Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Allen Academy
Legal Name (if Different): The Texas Private School Foundation, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 3201 Boonville Rd.
City: Bryan
State: Texas
Postal Code: 77802
Main Phone: 979-776-0731
Main Fax:
Organization Website: allenacademy.org
Employer ID Number: 74-1821193
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 30, 2024
Requested Amount: $3,500

Project Title: Allen Academy Outdoor Classroom, Community Garden and Habitat Restoration
Project Description:

Allen Academy is an independent co-educational day school located in Bryan, Texas that was founded in 1886 by John H. and Rivers O. Allen. The 40-acre campus is located seven miles (11 km) northeast of Texas A&M University and enrolls about 340 students from throughout the Brazos Valley. We are seeking your support to build an outdoor classroom and garden while preserving precious Texas forest, prairie, and watershed including the highly endangered American Elm tree. An outdoor classroom will allow our teachers to conduct lessons in a natural setting, fostering creativity and engagement among our students. It will serve as an ideal space for science classes, nature studies, and environmental education. The garden will serve as a living laboratory, where students can learn about plant life cycles, sustainable gardening practices, and the importance of environmental stewardship. The outdoor classroom and garden will also serve as a gathering space for our school community. It will be open to parents, teachers, and local residents, promoting a sense of togetherness and collaboration.

In this modern age, children’s access to the outdoors has become a precious commodity. Research shows that children who spend more time in natural environments engage in higher levels of physical activity, leading to improved physical fitness and reduced risk of obesity. In addition, numerous studies indicate that exposure to nature has a positive impact on children’s overall emotional well-being through improvements in resilience, reducing stress, anxiety, and even symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Likewise, nature experiences have been found to enhance cognitive abilities, including attention, problem-solving skills, creativity, and academic performance in various subjects, such as science, mathematics, and reading comprehension.

Mission Statement: Through excellence in academics, athletics and the arts, and an emphasis on character, Allen Academy empowers students to lead lives of purpose and impact.

Total Project Budget: $55,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Community giving $20,000. Nina Astin Foundation $5,000. Alkek Foundation $5,000 pending. Cowden Foundation $5,000 pending.

Project Duration: 2025-2026
Geographical Area Served: Brazos County, Texas
Age Group To Be Served: 3 – 18 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Isabella
Contact Last Name: Gallup
Contact Title: Director of Advancement
Contact Phone: 979-776-0731
Contact Email: advancement@allenacademy.org