Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: WitKids, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different): WitKids, Inc.
\nAlso Known As: WIT \u2013 Whatever It Takes \/ WIT Kids
\nMailing Address: 1202 Cedar Lane, B
\nCity: Nashville
\nState: TN
\nPostal Code: 37212
\nMain Phone: 619-379-2640
\nMain Fax: n\/a
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/www.doingwit.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 27-1276677
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) public charity<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 13, 2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: WIT Youth Leadership Lab: One\u2011Year Entrepreneurship & Life Skills Cohort
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
WitKids, Inc. (WIT) equips teens to become confident leaders and social entrepreneurs by providing structured, real-world experiences that strengthen academic skills, emotional intelligence, and career readiness.
\nThe WIT Youth Leadership Lab is a one-year cohort program serving approximately 15\u201320 youth ages 13\u201318. Through weekly sessions (virtual and in-person where feasible), youth identify real challenges in their schools or communities and design practical solutions. Participants develop leadership, communication, financial literacy, and project management skills while launching small social impact ventures or initiatives.
\nWIT intentionally operates at the intersection of education, health, and welfare. Youth strengthen academic and workforce competencies while also building protective mental health factors such as resilience, confidence, belonging, and purpose. Participants receive mentorship from trained WIT coaches and guest leaders from business and community organizations. The program culminates in a public showcase where youth present their projects to peers, families, and community members.
\nHermanowski Foundation support will fund scholarships for youth with financial barriers, coach stipends, curriculum materials, program platform tools, and evaluation costs. Funds will be fully expended during the grant year. WIT will provide a final report detailing participation numbers, skill development outcomes, and youth impact stories.
\nThrough this investment, the foundation will help young people gain practical skills, caring adult mentorship, and the confidence to translate ideas into meaningful action, strengthening their ability to thrive in school, work, and life.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 15000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: individual donors, small foundation, corporate partner Potential: Rooted and Rising Youth Leaders grant, local corporate sponsors, individual donors<\/p>\n
Project Duration: August 1, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: United States
\nAge Group To Be Served: Youth ages 13\u201318<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Sarah
\nContact Last Name: Hernholm
\nContact Title: Founder & President
\nContact Phone: 619-379-2640
\nContact Email: sarah@doingwit.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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