Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Caterpillar Clubhouse Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 14201 OLD STAGE RD
City: Bowie
State: MD
Postal Code: 20720
Main Phone: 301-327-4497
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://mycaterpillarclubhouse.org/
Employer ID Number: 45-4762209
Organization Tax Status: 501C3 Tax Exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: August 6, 2025
Requested Amount: 2500

Project Title: Launching Little Learners: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Through Access to Quality Childcare
Project Description:

Caterpillar Clubhouse (CCH) provides high-quality early childhood education in Bowie, MD, for children aged 6 weeks to pre-K. We understand that affordable childcare is often a significant barrier for families, hindering parents, especially mothers, from working or pursuing education, thus perpetuating a cycle of poverty. This project aims to break that cycle with $2,500 in childcare scholarships.

With funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation, 10 families will receive $250 per child towards their CCH childcare costs. This direct financial assistance empowers parents to work or pursue education, increasing their earning potential and improving family economic stability. By easing the burden of childcare costs, we enable parents to invest in their futures and create better lives for their children.

These scholarships offer a multifaceted impact:

Economic Empowerment: Parents gain financial independence, contributing to family well-being.
Education: Parents can pursue further education or training for better job opportunities.
Child Development: Children benefit from consistent, high-quality early education at CCH, promoting their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Family Well-being: Financial stability and access to childcare reduce family stress.
Investing in affordable childcare is investing in the future. These scholarships support children’s development and empower families to break the poverty cycle, aligning perfectly with the Hermanowski Foundation’s mission of transforming young lives by providing tools for success.

Total Project Budget: $2500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): We have applied to but not yet heard back from the following Foundations: Creag Foundation, Cloudbreak Foundation, StanCorp Financial Group, The Dan Paul Foundation

Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: Bowie Maryland and Washington D.C.
Age Group To Be Served: 0-5 years (pre-k)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Kim
Contact Last Name: Kilpatrick
Contact Title: Grant Manager
Contact Phone: 954-336-5228
Contact Email: kim@grant-booster.com