Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Green River College Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 12401 Southeast 320th Street, Auburn, WA, USA
City: Auburn
State: Washington
Postal Code: 98092
Main Phone: 2532883330
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Organization Website: greenrivercollegefoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 51-0168649
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 27, 2024
Requested Amount: 4,000

Project Title: Student Scholarships
Project Description:

Green River College is an open-access, public institution situated on 180 acres of forest land in Auburn, WA, with additional campuses in downtown Auburn, Kent and Enumclaw The college serves a diverse student body and fosters an environment conducive to learning , growth and life enhancement for students.

The Green River College Foundation plays a crucial role in supporting the institution’s pursuit of educational excellence. Its vision revolves around ensuring adequate resources to uphold the college’s standards of educational quality.

One of the foundation’s key initiatives is to provide scholarships to students annually, averaging $2,000 per recipient, which can be utilized for tuition, fees, books, or program-related supplies. These scholarships are awarded based on both financial need and academic merit.

For scholarships provided by the Hermanowski Family Foundation, the focus would be to award two, $2,000 scholarships to students in the demographic of age 17 – 21.

Nearly half of the students who applied for foundation scholarships last year were between the ages of 17-21, and nearly half of those applicants were not awarded due to limited funds.

These scholarships play a vital role in supporting students’ educational endeavors, often serving as a lifeline for those struggling to meet the costs of attendance. Beyond financial assistance, scholarships instill a sense of belief and validation in recipients, providing tangible benefits for their resumes and college transfer applications.

Scholarships are not just a project but an ongoing way to assist students in realizing their educational dreams.

Thank you for your consideration.

Total Project Budget: The 24-25 FY Scholarship Budget is still being formed, however last year we awarded approx 667,000 in scholarships

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individuals, Service Clubs and Local Businesses

Project Duration: Annually 2024-2025
Geographical Area Served: Green River College serves the Auburn, Kent, Enumclaw and surrounding communities in Washington State
Age Group To Be Served: The college’s student body median age is 21. This scholarship would serve 17-21 year old students

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Heather
Contact Last Name: Hughbanks
Contact Title: Director of Philanthropy
Contact Phone: 2532883348
Contact Email: hhughbanks@greenriver.edu