Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Latino Student Fund
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: The LSF
Mailing Address: PO Box 5403
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20016
Main Phone: (202) 244-3438
Main Fax: 202-244-3757
Organization Website: www.latinostudentfund.org
Employer ID Number: 52-1859975
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 1/30/2018
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Academic Support Initiative
Project Description:

The mission of the Latino Student Fund (LSF) is to provide opportunities for a strong academic foundation for underserved Pre-K-12th grade students of Hispanic descent to promote higher education and professional leadership. To address the low levels of educational attainment in the Hispanic community, the LSF supports students and families through three core areas: academic support, family resources, and post-secondary success. By providing opportunities for families to learn alongside their children, the LSF is able to set multiple generations on the path to success. These three initiatives work in concert, allowing students to transition from one program to another as they grow, to foster a college-going culture from an early age and create a strong and prosperous community for generations to come.

Funding from the Hermanowski Foundation will support the LSF’s academic support initiative, our Saturday Tutoring Program. PreK-12th grade students meet Saturday mornings during the school year at two sites in Washington, DC and Riverdale, MD, to receive one-on-one support in English and math. Students, who are typically two years behind their peers academically, work with the same tutor for the entire school year. During each session, students follow an evidence-based, customizable schedule that includes 30 minutes of reading, targeted math support, and homework assistance, in addition to 15 minutes of daily reading at home and 10 new books to build their own home libraries. Progress in reading and math proficiency is measured using aimsweb pre- and post-program assessments.

The LSF respectfully requests $10,000 from the Hermanowski Foundation to cover the costs of books, skills-based activities, workbooks, and breakfast for 130 students, as well as staff time to support volunteer tutors. The LSF is grateful for the opportunity to apply for funding to ensure our students receive the resources they need to thrive.

Total Project Budget: 148,210

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Prince Georges’ County, $60,000, confirmed; Lillian S. Wells Foundation, Inc., $10,000, tentative; Building Hope, $5,000, confirmed; Giant, $5,000, confirmed; World Bank Community Connections Campaign, $5,000, tentative

Project Duration: September 2018 – June 2019
Geographical Area Served: DC metro area
Age Group To Be Served: Pre-K-12th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Maria Fernanda
Contact Last Name: Borja
Contact Title: President & CEO
Contact Phone: (202) 244-3438
Contact Email: mfborja@latinostudentfund.org