Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: College Success Foundation-District of Columbia
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: CSF-DC
Mailing Address: 1220 12th Street SE, Suite 260
City: Washington
State: DC
Postal Code: 20003
Main Phone: 2022071800
Main Fax:
Organization Website: dccollegesuccessfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 20-5561911
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/28/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: CSF-DC Scholars Program
Project Description:

College Success Foundation-District of Columbia (CSF-DC) proudly supports the college and career aspirations of DC students living in the under resourced communities of Wards 7 and 8, separated by geography with the Anacostia River and with very limited economic opportunity. CSF-DC focuses on those in the academic middle who haven’t fully realized their potential. Since 2006, the program has identified and empowered students through an application process that values traits like self-awareness, responsibility, intellectual ability, and community engagement—going beyond traditional transcripts.

Starting as early as 7th grade, CSF-DC prepares up to 1,000 students annually to graduate high school on time, secure acceptance to best-fit colleges, complete college with minimal debt, and enter professional careers or graduate studies. The foundation distinguishes itself through its long-term engagement with scholars, families, and schools, fostering partnerships crucial to students’ success.

CSF-DC provides tailored in-school and out-of-school academic, social, emotional, and career development supports, offering help in areas like Math, English, STEM, SAT/ACT prep, and college identification, application and transition. The program includes cultural experiences and college tours, strengthening students’ readiness for higher education. College Preparatory Advisors and College Program Officers offer personalized, on-demand counseling to guide students toward academic progress and low-debt college graduation.

The program’s results speak for themselves: 99% of CSF-DC students graduate high school on time compared to 74% District-wide, and 87% enroll in college versus the national rate of 63%. Fifty-two percent (52%) of CSF-DC students also graduated from college within six years compared with 64% nationally and 40% for Black students. CSF-DC transforms potential into achievement, with life-changing impacts on careers and communities. Committed to its mission, CSF-DC continues year-round efforts to equip students with the confidence, skills, and drive to overcome systemic barriers and succeed.

Total Project Budget: $1.4 Million

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Federal: Upward Bound-$300K (committed) Local: DC Office of State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)-$300K (committed) Private: Impact100DC-$100K (pending); NBA Foundation-$100K (pending); Meyer Foundation-$50K (pending); Cafritz Foundation-$15K (committed); DC Share Fund-$10K (committed).

Project Duration: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
Geographical Area Served: Washington, DC (Wards 7 and 8)
Age Group To Be Served: Adolescents and Young Adults (14-25)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Michele
Contact Last Name: Levy
Contact Title: Institutional Giving Manager
Contact Phone: 202-779-2097
Contact Email: mlevy@collegesuccessfoundation.org