Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Computers4Kids
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: C4K
Mailing Address: 945 2nd St SE
City: Charlottesvile
State: VA
Postal Code: 22902
Main Phone: (434) 817-1121
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://c4kclubhouse.org/
Employer ID Number: 54-1996936
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/24/2026
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Expanding Opportunity: One-on-One STEAM Mentoring for Charlottesville-Albemarle Youth
Project Description:

C4K exists to give children and young adults the tools they need to succeed — and to help them achieve their full potential. For 25 years, C4K has been the only organization in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area of Virginia combining one-on-one STEAM mentoring with hands-on technology access for youth from low-income households, at no cost to youth or their families.C4K’s flagship 1:1 Mentoring program pairs each youth (grades 6–12) with a trained volunteer mentor for a 16-week, project-based experience in coding, robotics, design, digital storytelling, music production, and more. Youth don’t just learn about technology; they build with it. Alongside trusted mentors, they develop confidence, problem-solving skills, and the capabilities that open doors to education and economic opportunity.C4K also offers Collabs (small-group project-based STEAM learning experience with group mentors), themed Camps during school breaks, and Open Clubhouse — drop-in, youth-driven exploration time. Together, these programs transform the lives of 140+ youth annually — all from households at or below 80% of HUD Area Median Family Income. A Hermanowski Foundation grant of $10,000 would fund direct program delivery in FY2027: mentor training, project materials, and access to current and emerging technology. In FY2025, C4K’s volunteer mentors contributed 2,160 hours valued at over $65,000, amplifying the impact of every philanthropic dollar invested.

Total Project Budget: $888,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed funding for the current year includes the City of Charlottesville ($44,500), Manning Family Foundation ($65,000), Northrop Grumman Corporation ($5,000), TJX Foundation ($20,000), and Best Buy Foundation ($135,000, final year). Active applications and prospective sources for FY26 and FY27 include the Bama Works Fund/CACF ($10,000), Cavalier Futures Foundation ($10,000), Charlottesville Area Community Foundation ($50,000), Dominion Foundation ($25,000), Glenn W. Bailey Foundation ($25,000), The Charles Fund ($30,000/year, 3-year request), Women United in Philanthropy ($10,000), Junior League of Charlottesville ($4,000), Apex Clean Energy ($10,000), Atlantic Union Bank ($5,000), Carter Bank & Trust ($2,500), and ongoing support from individual donors.

Project Duration: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Geographical Area Served: Central Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: Grades 6 through 12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Taylor
Contact Last Name: McLeod
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 203-507-8628
Contact Email: grants@c4kclubhouse.org