Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Your Money Matters
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: YOUR MONEY MATTERS MENTORING
Mailing Address: 420 E MAIN ST
City: AUBURN
State: WA
Postal Code: 98002
Main Phone: 2532582474
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.yourmoneymattersmentoring.org
Employer ID Number: 823618832
Organization Tax Status: 501C3 NON PROFIT

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 02/20/26
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: YOUTH FINANCIAL WELLNESS EDUCATION AND MENTORING
Project Description:

Your Money Matters Mentoring’s Financial Wellness 4-Pillars initiative is a comprehensive, trauma-informed model designed to move economically vulnerable youth and young adults toward long-term financial stability and economic mobility . The program recognizes that financial progress cannot occur in isolation; young people must be financially educated, emotionally supported, workforce prepared, and grounded in basic stability to build sustainable futures. At the core of this initiative is the 24-Week Money Mindshift Academy, a structured financial literacy and money management program delivered in three eight-week phases. Participants receive education in budgeting, credit, banking, debt management, savings, and wealth-building, paired with consistent one-on-one and group mentoring. Students also engage in financial institution tours and receive hands-on support opening bank accounts, establishing credit, and accessing tools that promote financial independence . To ensure participants can fully engage, the Basic Needs component connects youth to housing and food resources, provides hygiene essentials, distributes school supplies and technology, and offers attendance-based incentives that reduce financial barriers to participation .

The Workforce Development pillar exposes students to diverse career pathways through industry speakers, business tours, resume development, and digital literacy training, strengthening both confidence and employability .

Finally, Trauma Care & Support integrates life coaching, mental health referrals, and social-emotional development to address the psychological barriers associated with poverty and financial instability . Together, these four interconnected pillars create a holistic pathway that equips youth not only with financial knowledge, but with the stability, skills, and healing necessary to achieve lasting economic mobility.

Total Project Budget: 277.900

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): US BANK, BECU, AVENT FOUNDATION, STATE FARM, EZEE FIBER, GREEN RIVER COLLEGE

Project Duration: 12 MONTHS
Geographical Area Served: SEATTLE, AND TACOMA WASHINGTON METOR AREA
Age Group To Be Served: 16-24

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): MR
Contact First Name: Clinton
Contact Last Name: Taylor
Contact Title: EXEXCUTIVE DIRECTOR
Contact Phone: 2532582474
Contact Email: ymmm.grants@gmail.com