Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: CLASS MATTERS INC
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Mailing Address: 2625 NW 114TH ST OKC, OK 73120
City: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73120
State: OK
Postal Code: 73120-6604
Main Phone: 4055095396
Main Fax: n/a
Organization Website: www.class-matters.org
Employer ID Number: 27-3102028
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3-11-2026
Requested Amount: 10000

Project Title: CLASSES
Project Description:

Our evidence-based curriculum integrates Character, Leadership, Academic Success, Student Engagement, Entrepreneurship, and STEM (CLASSES) to address systemic achievement gaps and the digital divide. Class Matters Inc. seeks funding to support our CLASSES After-School STEM Program, a workforce and college readiness initiative for underserved middle and high school students in Northeast and Northwest Oklahoma City. This project aims to equip 100 underrepresented youth across five after-school cohort sites (20 students per site) with the tools, mentorship, and hands-on experiences necessary to pursue careers in STEM and medicine.
Currently, targeted schools in these communities face a lack of STEM infrastructure and instructional resources, primarily due to an institutional focus on the arts. This funding will enable us to purchase essential STEM supplies and equipment, allowing students to engage in real-world, project-based learning that bridges classroom instruction and future career paths.
The year-round CLASSES program delivers weekly sessions (2–3 hours) that incorporate:
• Peer-to-peer mentoring and academic support
• Hands-on STEM projects and enrichment
• Workforce readiness and leadership development
• Soft skills and 21st-century skill-building
• Industry exposure through partnerships in healthcare, aviation, IT, and energy
We embed the Engineering Design Process (EDP) into every major STEM project to teach students how to think critically, approach challenges methodically, and resolve conflicts constructively.

Total Project Budget: 100,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000 $0 Kirkpatrick Foundation Secured $1,000 $0 TTCU Cares Foundation Secured $10,000 $0 Jack and Jill of America Foundation Secured $40,000 $0 EastsideDuoFund Secured $5,000 $0 Devon Energy Foundation Secured $15,000 $0 DOD STEM Secured $50,000 $0 OKC Innovation District Secured $10,000 $0 Employee Community Fund of the Boeing Company Secured $7,302.00 $0 Individual Gifts/Donations Secured

Project Duration: Spring 2026-Fall 2027
Geographical Area Served: The program will directly benefit 100 under‑represented youth across five cohort sites in northeast and northwest Oklahoma City. We focus on “at‑hope” youth enrolled in traditional public schools, home‑school settings, and alternative education programs. Our primary service area includes ZIP codes 73111 and 73117, with additional outreach to nearby neighborhoods that experience similar barriers to enrichment opportunities.
Age Group To Be Served: Ages 11-24, with a primary focus on upper elementary, middle, and high school students who are under-resourced and traditionally under-represented in STEM and technical fields.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Dr.
Contact First Name: Darron
Contact Last Name: Lamkin
Contact Title: President and Founder
Contact Phone: 4055095396
Contact Email: darron.lamkin@class-matters.org