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