Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Peter Westbrook Foundation
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7554
City: New York
State: NY
Postal Code: 10116
Main Phone: (212) 459-4538
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.peterwestbrook.org
Employer ID Number: 13-3412917
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/17/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Olympians in Life Program
Project Description:

The Peter Westbrook Foundation’s Olympians in Life program provides a structured academic enrichment and youth development experience for underserved students across NYC and parts of NJ. Serving approximately 150 students annually between the ages of 8 and 18, the program focuses on strengthening academic achievement, preparing students for college, and building the skills necessary for long-term personal and professional success.

Academic enrichment is the core of the program. Students participate in weekly tutoring sessions led by licensed teachers and education professionals who provide individualized support in core subjects, including mathematics, English, and science. Additional programming includes writing development, homework assistance, and preparation for academic exams such as the SHSAT, PSAT, and SAT. Students receive both one-on-one and small-group instruction designed to address specific learning needs.

Each program year begins with baseline academic assessments that help educators establish individualized learning goals for every participant. Student progress is monitored throughout the year through GPA tracking, standardized test preparation outcomes, and diagnostic assessments that measure grade-level advancement in math and literacy. These tools allow the program team to identify areas where additional support is needed and ensure that students are making consistent academic progress.

Fencing serves as a powerful engagement tool that introduces students to the program and reinforces discipline, focus, and goal-setting. These qualities translate directly into stronger study habits and academic persistence.

A defining feature of this program is its servant-leadership model. Many coaches and mentors are alumni of the program who have gone on to compete nationally or internationally and graduate from leading colleges and universities. Their presence provides students with relatable role models who demonstrate the possibilities that education, mentorship, and perseverance can create.

Through sustained academic support and mentorship, Olympians in Life helps students graduate from high school, pursue higher education, and build pathways to future success.

Total Project Budget: $470,594

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Altman Foundation: $25,000; Ronald P. & Susan E. Lynch Foundation: $25,000; Perkin Fund $25,000; Chelsea Pier Foundation $15,000; McMullen Family Foundation: $10,000; Reginald Lewis Foundation: $10,000; Dicks Sporting Goods $50,000 (Applied); New Horizon Grant $20,000 (Applied); Dirk Nowitzki Foundation $10,000 (Applied); JD Finish Line $10,000 (Applied)

Project Duration: 8 months
Geographical Area Served: New York City (All 5 Boroughs) and parts of New Jersey
Age Group To Be Served: 8-18 Years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Wylie
Contact Last Name: Chen
Contact Title: Development Lead
Contact Phone: 202-210-7115
Contact Email: wylie@peterwestbrook.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The City of Life Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: City of Life
Mailing Address: 320 W Kimberly Road Suite 212B
City: Davenport
State: IA
Postal Code: 52806
Main Phone: 563-505-1300
Main Fax:
Organization Website: None
Employer ID Number: 85-9422
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03-162026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Project Trailss well as doggy
Project Description:

Pro Trails is about building family friendly walking trains Trails in our special area that we are building 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom / 1,500 sq ft homes / with 2 car garages and room for a mid-sized pet dog. The housing area will have a dog park for the midsized dogs only! Complete with 2 entrances and waste bins, doggy bags and water! THE LED LIGHTED TRAILS WILL BE A COMMUNITY TALKED ABOUT FEATURE! IT IS WHERE WHOLE FAMILIES CAN MAKE NEW MEMORIES AND NURSES CAN LET OUT SOME STRESS BY JOINING A FRIEND FORCA CASUAL WALK OR GOING OUT FOR A MORNING RUN! THIS IS THE FAMILY’S SPACE TO BOND!

Total Project Budget: $250,000

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

Project Duration: On going
Geographical Area Served: Bettendorf, IA 52722
Age Group To Be Served: 3-14

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Daniel
Contact Last Name: Dillie
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 563-505-1300
Contact Email: danieldillie@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Science Happens 4 Me
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Mailing Address: 1003 Mulford Court Unit 558
City: Knightdale
State: NC
Postal Code: 27545-7200
Main Phone: 919-360-1739
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.sciencehappens4me.weebly.com
Employer ID Number: 83-3809166
Organization Tax Status: 501C3 – Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/26
Requested Amount: 2,000

Project Title: Inventor’s Workshop Summer Camp
Project Description:

The benefits of Inventor’s Workshop STEM summer program serve under privileged and disadvantaged students that makes learning fun and exciting. The Inventor’s workshop is designed to instruct kids about science, technology, engineering, and math that provides the students with the opportunity to continue their education and explore different STEM concepts they may not learn about in their classrooms. The Inventor’s Workshop provides students with a productive summer that uses STEM to teach young participants to solve problems, think logically, and be creative. The Inventor’s Workshop introduces math and science at an early age that gives the student a distinct advantage. For instance, hands-on-experiences with STEM activities that enrich them with important knowledge and develop necessary skills for completing their primary education and possibly purposing a STEM based career.

The reason for initiating the Inventors Workshop Project is to provide local girls with a summer enrichment program that offers a fun and exciting way to experience science. The Inventors workshop will help students see themselves in STEM fields by learning these subjects from a more diverse population of teachers that resemble them. Science Happens 4 Me via Inventor’s Workshop seeks to strengthen career planning and coaching in urban middle and high school girls and expand career pathways and vocational technical programs, ensuring more students have work-based learning experiences. Training students for the jobs of tomorrow must begin with urgency in our community today.

Total Project Budget: 5,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 2,300

Project Duration: 2 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Raleigh, NC
Age Group To Be Served: 8-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Edwin
Contact Last Name: Davis
Contact Title: STEM Director
Contact Phone: 919-360-1739
Contact Email: edwinpauldavis@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Positivity Spectrum
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: TPS
Mailing Address: 8635 Wiltshire Dr.
City: Macedonia, Ohio
State: OH
Postal Code: 44056
Main Phone: 2165715324
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thepositivityspectrum.org
Employer ID Number: 99-3284608
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/26
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Accessing a Free and Appropriate Education
Project Description:

TPS helps children access a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) by providing hands-on, individualized IEP advocacy. We guide families through the special education process, attend meetings, review and help revise IEPs, and ensure schools implement appropriate accommodations and services. By empowering parents and directly supporting children’s educational goals, TPS helps students receive the resources, therapies, and supports they need to succeed academically and socially.

Total Project Budget: 130,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): NEXT for Autism, Dufor Family Foundation, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Jarosz Family Foundation, Ohio Bar Fundation, American Bar Assocaition

Project Duration: ongoing operation of our free legal clinic
Geographical Area Served: Northeastern Ohio
Age Group To Be Served: K-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Sarah
Contact Last Name: Kovit Hanna
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 2165715324
Contact Email: sarah@thepositivityspectrum.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Laroche Foundation
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Mailing Address: 145 E SWEDESFORD RD 1069
City: Wayne
State: Pennsylvania
Postal Code: 19087-1455
Main Phone: 6102034480
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.larochefoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 395097881
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: LaRoche Scholars College Access and Financial Readiness Program
Project Description:

The LaRoche Scholars College Access and Financial Readiness Program will help underserved high school students and families in Greater Philadelphia move toward college with greater confidence, knowledge, and support. Many students have the drive and potential to succeed, but too often they face barriers such as limited college guidance, confusion around FAFSA and financial aid, and uncertainty about how to choose an affordable path after high school. This program is designed to meet students and families where they are and provide practical, caring support throughout the process.

Grant funding will support mentorship, college planning guidance, FAFSA and financial aid assistance, and family-centered workshops that help participants better understand college costs, compare options, and make informed decisions. Through one-on-one advising and educational resources, students will be better prepared to pursue higher education with fewer financial barriers and stronger long-term prospects for educational and economic success.

More formal grant version

The LaRoche Scholars College Access and Financial Readiness Program is designed to support underserved high school students and families in Greater Philadelphia as they navigate college access and affordability. The project addresses key barriers to postsecondary success, including limited access to college planning support, low financial aid literacy, and insufficient guidance in evaluating the true cost of college attendance.

Grant funding will support a coordinated set of services including mentorship, college planning assistance, FAFSA and financial aid guidance, and family-centered educational workshops. Program activities will provide students and caregivers with practical tools to understand financial aid offers, identify scholarship opportunities, compare postsecondary options, and make informed, debt-conscious decisions. By strengthening financial readiness and access to reliable guidance, the program aims to expand educational opportunity, reduce financial barriers, and improve long-term economic mobility for participating youth.

Total Project Budget: 10000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donors, community supporters, and prospective foundation funding.

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Greater Philadelphia / Southeastern Pennsylvania
Age Group To Be Served: 14–21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Gregory
Contact Last Name: Turlington
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 6102034480
Contact Email: gturlington@larochefoundation.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Building Better Families For Today and Tomorrow, Inc.
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Mailing Address: 141 Hilltop Dr
City: Midway
State: FL
Postal Code: 32343
Main Phone: 8505704874
Main Fax:
Organization Website:
Employer ID Number: 99-3647773
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/16/2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Equipped 4 Greatness Program
Project Description:

The Equipped 4 Greatness program will provide life skills/ positive events for children ages 10-18 to participate in. The youth will learn a variety of skills including, but not limited to how to write a resume, interviewing skills, how to manage their money, proper etiquette, and tools related to preparing them for adulthood.

Total Project Budget: 16,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Teenpreneur Foundation $2,500.00/ IMB $1000.00

Project Duration: 03/2026-12/2026
Geographical Area Served: Pan handle/ Big Bend Area (Florida)
Age Group To Be Served: 10-18 years of age.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
Contact First Name: Youri
Contact Last Name: Chapman, MSW
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 8505704874
Contact Email: buildingbetterfamilies@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: UC Makerspace
Legal Name (if Different): UC Makerspace Inc
Also Known As: UCM
Mailing Address: 1225 S Willow Ave
City: Cookeville
State: TN
Postal Code: 38506
Main Phone: 931-254-2452
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://ucmakerspace.org
Employer ID Number: 33-4115421
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Expanding Hands-On Workforce and Creative Learning Access in the Upper Cumberland
Project Description:

UC Makerspace needs help expanding hands-on learning, practical skill building, and workforce-connected creative opportunities for youth and young adults in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee.

We have many rural or underserved individuals who have talent & ambition but have limited access to the tools, technology, space & mentorship to pursue meaningful career and entrepreneurial paths.

Grant money supports and expands project-based programming that connects making, design, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and real-world skill development.

Participants gain confidence, technical ability, communication skills, and creative thinking, which will support long-term economic opportunity and community growth.

This project targets increasing access for those who do not fit in traditional academic settings or who are seeking alternative routes to employment, self-employment and practical career development. In a place where people can learn by doing, UC Makerspace bridges the gap between potential and opportunity.

The Hermanowski Family Foundation’s support would expand program access, instructional capacity and impact of our work for young people and families in our region. So our goal is to make sure more people in the Upper Cumberland have experiences and resources that build skills, confidence, connection and a better future.

Total Project Budget: $100,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donations, community fundraising, local business sponsorships, program revenue, and pending foundation support.

Project Duration: 12 months following grant award
Geographical Area Served: Upper Cumberland Region of TN
Age Group To Be Served: Toddler to 21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Johnny
Contact Last Name: Blayze
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (931) 254-2452
Contact Email: johnny@ucmakerspace.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: HavenHouse St. Louis
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Mailing Address: 3450 Park Avenue
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Postal Code: 63104
Main Phone: 314-434-5858
Main Fax: 314-434-6541
Organization Website: www.havenhousestl.org
Employer ID Number: 20-1876315
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/26
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Keeping Pediatric Families Close to Care
Project Description:

When a child requires specialized medical care far from home, families often face overwhelming emotional and financial burdens. HavenHouse St. Louis provides safe, comfortable lodging for patients and their families who must travel to St. Louis for medical care that is unavailable in their home communities. By offering an affordable place to stay near major medical centers, HavenHouse ensures families can remain together and focused on their child’s care during a very difficult time.
Funding from the Hermanowski Foundation will support 25 nights of lodging for pediatric patients and their families/caregivers. These stays will provide families with a welcoming environment where they can rest, receive two meals a day, and find comfort while their child undergoes treatment. Having a stable and supportive place to stay reduces stress, allows caregivers to remain close to their child’s medical team, and ensures that young patients are surrounded by the people who support them most.
HavenHouse serves families from all over the country who must seek specialized pediatric care in St. Louis. Many of these families come from rural or underserved communities where access to advanced medical treatment is limited. Without lodging support, the cost of hotels, meals, and transportation can quickly become an additional hardship during an already challenging time.
By supporting this project, the Hermanowski Foundation will help ensure that pediatric patients and their families have access to affordable lodging, compassionate support, and a place of comfort while navigating serious medical treatment.

Total Project Budget: $1,017,528.69

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): For this fiscal year (ending on 6/30/26) we have received support from St. Louis Blues for Kids, the Hatfield Foundation, the Heffernan Foundation, Veterans United Foundation, the Jordan Charitable Foundation, Enterprise Mobility, Boeing ECF, the Orthwein Foundation, Republic Community Foundation, The Optimist Club of St. Louis, and the Integra Foundation.

Project Duration: HavenHouse offers our services 24/7/365 on a continual basis. This proposal would be for the year of grant funding.
Geographical Area Served: United States
Age Group To Be Served: Pediatric patients from newborn to age 21 years.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Amy
Contact Last Name: Willis
Contact Title: Director of Grants and Community Outreach
Contact Phone: 314-434-5858
Contact Email: amy@havenhousestl.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: YESUSA Transformational Cities
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 64356
City: Virginia Beach
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 23467
Main Phone: 1-804-240-3099
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.yesusacities.org/
Employer ID Number: 85-2673704
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: All In Sports and Character Development Camp
Project Description:

Consistent with YESUSA Transformational Cities’ mission to develop Values-Based leaders through Character Development and College and Career Readiness, this program is designed to help students to apply skills and values from the classroom to the field. The ALL IN Youth Sports Camps are opportunities for youth ages 7 to 17 to participate in sports camps that provide character development and values-based skills training. Through this program, hundreds of underserved youth participants in Norfolk, VA will develop leadership, determination, collaboration, and other skills in fun, safe, educational, and athletic ways.

Total Project Budget: 243,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Norfolk Public Schools $118,000 Committed United Way $100,000 Request Submitted City of Norfolk Safer Communities $35,000 Request Submitted City of Norfolk PICC Grant $21,666 Committed Blocker Foundation $10,000 Committed Fidelity Charitable $ 5,000 Committed Langley For Families $ 5,000 Will apply Metro Ministers’ Conference $ 5,000 Committed Dominion Energy Foundation $ 2,500 Committed

Project Duration: July 2026 through July 2027
Geographical Area Served: Norfolk Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 13-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Melissa
Contact Last Name: Curley
Contact Title: Grant Administrator
Contact Phone: 1-804-240-3099
Contact Email: admin@yesusacities.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: YESUSA Transformational Cities
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 64356
City: Virginia Beach
State: Virginia
Postal Code: 23467
Main Phone: 1-804-240-3099
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.yesusacities.org/
Employer ID Number: 85-2673704
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/16/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: All In Sports and Character Development Camp
Project Description:

Consistent with YESUSA Transformational Cities’ mission to develop Values-Based leaders through Character Development and College and Career Readiness, this program is designed to help students to apply skills and values from the classroom to the field. The ALL IN Youth Sports Camps are opportunities for youth ages 7 to 17 to participate in sports camps that provide character development and values-based skills training. Through this program, hundreds of underserved youth participants in Norfolk, VA will develop leadership, determination, collaboration, and other skills in fun, safe, educational, and athletic ways.

Total Project Budget: 243,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Norfolk Public Schools $118,000 Committed United Way $100,000 Request Submitted City of Norfolk Safer Communities $35,000 Request Submitted City of Norfolk PICC Grant $21,666 Committed Blocker Foundation $10,000 Committed Fidelity Charitable $ 5,000 Committed Langley For Families $ 5,000 Will apply Metro Ministers’ Conference $ 5,000 Committed Dominion Energy Foundation $ 2,500 Committed

Project Duration: July 2026 through July 2027
Geographical Area Served: Norfolk Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 13-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Melissa
Contact Last Name: Curley
Contact Title: Grant Administrator
Contact Phone: 1-804-240-3099
Contact Email: admin@yesusacities.org