Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: ESSEX GRASSROOTS TENNIS AND EDUCATION INC
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 237 Ivy Court
City: Orange
State: NJ
Postal Code: 07050-3415
Main Phone: 12034249899
Main Fax:
Organization Website:
Employer ID Number: 81-4507628
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 07/05/2022
Requested Amount: 3000

Project Title: Tennis Education for Disadvantaged Youth
Project Description:

Our organization operates a fall and winter program in indoor locations, as well as outdoor programs in the spring and summer in East Orange, Irvington and Newark, in partnership with each city’s recreation department. After school programs are held throughout the area, in school gymnasiums or community centers, using USTA’s Netgeneration format and the ACE curriculum, which provides an engaging multicultural approach that addresses the achievement gap while promoting social/emotional skills, health/wellness, and family involvement. Our programs teach problem solving strategies to be employed both on and off the court.

In addition, in partnership with the City of Newark, EGTE offers tennis summer camp for children ages 5 to 16. During our six-week summer camp, youth receive instruction on the basic foundation of tennis while also experiencing character development and ongoing support from qualified mentors.

Most participants pay little or no cost through our indoor, outdoor and after school community programs.

Our programs operate on three basic principles; Access, Affordability and Opportunity. Educational programs and guidance augment the teaching in school through homework assistance and encouraging competency in mathematics and literacy. After school academic initiative programs are designed to support and encourage academic achievement, health, wellness, and strengthen life skills.

The fall/winter tennis program prepares all levels of tennis players from beginner to advance; high-school and tournament players, to people that have never had a racquet before. Additionally, the program focuses on helping kids succeed off the court by focusing on sustaining and furthering their education with homework help, study skills, college application process and preparation.

Total Project Budget: 99850

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): USTA Foundation- $13,000 committed; John & Margaret Post Foundation – $5,000 committed; Walmart Foundation- $5,000 requested

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Essex County, NJ
Age Group To Be Served: 6-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Samuel
Contact Last Name: Inalegwu
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 12034249899
Contact Email: essexgrassrootstenniseducation@hotmail.com