Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Minds Matter Portland
Legal Name (if Different): Minds Matter of Portland Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: PO Box 12089
City: Portland
State: OR
Postal Code: 97212
Main Phone: 971-238-8972
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.mindsmatterportland.org/
Employer ID Number: 86-1166255
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/11/2026
Requested Amount: $3,000

Project Title: College Campus Visits for Minds Matter students
Project Description:

The mission of Minds Matter Portland is to connect highly motivated high school students from low-income backgrounds with dedicated mentors and academic support, empowering them to achieve success in higher education and beyond.

We understand that potential is universal, but opportunity is not. Our work is rooted in education equity and the belief that any student who aspires to attend college and pursue their full potential should have the resources and support to do so – regardless of family income.

Our program takes place on Saturdays during the school year and currently serves 64 students from all over the Portland area. Students begin our 3-year program as sophomores and stay in the program until they graduate. Our program consists of 3 main components – Academic Success (tutoring, test prep), Mentorship (1:1 mentorship throughout the program), and College Readiness (attend pre-college summer programs, visit college campuses, receive 1:1 college counseling and application support). This formula has resulted in consistent, high quality results. Not only do 100% of our students gain admission to multiple 4-year colleges, but they also receive substantial financial aid packages and scholarships that cover 90%+ of their financial need.

College campus visits are a key component in our College Readiness curriculum. We do 3 visits each year to high quality colleges and universities in the Portland area including Reed College, University of Portland, and Pacific Lutheran University. For our students, these visits provide a unique opportunity to explore college campuses and programs, ask questions to admission reps and current college students, and meet college faculty. Since the majority of our students go on to become the first in their families to go to college, these visits provide valuable insight to our students that they may not have access to otherwise.

Total Project Budget: $5,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Kaady Car Washes – $1,000 committed

Project Duration: 01/2026 – 12/2026
Geographical Area Served: Portland, Oregon
Age Group To Be Served: 15-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Johnna
Contact Last Name: Loreen
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 971-238-8972
Contact Email: johnna@mindsmatterportland.org