Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Bass Museum of Art
Legal Name (if Different): Friends of The Bass Museum, Inc
Also Known As: The Bass
Mailing Address: 2100 Collins Ave
City: Miami Beach
State: FL
Postal Code: 33139
Main Phone: 3056737530
Main Fax: 7864851524
Organization Website: thebass.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2017511
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Spring and Winter Art Camp Scholarships
Project Description:

Grant funds will be used to support programmatic costs associated with providing scholarships for students ages 4–12 to attend The Bass’s Spring and Winter Art Camps, taking place March 22–26, 2027, and December 21–23 and December 28–30, 2027, in Miami Beach. Camp activities will feature themed visual arts experiences designed to introduce participants to the IDEAS process and principles of Design Thinking. Through design challenges, hands-on artmaking, and collaborative projects, students will build creative confidence while developing critical 21st-century skills such as problem-solving, communication, and innovation.

Scholarships for The Bass’s Spring and Winter Art Camps will expand access to these transformative learning opportunities during key school breaks, when many families lack structured and affordable enrichment options. For working families, these periods can present financial and logistical challenges. By covering tuition, art materials, meals, and transportation, The Bass ensures that children who might otherwise be unable to participate can fully engage in a nurturing and inspiring environment.

The Bass has a proven track record of success through its IDEAS Summer Art Camps. The IDEAS framework—Identify, Discuss, Envision, Apply, and Share—integrates artmaking, gallery experiences, and workshops that use artworks as catalysts for creative and critical thinking. This summer program consistently provides more than 30 full scholarships each year, with strong outcomes reflected in increasing return rates. Most recently, 51% of campers returned, up from 42% in 2025.

With this grant, The Bass will provide 25 week-long scholarships, including before and after care as needed. Each session will include all materials, daily meals, and a culminating student exhibition, expanding equitable access to high-quality arts education.

Total Project Budget: $42,700

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed $32,700: Private Individual Giving, Membership, State of Florida

Project Duration: March 22–26, 2027, December 21–23 and December 28–30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Little Havana, Miami Beach
Age Group To Be Served: 4-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Emily
Contact Last Name: Wang
Contact Title: Institutional Giving Manager
Contact Phone: 3056737530
Contact Email: ewang@thebass.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Podium RVA
Legal Name (if Different): The Podium Foundation
Also Known As: Podium
Mailing Address: 200 S 3rd St
City: Richmond
State: VA
Postal Code: 23219
Main Phone: 804-614-5030
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.podiumrva.org
Employer ID Number: 26-1877724
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/2026
Requested Amount: $6,000.00

Project Title: Teen Writing Mentorship Project
Project Description:

Podium provides free after-school and summer youth writing workshops, publications, and teen professional development programs across under-resourced communities in Richmond, VA. Programs meet weekly for throughout the year in three-month sessions. Alongside their Podium mentors, youth learn to use writing as a tool for healing, self-expression, and in preparation for higher education and the workforce. Programs lessons help youth build their self-confidence and advocacy skills while exploring literary forms of poetry, prose, debate, journalism, theatrics, science fiction, and more.

This project supports Podium’s summer teen Writing Mentorship Project (WMP), where upperclassmen and recent high school graduates apply for a six-week intensive learning internship. In the Writing Mentorship Project, teen writers are not solely recipients of program services. They take the skills they have worked on with Podium throughout the school year and use them to help other young people find their inner writer and communicator. Summer peer mentorship programs are more than just a way to keep busy; they are powerful engines for personal and community growth. When teens transition from learner to creator and leader, the impact is profound.

WMP interns learn group facilitation and program quality skills before they develop a series of creative writing and communication workshops and program resources for middle school aged youth. Alongside Podium staff, WMP interns then facilitate their workshops in summer middle school programs. WMP interns engage weekly in the writing process by crafting reflection responses of the work they complete throughout their internship. Shared by Destiny, a former WMP intern, then Podium staff member, the “WMP [internship] allows us to come full circle. To take what we know and pass it down to those coming up where we just were.”

Total Project Budget: $24,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: $6,000 from Partnership for the Future + $6,000 from Mayor’s Youth Academy; Potential: Dill Family Foundation: $6,000

Project Duration: June 2027 – August 2027
Geographical Area Served: Richmond, VA
Age Group To Be Served: teens, ages 15 – 19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Vicki
Contact Last Name: Yeroian
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 804-614-5030
Contact Email: vicki.yeroian@podiumrva.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Podium RVA
Legal Name (if Different): The Podium Foundation
Also Known As: Podium
Mailing Address: 200 S 3rd St
City: Richmond
State: VA
Postal Code: 23219
Main Phone: 804-614-5030
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.podiumrva.org
Employer ID Number: 26-1877724
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/2026
Requested Amount: $6,000.00

Project Title: Teen Writing Mentorship Project
Project Description:

Podium provides free after-school and summer youth writing workshops, publications, and teen professional development programs across under-resourced communities in Richmond, VA. Programs meet weekly for throughout the year in three-month sessions. Alongside their Podium mentors, youth learn to use writing as a tool for healing, self-expression, and in preparation for higher education and the workforce. Programs lessons help youth build their self-confidence and advocacy skills while exploring literary forms of poetry, prose, debate, journalism, theatrics, science fiction, and more.

This project supports Podium’s summer teen Writing Mentorship Project (WMP), where upperclassmen and recent high school graduates apply for a six-week intensive learning internship. In the Writing Mentorship Project, teen writers are not solely recipients of program services. They take the skills they have worked on with Podium throughout the school year and use them to help other young people find their inner writer and communicator. Summer peer mentorship programs are more than just a way to keep busy; they are powerful engines for personal and community growth. When teens transition from learner to creator and leader, the impact is profound.

WMP interns learn group facilitation and program quality skills before they develop a series of creative writing and communication workshops and program resources for middle school aged youth. Alongside Podium staff, WMP interns then facilitate their workshops in summer middle school programs. WMP interns engage weekly in the writing process by crafting reflection responses of the work they complete throughout their internship. Shared by Destiny, a former WMP intern, then Podium staff member, the “WMP [internship] allows us to come full circle. To take what we know and pass it down to those coming up where we just were.”

Total Project Budget: $24,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: $6,000 from Partnership for the Future + $6,000 from Mayor’s Youth Academy; Potential: Dill Family Foundation: $6,000

Project Duration: June 2027 – August 2027
Geographical Area Served: Richmond, VA
Age Group To Be Served: teens, ages 15 – 19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Vicki
Contact Last Name: Yeroian
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 804-614-5030
Contact Email: vicki.yeroian@podiumrva.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Arts Mid-Hudson
Legal Name (if Different): n/a
Also Known As: n/a
Mailing Address: 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F
City: Poughkeepsie
State: New York
Postal Code: 12603
Main Phone: 845-454-3222
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.artsmidhudson.org
Employer ID Number: 14-6035153
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/2026
Requested Amount: $6000

Project Title: 2027 Professional Development Workshop Series
Project Description:

Arts Mid-Hudson seeks support for its Professional Development Workshop Series, designed to strengthen the creative workforce pipeline for high school and college students, as well as emerging artists and nonprofit leaders across New York’s Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.

As the region’s designated arts council, we recognize a critical gap between arts education and sustainable career pathways. Many high school and college students, along with early-career creatives, lack access to practical, career-focused training in areas such as marketing, budgeting, grant writing, networking, and advocacy—skills essential to long-term success in the creative sector.

Our workshop series addresses this need by providing accessible, practitioner-led learning opportunities taught by professionals actively working in the field. Recent topics have included marketing strategy, financial management, grant writing, audience development, and building sustainable organizational practices. These sessions equip participants with real-world tools to navigate careers in the arts and creative industries.
Funding will allow Arts Mid-Hudson to remove financial barriers by offering workshops at no cost to high school and college participants while providing stipends to high-caliber professionals leading each session. This ensures equitable access to workforce development opportunities and high-quality instruction.

We anticipate delivering 12–15 workshops annually, serving approximately 150–200 participants, with a focus on building a clear pipeline from education to employment in the arts. By investing in this initiative, the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help cultivate a more prepared, connected, and sustainable creative workforce that benefits both young people and the broader regional economy.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): New York State Council on the Arts, Destination Dutchess, Fortis Inc. (potential),James J. McCann Charitable Trust (potential)

Project Duration: 12 months (2027)
Geographical Area Served: New York’s Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.
Age Group To Be Served: 16+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Melissa
Contact Last Name: Dvozenja-Thomas
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 845-454-3222
Contact Email: melissa@artsmidhudson.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Arts Mid-Hudson
Legal Name (if Different): n/a
Also Known As: n/a
Mailing Address: 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F
City: Poughkeepsie
State: New York
Postal Code: 12603
Main Phone: 845-454-3222
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.artsmidhudson.org
Employer ID Number: 14-6035153
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/2026
Requested Amount: $6000

Project Title: 2027 Professional Development Workshop Series
Project Description:

Arts Mid-Hudson seeks support for its Professional Development Workshop Series, designed to strengthen the creative workforce pipeline for high school and college students, as well as emerging artists and nonprofit leaders across New York’s Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.

As the region’s designated arts council, we recognize a critical gap between arts education and sustainable career pathways. Many high school and college students, along with early-career creatives, lack access to practical, career-focused training in areas such as marketing, budgeting, grant writing, networking, and advocacy—skills essential to long-term success in the creative sector.

Our workshop series addresses this need by providing accessible, practitioner-led learning opportunities taught by professionals actively working in the field. Recent topics have included marketing strategy, financial management, grant writing, audience development, and building sustainable organizational practices. These sessions equip participants with real-world tools to navigate careers in the arts and creative industries.
Funding will allow Arts Mid-Hudson to remove financial barriers by offering workshops at no cost to high school and college participants while providing stipends to high-caliber professionals leading each session. This ensures equitable access to workforce development opportunities and high-quality instruction.

We anticipate delivering 12–15 workshops annually, serving approximately 150–200 participants, with a focus on building a clear pipeline from education to employment in the arts. By investing in this initiative, the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help cultivate a more prepared, connected, and sustainable creative workforce that benefits both young people and the broader regional economy.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): New York State Council on the Arts, Destination Dutchess, Fortis Inc. (potential),James J. McCann Charitable Trust (potential)

Project Duration: 12 months (2027)
Geographical Area Served: New York’s Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.
Age Group To Be Served: 16+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Melissa
Contact Last Name: Dvozenja-Thomas
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 845-454-3222
Contact Email: melissa@artsmidhudson.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Arts Mid-Hudson
Legal Name (if Different): n/a
Also Known As: n/a
Mailing Address: 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F
City: Poughkeepsie
State: New York
Postal Code: 12603
Main Phone: 845-454-3222
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.artsmidhudson.org
Employer ID Number: 14-6035153
Organization Tax Status: Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/2026
Requested Amount: $6000

Project Title: 2027 Professional Development Workshop Series
Project Description:

Arts Mid-Hudson seeks support for its Professional Development Workshop Series, designed to strengthen the creative workforce pipeline for high school and college students, as well as emerging artists and nonprofit leaders across New York’s Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.

As the region’s designated arts council, we recognize a critical gap between arts education and sustainable career pathways. Many high school and college students, along with early-career creatives, lack access to practical, career-focused training in areas such as marketing, budgeting, grant writing, networking, and advocacy—skills essential to long-term success in the creative sector.

Our workshop series addresses this need by providing accessible, practitioner-led learning opportunities taught by professionals actively working in the field. Recent topics have included marketing strategy, financial management, grant writing, audience development, and building sustainable organizational practices. These sessions equip participants with real-world tools to navigate careers in the arts and creative industries.
Funding will allow Arts Mid-Hudson to remove financial barriers by offering workshops at no cost to high school and college participants while providing stipends to high-caliber professionals leading each session. This ensures equitable access to workforce development opportunities and high-quality instruction.

We anticipate delivering 12–15 workshops annually, serving approximately 150–200 participants, with a focus on building a clear pipeline from education to employment in the arts. By investing in this initiative, the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help cultivate a more prepared, connected, and sustainable creative workforce that benefits both young people and the broader regional economy.

Total Project Budget: $12,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): New York State Council on the Arts, Destination Dutchess, Fortis Inc. (potential),James J. McCann Charitable Trust (potential)

Project Duration: 12 months (2027)
Geographical Area Served: New York’s Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties.
Age Group To Be Served: 16+

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Melissa
Contact Last Name: Dvozenja-Thomas
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 845-454-3222
Contact Email: melissa@artsmidhudson.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Freedom City Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 13194
City: Oklahoma City
State: Oklahoma
Postal Code: 73113
Main Phone: 405-655-8763
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.freedomcityokc.org
Employer ID Number: 38-4115984
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 17, 2026
Requested Amount: $5,000.00

Project Title: After-School Program
Project Description:

Freedom City is a youth development organization that empowers students in Pre-K through 8th grade to reach their full potential through academic enrichment, mentorship, and character development. We believe every child deserves access to quality learning opportunities and caring adult relationships—because when students thrive, families grow stronger and communities flourish.

At Freedom City, we believe a child’s zip code should never determine their future. Our academically focused After-School Program provides students with the support, encouragement, and stability they need to succeed in school and build confidence in their abilities. In a state that ranks at the bottom in education outcomes, consistent academic support outside the school day can make a meaningful difference in a child’s trajectory.

Each afternoon begins with structured tutoring and homework assistance led by trained staff and volunteers who work closely with students to strengthen reading, math, and critical thinking skills. This targeted academic support reinforces classroom learning while helping students overcome gaps that can otherwise widen over time.

Beyond academics, the program integrates mentorship, character development, and hands-on enrichment activities that spark curiosity and personal growth. Students participate in experiences that promote teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving while exploring interests such as STEM, the arts, and physical wellness. Just as importantly, they build meaningful relationships with caring adults who encourage them to believe in their potential.

Freedom City also recognizes the critical role after-school programs play for working families. By providing a safe, structured, and engaging environment during the hours after school, the program ensures students continue learning while parents have the stability and peace of mind needed to remain in the workforce.

Each year, Freedom City serves approximately 50 students, helping young people strengthen academic skills, grow in confidence and character, and begin to see a future full of possibility.

Total Project Budget: $80,545

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): State Farm Good Neighbor Citizens – potential Costco Charitable Giving – potential Oklahoma City Community Foundation Opportunities for Children – potential Harris Foundation – potential Philip Boyle Foundation – potential Love’s – potential OG&E – potential

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Northeast Oklahoma City
Age Group To Be Served: 4-12 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Judy
Contact Last Name: Reyes-Henderson
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 405-655-8763
Contact Email: Judy@freedomcityokc.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Notre Dame Urban Education Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: NDUEC
Mailing Address: 14 East 8th Street
City: COVINGTON
State: KY
Postal Code: 41011-2400
Main Phone: 859-261-4487
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.nduec.org
Employer ID Number: 27-0205323
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 17, 2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Homework Plus
Project Description:

NDUEC’s Homework Plus program is an essential part of our effort to boost academic success for underserved students in Northern Kentucky. Serving students in grades K–8, the program runs four days a week during the school year from 2:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., providing a structured, safe, and academically focused environment after school. The program centers on three main elements: homework assistance, personalized tutoring, and enrichment activities, including STEM garden projects, art, music, poetry, sewing, and interactive games.

Homework Plus offers regular, one-on-one tutoring with trained adult and high school volunteers. Each student is paired with a tutor who works with them for at least an hour per session, providing homework help, reading and writing support, and targeted skill development in key areas like math and literacy. This customized approach helps students meet state and local standards, build confidence, and reinforce what they learn in class.

A significant feature of Homework Plus is the ongoing relationships between tutors and students. Consistent interactions develop trust and meaningful bonds, often growing into mentoring relationships that foster students’ social-emotional growth alongside their academic achievements.

Total Project Budget: $178,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): There are no committed or potential funding sources for the Homework Plus program in fiscal year 2028.

Project Duration: September 7, 2027, through May 11, 2028
Geographical Area Served: Students living in the urban core of Northern Kentucky, including Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties.
Age Group To Be Served: Students in grades K-8

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Erin
Contact Last Name: Woods
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 513-218-8925
Contact Email: ewoods@nduec.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ramp Access Made Possible by Students (RampsRVA)
Legal Name (if Different): Ramp Access Made Possible by Students (RampsRVA)
Also Known As: RAMPSRVA
Mailing Address: 1114 Westbriar Drive, Suite D,
City: RICHMOND
State: VA
Postal Code: 23238
Main Phone: 8042823605
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://rampsbystudents.org/
Employer ID Number: 55-0900123
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Providing mobility and independence for elderly and disabled wheelchair users
Project Description:

Our organization has two objectives.
First, providing modular wheelchair ramps to individuals and families who have significant medical and financial challenges. Second, instilling values and skills in local high school students. The majority of our ramps are built by students from 12 area high schools clubs. These student volunteers gain an appreciation of the importance of service to others and the value of making a positive impact in the community, in addition to gaining team-building, fund-raising and mechanical skills. Clubs are required to raise part of the funding for any ramp they build.

Total Project Budget: 65000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have commitment from multiple foundations, student fundraisers, individuals and companies

Project Duration: January 1 to December 31
Geographical Area Served: We serve the counties of Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield along with the City of Richmond, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: All

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: BARRY
Contact Last Name: MCDONALD
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 8437311108
Contact Email: barry@rampsrva.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads
Legal Name (if Different): Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads
Also Known As: CISofHR
Mailing Address: 200 High Street, Suite 308
City: Portsmouth
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 23704
Main Phone: 7573342315
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://cisofhamptonroads.org/
Employer ID Number: 26-2504678
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/17/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Student Success and Barrier Removal Initiative
Project Description:

Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads (CISofHR) works directly inside public schools to ensure that students facing barriers to success have the support they need to stay in school and graduate. Through a network of trained Site Coordinators embedded within high-need schools across Southeastern Virginia, CISofHR provides integrated student supports that address both academic and non-academic challenges affecting student success.

Many of the students served by CISofHR face obstacles such as food insecurity, housing instability, mental health challenges, and limited access to academic resources. When these basic needs go unmet, students are more likely to disengage from school and fall behind academically. CISofHR works alongside school staff, families, and community partners to identify these barriers and connect students to the services and resources they need to succeed.

Funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would support CISofHR student success programming that helps young people remain engaged in school and build confidence in their ability to achieve their goals. Support may include mentoring, academic assistance, access to basic needs resources, and enrichment opportunities that promote student growth and well-being.

By surrounding students with a coordinated system of support, Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads helps ensure that young people have the tools, encouragement, and resources necessary to stay in school and reach their full potential.

Total Project Budget: 78100

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Board member support (committed), individual donor support (commited), community foundation support (committed), Additional grant support (potential)

Project Duration: August, 21st 2026 – June 11th 2027
Geographical Area Served: Suffolk, Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: k-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Lora
Contact Last Name: Fara
Contact Title: Development Coordinator
Contact Phone: 7573342315
Contact Email: development2@cisofhamptonroads.org