Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Capital Partners for Education
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CPE
Mailing Address: 1413 K Street, N.W., Third Floor
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20005
Main Phone: (202) 682-6020
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.cpfe.org
Employer ID Number: 52-1832497
Organization Tax Status: 501c(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 25, 2016
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Capital Partners for Education’s Mentoring and College Success Program
Project Description:

By 2020, it is estimated that 76% of jobs in the D.C. area will require a post-secondary degree. Without this credential, low-income students cannot access the high-wage, high-growth jobs that would allow them to break the multi-generational cycle of poverty that exists in their community. CPE serves students from some of the most under-resourced communities in the DC area. The average annual income for a CPE family of four is about $31,000 and approximately 80% of CPE students are first generation to college.

CPE provides a structured continuum of one-on-one mentoring, academic support and career preparation services to improve the futures of low-income high school and college students. CPE achieves this by helping them obtain a high-quality high school education, so that they can enroll in and graduate from college, and enter a sustainable career. CPE is high-touch based on intensive relationships among our students, mentors, and staff. Mentors commit to a mentoring relationship for two years, and many exceed that requirement. CPE’s program outcomes demonstrate a strong track record of success: Over 97% of CPE students enroll in college, and 70% complete college on time.

Funds from The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will allow CPE to increase the number of students it serves, and to recruit, train, and strategically match more college-educated, volunteer mentors with these students. These mentors serve as role models and resources for our students, helping them develop the critical academic, career, and life skills needed to be successful in 21st century jobs. Additionally, these funds will allow CPE to provide targeted individualized staff support, college and career readiness workshops, and guidance through the college and the financial aid application processes to an even larger pool of qualified students.

Total Project Budget: $2,034,940

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed sources include: The Sunrise Foundation ($215,000); The Deerbrook Charitable Trust ($200,000); Individual ($167,000); The Ceres Foundation ($50,000); The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation ($50,000); The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation ($50,000); Booz Allen Cares ($35,000); The Harman Foundation ($30,000); Individual ($30,000); Citi Community Development ($25,000); The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation ($25,000); Board Donation ($25,000); Board Donation ($23,648); Board Donation ($15,000)

Project Duration: Fiscal Year 2016 (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016)
Geographical Area Served: Washington, D.C. area
Age Group To Be Served: 13-25

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Joseph
Contact Last Name: Figini
Contact Title: Chief Operating Officer
Contact Phone: (202) 682-6020 X225
Contact Email: joe@cpfe.org