Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Crayon Initiative
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 540 Glasgow Circle
\nCity: Danville
\nState: CA
\nPostal Code: 94526
\nMain Phone: 8558272966
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/thecrayoninitiative.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 80-0938971
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/18\/2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: The Crayon Initiative
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Crayon Initiative requests a $10,000 grant to fund the remanufacturing and distribution of high-quality art materials for pediatric patients. This investment directly supports our mission to promote creative therapy while practicing environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n
Operational Allocation: The requested funds will be utilized to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of our program, specifically:<\/p>\n
Production & Manufacturing: Covering the costs of melting and refining raw wax into our custom-designed, ergonomic triangular crayons, which are easier for hospitalized children to grip.<\/p>\n
Logistics & Distribution: Funding the shipping of finished products to our network of over 260 partner hospitals, ensuring these resources arrive at no cost to the medical facilities.<\/p>\n
Quantifiable Outcomes: A $10,000 contribution yields significant, measurable results for both healthcare and the environment:<\/p>\n
Patient Reach: We will produce and deliver 6,850 crayon packs, distributing over 54,000 individual crayons to children facing the stress of hospitalization.<\/p>\n
Environmental Stewardship: This project diverts 1,370 pounds of non-biodegradable, petroleum-based wax from landfills, repurposing waste into a therapeutic tool.<\/p>\n
Conclusion
\nBy funding this initiative, you provide nearly 7,000 pediatric patients with a vital outlet for expression and normalcy. This grant ensures that the logistical chain\u2014from the collection of discarded wax to the delivery of a child\u2019s first hospital art project\u2014remains seamless and impactful.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $360,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Events, ongoing donors, and grants<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Calendar Year 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: Nationwide
\nAge Group To Be Served: 2 – 21<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: Bryan
\nContact Last Name: Ware
\nContact Title: Founder
\nContact Phone: 9257856044
\nContact Email: bryan@thecrayoninitiative.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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