Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Play360
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1303 S. Rechter Place
City: Bloomington
State: Indiana
Postal Code: 47401
Main Phone: 617-821-3010
Main Fax:
Organization Website: play360.0rg
Employer ID Number: 27-3715896
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3 Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/30/2025
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: Training Playmakers – Creating Joy
Project Description:

Play360 is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers community leaders in under-resourced regions to create educational, inclusive, and joyful play spaces for children. Through our flagship PlayMaker Program, we provide free virtual training, mentorship, and seed funding to local changemakers—known as PlayMakers—who design, build, and sustain playgrounds using low-cost, locally sourced materials. These vibrant, community-led play spaces serve not only as sites for recreation but also as hubs for learning, connection, and child development.
Since our founding, Play360 has supported the construction of over 200 playgrounds in 26 countries, reaching more than 50,000 children with access to safe, engaging environments for play and growth. Our work addresses a critical global challenge: millions of children around the world lack access to safe play areas and early educational resources, which are essential for healthy physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
What sets Play360 apart is our commitment to sustainability and local ownership. Every playground is conceived and built by the community it serves, fostering pride, leadership, and long-term stewardship. PlayMakers receive training in project management, construction techniques, and play-based learning strategies, along with access to a global network of peers and open-source educational tools aligned with early literacy and numeracy benchmarks.
With a focus on global impact and community empowerment, Play360 is currently expanding its reach in Nigeria, Tanzania, Mexico, and India. Funding partnerships enable us to train more PlayMakers, support more playground builds, and translate our curriculum for broader accessibility. At Play360, we believe that play is a powerful, transformative force—and every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and thrive through play.

Total Project Budget: 30000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Microsoft ($10,000), Private Donor ($10,000)

Project Duration: Year-round.
Geographical Area Served: 26 countries including those in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa
Age Group To Be Served: 3-15

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Deidre
Contact Last Name: Durling
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 617-821-3010
Contact Email: deidre@play360.org