Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Mudpuppy Palace
Legal Name (if Different): Mudpuppy Palace
Also Known As: Mudpuppy Palace
Mailing Address: PO Box 294
City: Mt. Vernon
State: Indiana
Postal Code: 47620
Main Phone: 8122700806
Main Fax: NA
Organization Website: https://www.mudpuppypalace.org/
Employer ID Number: 88-2070205
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/10/2026
Requested Amount: $5,000

Project Title: Marty’s Mobile Mudroom
Project Description:

Marty’s Mobile Mudroom is a traveling STEAM and nature education program from Mudpuppy Palace that brings hands-on learning to schools, libraries, parks, and community events. Through activities exploring wildlife, ecosystems, engineering, and agriculture, participants engage in curiosity-driven discovery.

Total Project Budget: 44,900

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Republic Services, Posey County Community Foundation, Warehouse Services, Schneider Funeral Home, CenterPoint Energy, McKim’s IGA, Women’s Fund of Posey County, Gibson County Community Foundation; Potential: Toyota Foundation, Old National Bank, Walmart,

Project Duration: ongoing
Geographical Area Served: Southern Indiana, South-eastern Illinois, North-western Kentucky
Age Group To Be Served: all ages!

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Allison
Contact Last Name: Williams
Contact Title: Co-Founder & Co-Director
Contact Phone: 8122700806
Contact Email: allison@mudpuppypalace.org