Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Peak Education
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 1645 S Murray Blvd
City: Colorado Springs
State: CO
Postal Code: 80916-4502
Main Phone: 719-232-3218
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.peakedu.org
Employer ID Number: 84-1467174
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/12/2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Peak Education Signature Program for 2024
Project Description:

Currently, Peak Education serves over 400 students from disadvantaged backgrounds in Colorado Springs, spanning from 7th grade through college completion. The organization offers a variety of resources aimed at helping students navigate meaningful postsecondary and career pathways. Nearly all Peak Education students, approximately 100%, fall into the low- or very-low-income brackets as per federal guidelines and qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch. Additionally, 90% of these students will be the first in their families to attend college, with 36% identifying as male and 64% as female.

The cornerstone of Peak Education’s offerings is its Signature Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to support students in achieving their educational objectives through a three-pronged approach. This approach encompasses middle and high school programming, college/career counseling, and mentoring. Middle and high school students participate in monthly meetings that feature workshops, activities, and guest speakers focusing on vital skills such as Self Advocacy, Financial Literacy,, Negotiation Skills, Compromise, Career Development/Passion Projects, Self-Care, Decision Making, and Mentorship support. The college counseling component, managed by the Director of College Counseling, aids over 150 students in grades 9-12 through application workshops, engagements with college representatives, resource connections, career exploration, personalized 1:1 support for seniors, and retention efforts for enrolled college students.

Peak Education offers two mentoring avenues. Near Peer Mentoring pairs college students with 9th and 10th-grade students, transitioning to a hybrid format with in-person meetings, community service activities, a skating event, and an end-of-year dinner. Community Mentoring volunteers are matched with juniors and seniors, engaging in monthly meetings and in-person events and providing academic and college application support. Guiding students to acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to pursue their educational aspirations lies at the heart of Peak Education’s mission. Through this three-pronged foundational approach, participants are equipped for future success.

Total Project Budget: 57,700

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Sachs Foundation, Committed. John and Margot Lane Foundation, Committed. Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation, Committed. Moniker Foundation, Committed. Anschutz/Gazette Charities, Committed. Pikes Peak United Way, Committed. The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation, Committed. GE Johnson Foundation, Committed. Kane Family Foundation, Committed. Strub-Herr Foundation, Committed. Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, Committed. Denver Children’s Foundation, Committed. Nathan B and Florence R Burt Foundation, Committed. Edson Foundation, Committed. Coors Foundation, Committed. Transforming Safety, Committed. Chick-fil-A Foundation/True Inspiration Awards, Committed. Pikes Peak Community Foundation – Racial Equality, Committed. Bloom PRI, Committed. DOLA – Infrastructure, Committed. Community Service Block Grant (CSBG), Committed. William Stanely Foundation, Committed. Hester E. and Edwin W. Giddings Foundation, Committed. Beacon Foundation, Committed. Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust, Committed. Sunstone Foundation, Committed. El Pomar Foundation/Anna Keesling Ackerman Fund, Committed. The Carl George Bjorkman Foundation, Committed. John and Marget Lane Foundation, Committed. LB Research & Education Foundation, Potential. NBA Foundation, Potential. Anschutz Family, Potential. COSI Career Launch Grant, Potential. Colorado Springs Utilities Community Focus Fund, Potential. US Bank, Potential. Chapman Foundation, Potential. Denver Broncos Community Grant Fund, Potential. Ent Credit Union/YES Grant, Potential. RBC Foundation/National Program, Potential. Luther T McCauley Charitable Trust, Potential. Marble Hughes, Potential. Myron Stratton, Potential. Nathan B & Florence R But Foundation, Potential. T. Rowe Price, Potential. Virginia Hill Foundation, Potential. Joseph Henry Edmondson Special Project Grant, Potential.

Project Duration: 4/1/2024 – 12/31/2024
Geographical Area Served: El Paso
Age Group To Be Served: 15-18 years old & 19-24 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Carlos
Contact Last Name: Jimenez
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 719-232-3218
Contact Email: Grants@peakedu.org