Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Girls 4 Science
Legal Name (if Different): GIRLS 4 SCIENCE
Also Known As: G4S
Mailing Address: PO Box 288958
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60628
Main Phone: 7734016685
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.girls4science.org
Employer ID Number: 27-0147595
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/24
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Saturday STEM Academy
Project Description:

Girls 4 Science was established in 2009 as a direct response to a lack of accessible and affordable science programs for girls of color in Chicago. Its mission is to enrich the lives of girls through early exposure to the study of STEM and women of color working in STEM, as well as equip them with the knowledge, confidence, and motivation to persist in advanced study or careers.

Our Saturday STEM Academy runs for six weeks, four times per year, at three locations. High school and middle school students learn in blended classrooms at all three locations and each session accommodates 100+ girls. The program provides scientific exploration in state-of-the-art labs, field trips to discover real-world applications, and professional mentorship–all tactics that have been proven to retain girls’ interest in STEM and build confidence in their STEM abilities.

The Program Committee selects a different topic for each quarter. Upcoming topics include: Geology (Spring 2024), Manufacturing (Summer 2024), and Agriculture (Fall 2024). Beginning in 2025, we will cycle through STEM topics annually, covering Science in winter, Technology in spring, Engineering in summer, and Math in fall.

The committee also develops a robust syllabus with learning objectives, lesson content, and additional resources; this document is reviewed during a family orientation before each session. Each topic is presented in partnership with a corporation or community organization that facilitates access to STEM professionals and subject matter expertise.

Our Saturday STEM Academy is the only free, non-selective, year-round STEM program for girls ages 10-18 years in the Chicago region. We serve a diverse population of girls from nearly 90 zip codes, especially the south and west sides. The majority of these zip codes represent under-resourced communities of color. To date, we have impacted more than 3,000 girls through this program.

Total Project Budget: $189,375

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Albert Pick Jr. Fund ($15,000 potential), Bristol Myers Squibb ($10,000 potential), The Boeing Company ($25,000 potential), Amgen ($10,000 potential), KSI Foundation ($10,000 potential), McGraw Foundation ($5,000 potential), Belvedere Cares ($75,000 committed), Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation ($40,000 committed)

Project Duration: September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025
Geographical Area Served: Chicagoland, IL
Age Group To Be Served: 10-18 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jackie
Contact Last Name: Lomax
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 773-401-6685
Contact Email: jlomax@girls4science.org