Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Leadership Greater McHenry County
Legal Name (if Different): Leadership Greater McHenry County
Also Known As: LGMC
Mailing Address: 101 N Johnson St, Suite 1E
City: Woodstock
State: IL
Postal Code: 60098
Main Phone: 815-337-8750
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://leadershipgmc.org/
Employer ID Number: 20-1687470
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/18/26
Requested Amount: $9,600

Project Title: LGMC Youth Community Leadership Program
Project Description:

The LGMC Youth Community Leadership Program offers area high school students an opportunity to enhance community awareness and knowledge while developing leadership skills. It seeks to empower and motivate students to become involved and committed to their community. Alumni from the LGMC Core Adult Program serve on a coordinating committee with responsibility for guiding the development and delivery of the program. The Leadership Challenge text by Kouzes and Pozner provides the foundational leadership model for the program. Program topics include Law and Government, Healthcare and Wellness, People in Need Forum (nonprofit awareness), and dedicated leadership skills activities. Students are formed into teams that are guided by adult advisors who are LGMC alumni. The 2026-2027 class will represent the 10th year of the program.

Total Project Budget: $32,525

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed (Application fees – $625, Sponsorships – $9,600, Local foundation grant $9,600) Potential yet to be committed (Individual donations and grants – $12,700)

Project Duration: July 2026-March 2027
Geographical Area Served: McHenry County, Illnois
Age Group To Be Served: Youth, ages 16-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Catherine
Contact Last Name: Jones
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 815-451-4892
Contact Email: cjones@leadershipgmc.org