Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: First Tee San Joaquin
Legal Name (if Different): San Joaquin Junior Golf Foundation
Also Known As: San Joaquin Junior Golf Foundation
Mailing Address: PO Box 77919
City: Stockton
State: CA
Postal Code: 95267
Main Phone: 209-483-7086
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://firstteesanjoaquin.org
Employer ID Number: 68-0460495
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: February 15, 2025
Requested Amount: $5000.00

Project Title: Building Lifelong Game Changers!
Project Description:

As our organization celebrates nearly two decades of impactful service in the greater San Joaquin Valley, we are committed to empowering youth through the transformative power of life skills and character education, taught through the great game of golf.

Our year-round programming teaches young people not only how to play golf, but how to apply the lessons of the game to everyday life. Golf presents challenges—sand traps, bogeys, and shots that stray off course—that mirror the obstacles we all face in life. We use these moments on the course to instill in our students the importance of perseverance, resilience, and the ability to stay focused on their goals, even in the face of adversity.

In addition to our outdoor programs, we are working toward building a dedicated classroom facility to ensure our youth can continue learning, regardless of weather conditions. The support from this grant will allow us to furnish this classroom with essential elements, including desks, chairs, and the technology necessary to deliver engaging, high-quality lessons throughout the year.

With your support, we can further enhance our students’ learning experience, ensuring they gain not only golf skills but the confidence and character needed to succeed in life. Thank you for considering our request and for investing in the future of the youth we serve.

Total Project Budget: $100,000.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have secured $50,000.00 toward the project through private donations.

Project Duration: New feature of programming, will be ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Greater San Joaquin County, California
Age Group To Be Served: 5-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Joe
Contact Last Name: Smith
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 209-483-7086
Contact Email: joesmithftsj@gmail.com