Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Milwaukee Academy of Science
Legal Name (if Different): The Milwaukee Science Education Consortium Inc.
Also Known As: MAS
Mailing Address: 2000 W Kilbourn Ave
City: Milwaukee
State: WI
Postal Code: 53233
Main Phone: 4149330302
Main Fax: NA
Organization Website: https://www.milwaukeeacademyofscience.org/
Employer ID Number: 39-1974865
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/17/2023
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: General Operation Expenses
Project Description:

General operations support allows Milwaukee Academy of Science (MAS) to continue the pursuit in closing the funding gap that exists. Per pupil funding from the Department of Public Instruction is significantly less for public charter schools. In fact, this school year (and since the MPS referendum was passed), independent charter schools receive $5,000 less per pupil than their MPS and suburban counterparts. For a school our size, this computes to more than $7 million dollars in revenue we do not have to invest in our classrooms. This deficit creates an issue with furthering the impact on MAS students in certain areas and programs. The gift received from the Hermanowski Foundation gathers district leaders to strategically think about how funding is allocated and disbursed while creatively thinking of innovative ways to continue the things that make MAS unique.

Total Project Budget: 18,700,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Northwestern Mutual Foundation, The Bradley Foundation, Milwaukee Tool, and more

Project Duration: Reoccurring/Continuing
Geographical Area Served: Milwaukee, WI
Age Group To Be Served: 4-18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jordyn
Contact Last Name: Plieseis
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: 4149330302
Contact Email: jplieseis@mascience.org