Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Aim High for High School
\nLegal Name (if Different): N\/A
\nAlso Known As: Aim High
\nMailing Address: P.O. Box 410715
\nCity: San Francisco
\nState: California
\nPostal Code: 410715
\nMain Phone: (415) 551-2301
\nMain Fax: (415) 551-2626
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/aimhigh.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 94-3296338
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 03\/19\/2025
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Empowering Futures for Success: Aim High\u2019s Expanding Learning & Career Exploration for Middle Schoolers
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Aim High is a free, five-week summer program designed to support rising 6th-9th grade students in Northern California. Our mission is to inspire a love of learning, strengthen academic and social-emotional skills, and empower students with a clear path to high school, college, and career success. By fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment, Aim High ensures students develop confidence, resilience, and the tools needed for lifelong achievement.
\nThe program\u2019s curriculum consists of three core classes:
\nHumanities \u2013 Enhancing literacy, critical thinking, and discussion skills by exploring contemporary issues.
\nIssues & Choices \u2013 Helping students examine identity, community, and well-being while setting college and career goals.
\nSTEM Challenge \u2013 Encouraging problem-solving through hands-on projects that incorporate design thinking, scientific inquiry, and mathematical reasoning.
\nAim High incorporates project-based learning, where students engage in real-world challenges like addressing climate change and designing sustainable solutions. Additionally, social-emotional learning (SEL) is embedded throughout the program, aligned with the CASEL framework to develop self-awareness, relationship-building, and responsible decision-making.
\nBeyond academics, students participate in enrichment activities such as arts, cultural studies, and sports, including hiking, swimming, film club, and team sports. College and career exploration is another key component, with students visiting university campuses and connecting with mentors to envision their future.
\nAim High estimates that during the summer of 2026, they will serve 252 students across two summer site locations in Placer and Napa counties. Your generous support would be split between both sites.
\nA diverse teaching staff, including Aim High alumni, delivers the program. With a 98% high school graduation and college enrollment rate, Aim High continues to impact students, families, and communities.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $877,836<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Other Funding: $309,000 Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Truckee Tahoe Airport $30,000 – Committed (2025) E. Richard Jones Family Foundation $35,000 – Potential (2025) Klenz Family Fund: $10,000 – Committed (2025) Napa Valley Community Foundation: $5,000 – Committed (2025) Lahontan Community Foundation: $10,000 – Committed (2025) Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation: $10,000 – Committed (2025) Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation: $20,000 – Committed (2025) Martis Camp Foundation: $15,000 – Committed (2025) Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation: $5,000 – Committed (2025) SH Cowell Foundation: $50,000 – Committed (2025) Napa Valley Unified School District: $54,000 – Committed (2025) Tahoe Truckee Unified School District: $35,000 – Committed (2025) Individual Donors: $30,000 – Committed (2025)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Summer Program 2026 (June – August)
\nGeographical Area Served: Northern California – Placer & Napa Counties
\nAge Group To Be Served: Middle School Students (Ages 11-14)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Michelle
\nContact Last Name: Deng
\nContact Title: Development Manager, Institutional Philanthropy
\nContact Phone: (415) 551-2301
\nContact Email: grants@aimhigh.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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