Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Alexandria Seaport Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Seaport
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 25036
City: Alexandria
State: VA
Postal Code: 22314
Main Phone: 703-778-0977
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://alexandriaseaport.org/
Employer ID Number: 54-1208614
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/04/2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: The Apprentice Program
Project Description:

ASF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing at-risk and disadvantaged young adults (ages 18–21) with the technical and life skills necessary to secure meaningful careers. Seaport has impacted the lives of hundreds of young people in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since the Apprentice Program’s inception in 1993. Seaport Apprentices are young adults who are separated from education systems, the workforce, or their communities. They may have dropped out of school, been unable to find work, been involved in the criminal justice system, have mental or physical health challenges, and/or have family care-giving responsibilities. They typically come from unstable home environments. The goal of Seaport’s program is to provide its Apprentices with the capabilities needed to join the labor force or pursue more education and become long-term "connected" citizens who lead stable, healthy, economically secure lives. This goal is accomplished through Seaport’s Apprentice Program which includes instruction and activities that develop strong emotional health and the related soft skills needed for success at a job, in a family, or in any environment. Apprentices receive a $14/hour stipend during their participation in the program.
The Seaport Foundation serves its mission and its apprentices through the intensive, project-based learning of woodworking and boatbuilding, to develop a host of transferable, in-demand skills:
• Hard Skills: Woodworking, carpentry, boat building (for which there are no square corners!) mathematics, project management, and problem-solving.
• Soft Skills: Teamwork, communication, perseverance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
Our program is a pathway to employment and further education. We provide workplace experience, career exploration, coaching, and individualized support for identifying Seaport Apprentices’ best next steps. We have established relationships with local employers in the skilled trades and maritime industries, creating a pipeline from our workshop to internships, formal apprenticeships, further education, and well-paying, stable careers.

Total Project Budget: 800,270

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed Funds Calendar Year 2025-present: Board Commitments $230,200; The Jones Foundation $50,000; Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation $30,000; Alexandria City Fund for Human Services $60,670; Alexandria Rotary Foundation (existing) $1,000; Burke & Herbert Bank (new) $5,000; Alexandria Community Trust $10,000; Other Individuals as of March 3, 2026 $125,000; Pending Requests FY25&FY26 Request Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation (existing) $30,000; Alexandria City Fund for Human Services (existing) $75,000; Clark Winchcole Foundation (existing) $15,000; Ivakota Association, Inc. (existing) $5,000; Jones Foundation (existing, FY26 request) $60,000 ; TK Foundation, multi-year $250,000; Hanover Insurance Group $10,000; Herb Block Foundation $25,000; Additional Sources Individual Contributions $122,000; Events $100,000; Investments and In-kind donations $310,000

Project Duration: Oct 1 2026 and ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Virginia
Age Group To Be Served: 18-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Deb
Contact Last Name: Roepke
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 703-778-0977
Contact Email: grants@alexandriaseaport.org