Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Ely Chapman Education Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: ECEF
Mailing Address: 403 Scammel Street
City: Marietta
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 45750
Main Phone: 740-376-9533
Main Fax: none
Organization Website: elychapman.org
Employer ID Number: 31-1636383
Organization Tax Status: 501 c 3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/25
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: S.U.N.S.H.I.N.E. Learning Station
Project Description:

The S.U.N.S.H.I.N.E. Learning Station (SLS), the flagship program of Ely Chapman Education Foundation (ECEF), is a state-licensed, after-school, academically oriented enrichment and reinforcement program for children in Kindergarten through fifth grade. The SLS mission, created by founder Alice Chapman, is spelled out in its name: a School for Unusual Needs Students, offering Healthy, Individualized, and Nurturing Education. The S.U.N.S.H.I.N.E. Learning Station specializes in serving students who need to improve study skills, extra personal attention, or additional academic help, including students who are both below and above their academic grade level. All students need special attention that may not be available in the local elementary schools. The SLS maintains a student/teacher ratio of 6:1. The program’s goal is to work at grade level in math, reading, and writing by the time the students move up to Middle School. The SLS program offers intensive, hands-on experiences in math, reading, writing, and specialized classes like ceramics, music, The Leader in Me, Ely Chapman Spotlight Theater, and science/nutrition to reach these goals.

No program is complete without highly trained, dedicated staff. Classroom teachers and aides are specially trained in trauma-informed classroom management techniques that allow each child to be strategically guided or redirected. All staff are certified in CPR, first aid, and choking procedures.

Total Project Budget: 258,600

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Rental income- potential; McDonough Grant- committed; Parkersburg Area Community Foundation- committed; other grants- potential; Food service grants- committed; program fees- committed; board donations- committed; other donations- potential; fundraisers- potential

Project Duration: One Year. January 2026 to May 2026, and August 26 to December 2026
Geographical Area Served: Washington County, Ohio and Wood County, West Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: Kindergarten through 5th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Andrew
Contact Last Name: Parsons
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 740-376-9533
Contact Email: grants@elychapman.com