Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Cincinnati Opera Association
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 1243 Elm Street
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 45202
Main Phone: 513-768-5500
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/
Employer ID Number: 31-0549044
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Cincinnati Opera Education and Outreach Programs
Project Description:

As access to arts education continues to decline, local students have limited opportunities to experience the performing arts. Cincinnati Opera’s education programs create positive, fun, and meaningful experiences that introduce students to the artform and enhance school curriculum, developing essential 21st Century Skills like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, and providing students of all ages with the tools they need to succeed in today’s world.

Opportunities include:

The Art of Storytelling (Ages 13-17): In partnership with the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Detention Facility, this immersive residency encourages local incarcerated youth to explore identity, imagination, and self-expression through original poetry, rap, drawings, and music.

Behind the Voice (Ages 10-17): A professional opera singer from an underrepresented background performs and shares their career journey to educate and inspire young people to pursue a job in the arts.

Cincinnati Opera in Concert (All Ages): This flexible concert series, ideal for school assemblies or other large gatherings, is customizable to suit the preferences of each audience.

Community Open Dress Rehearsal (All Ages): To ensure economic accessibility, we offer a dress rehearsal each season that is free and open to the public.

Opera & Oranges (Ages 3-5): To foster a passion for both literature and music, and to ensure that young children are receiving at least one nutrient-rich meal, we visit local preschools to read a story and perform a short, interactive song while sharing healthy foods.

Opera Storybook Hour (Ages 5-10): We visit local schools, libraries, and community centers to create an interactive arts experience that blends the magic of storytelling, the power of music, and the joy of arts and crafts.

Sensory-Friendly Dress Rehearsal (All Ages): Through a collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, we adapt our performance environment to better serve youth with sensory sensitivities.

Total Project Budget: $122,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Dater Foundation, $30,000, potential; P&G Fund, $30,000, potential; Millstone Fund, $25,000, potential; Luther Foundation, $20,000, potential; PNC Foundation, $7,500, potential

Project Duration: 1/1/27-12/31-27
Geographical Area Served: Greater Cincinnati Area (OH-KY-IN)
Age Group To Be Served: 3-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kimberly
Contact Last Name: Passaro
Contact Title: Institutional Giving Manager
Contact Phone: 513-768-5527
Contact Email: kpassaro@cincinnatiopera.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Shepherds Table
Legal Name (if Different): n/A
Also Known As: Shepherds Table
Mailing Address: 1412 Gamecock Ave.
City: Conway
State: SC
Postal Code: 29526
Main Phone: 8434883663
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.shepherdstableconway.org
Employer ID Number: 20-8725196
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Summer Kids Pantry & Family Nutrition Program
Project Description:

The Shepherd’s Table Summer Kids Pantry addresses the seasonal rise in food insecurity that occurs when school meal programs pause during summer months. During the school year, many children rely on breakfast and lunch provided through public schools. When school closes, families must cover an additional ten meals per week for each child, creating immediate strain for households already operating near or below the poverty line.
The Summer Kids Pantry will operate weekly from June through August 2027 through Shepherd’s Table’s client-choice pantry in Conway, South Carolina. Each Friday, children ages 4–18 will be able to select foods specifically designed for easy summer meals and snacks, including breakfast items, shelf-stable lunch foods, healthy snacks, and drinks. Caregivers will simultaneously have access to fresh produce and staple groceries to support household food stability.
The program focuses on providing foods that children can safely prepare with minimal supervision, recognizing that many parents and guardians work irregular hours during the summer tourism season in Horry County. Items may include cereal, oatmeal cups, peanut butter, tuna, pasta meals, fresh fruit, yogurt, and packaged snacks.
Shepherd’s Table serves more than 12,000 neighbors annually and distributes hundreds of thousands of pounds of food across Horry County. Nearly 88% of participating households report annual incomes below $15,000, and more than 60% of local public school students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
By providing consistent weekly access to child-focused foods during the summer months, the Summer Kids Pantry helps reduce seasonal food insecurity, supports working families, and ensures children have reliable access to nutritious meals while school is not in session.

Total Project Budget: 20,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed:Shepherd’s Table operating budget and in-kind food donations from regional food partners. Potential: Local community sponsors and individual donors and grant funding

Project Duration: June 2027-August 2027
Geographical Area Served: Horry County, SC
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sara
Contact Last Name: Brallier
Contact Title: Board Chair
Contact Phone: 8434883663
Contact Email: sara@shepherdstableconway.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: LUCHA Wrestling Club
Legal Name (if Different): Lucha Vida Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1401 Broadway, 7J
City: Astoria
State: NY
Postal Code: 11106
Main Phone: 347-855-3301
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://luchawrestlingclub.org
Employer ID Number: 46-3823729
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11, 2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Expanding Access to Girls’ Wrestling and College Pathways in New York City
Project Description:

LUCHA Wrestling Club is New York City’s first and only all-girls freestyle wrestling program, serving middle and high school girls from the Bronx and across the city. LUCHA uses the sport of wrestling as a platform for leadership development, academic success, and pathways to higher education.
The requested support will help expand access to year-round wrestling training, academic guidance, and mentorship for girls from low-income communities who often face significant barriers to participating in organized sports. Many families cannot afford the costs associated with athletics—equipment, tournament fees, transportation, and coaching—which limits opportunities for girls to develop the confidence, discipline, and leadership skills that sports provide.
Through LUCHA, participants receive high-level wrestling coaching, academic expectations and support, nutrition education, leadership development, and exposure to college opportunities. The program also connects athletes with college wrestling programs and guidance on scholarships and the admissions process.
In its first full season, LUCHA grew from 22 wrestlers at its first practice to more than 75 regular participants. The team produced 14 state qualifiers, 5 state medalists, and 3 national qualifiers—demonstrating the extraordinary potential of girls when access barriers are removed.
Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help ensure that no athlete is turned away due to cost. Support will help cover coaching, equipment, facility space, and competition travel so that girls from underserved communities can participate fully in the program and pursue opportunities in athletics and higher education.

Total Project Budget: $150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donors, foundation grants, film screenings connected to Lucha: A Wrestling Tale, and community fundraising events.

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: New York City, primarily the Bronx
Age Group To Be Served: Girls ages 11–18 (middle and high school students)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Joshua
Contact Last Name: Lee
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 347-855-3301
Contact Email: luchadevelopment@gmail.com 

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: LUCHA Wrestling Club
Legal Name (if Different): Lucha Vida Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1401 Broadway, 7J
City: Astoria
State: NY
Postal Code: 11106
Main Phone: 347-855-3301
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://luchawrestlingclub.org
Employer ID Number: 46-3823729
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11, 2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Expanding Access to Girls’ Wrestling and College Pathways in New York City
Project Description:

LUCHA Wrestling Club is New York City’s first and only all-girls freestyle wrestling program, serving middle and high school girls from the Bronx and across the city. LUCHA uses the sport of wrestling as a platform for leadership development, academic success, and pathways to higher education.
The requested support will help expand access to year-round wrestling training, academic guidance, and mentorship for girls from low-income communities who often face significant barriers to participating in organized sports. Many families cannot afford the costs associated with athletics—equipment, tournament fees, transportation, and coaching—which limits opportunities for girls to develop the confidence, discipline, and leadership skills that sports provide.
Through LUCHA, participants receive high-level wrestling coaching, academic expectations and support, nutrition education, leadership development, and exposure to college opportunities. The program also connects athletes with college wrestling programs and guidance on scholarships and the admissions process.
In its first full season, LUCHA grew from 22 wrestlers at its first practice to more than 75 regular participants. The team produced 14 state qualifiers, 5 state medalists, and 3 national qualifiers—demonstrating the extraordinary potential of girls when access barriers are removed.
Funding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help ensure that no athlete is turned away due to cost. Support will help cover coaching, equipment, facility space, and competition travel so that girls from underserved communities can participate fully in the program and pursue opportunities in athletics and higher education.

Total Project Budget: $150,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donors, foundation grants, film screenings connected to Lucha: A Wrestling Tale, and community fundraising events.

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: New York City, primarily the Bronx
Age Group To Be Served: Girls ages 11–18 (middle and high school students)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Joshua
Contact Last Name: Lee
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 347-855-3301
Contact Email: luchadevelopment@gmail.com 

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: First Ladies Health Initiative
Legal Name (if Different): First Ladies Health Alliance, NFP
Also Known As: FLHI
Mailing Address: 122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1390
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60603
Main Phone: (312) 470-0270
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.firstladieshealth.com/
Employer ID Number: 45-4425973
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: She Thrives: Health, Leadership & Resilience for Chicago’s Adolescent Girls
Project Description:

First Ladies Health Initiative’s (FLHI) program, She Thrives is a 12-month community-based initiative empowering 120 adolescent girls (ages 13–18) from Chicago’s South and West Side communities to strengthen their health literacy, leadership capacity, and self-advocacy. The program integrates culturally responsive education in menstrual and reproductive health, mental wellness, nutrition, and preventive care with leadership development and mentorship to equip girls to reach their full potential and positively influence their families and neighborhoods.

Girls will participate in monthly Leadership Circles facilitated by clinicians, community mentors, and leaders trained in adolescent health, including Dr. Kamala Chambers, founder of The White Dress Project. Dr. Chambers’ curriculum will be woven into selected sessions to address body image, self-acceptance, trauma recovery, and dignity, all critical components of wellness that support girls’ overall health and empowerment.

The program will include quarterly Teen Health Access & Wellness Days to reinforce preventive care with blood pressure screenings, nutrition counseling, mental health resource navigation, and adolescent-friendly health education. During winter months, Virtual Coffee Chats will provide supplemental engagement and peer support. Our Teen Ambassador Leadership Track enables girls to co-design sessions, mentor peers, and plan a community showcase highlighting their voices, projects, and leadership growth. Family engagement workshops will support guardian understanding of adolescent health and wellness.

FLHI looks to empower adolescent girls to advocate for their own health, to lead in their school and community and to support other girls’ wellness and success. Through Monthly Safe Space Leadership Circles, Specialized Menstrual Health Sessions with Dr. Chambers, and Teen Health and Wellness Days, She Thrives is a program that provides girls with the knowledge, confidence and support required to overcome the barriers to health, education leadership.

Total Project Budget: $48,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Obama Foundation: Girls Opportunity Alliance – Potential, Lumena Foundation – Potential

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods
Age Group To Be Served: 13 through 18 year old adolescent girls

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Sharon
Contact Last Name: Brown
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 847-421-0499
Contact Email: sbrown@firstladieshealth.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Brianna’s 2nd Chance Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO BOX 593
City: Christmas
State: FL
Postal Code: 32709
Main Phone: 8634093332
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.savefl.net
Employer ID Number: 883127760
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/2026
Requested Amount: 9000

Project Title: Credible Messenger youth mentorship
Project Description:

CM3 Credible Messengers are youth crime prevention mentors who utilize lived experience to support young people who are already or may become involved in the criminal justice system to change mindsets and create and fulfill goals. This is accomplished by working together on a life plan and responding to SMART goals as a team via individual and group problem solving. We integrate life skills, substance prevention, emotional regulation, and similar life backgrounds to make a positive difference in youth lives.

Total Project Budget: 59000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Orange County Commission for Children

Project Duration: nine months
Geographical Area Served: Orange County Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 8-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Angella
Contact Last Name: Hatfield
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 8634093332
Contact Email: angie@savefl.net

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Milwaukee College Preparatory School
Legal Name (if Different): Milwaukee College Preparatory School
Also Known As: Milwaukee College Preparatory School
Mailing Address: 1228 West Lloyd Street, Suite 100
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Postal Code: 53205
Main Phone: 4142646000
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mkreprep.com
Employer ID Number: 391881295
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Literacy Interventions – book purchases
Project Description:

Milwaukee College Prep serves nearly 2,000 students across four campuses, the majority of whom come from economically disadvantaged households where access to books in the home can be limited. In Milwaukee, literacy outcomes reflect this challenge. Citywide, fewer than one in five students reach reading proficiency on state assessments. The gap is not about ability. It is about access, consistency, and the resources that help children practice reading beyond the classroom.

At Milwaukee College Prep, literacy is the foundation of our academic model. Beginning in the earliest grades, students receive structured reading instruction, daily practice, and clear expectations around mastery. As a result, our students consistently outperform many peers across the city who face similar socioeconomic barriers. Reading is the gateway skill that unlocks every other subject and every future opportunity.

A $10,000 investment would allow us to extend literacy beyond the classroom by helping students build personal libraries at home. Research shows that the presence of books in a home significantly increases reading frequency and long-term academic success. By purchasing books in bulk through educational publishers and literacy partners, we estimate costs between $2 and $4 per book depending on grade level and format.

At that rate, a $10,000 investment would allow Milwaukee College Prep to purchase between 2,500 and 5,000 books. These books would be distributed to students in grades K4 through 8 as part of a summer reading initiative designed to combat summer learning loss and strengthen literacy habits.

Students would select books aligned to their reading level and interests, allowing them to build small personal libraries at home. For many of our students, these may be the first books they truly own. The goal is simple: ensure that reading continues throughout the summer and that students return to school with stronger literacy skills and a deeper love of books.

Total Project Budget: $15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): private donor and internal funding

Project Duration: Summer 2026
Geographical Area Served: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Age Group To Be Served: 4-14 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Brandon
Contact Last Name: Jackson
Contact Title: Director of Advancement
Contact Phone: 4148653895
Contact Email: brandon.jackson@milwcollegeprep.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: March For Our Lives Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: March For Our Lives
Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 65310
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Postal Code: 20035
Main Phone: (908) 368-1227‬
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: marchforourlives.org
Employer ID Number: 83-0885411
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: March Forward
Project Description:

March For Our Lives’ March Forward Fellowship is a five-month leadership development and storytelling program designed to support young adults directly impacted by gun violence while equipping them with professional skills, networks, and leadership experience that strengthen long-term economic mobility and civic participation.

The program is rooted in the origins of March For Our Lives. After the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students who survived the shooting transformed their grief into national advocacy and leadership. In the years since, many young people across the country who have experienced gun violence have asked how they can access similar opportunities for mentorship, skill-building, and leadership development. March Forward was created to respond to that need and to ensure that young people most impacted by violence have the support, training, and networks to lead in their communities and pursue long-term educational and career pathways.

Each cohort includes young adults ages 18–24, allowing the program to support participants at a pivotal transition point between education and the workforce. The fellowship runs from August through December and prioritizes participants with lived experience across the spectrum of gun violence, including community violence, domestic violence, suicide, police violence, and mass shootings. Lived experience is treated as expertise and a foundation for leadership insight.

Fellows receive paid participation, mentorship, and training in workforce-relevant leadership skills including narrative development and public storytelling, digital media creation, public speaking, community organizing, project planning, and collaborative leadership. Fellows apply these skills by producing original digital storytelling content and designing community-based initiatives such as workshops, voter registration events, townhalls, or other local organizing efforts.

The inaugural cohort will include 10 fellows, with a goal of expanding the program to 20–25 fellows annually by 2030. Participant growth is measured through self-assessments, staff feedback, and final project presentations, while alumni remain connected through March For Our Lives’ national youth leadership network.

Total Project Budget: 120,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Silver Giving Foundation and Fund for a Safer Future.

Project Duration: The fellowship runs for five months, from August through December.
Geographical Area Served: Federally
Age Group To Be Served: March Forward serves emerging leaders and young adults, primarily ages 18 to 26, who are directly impacted by gun violence. Fellows will include students, early-career workers, and young people navigating transitions into higher education or the workforce who have had limited access to formal leadership training or professional development opportunities.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Maria
Contact Last Name: Hernandez
Contact Title: Associate Director of Development
Contact Phone: (908) 368-1227‬
Contact Email: maria@marchforourlives.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: March For Our Lives Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: March For Our Lives
Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 65310
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Postal Code: 20035
Main Phone: (908) 368-1227‬
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: marchforourlives.org
Employer ID Number: 83-0885411
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: March Forward
Project Description:

March For Our Lives’ March Forward Fellowship is a five-month leadership development and storytelling program designed to support young adults directly impacted by gun violence while equipping them with professional skills, networks, and leadership experience that strengthen long-term economic mobility and civic participation.

The program is rooted in the origins of March For Our Lives. After the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students who survived the shooting transformed their grief into national advocacy and leadership. In the years since, many young people across the country who have experienced gun violence have asked how they can access similar opportunities for mentorship, skill-building, and leadership development. March Forward was created to respond to that need and to ensure that young people most impacted by violence have the support, training, and networks to lead in their communities and pursue long-term educational and career pathways.

Each cohort includes young adults ages 18–24, allowing the program to support participants at a pivotal transition point between education and the workforce. The fellowship runs from August through December and prioritizes participants with lived experience across the spectrum of gun violence, including community violence, domestic violence, suicide, police violence, and mass shootings. Lived experience is treated as expertise and a foundation for leadership insight.

Fellows receive paid participation, mentorship, and training in workforce-relevant leadership skills including narrative development and public storytelling, digital media creation, public speaking, community organizing, project planning, and collaborative leadership. Fellows apply these skills by producing original digital storytelling content and designing community-based initiatives such as workshops, voter registration events, townhalls, or other local organizing efforts.

The inaugural cohort will include 10 fellows, with a goal of expanding the program to 20–25 fellows annually by 2030. Participant growth is measured through self-assessments, staff feedback, and final project presentations, while alumni remain connected through March For Our Lives’ national youth leadership network.

Total Project Budget: 120,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Silver Giving Foundation and Fund for a Safer Future.

Project Duration: The fellowship runs for five months, from August through December.
Geographical Area Served: Federally
Age Group To Be Served: March Forward serves emerging leaders and young adults, primarily ages 18 to 26, who are directly impacted by gun violence. Fellows will include students, early-career workers, and young people navigating transitions into higher education or the workforce who have had limited access to formal leadership training or professional development opportunities.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Maria
Contact Last Name: Hernandez
Contact Title: Associate Director of Development
Contact Phone: (908) 368-1227‬
Contact Email: maria@marchforourlives.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: National Educational Trust Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The NET Foundation
Mailing Address: 708 Pine Ct
City: Basehor
State: Kansas
Postal Code: 66007
Main Phone: 7853122896
Main Fax:
Organization Website: nationaledutrust.org
Employer ID Number: 41-2358063
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 11th, 2026
Requested Amount: 3,000

Project Title: Student Substance Recovery Program
Project Description:

The Student Substance Recovery Program, organized by the National Education Foundation, focuses on reducing vaping and alcohol use among students while helping those who are caught make better choices moving forward. Many schools currently rely only on punishment when students are caught with substances, which does not always address the reasons behind the behavior.

This program partners with schools to install vape detection systems in areas where vaping commonly occurs, allowing administrators to identify incidents quickly. When students are caught, they participate in a short intervention program that includes education about nicotine and alcohol risks, discussions about peer pressure, and meetings with a school counselor if needed.

The goal is to reduce substance use in schools while giving students the tools and support they need to make healthier decisions.

Total Project Budget: 3,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Tonganoxie High School, Basehor-Linwood Highschool

Project Duration: 6 months
Geographical Area Served: Leavenworth County
Age Group To Be Served: Highschool Aged Students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Owen
Contact Last Name: Murray
Contact Title: Director
Contact Phone: 7853122896
Contact Email: owenmurray@student.tong464.org