Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ms Jd
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 440 N BARRANCA #4942
City: Covina
State: CA
Postal Code: 91723
Main Phone: 6174605311
Main Fax:
Organization Website: ms-jd.org
Employer ID Number: 20-5112363
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/24/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Determined to Rise 2026
Project Description:

Determined to Rise is a one-day academy in law and leadership for middle-school girls, entering grades 6-8, with fun and engaging workshops and inspiring speakers. By providing opportunities for education and interaction with women law students and attorneys, Ms. JD’s Determined to Rise Academy empowers girls to see themselves as future legislative leaders and members of the legal profession.
Ms. JD currently executes two Determined to Rise academies each year (Chicago and Boston) at no cost to participants, and is poised to expand this program to D.C. and other regions in the Northeast and Southwest (TBA) due to increasing demand.

Total Project Budget: 68545.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $50,000 in committed and potential program sponsorships, $8,000 in fundraising event revenue.

Project Duration: 1 year (3 workshops)
Geographical Area Served: U.S. (national and regional)
Age Group To Be Served: 11-14 years old

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Andrea
Contact Last Name: Watson
Contact Title: Development Director
Contact Phone: 480-389-6077
Contact Email: awatson@ms-jd.org