Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Early Excellence Project
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1835 Centre Avenue
City: Pittsburgh
State: PA
Postal Code: 15219
Main Phone: 412-954-7415
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.earlyexcellenceproject.org/
Employer ID Number: 85-2451228
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 3, 2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Early Literacy High Impact Tutoring
Project Description:

The Early Excellence Project’s High-Impact Tutoring Program is an innovative literacy intervention designed to close early learning gaps and build strong reading foundations for elementary students in the Pittsburgh region. Rooted in research-based instructional strategies, this program provides personalized, small-group tutoring during the school day to ensure students receive targeted support without disrupting family schedules.

Our highly trained tutors work in deep collaboration with partner schools, aligning lessons with classroom instruction to reinforce key literacy skills. Through evidence-based reading strategies, structured lessons, and individualized feedback, students build confidence and make measurable progress in their reading abilities.

Beyond academics, we cultivate a culture of belonging and achievement, ensuring that every child, especially Black and other marginalized students, receives the support they need to thrive. By investing in early literacy, we empower young learners, strengthen their academic trajectories, and contribute to dismantling systemic barriers in education.

Total Project Budget: 418,750

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): McAuley Ministries, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Pittsburgh Foundation

Project Duration: 1 year – January 2026 – December 2026
Geographical Area Served: Pennsylvania – Allegheny County
Age Group To Be Served: 3 – 10

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Cassandra
Contact Last Name: Brentley
Contact Title: Director of Operations
Contact Phone: 412-999-4587
Contact Email: cbrentley@earlyexcellenceproject.org