Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Budo Accelerator
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 17777 Main St. Ste. G
City: Irvine
State: CA
Postal Code: 92614
Main Phone: (813) 391-7304
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://budoaccelerator.org
Employer ID Number: 84-3025305
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 16, 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Martial Arts and Leadership for Underprivileged Youth
Project Description:

At Budo Accelerator, we transform lives through the power of martial arts. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Orange County, we provide a unique approach to youth education and development, integrating martial arts training with a leadership development curriculum developed by experts in education, psychology, and the martial arts, and academically accredited through UC Irvine’s Divisions of Undergraduate Education and Continuing Education. Students in our program participate in regular martial arts sessions, attend weekly classes focused on life, leadership, and career development skills, access online curriculum, and connect with mentors across the country through our mentor portal.

Our mission is to foster independence and resilience while equipping today’s youth with essential life, leadership, and career skills to become independent and productive members of society.

We serve youth from middle school through college from low-income, first-generation, and disadvantaged backgrounds who must often overcome various social, academic, and administrative barriers to succeed. 90% of our students come from minority backgrounds, and nearly 90% come from first-generation and / or low-income backgrounds. 60% of our students are female. We serve 260 students annually.

Total Project Budget: $209,262

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have over 100 individual donors, with contributions ranging from $20 up to $15K, a growing group of supporting foundations, and partners like UC Irvine and Simon Scholars that pay for program services that cover 10-15% of our operating budget each year.

Project Duration: August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Orange County, CA
Age Group To Be Served: Middle School through College

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Wes
Contact Last Name: Jarrell
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: (813) 391-7304
Contact Email: wes@budoaccelerator.org