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

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Victory Center
Legal Name (if Different): The Victory Center
Also Known As: The Victory Center
Mailing Address: 18900 NE 25th Ave
City: miami
State: fl
Postal Code: 33180
Main Phone: 305 466 1142
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thevictoryschool.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 – EIN – 65-0968171

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/11/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Hermanowski Foundation Sensory Room
Project Description:

The Victory Center respectfully requests $10,000 from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation to help establish a state-of-the-art sensory room that will expand therapeutic learning opportunities for students with autism spectrum disorder to be established and built in 2027.
For more than 25 years, The Victory Center has provided highly individualized education and therapeutic services for children and young adults with autism. Instruction is grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a research-based approach that uses structured teaching, data collection, and positive reinforcement to help individuals build communication, social, and functional life skills. Because many students with autism experience sensory processing challenges that affect attention, emotional regulation, and behavior, environments that support sensory integration are critical to their ability to learn and thrive.
Research shows that sensory-based environments can reduce anxiety, improve self-regulation, and increase engagement in learning activities for children with autism. A dedicated sensory room will allow Victory Center students to access therapeutic equipment that helps regulate sensory input while strengthening motor planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
The planned sensory room will include equipment specifically selected to support sensory integration and physical development. A raindrop swing will provide gentle movement and deep pressure that help students calm their bodies, develop body awareness, and improve motor planning. A modular balance beam set will strengthen coordination and collaborative play while building confidence in movement. Hopscotch gel floor tiles will provide visual stimulation while encouraging jumping and gross motor activity. A Jumparoo will offer “heavy work,” an important therapeutic strategy that helps students regulate sensory input and improve body awareness. A low-profile climbing wall will promote problem-solving, strength, and safe exploration of movement.
Together, these tools will create a multi-sensory therapeutic environment that helps students regulate their bodies, engage in learning, and build independence. With the Hermanowski Foundation’s support, The Victory Center will provide students with autism access to a dynamic space designed to strengthen both developmental outcomes and long-term quality of life.
If awarded we would like to offer a naming opportunity for our sensory room as The Hermanowski Foundation Sensory Room. Thank you for your time, consideration and partnership.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential sponsorship of materials from Schylling Toys

Project Duration: Calendar Year 2027
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Kornreich
Contact Title: Director of Development and Fundraising
Contact Phone: 6199955687
Contact Email: jkornreich@thevictoryschool.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Victory Center
Legal Name (if Different): The Victory Center
Also Known As: The Victory Center
Mailing Address: 18900 NE 25th Ave
City: miami
State: fl
Postal Code: 33180
Main Phone: 305 466 1142
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thevictoryschool.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 501c3 – EIN – 65-0968171

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/11/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Hermanowski Foundation Sensory Room
Project Description:

The Victory Center respectfully requests $10,000 from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation to help establish a state-of-the-art sensory room that will expand therapeutic learning opportunities for students with autism spectrum disorder to be established and built in 2027.
For more than 25 years, The Victory Center has provided highly individualized education and therapeutic services for children and young adults with autism. Instruction is grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), a research-based approach that uses structured teaching, data collection, and positive reinforcement to help individuals build communication, social, and functional life skills. Because many students with autism experience sensory processing challenges that affect attention, emotional regulation, and behavior, environments that support sensory integration are critical to their ability to learn and thrive.
Research shows that sensory-based environments can reduce anxiety, improve self-regulation, and increase engagement in learning activities for children with autism. A dedicated sensory room will allow Victory Center students to access therapeutic equipment that helps regulate sensory input while strengthening motor planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
The planned sensory room will include equipment specifically selected to support sensory integration and physical development. A raindrop swing will provide gentle movement and deep pressure that help students calm their bodies, develop body awareness, and improve motor planning. A modular balance beam set will strengthen coordination and collaborative play while building confidence in movement. Hopscotch gel floor tiles will provide visual stimulation while encouraging jumping and gross motor activity. A Jumparoo will offer “heavy work,” an important therapeutic strategy that helps students regulate sensory input and improve body awareness. A low-profile climbing wall will promote problem-solving, strength, and safe exploration of movement.
Together, these tools will create a multi-sensory therapeutic environment that helps students regulate their bodies, engage in learning, and build independence. With the Hermanowski Foundation’s support, The Victory Center will provide students with autism access to a dynamic space designed to strengthen both developmental outcomes and long-term quality of life.
If awarded we would like to offer a naming opportunity for our sensory room as The Hermanowski Foundation Sensory Room. Thank you for your time, consideration and partnership.

Total Project Budget: 10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential sponsorship of materials from Schylling Toys

Project Duration: Calendar Year 2027
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jennifer
Contact Last Name: Kornreich
Contact Title: Director of Development and Fundraising
Contact Phone: 6199955687
Contact Email: jkornreich@thevictoryschool.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CLASS MATTERS INC
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 2625 NW 114TH ST OKC, OK 73120
City: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73120
State: OK
Postal Code: 73120-6604
Main Phone: 4055095396
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.class-matters.org
Employer ID Number: 27-3102028
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-11-2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: CLASSES
Project Description:

Our evidence-based curriculum integrates Character, Leadership, Academic Success, Student Engagement, Entrepreneurship, and STEM (CLASSES) to address systemic achievement gaps and the digital divide. Class Matters Inc. seeks funding to support our CLASSES After-School STEM Program, a workforce and college readiness initiative for underserved middle and high school students in Northeast and Northwest Oklahoma City. This project aims to equip 100 underrepresented youth across five after-school cohort sites (20 students per site) with the tools, mentorship, and hands-on experiences necessary to pursue careers in STEM and medicine.
Currently, targeted schools in these communities face a lack of STEM infrastructure and instructional resources, primarily due to an institutional focus on the arts. This funding will enable us to purchase essential STEM supplies and equipment, allowing students to engage in real-world, project-based learning that bridges classroom instruction and future career paths.
The year-round CLASSES program delivers weekly sessions (2–3 hours) that incorporate:
• Peer-to-peer mentoring and academic support
• Hands-on STEM projects and enrichment
• Workforce readiness and leadership development
• Soft skills and 21st-century skill-building
• Industry exposure through partnerships in healthcare, aviation, IT, and energy
We embed the Engineering Design Process (EDP) into every major STEM project to teach students how to think critically, approach challenges methodically, and resolve conflicts constructively.

Total Project Budget: 100,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000 $0 Kirkpatrick Foundation Secured $1,000 $0 TTCU Cares Foundation Secured $10,000 $0 Jack and Jill of America Foundation Secured $40,000 $0 EastsideDuoFund Secured $5,000 $0 Devon Energy Foundation Secured $15,000 $0 DOD STEM Secured $50,000 $0 OKC Innovation District Secured $10,000 $0 Employee Community Fund of the Boeing Company Secured $7,302.00 $0 Individual Gifts/Donations Secured

Project Duration: Spring 2026-Fall 2027
Geographical Area Served: The program will directly benefit 100 under‑represented youth across five cohort sites in northeast and northwest Oklahoma City. We focus on “at‑hope” youth enrolled in traditional public schools, home‑school settings, and alternative education programs. Our primary service area includes ZIP codes 73111 and 73117, with additional outreach to nearby neighborhoods that experience similar barriers to enrichment opportunities.
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 11-24, with a primary focus on upper elementary, middle, and high school students who are under-resourced and traditionally under-represented in STEM and technical fields.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Darron
Contact Last Name: Lamkin
Contact Title: President and Founder
Contact Phone: 4055095396
Contact Email: darron.lamkin@class-matters.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Leader Breeders Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Leader Breeders
Mailing Address: 5607 Narcissus Ave
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 21215
Main Phone: 9179031410
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.leaderbreeders.org
Employer ID Number: 85-2500928
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Leader Breeders Teen Lounge: Leadership, Wellness, and Passion Development Program
Project Description:

Leader Breeders seeks support to expand our Teen Youth Lounge program, a structured after-school initiative designed to provide teens with a safe space to learn, grow, and connect with positive mentors. The program serves youth ages 13–19 and operates Monday through Thursday, offering a combination of academic support, personal development, wellness activities, and creative exploration.

Through this program, teens will participate in a series of workshops and hands-on activities that help them strengthen academic habits, develop leadership skills, explore personal passions, and build positive relationships with their peers. The Youth Lounge creates a consistent and supportive environment during after-school hours—one of the most critical times for youth engagement and safety.

Program Components

Academic Support & Study HallParticipants receive tutoring and homework assistance while building stronger study habits and academic confidence.

Wellness & Leadership CirclesWeekly facilitated discussions focused on mental health, decision-making, leadership, and communication skills.

Passion Development WorkshopsYouth explore personal interests through hands-on sessions in areas such as entrepreneurship, arts, media, cooking, athletics, and career exploration.

Mentorship & Career ExposureCommunity leaders and professionals engage with youth through guest sessions, helping teens envision pathways for their future.

Total Project Budget: 30000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): BCYF, Governors Office of Crime Prevention, SST Initiative

Project Duration: July – May
Geographical Area Served: Baltimore Maryland
Age Group To Be Served: 13-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Corin
Contact Last Name: Adams
Contact Title: CEO/Founder
Contact Phone: 9179031410
Contact Email: leaderbreeders@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Your Money Matters
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: YOUR MONEY MATTERS MENTORING
Mailing Address: 420 E MAIN ST
City: AUBURN
State: WA
Postal Code: 98002
Main Phone: 5034150542
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.yourmoneymattersmentoring.org
Employer ID Number: 823618832
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/10/26
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: YOUTH FINANCIAL WELLNESS EDUCATION AND MENTORING
Project Description:

Since 2018, Your Money Matters Mentoring has reached 6,000+ youth and young adults across Washington State, primarily ages 16–25 from BIPOC, first-generation, system-impacted, and low-income communities.
Through partnerships with schools, housing
programs, reentry centers, and community organizations, participants have increased financial confidence, opened bank accounts, built credit, completed workforce certifications, and secured employment — supported by ongoing mentorship and real-world financial learning

Total Project Budget: 539,579

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): US BANK, BECU, AVENT FOUNDATION, STATE FARM, EZEE FIBER, GREEN RIVER COLLEGE

Project Duration: 12 MONTHS
Geographical Area Served: SEATTLE, AND TACOMA WASHINGTON METOR AREA
Age Group To Be Served: 16-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): MR
Contact First Name: Clinton
Contact Last Name: Taylor
Contact Title: EXEXCUTIVE DIRECTOR
Contact Phone: 2532582474
Contact Email: ymmm.grants@gmail.com

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: National Alliance on Mental Illness – Santa Clara County
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1150 Bascom Ave. #24
City: San Jose
State: California
Postal Code: 95128
Main Phone: (408) 453-0400
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.namisantaclara.org
Employer ID Number: 94-2430956
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 10, 2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Ending the Silence
Project Description:

According to a study by the California Endowment: ““Young adults in California experience mental health challenges at alarming rates, with more than three-quarters reporting anxiety in the last year, more than half reporting depression, 31% experiencing suicidal thinking and 16% self-harm.:

NAMI-SCC brings Ending the Silence (ETS) into high schools and middle schools in Santa Clara County. ETS is a 50-minute interactive and transformational presentation devoted to giving students an opportunity to learn about mental illness through an informative presentation, short videos, and personal testimonies.

A trained two-person team, one being an individual who shares their own journey with a diagnosable mental health condition, delivers the program. Students learn about symptoms and indicators of mental illness and are given resources aimed at helping themselves, their friends, or family members who may be in need of support.

At the conclusion of the presentation, students are given resource cards with valuable phone numbers and websites of mental health agencies and youth support services, along with a list of symptoms/warning signs of mental illness. Postcards are mailed home to parents informing them about the presentation.

Moving stories from positive role models have the power to change kids’ views. The discussion gives students the rare opportunity to ask questions about mental health challenges to people who have lived it. The presentation’s message of empathy and hope encourages students to actively care for themselves and their friends. It also teaches them it’s okay to talk about what they’re feeling. ETS covers:
1. Early warning signs
2. Facts and statistics about youth and mental health conditions
3. When, where, and how to get help for themselves or their friends
4. When it’s not okay to keep a secret

Total Project Budget: $180,783

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Farrington Historical Foundation ($5,000) KLA Foundation ($50,000) Santa Clara County Supervisor Inventory Fund ($20,000) Archer Family Foundation ($5,000) Macy’s ($5,000) Pending: Brutten Family Foundation ($5,000) Intero Foundation ($10,000) Charis Foundation ($7,500) Palo Alto Community Fund ($5,000) William Smythe Foundation ($5,000) Kieve Foundation ($10,000) Sadie Meyer and Louis Cohn Foundation ($5,000)

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Santa Clara County
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Rovina
Contact Last Name: Nimbalkar
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: (408) 453-0400 x3120
Contact Email: rnimbalkar@namisantaclara.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: First Street Methodist Mission
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: First Street Mission
Mailing Address: 801 W 1st Street
City: Fort Worth
State: Texas
Postal Code: 76102
Main Phone: 817-335-6080
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://fumcfw.org/mission/
Employer ID Number: 56-2570858
Organization Tax Status: Tax Exempt – Nonprofit Organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 10, 2026
Requested Amount: $5,000.00

Project Title: Infant Formula Program
Project Description:

First Street Methodist Mission began in the1950s, when First United Methodist Church Fort Worth (FUMCFW) recognized a need for food and nutrition support within a downtown housing community. In response, the Mission was formed and quickly expanded its services, creating programs designed to meet a variety of needs. One of the earliest of these initiatives was the Infant Formula Program, created to ensure infants in the community received essential, age-appropriate nutrition.

The Infant Formula program was developed in part due to high levels of infant mortality in Tarrant County and specifically in areas near the downtown Fort Worth area where First Street and FUMCFW are located. Although significant efforts have been made to reduce these numbers, challenges remain. While many complex factors contribute to infant mortality, the Mission then and now believes that ensuring reliable access to proper infant nutrition is an important part of the solution.

Today, the Infant Formula program at First Street continues this vital work by providing families with children up to one year of age with infant formula, age-appropriate baby food, and baby-care supplies. Parents may access these resources twice each month, helping local infants receive the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development.

In 2025, First Street provided infant formula to 200 unique households, amounting to 602 total services. Already in 2026, the Mission has supported 44 households with 70 visits. Behind each of these numbers is a baby who is nourished, a parent who can breathe a little easier, and a family strengthened by the care of this community. These thousands of ounces of formula represent far more than nutrition; they represent hope, health, and the promise of a stronger future for every child we serve.

Total Project Budget: $35,800.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funding for the Infant Formula Program is derived from potential private donations only.

Project Duration: Calendar Year of 2026
Geographical Area Served: Tarrant County, Texas
Age Group To Be Served: Birth to Age 1

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Elizabeth
Contact Last Name: Becker
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 817-781-6214
Contact Email: ebecker@firststreetmission.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: TheSmileZone
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1285 E Sunset Dr
City: Casa Grande
State: AZ
Postal Code: 85122
Main Phone: 8062929115
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.thesmilezone.org
Employer ID Number: 93-2137262
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/10/2026
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Smiles Across Arizona
Project Description:

Smiles Across Arizona is a mobile oral health outreach initiative led by TheSmileZone to provide preventive dental care, education, and hygiene resources to underserved children across Arizona. The program focuses on reaching children from low-income families who face barriers to accessing dental care, including financial limitations, transportation challenges, and limited availability of pediatric dental providers.

Through partnerships with schools, Head Start programs, childcare centers, and community health fairs, TheSmileZone delivers dental screenings, fluoride varnish treatments, and oral health education directly where children live and learn. Each participating child also receives a dental hygiene kit that includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and educational materials to support healthy daily habits at home.

Funding from the Hermanowski Foundation will support the purchase of essential dental supplies, preventive materials, and hygiene kits needed to serve approximately 2,500 children during the project year. These resources allow our team of dental professionals and volunteers to safely provide preventive services and education at no cost to families.

The primary goals of Smiles Across Arizona are to reduce untreated tooth decay, increase oral health knowledge among children and caregivers, and connect families to local dental providers for continued care when needed. By focusing on prevention and early intervention, the program helps children avoid pain, infection, and missed school days caused by untreated dental disease.

Through this initiative, TheSmileZone aims to create lasting improvements in children’s health and well-being while ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and succeed with a healthy smile.

Total Project Budget: $14,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Delta Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield, America’s ToothFairy

Project Duration: Continuous
Geographical Area Served: Arizona
Age Group To Be Served: 0-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Rosenberg
Contact Last Name: Delgado
Contact Title: Clinical Coordinator/Lead Dental Hygienist
Contact Phone: 7744621645
Contact Email: rose@thesmilezone.org

Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Legal Name (if Different): Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Also Known As: Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Mailing Address: 150 Boush Street, Suite 201
City: Norfolk
State: Va
Postal Code: 23510
Main Phone: 7574698085
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.virginiasymphony.org
Employer ID Number: 54-600598
Organization Tax Status: 501c3-Not for profit

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: Professional Orchestra Musician Chairs Project
Project Description:

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is in great need for Orchestra Musician Chairs.
Our current chairs have undergone wear and tear for many years and need to be replaced.
Our immediate need is to replace 20 chairs for orchestra rehearsals and performances. Goal: 79 chairs
In closing, professional ergonomic chairs are important for Musicians that sit for hours performing and practicing. These chairs last for many years if cared for properly and we intend on doing so. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Total Project Budget: $39,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Mary Parsons Foundation (pending); VBTFOA

Project Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Hampton Roads and Peninsule (Virginia)
Age Group To Be Served: All ages

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Hope
Contact Last Name: Grants Manager: 757-469-8085
Contact Title: Grants Manager
Contact Phone: 7574698085
Contact Email: hjones@virginiasymphony.org