Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Digital Harbor Foundation Inc
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Mailing Address: 1045 Light Street
City: Baltimore
State: Maryland
Postal Code: 21230
Main Phone: 4435453035
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.digitalharbor.org
Employer ID Number: 452536579
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Exempt

Proposal Information

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

Project Title: The Tech Lab at Digital Harbor Foundation
Project Description:

The Tech Lab at Digital Harbor Foundation creates innovative, equity-based STEM learning experiences for youth, educators, and communities. Guided by the vision that all youth should have digital skills and career pathways, we prioritize those systematically excluded from STEM education and careers.
Our programs fall into two categories: Always Be Learning – Hands-on maker education courses that introduce youth to technology, technical training, and 21st-century skills, building pathways to advanced STEM education and careers. Programs include Mini Makers (3rd-5th grade), Maker Foundations (6th-10th), and Advanced Makers (11th-12th) and Future of Work – Youth employment opportunities like Tech Coach Corps provide real-world STEM workforce experience, career exposure, and training aligned with industry standards.

To support youth, we engage families through Family Make Nights and digital skills workshops. We also strengthen STEM education by building the capacity of educators and organizations through professional development, community building, and live online workshops.

We collaborate with school districts, educators, and out-of-school providers to scale best-in-class STEM learning. By integrating local and national STEM and tech ecosystems, we align resources and create connected pathways that prepare youth for growing opportunities in the tech sector. Additionally, we engage academia and anchor institutions in research to foster inclusive STEM environments.

Our latest initiative is a virtual reality (VR) computer lab, providing an immersive learning space where youth, particularly those with disabilities, can explore VR, gaming, and workforce simulations. By integrating this with existing programs, we equip Baltimore youth with the skills and career exposure needed to thrive in a tech-driven workforce.

This initiative reinforces our mission to ensure all youth, regardless of background, have access to transformative STEM education and career opportunities, bridging the digital divide and empowering them to create positive change.

Total Project Budget: $981,436.00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Hinkey-Benson Family Fund, $3,000, 1 Semester (Spring 2025), Office of Statewide Broadband Computer Lab Program, $75,000, (Spring 2025-2026), NSF STEM Day Rec-to-Tech U, $96,838, (Winter 2024-2026), Henry & Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation, $35,000, (Summer 2025-2026), David & Barbara Hirshhorn Foundation, $35,000, (Summer 2025-2026), Light the World Giving Machine $2,720, TEDCO Makerspace Initiative $25,000. Potential: Summer Funding Collaborative $75,000, Akamai Foundation $40,000, New York Life Aim High Grant Program $20,000, PwC Foundation $25,000, Thomas Wilson Foundation $10,000, The Shelter Foundation $25,000, Tony Robbins Foundation $50,000, Nora Roberts Foundation $7,500, and Motorola Solutions $20,000.

Project Duration: Spring and Summer Programming 3/24/2025 – 8/8/2025
Geographical Area Served: Baltimore, Maryland and surrounding areas
Age Group To Be Served: Grades K-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Cassie
Contact Last Name: Sons
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: 9313084077
Contact Email: grants@digitalharbor.org