Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Milwaukee College Preparatory School
Legal Name (if Different): Milwaukee College Preparatory School
Also Known As: Milwaukee College Preparatory School
Mailing Address: 1228 West Lloyd Street, Suite 100
City: Milwaukee
State: Wisconsin
Postal Code: 53205
Main Phone: 4142646000
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.mkreprep.com
Employer ID Number: 391881295
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/2026
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Literacy Interventions – book purchases
Project Description:

Milwaukee College Prep serves nearly 2,000 students across four campuses, the majority of whom come from economically disadvantaged households where access to books in the home can be limited. In Milwaukee, literacy outcomes reflect this challenge. Citywide, fewer than one in five students reach reading proficiency on state assessments. The gap is not about ability. It is about access, consistency, and the resources that help children practice reading beyond the classroom.

At Milwaukee College Prep, literacy is the foundation of our academic model. Beginning in the earliest grades, students receive structured reading instruction, daily practice, and clear expectations around mastery. As a result, our students consistently outperform many peers across the city who face similar socioeconomic barriers. Reading is the gateway skill that unlocks every other subject and every future opportunity.

A $10,000 investment would allow us to extend literacy beyond the classroom by helping students build personal libraries at home. Research shows that the presence of books in a home significantly increases reading frequency and long-term academic success. By purchasing books in bulk through educational publishers and literacy partners, we estimate costs between $2 and $4 per book depending on grade level and format.

At that rate, a $10,000 investment would allow Milwaukee College Prep to purchase between 2,500 and 5,000 books. These books would be distributed to students in grades K4 through 8 as part of a summer reading initiative designed to combat summer learning loss and strengthen literacy habits.

Students would select books aligned to their reading level and interests, allowing them to build small personal libraries at home. For many of our students, these may be the first books they truly own. The goal is simple: ensure that reading continues throughout the summer and that students return to school with stronger literacy skills and a deeper love of books.

Total Project Budget: $15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): private donor and internal funding

Project Duration: Summer 2026
Geographical Area Served: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Age Group To Be Served: 4-14 years

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Brandon
Contact Last Name: Jackson
Contact Title: Director of Advancement
Contact Phone: 4148653895
Contact Email: brandon.jackson@milwcollegeprep.com