Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Bader Hillel High Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 6789 N Green Bay Avenue
City: Glendale
State: WI
Postal Code: 53209
Main Phone: 6452253315
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.hillelhigh.com/
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: Non-Profit

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Student Support Program
Project Description:

The Student Support Program (SSP) at Bader Hillel High School helps students feel supported, safe, and ready to succeed. We believe that when students have strong emotional support and positive opportunities, they are less likely to engage in harmful behaviors and more likely to thrive. The program focuses on two main areas. First, students can meet with a school social worker for counseling, emotional support, and help during difficult situations. These services are available during the school day, making it easy for students to access help when they need it. We also work with Jewish Family Services to provide additional counseling support and training for staff.

Second, the program offers internships for 12th-grade students. Each senior is placed with a local organization, such as a nonprofit, school, or clinic. These experiences help students build confidence, learn responsibility, and connect with positive role models in their community.
This funding will help us expand access to counseling and strengthen our internship program. By supporting students’ mental health and giving them meaningful opportunities, we help reduce stress, prevent conflict, and create a safer school environment.

Total Project Budget: 70,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): School operating budget (committed) – $10,000, Melitta S and Joan (pending) – $40,000, Harri Hoffman Foundation (pending) – $10,000

Project Duration: July 2026 to July 2027
Geographical Area Served: Glendale and the greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin area
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 14-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Miss
Contact First Name: Priya
Contact Last Name: Tyagi
Contact Title: Development Officer
Contact Phone: 6452253315
Contact Email: development@hillelhigh.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Southeastern Guide Dogs
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Dogs Inc
Mailing Address: 4210 77th Street East
City: Palmetto
State: Florida
Postal Code: 34221
Main Phone: 941-729-5665
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.dogsinc.org
Employer ID Number: 59-2252352
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/25/2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Dogs Inc Children and Teens Program
Project Description:

At Dogs Inc, we are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside children, teens, and families as they navigate life’s most tender and transformative moments. Through our Children and Teens Program, extraordinary dogs become trusted companions—opening doors to confidence, independence, and renewed hope.
For children, skilled companion dogs offer more than comfort; they inspire growth. These gentle, intuitive partners help children build self-confidence, develop responsibility, and discover a sense of purpose. With each small success—learning a new skill, caring for their dog, or simply feeling less alone—children begin to see a future filled with possibility and strength.
For teens with vision loss, this program arrives at a pivotal time. Our personalized, no-cost guide dog training empowers young people ages 15–17 to experience independence earlier, with support tailored to their daily lives at home, at school, and on campus. As trust grows between teen and dog, so does confidence—replacing hesitation with freedom and opening pathways to education, connection, and self-determination.
We are also honored to serve Gold Star families, offering skilled companion dogs who bring comfort and quiet healing in the face of profound loss. These dogs provide steady companionship, helping children and families feel supported, understood, and never alone.
Each placement is thoughtfully matched, carefully prepared, and supported for a lifetime—always at no cost. Made possible by compassionate donors, this program reflects a shared commitment to dignity, resilience, and hope—ensuring every child and teen we serve can move forward with courage and possibility.

Total Project Budget: 1,387,833

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donors, Lady Suzanna P. and Carlton Tweed Charitable Foundation,Special People in Need,The Hurlburt Foundation, Inc.,Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation,Community Foundation of Sarasota County

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: South Florida
Age Group To Be Served: 5-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Christen
Contact Last Name: Benson
Contact Title: Managing Director, Grants and Foundation Partnerships
Contact Phone: 941-729-5665
Contact Email: southeasterngrants@guidedogs.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Fostering Connections
Legal Name (if Different): Tulsa Advocates for the Protection of Children
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3326-B E 51st Street
City: Tulsa
State: OK
Postal Code: 74135
Main Phone: 918-742-4947
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: www.fcok.org
Employer ID Number: 73-1614729
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Rural Mobile Connections
Project Description:

Rural Mobile Connections expands the reach of Fostering Connections by bringing essential resources directly to children and caregivers across Northeastern Oklahoma. Many families live far from Tulsa or face barriers that make traveling to the Resource Center difficult. Rural Mobile Connections removes those obstacles by delivering the same high quality support, including baby equipment, clothing, toiletries, diapers, formula, books, toys, and other age appropriate necessities, straight to their communities.

Through scheduled distribution days hosted in partnership with local organizations, Rural Mobile Connections ensures that children entering or experiencing foster care have timely access to the items they need to feel safe, comfortable, and supported. Authorized representatives, including foster parents, kinship caregivers, and agency partners, may pick up items on behalf of the children in their care, making the process flexible and responsive to real world challenges.

This program is especially critical for rural communities, where access to resources can be limited and caregivers often shoulder long travel times. By meeting families where they are, Rural Mobile Connections reduces stress during already difficult transitions and helps children maintain a sense of stability.

Together with our brick and mortar Resource Center, Rural Mobile Connections served more than 4,400 children in 2025, a reflection of both the growing need and the program’s effectiveness in reaching families. As the program continues to expand, it strengthens our mission to ensure every child in out of home care has what they need to thrive.

Total Project Budget: $25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): This program is currently funded through unrestricted operating support from individual donors, foundations, and community partners. While no funders have designated their contributions exclusively for this program, this unrestricted support enables us to meet emerging needs and maintain program continuity. We are seeking program specific funding to ensure long term sustainability.

Project Duration: Ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Northeastern Oklahoma – specifically rural counties located outside of Tulsa County.
Age Group To Be Served: Birth – 19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Margaret
Contact Last Name: Wish
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 918-280-8577
Contact Email: mwish@fosteringconnectionsok.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Hustlers Guild
Legal Name (if Different): The Hustlers Guild
Also Known As: The Hustlers Guild
Mailing Address: 300 M St SE
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Postal Code: 20003-3400
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: hustlersguild.org
Employer ID Number: 82-1517187
Organization Tax Status: Pretrial Justice Insitute

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/25/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Hustler Talks: Youth Leadership, Wellness, and Career Exposure Series
Project Description:

Hustler Talks is a structured, five session program that combines social and emotional learning, career exposure, and leadership development through direct engagement with professionals in sports, entertainment, technology, and business. Each 90 minute session blends speaker conversations, roundtables, and interactive workshops focused on communication, professionalism, identity, and mental wellness.

The program is intentionally designed for youth who are disengaged in traditional settings or navigating behavioral and academic challenges. By meeting young people through their interests in music, sports, gaming, and culture, Hustler Talks creates a high trust environment where youth can build confidence, develop self regulation skills, and see new possibilities for their future.

Participants engage directly with industry leaders, gain exposure to real career pathways, and participate in public speaking and storytelling exercises that strengthen their voice and self advocacy. The program also incorporates wellness practices that support emotional awareness and decision making.

Hustler Talks has demonstrated strong outcomes, including improved school engagement, reduced behavioral incidents, and increased confidence and communication skills among participants.

This funding will support program delivery for a new cohort of youth in DC, allowing The Hustlers Guild to meet existing demand and expand access for young people who are currently on a waiting list.

Total Project Budget: 25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): NBA Foundation, The Washington Wizards

Project Duration: June 2026 – September 2026
Geographical Area Served: Washington, DC
Age Group To Be Served: 14-20

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Kevin
Contact Last Name: Beckford
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 8565037541
Contact Email: kevinfbeckford@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Hustlers Guild
Legal Name (if Different): The Hustlers Guild
Also Known As: The Hustlers Guild
Mailing Address: 300 M St SE
City: Washington
State: District of Columbia
Postal Code: 20003-3400
Main Phone:
Main Fax:
Organization Website: hustlersguild.org
Employer ID Number: 82-1517187
Organization Tax Status: Pretrial Justice Insitute

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/25/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Hustler Talks: Youth Leadership, Wellness, and Career Exposure Series
Project Description:

Hustler Talks is a structured, five session program that combines social and emotional learning, career exposure, and leadership development through direct engagement with professionals in sports, entertainment, technology, and business. Each 90 minute session blends speaker conversations, roundtables, and interactive workshops focused on communication, professionalism, identity, and mental wellness.

The program is intentionally designed for youth who are disengaged in traditional settings or navigating behavioral and academic challenges. By meeting young people through their interests in music, sports, gaming, and culture, Hustler Talks creates a high trust environment where youth can build confidence, develop self regulation skills, and see new possibilities for their future.

Participants engage directly with industry leaders, gain exposure to real career pathways, and participate in public speaking and storytelling exercises that strengthen their voice and self advocacy. The program also incorporates wellness practices that support emotional awareness and decision making.

Hustler Talks has demonstrated strong outcomes, including improved school engagement, reduced behavioral incidents, and increased confidence and communication skills among participants.

This funding will support program delivery for a new cohort of youth in DC, allowing The Hustlers Guild to meet existing demand and expand access for young people who are currently on a waiting list.

Total Project Budget: 25,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): NBA Foundation, The Washington Wizards

Project Duration: June 2026 – September 2026
Geographical Area Served: Washington, DC
Age Group To Be Served: 14-20

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Kevin
Contact Last Name: Beckford
Contact Title: Founder
Contact Phone: 8565037541
Contact Email: kevinfbeckford@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Legal Name (if Different): HARRIET U. ALLYN TESTAMENTARY TRUST DBA Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 625 Williams Street
City: New London
State: CT
Postal Code: 06320
Main Phone: 860.443.2545
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.lymanallyn.org
Employer ID Number: 06-0646663
Organization Tax Status: 501c(3) nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/26
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Access Through Art: Expanding Equitable Learning Opportunities at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Project Description:

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum’s Learning and Engagement programs ensure that all young people—regardless of income or background—have meaningful access to arts education. Located in New London, Connecticut, a community with significant economic challenges and a richly diverse population, the museum serves as a critical cultural and educational resource for local families and schools.

Each year, the museum welcomes approximately 4,000 K–12 students through structured field trips that integrate visual art with history, literacy, and critical thinking. For students in New London Public Schools, these experiences are fully subsidized, including both admission and transportation costs, eliminating two of the most common barriers to participation in cultural programming.

During these visits, students engage directly with original works of art spanning thousands of years and cultures. Guided tours and hands-on activities are designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and personal connection, while reinforcing classroom learning objectives. For many students, this is their first experience in an art museum—an introduction that can spark lifelong engagement with the arts.

Support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation would help sustain and expand these equitable access initiatives, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to participation. Funding will directly underwrite transportation, program materials, and teaching artist support, while allowing the museum to deepen partnerships with local schools and reach additional underserved students across the region.

By removing barriers to access and centering inclusive, high-quality educational experiences, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum empowers young people to see themselves reflected in art and to envision new possibilities for their futures.

Total Project Budget: 5000

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

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: New London, CT
Age Group To Be Served: 5-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Adam
Contact Last Name: Shaughnessy
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 860 884-1700
Contact Email: grants@lymanallyn.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Child Care & Learning Center
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CCLC
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 520
City: Washington
State: VA
Postal Code: 22747
Main Phone: 540-675-3237
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.rappcclc.org/
Employer ID Number: 54-1061820
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Growing with Nature: Early Learning in Our Local Landscape
Project Description:

The Child Care & Learning Center (CCLC) seeks support to develop a place-based, nature-integrated curriculum for children ages birth to five that draws directly from the ecological and cultural landscape of Rappahannock County, Virginia.

Located on a wooded campus with trails and natural outdoor learning spaces, CCLC incorporates nature exploration into daily learning. With support, we will engage an experienced early childhood educator and curriculum writer to design a year-long, developmentally appropriate curriculum rooted in our land and community.

To ensure the curriculum reflects the natural rhythms children experience in our environment, the curriculum designer will develop materials over approximately ten months. This timeline allows the curriculum to incorporate seasonal changes across CCLC’s campus and surrounding landscape, including the plants, animals, weather patterns, and ecological shifts children observe throughout the year.

The resulting curriculum will include learning units that connect children directly to the natural environment while strengthening foundational academic and developmental skills. Lessons will integrate:
– Science through observation of local plants, animals, and ecosystems
– Early mathematics through counting, patterns, and measurement using natural materials
– Language and literacy through storytelling, vocabulary development, and nature journaling
– Social studies through exploration of local history, community traditions, and environmental stewardship

Activities will also support social-emotional growth, including curiosity, resilience, and cooperation, as well as fine motor development through hands-on exploration.

The requested $10,000 will support the curriculum designer’s work over approximately ten months at roughly ten hours per week, including employer payroll taxes. Funding will support the professional time required to research, design, pilot, and document the curriculum so it can be implemented consistently by CCLC educators for years to come.

This project will result in a replicable nature-based curriculum framework that strengthens early childhood education while deepening children’s connection to the environment and community in which they live.

Total Project Budget: $30,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Boston Foundation – Pending

Project Duration: 10 months
Geographical Area Served: Rappahannock County, VA
Age Group To Be Served: Birth to Age 5

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Emily
Contact Last Name: McGraw
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 540-675-3237
Contact Email: emcgraw@rappcclc.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Volunteers of Legal Service
Legal Name (if Different): Volunteers of Legal Service
Also Known As: Volunteers of Legal Service
Mailing Address: 40 Worth Street, Suite 829
City: New York
State: NY
Postal Code: 10013-2904
Main Phone: (212) 966-4400
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.volsprobono.org
Employer ID Number: 13-3234630
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3.25.26
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: VOLS Immigration Project
Project Description:

VOLS respectfully requests $10,000 to provide critical legal advice, representation, and information to NYC’s immigrant young people (age 25 and younger). In these challenging times, VOLS Immigration Project (IP) empowers immigrant young people to know and enforce their rights so they can access safety in the United States as well as education and employment opportunities that help them to achieve their full potential. We provide free direct legal advice and representation, legal education presentations and materials. VOLS model is to partner closely with educators and staff at NYC’s public schools, colleges, and community-based organizations to provide school-based support.

VOLS IP supports immigrant young people on a range of legal issues in order to help them remain in the United States and access school and work. For example, many qualify for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), which provides a path to lawful permanent residency, work authorization, and eventually citizenship. SIJS is available to some of our most vulnerable youth who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents. VOLS also supports young people on legal matters including Employment Authorization, asylum, adjustment of status, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), U Visas, T Visas, VAWA, Advanced Parole, and deportation defense.

To increase our impact, VOLS IP’s bilingual Spanish-English legal team recruits, trains, and mentors pro bono volunteer attorneys from 35 law firm/corporate partners to provide additional free legal services to young people.

With this funding, VOLS IP will (i) provide legal advice or representation to 200 immigrant young people under age 25 on a range of immigration legal issues that help them access security, education, and employment, (ii) provide 125 immigrant young people under age 25 with legal education about immigration laws and working with immigration attorneys, and (iii) train and mentor 150 pro bono attorneys on laws and best practices to support immigrant young people and take cases.

Total Project Budget: $792,794

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pinkerton Foundation – Pending. Committed – Sills Family Foundation, Lucius N. Littauer Foundation, Rathman Family Foundation, Immigrant Justice Corps, Ichigo Foundation, Trinity Church Wall Street, Keith Haring Foundation

Project Duration: 1 Year
Geographical Area Served: New York City
Age Group To Be Served: 14-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Amy
Contact Last Name: Bonderoff
Contact Title: Director, Development & Communications
Contact Phone: (212) 966-4400
Contact Email: (212) 966-4400

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Solihten Institute
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 7887 East Belleview Avenue, Ste 1100
City: Denver
State: CO
Postal Code: 80111
Main Phone: 3036370144
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://solihten.org/
Employer ID Number: 31-0951606
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/25/2026
Requested Amount: 3000

Project Title: Meeting Youth Where They Are: Contemporary Play, Tech & Gaming Strategies for Clinicians
Project Description:

Across the country, children and adolescents are navigating unprecedented shifts in how they play, communicate, and cope—shifts driven by digital environments, online gaming, and technology‑mediated social interaction. These changes are contributing to rising anxiety, depression, and social disconnection among youth, while many clinicians report feeling underprepared to engage young people in developmentally aligned, culturally responsive ways. To address this national gap, Solihten Institute seeks to create "Meeting Youth Where They Are: Contemporary Play, Tech & Gaming Strategies for Clinicians," a comprehensive training program designed to equip child‑ and youth‑serving mental health professionals with the skills needed to support today’s young clients effectively.
Grounded in Solihten’s mission to inspire, educate, connect, and equip professionals who integrate mind, body, spirit, and community, the project emphasizes rigorous curriculum development and high‑quality instructional design. Led by youth‑specialist psychologist Gina M. Pasquale, PsyD, Solihten will enhance and expand a three‑module training that integrates contemporary play‑based strategies, tech‑informed and gaming‑aware engagement techniques, and developmental and cultural considerations essential for today’s youth mental health landscape. Each module will be built to national continuing education standards (APA and NBCC), supported by extensive faculty preparation, evidence‑informed content creation, and professional recording for broad, long‑term accessibility.
Once finalized, the training will be delivered live and recorded for nationwide reach, enabling clinicians across diverse geographic, socioeconomic, and practice settings—including schools, community programs, and nonprofit agencies—to access specialized instruction that is often unavailable locally.
By strengthening the clinical workforce with relevant, practical, and nationally scalable training, this project enhances the quality of mental health care available to thousands of young people. It empowers clinicians to engage youth authentically, improve therapeutic connection, and respond effectively to digital‑related stressors—all while advancing Solihten’s vision of communities where all people are understood, supported, and affirmed in their pursuit of healing and wholeness.

Total Project Budget: 15000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Private foundations and individual donors

Project Duration: one year
Geographical Area Served: national
Age Group To Be Served: children and youth serving clinicians

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Caitlin
Contact Last Name: Donley
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 7206789063
Contact Email: caitlind@solihten.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Children’s Friend
Legal Name (if Different): Children’s Friend and Service
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 153 Summer Street
City: Providence
State: RI
Postal Code: 02903
Main Phone: 401-276-4300
Main Fax: 401-331-3285
Organization Website: www.cfsri.org
Employer ID Number: 05-0258819
Organization Tax Status: Non-profit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 25, 2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Reading Starts in Infancy: Distributing Multilingual Books Through Our WIC Program
Project Description:

Children’s Friend provides early care and education braided together with family support so all members of the family can get on the road to success. We believe in promoting the habit of families reading together. We propose to distribute multilingual books for infants and toddlers through our WIC program. Our WIC program provides nutrition support and other services in four of our centers and through a mobile van. Our WIC program serves 6,000 families each year. All families served by WIC are low-income. More than 50% speak languages other than English at home.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): None. Pilot project.

Project Duration: One year
Geographical Area Served: Rhode Island
Age Group To Be Served: Children birth to age 4

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Owen
Contact Last Name: Heleen
Contact Title: Director of Program Development & Innovation
Contact Phone: 401-808-5277
Contact Email: oheleen@cfsri.org