United Way, Natrona Health Trust, Double 4 Foundation, Kamps Foundation, local area church donations

Project Duration: ongoing – FY 26/27
Geographical Area Served: Natrona County, WY
Age Group To Be Served: 0-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Lindsey
Contact Last Name: Tempest
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3072358043
Contact Email: admin@interfaithnc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Meadowlane Pool
Legal Name (if Different): Meadow Lane Park Association
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1310 Meadow Dale Drive
City: Lincoln
State: NE
Postal Code: 68505
Main Phone: 402-614-8500
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.meadowlaneparkassociation.com
Employer ID Number: 47-0321480
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: The Big Splash Campaign
Project Description:

Poverty. Overstimulation. Domestic abuse.

Most people would never imagine that a swimming pool could be part of the solution.

Yet for many children and families in Lincoln, Nebraska, the reopening of Meadowlane Pool could be exactly that.

Since 1960, Meadowlane Pool has been a neighborhood gathering place where children learned to swim, teens found their first summer jobs, and families built community. After more than six decades, the aging facility was forced to close in 2023 due to infrastructure failure.

Today, the Meadowlane Park Association is leading an effort to restore and reopen the pool—not simply for recreation, but as a place of safety, healing, and opportunity.

Reopening Meadowlane Pool will provide:

• Life-saving swim lessons
Drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death among children. Meadowlane will offer affordable and scholarship-supported lessons so every child can learn this critical skill.

• Sensory-friendly swim hours
Children with autism or sensory sensitivities often struggle in traditional pool settings. Meadowlane will offer low-stimulation swim times designed to create a calm, welcoming environment.

• Supportive programming for families
Through partnerships with local organizations, including the St. Monica and St. Gianna programs, Meadowlane will offer space for families navigating difficult circumstances to experience community and stability.

Community response has been strong. The $870,000 Big Splash Campaign is now about 70% funded through support from individuals, businesses, and foundations. The project is nearing construction readiness.

In a typical season, Meadowlane Pool will serve approximately 2,500 individuals through daily access, swim lessons, and youth programming.

We believe this effort aligns closely with The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation’s commitment to improve and transform the lives of children and young adults. We would be grateful for the opportunity to share more.

Total Project Budget: $870,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funding for the Meadowlane Pool renovation has been driven by strong local philanthropic support, including the Community Health Endowment of Lincoln, D.F. Dillon Foundation, Lincoln Community Foundation, Lincoln East Rotary Club Foundation, Union Bank & Trust, and numerous individual donors and families. This broad base of early investment reflects both the community’s belief in the project and its commitment to restoring a vital neighborhood asset. To complete the remaining funding gap, the Meadowlane Park Association is actively engaging additional partners, including Scheels, Union Pacific Foundation, Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, Walter Scott Family Foundation, Mutual of Omaha Foundation, and the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation.

Project Duration: The Meadowlane Park Association plans to complete major renovations during the summer and fall of 2026, with construction expected to take approximately 15–18 weeks once final funding is secured. In the months leading up to a May 2027 reopening, the focus will shift to preparing the pool to serve children and families well from the first day. This includes purchasing swim lesson materials, installing lane ropes, and hiring and training lifeguards and instructors. A gift from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would support these final steps, helping ensure that children—many of whom would not otherwise have access—can safely learn to swim, build confidence, and enjoy a welcoming community space.
Geographical Area Served: Lincoln, Nebraska and families in the surrounding region who need low-stimulation, sensory-friendly swim opportunities
Age Group To Be Served: Primarily children and youth (toddlers through teenagers), with additional participation from families and seniors

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Shannon
Contact Last Name: Castillo
Contact Title: Treasurer
Contact Phone: 402-614-8500
Contact Email: scastillo@chadnebraska.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Meadowlane Pool
Legal Name (if Different): Meadow Lane Park Association
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1310 Meadow Dale Drive
City: Lincoln
State: NE
Postal Code: 68505
Main Phone: 402-614-8500
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.meadowlaneparkassociation.com
Employer ID Number: 47-0321480
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: The Big Splash Campaign
Project Description:

Poverty. Overstimulation. Domestic abuse.

Most people would never imagine that a swimming pool could be part of the solution.

Yet for many children and families in Lincoln, Nebraska, the reopening of Meadowlane Pool could be exactly that.

Since 1960, Meadowlane Pool has been a neighborhood gathering place where children learned to swim, teens found their first summer jobs, and families built community. After more than six decades, the aging facility was forced to close in 2023 due to infrastructure failure.

Today, the Meadowlane Park Association is leading an effort to restore and reopen the pool—not simply for recreation, but as a place of safety, healing, and opportunity.

Reopening Meadowlane Pool will provide:

• Life-saving swim lessons
Drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death among children. Meadowlane will offer affordable and scholarship-supported lessons so every child can learn this critical skill.

• Sensory-friendly swim hours
Children with autism or sensory sensitivities often struggle in traditional pool settings. Meadowlane will offer low-stimulation swim times designed to create a calm, welcoming environment.

• Supportive programming for families
Through partnerships with local organizations, including the St. Monica and St. Gianna programs, Meadowlane will offer space for families navigating difficult circumstances to experience community and stability.

Community response has been strong. The $870,000 Big Splash Campaign is now about 70% funded through support from individuals, businesses, and foundations. The project is nearing construction readiness.

In a typical season, Meadowlane Pool will serve approximately 2,500 individuals through daily access, swim lessons, and youth programming.

We believe this effort aligns closely with The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation’s commitment to improve and transform the lives of children and young adults. We would be grateful for the opportunity to share more.

Total Project Budget: $870,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funding for the Meadowlane Pool renovation has been driven by strong local philanthropic support, including the Community Health Endowment of Lincoln, D.F. Dillon Foundation, Lincoln Community Foundation, Lincoln East Rotary Club Foundation, Union Bank & Trust, and numerous individual donors and families. This broad base of early investment reflects both the community’s belief in the project and its commitment to restoring a vital neighborhood asset. To complete the remaining funding gap, the Meadowlane Park Association is actively engaging additional partners, including Scheels, Union Pacific Foundation, Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation, Walter Scott Family Foundation, Mutual of Omaha Foundation, and the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation.

Project Duration: The Meadowlane Park Association plans to complete major renovations during the summer and fall of 2026, with construction expected to take approximately 15–18 weeks once final funding is secured. In the months leading up to a May 2027 reopening, the focus will shift to preparing the pool to serve children and families well from the first day. This includes purchasing swim lesson materials, installing lane ropes, and hiring and training lifeguards and instructors. A gift from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would support these final steps, helping ensure that children—many of whom would not otherwise have access—can safely learn to swim, build confidence, and enjoy a welcoming community space.
Geographical Area Served: Lincoln, Nebraska and families in the surrounding region who need low-stimulation, sensory-friendly swim opportunities
Age Group To Be Served: Primarily children and youth (toddlers through teenagers), with additional participation from families and seniors

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Shannon
Contact Last Name: Castillo
Contact Title: Treasurer
Contact Phone: 402-614-8500
Contact Email: scastillo@chadnebraska.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Junior Players
Legal Name (if Different): Junior Players Guild
Also Known As: Junior Players
Mailing Address: 2804 Swiss Avenue
City: Dallas
State: TX
Postal Code: 75204
Main Phone: 214-526-4076
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.juniorplayers.org/
Employer ID Number: 75-6061082
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/2026
Requested Amount: 7500

Project Title: Junior Players: Transforming the lives of Dallas’ Underserved Youth 
Project Description:

Over our 71-year existence as the oldest nonprofit children’s theatre in Dallas, Junior Players has endeavored to meet and maintain the changing needs of the community, utilizing theater and the arts as a vehicle to teach youth non-violent conflict resolution skills, promote healthy socio-emotional expression, and inspire young people to meet their full potential. We actualize this purpose by providing free, high-quality arts education programs in partnership with local recreation and cultural centers, low-income housing developments, schools, and social service agencies serving at-risk youth in underserved communities. Annually, we serve 15,000 North Texas Youth with 6,000 hours, or over 400 classes, of high-quality programming at over 150 locations directly within the neighborhoods we serve. We widen our impact beyond students by employing over 100 teaching artists annually and providing performances for 4,000 audience members through our free or low-cost ticket prices. Our programs narrow the arts education gap between low-income partner schools and neighborhoods and their nearby higher-income peers by allowing local community agencies to receive the equivalent of $30.00 for every $1.00 received by Junior Players towards the investment of high-quality arts programming. To support at-risk youth, we offer constructive outlets at critical out-of-school hours with programs during/ after-school and summer, and even within juvenile justice facilities- the only program of its kind in Texas. Our programs provide opportunities to develop technological, academic, and workforce skillsets while also giving students a chance to harness creativity and develop unique ideas. We humbly request the support of your foundation to join us in our efforts to create a more equitable educational landscape in North Texas. Together we can create pathways for their futures via transferrable skills and a well-rounded education while unlocking the potential for thousands of promise filled youth in North Texas.

Total Project Budget: 1039995

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): City of Dallas Arts and Culture (Committed), Holloway Foundation (Committed), George Family Foundation- Next Generation Fund, Carolyn G. Holloway (Committed), Texas Commission on the Arts (Committed), The Arts Community Alliance (Proposed), Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust (Proposed)

Project Duration: October 2026- October 2027
Geographical Area Served: North Texas
Age Group To Be Served: K-12th Grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Megan
Contact Last Name: Morrison
Contact Title: Grants Consultant
Contact Phone: 214-526-4076
Contact Email: grants@juniorplayers.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Junior Players
Legal Name (if Different): Junior Players Guild
Also Known As: Junior Players
Mailing Address: 2804 Swiss Avenue
City: Dallas
State: TX
Postal Code: 75204
Main Phone: 214-526-4076
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.juniorplayers.org/
Employer ID Number: 75-6061082
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/2026
Requested Amount: 7500

Project Title: Junior Players: Transforming the lives of Dallas’ Underserved Youth 
Project Description:

Over our 71-year existence as the oldest nonprofit children’s theatre in Dallas, Junior Players has endeavored to meet and maintain the changing needs of the community, utilizing theater and the arts as a vehicle to teach youth non-violent conflict resolution skills, promote healthy socio-emotional expression, and inspire young people to meet their full potential. We actualize this purpose by providing free, high-quality arts education programs in partnership with local recreation and cultural centers, low-income housing developments, schools, and social service agencies serving at-risk youth in underserved communities. Annually, we serve 15,000 North Texas Youth with 6,000 hours, or over 400 classes, of high-quality programming at over 150 locations directly within the neighborhoods we serve. We widen our impact beyond students by employing over 100 teaching artists annually and providing performances for 4,000 audience members through our free or low-cost ticket prices. Our programs narrow the arts education gap between low-income partner schools and neighborhoods and their nearby higher-income peers by allowing local community agencies to receive the equivalent of $30.00 for every $1.00 received by Junior Players towards the investment of high-quality arts programming. To support at-risk youth, we offer constructive outlets at critical out-of-school hours with programs during/ after-school and summer, and even within juvenile justice facilities- the only program of its kind in Texas. Our programs provide opportunities to develop technological, academic, and workforce skillsets while also giving students a chance to harness creativity and develop unique ideas. We humbly request the support of your foundation to join us in our efforts to create a more equitable educational landscape in North Texas. Together we can create pathways for their futures via transferrable skills and a well-rounded education while unlocking the potential for thousands of promise filled youth in North Texas.

Total Project Budget: 1039995

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): City of Dallas Arts and Culture (Committed), Holloway Foundation (Committed), George Family Foundation- Next Generation Fund, Carolyn G. Holloway (Committed), Texas Commission on the Arts (Committed), The Arts Community Alliance (Proposed), Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust (Proposed)

Project Duration: October 2026- October 2027
Geographical Area Served: North Texas
Age Group To Be Served: K-12th Grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Megan
Contact Last Name: Morrison
Contact Title: Grants Consultant
Contact Phone: 214-526-4076
Contact Email: grants@juniorplayers.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Casa Q
Legal Name (if Different): Shannon Darrell
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: po Box 36168
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
Postal Code: 87176
Main Phone: 5056002016
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.casaq.org
Employer ID Number: 461245391
Organization Tax Status: 501(3)C

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/20/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Continue to support youth experiencing homelessness and gaps in the foster care system
Project Description:

Casa Q provides safe housing for youth 14-17 years old in New Mexico in a home like environment. Casa Q unlike other youth shelters in the area is a long-term shelter. Youth are able to stay at Casa Q as long as needed. We have trained team members on site 24/7 to provide care and support for youth.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

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

Project Duration: yearly contracts
Geographical Area Served: New Mexico
Age Group To Be Served: 14-17 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Shannon
Contact Last Name: Darrell
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5056002016
Contact Email: Shannon@casaq.org