Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Capper Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3500 SW 10th Avenue
City: Topeka
State: Kansas
Postal Code: 66604
Main Phone: 7852724060
Main Fax: (785)2727912
Organization Website: https://www.capper.org
Employer ID Number: 48-0543745
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/09/2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Pediatric Scholarship Assistance Fund
Project Description:

Capper Foundation, deeply rooted in Senator Arthur Capper’s vision since 1920, has evolved into Topeka’s premier provider of specialized pediatric therapy for children with disabilities. Our comprehensive pediatric services, spanning infancy to 21 years, address diverse needs through individualized care, including physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies and adaptive recreation programs. Despite our rich history, the financial burdens faced by families caring for children with disabilities persist. The Pediatric Scholarship Assistance Fund (PSAF) serves as a crucial lifeline, alleviating the financial strain caused by therapeutic services not covered by insurance or other funding sources. The PSAF also bridges the funding gap for program expenses left uncovered by Medicaid, commercial insurance, and private pay. In the last fiscal year, we allocated $884,000 to our PSAF to support families and cover unreimbursed costs, benefiting numerous pediatric families. However, with the increasing number of children diagnosed with disabilities, 1 in 33 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the demand for our services continues to grow. We anticipate our PSAF need to be approximately $900,000 in FY24. We seek partners like the Hermanowski Family Foundation to join us in this vital endeavor. Your contribution would enable us to support the over 1,000 children we serve annually, empowering them to overcome challenges and realize their true potential. Children with disabilities do not simply outgrow their conditions; they require ongoing support to navigate adulthood. By partnering with us, you would play a pivotal role in shaping brighter futures for these children. Your support would ensure sustained financial assistance for years to come, creating lasting impacts on the lives of countless families in our communities. Together, we can make a difference empowering children with disabilities to thrive and succeed in their unique journeys.

Total Project Budget: $900,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Annual fundraising events, seek grant opportunities, individual partners, business partners and sponsorships.

Project Duration: Ongoing through FY 2024.
Geographical Area Served: Topeka, KS; Shawnee County and surrounding counties, and Northeast Kansas
Age Group To Be Served: Capper Foundation served children with disabilities spanning infancy through 21 years of age.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Janelle
Contact Last Name: Hood
Contact Title: Grant Specialist
Contact Phone: (785)272-4060
Contact Email: jhood@capper.org