Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: "I Have A Dream" Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): I Have A Dream Foundation
Also Known As: IHDF
Mailing Address: 322 Eighth Avenue, Suite 201
City: New York
State: NY
Postal Code: 10001
Main Phone: 917.423.6690
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.ihaveadreamfoundation.org/
Employer ID Number: 13-3355315
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/17/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Positive Futures Program
Project Description:

The Positive Futures program at IHDF is a long-term, wraparound youth development initiative designed to close the persistent opportunity gap faced by youth from under-resourced communities (who we fondly refer to as Dreamer Scholars). Positive Futures provides Dreamer Scholars with more than a decade of comprehensive support—from early elementary school through postsecondary education and into early career—equipping them with the life skills, mindsets, and developmental supports needed to thrive academically, professionally, and as engaged members of their communities.

Using a cohort model, each Dreamer Scholar’s journey spans over ten years of wraparound programming. Our holistic approach centers on the overall well-being of each student, anticipating their evolving needs as they reach new milestones. Program staff maintain close, ongoing connections with students, offering guidance and support that bridges academic performance, emotional health, and family dynamics. This consistent presence ensures that Dreamer Scholars receive the broad-based support necessary to grow into healthy, productive adults.

The program integrates academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, mentorship, college and career readiness, and family engagement, recognizing the interdependence of academic performance, identity development, emotional well-being, and environmental stability. Staff remain in continuous contact with students and their families, supporting them through transitions, challenges, and opportunities across the educational pipeline.

IHDF’s year-round programming is anchored in six core pillars that work together to support the academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary success of every Dreamer Scholar. These pillars reflect our long-term, holistic approach to youth development, grounded in best practices and responsive to the lived experiences of under-resourced communities:
-Academic Enrichment & Support
-Social-Emotional Learning & Life Skills
-Family Partnership & Engagement
-Postsecondary Preparation & Career Readiness
-Mentoring & Support Networks
-Leadership & Civic Engagement

Total Project Budget: $544,624

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Lang Foundation: $25,000 (Committed) Richard Saltzman: $25,000 (Committed) Hal and Tricia :$25,000 (Committed) Carnegie Corporation: $92,310 (Committed) Jeff Gural: $100,000 (Committed) Lone Pine Foundation: $10,000 (Committed) Conscious Kids Foundation: $10,000 (applied) Ford Foundation $100,000 (Applied) Kettering Foundation $50,000 (Applied)

Project Duration: 9/1/2026-8/31/2027
Geographical Area Served: Our East Harlem II cohort, which operates out of PS. 007 Samuel Stern
Age Group To Be Served: 5 – 13 years of age

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Riley
Contact Last Name: Byrne
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: (917) 423-6768
Contact Email: rbyrne@ihaveadreamfoundation.org