Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boca Raton Children’s Museum
Legal Name (if Different): The Children’s Museum, Inc
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 498 Crawford Boulevard, Boca Raton
City: Boca Raton
State: Florida
Postal Code: 33432
Main Phone: 561-368-6875
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.cmboca.org
Employer ID Number: 59-6652019
Organization Tax Status: 501C3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 27th, 2018
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Full STEAM Ahead
Project Description:

The Boca Raton Children’s Museum exists to broaden children’s awareness of the world around them and teach them how to problem solve through creative and scientific exploration. It is a place that is preserving the “power of play” for our children in one of the oldest historical cottages in our community.

Experts in education all agree that there is a need for “play” and its influence on science, technology engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). It has been proven that exposure in these areas improves children’s ability to read and comprehend. We know there’s a gap in our educational systems ability to offer innovative and experiential learning opportunities especially for children coming from low income families. Many of our Museum patrons are defined by United Way as ALICE families, (Asset, Limited, Constrained, Income, Employed). They live pay check to pay check, and are one flat tire or one serious illness away from crisis. The Museum is a place that they can access the enrichment opportunities their children need to keep up with their peers.

At the Children’s Museum, children are encouraged to be active and interactive, utilizing their imaginations to try new things. The exhibits and activities tap into children’s natural curiosity and gives them ample chances to be participants in their own learning. It offers children almost unlimited ways to explore and investigate new skills creating a solid foundation for future learning. The Museum’s goal is to enhance exhibits to expose children to real life experiences. Let’s not wait another day to provide young children the opportunity they need to become tomorrow’s leaders. We are requesting $10,000 to enhance our exhibits and STEAM programming for children who need it most.

Total Project Budget: 329,125

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed-Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, State of Florida Division of Cultural Arts, Impact 100, Great Charity Challenge. Potential: Boca West Foundation, Caplan Foundation, Allegany TAU

Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Southern Palm Beach County and Northern Broward County
Age Group To Be Served: 1-12 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Elissa
Contact Last Name: Hutshneker
Contact Title: Grant Manager
Contact Phone: 561-391-7274 ext 125
Contact Email: ehutshneker@ffcdc.org