Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Spokane International Academy
Legal Name (if Different): Spokane International Academy
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 777 E Magnesium Road
City: Spokane
State: WA
Postal Code: 99208
Main Phone: 509-209-8730
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.spokaneintlacademy.org/
Employer ID Number: 47-1091821
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28, 2025
Requested Amount: $8,000

Project Title: Global Competence, Literacy, and Independent Learning Program: Expanding the Library
Project Description:

We respectfully request $8,000 to support the expansion of our school library, which will directly benefit all of our students by promoting literacy, global competence, and independent learning. About 60% of our nearly 800 students are low-income, 40% are global majority students (Latino, Black, mixed race), and 12% are students with disabilities. This grant would be used to acquire books that reflect a wide range of cultures, languages, and perspectives, aligned to our school’s focus on international education and global awareness.
Spokane International Academy (SIA) is a public, nonprofit charter school in Spokane, Washington, serving students from kindergarten through high school. As the only internationally-focused school in Spokane, a region that is landlocked and surrounded by rural communities, SIA provides students with opportunities they would not otherwise access. Our mission is to promote the academic skills, habits of mind, and global competence necessary to thrive in an interconnected world.
A well-resourced library complements our initiatives, such as Habits of Mind, which encourage critical thinking and problem-solving; Field Studies, which help students connect classroom learning to real-world experiences; and Spanish language instruction, which fosters cultural awareness and bilingualism.
By supporting both independent exploration and guided learning, an expanded library collection will prepare students to lead, advocate, and act as thoughtful, informed citizens who can drive positive change on a global scale. SIA is currently seeking funding partners for a comprehensive library expansion project including the expansion of resources, upgrading of bookshelves and equipment/furnishings, and expansion of our e-reader collection. This grant will help us with this initiative by supporting the expansion of our physical and digital book collection.
We hope the Foundation will consider this investment in the future of SIA’s students as we build a new generation of leaders who will shape and improve the world around them.

Total Project Budget: $20,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Laura Bush Foundation: $8,000 pending Dudley Dougherty Foundation: $5,000 pending

Project Duration: January – June 2026
Geographical Area Served: Spokane County, WA
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Morgen
Contact Last Name: Flowers
Contact Title: Head of School
Contact Phone: 509-209-8730 x 2000
Contact Email: flowers@spokaneintlacademy.org