Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Students Run Philly Style
Legal Name (if Different): N.A
Also Known As: N.A
Mailing Address: The Sterling Commerce Center 1819 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Suite #480
City: Philadelphia
State: PA
Postal Code: 19103
Main Phone: 267-930-3546
Main Fax: N.A
Organization Website: www.studentsrunphilly.org
Employer ID Number: 81-4223573
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 24 2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Students Run Philly Style
Project Description:

Students Run Philly Style (SRPS) transforms lives through mentorship over miles of long-distance running and achievement. SRPS pairs Philadelphia youth, in grades 6-12, with adult, volunteer Mentors to train for a tremendous challenge – running a long-distance race. Through running and mentorship, youth build confidence, positive coping skills and meaningful community connection. As an official partner of the School District of Philadelphia, SRPS is an active member of its Mentoring Community of Practice which works to increase trauma-informed mentorship within city schools. SRPS is free, including race entries, shoes and transportation, to and from events, to all enrolled. In 2024, SRPS served 1352 students and 407 volunteer Mentors in 57 school-based teams across Philadelphia.

SRPS youth and Mentors train 3 times weekly, for 9 months, to complete a long distance race. Within SRPS’ School Year Season, youth and Mentors train September – May to run the Blue Cross Broad Street 10-Miler. In SRPS’ Marathon Season youth and Mentors train from March – November, to run the half, or full, Philadelphia Marathon (13.1, 26.2 miles respectively). Youth attend seasonal celebrations and appreciation events. SRPS matches 400+ adult volunteers with youth annually and trains volunteers via its Mentor Curriculum to ensure best practices.

SRPS partners with Temple University to evaluate programming annually. Recent evaluations demonstrate that from pre to postseason, 94% maintained, or increased, perceptions of family social support, and more than 60% of students increased their use of emotional and instrumental support to address stressful situations.

SRPS annually collects feedback from youth. One student recently shared, “After running you trust yourself enough to know you did a really hard thing. I could probably just do most things as long as I set my mind to it because I just proved it to myself right now.”

Total Project Budget: In 2025, SRPS operating budget is $1,556,558

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): SRPS has diversified funding sources that comprise its general operating funds. SRPS receives approximately $250,000 annual funding from Spring Point Partners, LLC. SRPS is also an official charity of Philadelphia’s Blue Cross Broad Street 10-mile Run and the Philadelphia Marathon events. SRPS secures individual support from its large community including via charity runners who commit to raising at least $500 for SRPS while training for a goal long-distance race. SRPS is also a co-owner of the annual Philadelphia Distance Run and its official charity. SRPS is an official partner of Brooks Running as part of their Future Run initiative, which aims to empower the next generation of runners. Brooks provides free shoes and uniform shirts to all SRPS participants. SRPS anticipates requesting funds from the following foundations for 2026: Philadelphia Foundation, $50,000 Foundation for Health Equity, $30,000 Independence Foundation, $25,000 Allen Hilles Fund, $10,000 Rite Aid Healthy Futures, $10,000 The Scholler Foundation, $5,000 Henrietta Tower Wurts Fund, $5000 Anne & Phillip III Glatfleter Foundation, $5,000 Howell Lockhart Seiple Trust, $4000

Project Duration: 1/1/2026-12/31/2026
Geographical Area Served: Philadelphia, PA
Age Group To Be Served: SRPS serves youth in grades 6-12.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Amy
Contact Last Name: Lackpour
Contact Title: Associate Director of Institutioanl Giving
Contact Phone: 267-930-3546
Contact Email: alackpour@studentsrunphilly.org