Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: The Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Legal Name (if Different): The Victory Center, Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 18900 NE 25th Avenue
City: Miami
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33180
Main Phone: 305-466-1142
Main Fax: 305-466-1143
Organization Website: www.victorycenterforautism.org
Employer ID Number: 65-0968171
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/31/5
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Victory Tuition Assistance for Children with Autism and Related Disabilities
Project Description:

It is estimated to cost at least $17,000 more per year to care for a child with autism compared to a child without autism (CDC, 2015). Tuition cost is the most commonly cited reason preventing parents from successful enrollment in our programs. Annual tuition ranges from $18,000 to $44,000 annually depending on the program. Families seeking financial aid submit a formal application which includes documenting the proof of income (i.e., most recent tax return) and an appointed committee determines the level of aid. In the last three years alone, The Victory Center has distributed over $100,000 in scholarships to deserving families. Scholarships range in size from $2,500 to $18,000 depending on a family’s financial circumstances. Despite our efforts to provide scholarships and reduce the cost of tuition, there is still great need for additional funds. The reality is that the average annual income for a family household in Florida is $46,956 (US Census Bureau), rates of autism have continued to rise, intensive behavioral intervention is costly, and state scholarships only partially fund our programs.

Total Project Budget: $105,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Batchelor Foundation

Project Duration: 1 school year
Geographical Area Served: Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 3-22

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Tara
Contact Last Name: Loughrey
Contact Title: Director of Education
Contact Phone: 305-466-1142
Contact Email: tloughrey@thevictoryschool.org