Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 460 North 11th Street
City: Baton Rouge
State: Louisiana
Postal Code: 70802
Main Phone: 225.456.5752
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.thebryc.org
Employer ID Number: 26-2477597
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2018
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: 2018-2019 Hermanowski Family Foundation Fellowship
Project Description:

In 2018-2019 it will cost BRYC approximately $4,000 to support each of its 250 Fellows. However, it will cost approximately $5,000 to support each Senior Fellow, as there are many unique costs BRYC incurs in its effort to guide each Senior through the college application, financial aid, and college transition processes. That it costs more to support Senior Fellows reflects BRYC’s commitment to removing all roadblocks in their paths to college success.

BRYC’s “Fellowship Campaign” is an annual effort to identify a $5,000 sponsor each of our Senior Fellows. We humbly request that the Hermanowski Family Foundation supports two BRYC “Fellowships” by making a $10,000 contribution to sponsor two Seniors during the 2018-2019 school year. These funds would enable BRYC to provide resources and supports to two Senior Fellows that include but are not limited to:

• 1:1 mentorship throughout the college application and financial aid processes
• 1:1 essay writing support
• 40-hour ACT preparation program
• 50:1 student-to-college counselor ratio
• 1:1 tutoring in all subjects
• Coverage of all college application and ACT-related fees
• Coverage of college orientation fees and other transitional expenses
• College tours in Georgia, North Carolina, and New Orleans
• Three-day Empowerment Retreat
• Preparation for the academic, social, and financial transitions to college
• Regular check-ins once student is in college
• A supportive community of motivated peers, and a team of highly-qualified, caring adults

The Fellowship Campaign culminates in June with the Fellowship Banquet, an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our Seniors and their families, recognize our dedicated staff and volunteers, and thank profusely the sponsors who make BRYC’s work possible. If our request is funded, we hope that one or more representatives from the Hermanowski Family Foundation would be able to join us for this joyous affair. We thank the Foundation in advance for its consideration of our request.

Total Project Budget: $10,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The project for which we seek support from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will take place during Fiscal Year 2019 (2018-2019 school year). As such, most of the funding listed below is technically pending. However, given BRYC’s 95 percent donor retention rate, we are confident that most, if not all, of these funders will renew their financial support. Finally please not that this is not a comprehensive projection of BRYC’s Fiscal Year 2019 income sources but rather a projection of just the funders who we expect to support the Fellowship Campaign, specifically. As ever, we will continue to aggressively pursue new sources of income as the fiscal year continues. Foundation Support Reilly Family Foundation – $10,000 Gorter Family Foundation – $5,000 Martin Foundation (RoyOMartin) – $5,000 Individual Support Jennifer Eplett & Sean Reilly – $30,000 Ava & Cordell Haymon – $20,000 Rick Hartley & David Vey – $15,000 Lisa & Tom Adamek – $10,000 Teri & Gordon LeBlanc – $10,000 Linda & Robert Bowsher – $7,500 Pat & Don Lyle – $7,500 Prescott Bailey – $5,000 Annette Barton – $5,000 Cathy Coates & Brian Hales – $5,000 Fred Dent – $5,000 Peggy & Bill Good – $5,000 Fran & Leroy Harvey – $5,000 Kathryn & Luke Kissam – $5,000 Lisa & Paul Mayeaux – $5,000 Elizabeth & Jay Noland – $2,500 Linda & Mark Posner – $5,000 Drew & Ross Reilly – $5,000 Stacie & Michael Reiser – $5,000 Jeannette & Michael Rolfsen – $5,000 Mary & Edward Rotenberg – $5,000 Donna Saurage – $5,000 Laura & Hank Saurage – $5,000 Michelle & J.R. Whaley – $5,000 Joanna Wurtele – $5,000 Corporate Support AmeriGroup Louisiana – $5,000 Capital One – $5,000 CSRS – $5,000 Healthy Blue – $5,000 SGS Petroleum Service Corporation – $5,000 Lipsey’s – $3,000

Project Duration: July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
Geographical Area Served: Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana area
Age Group To Be Served: High school Seniors

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Leigh
Contact Last Name: Phillips
Contact Title: Director of Development and Communication
Contact Phone: 225.456.5752 ext. 709
Contact Email: leigh@thebryc.org