Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Kids at Risk Action
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: KARA
\nMailing Address: 910 1st. St. S
\nCity: Hopkins
\nState: MN
\nPostal Code: 55343
\nMain Phone: 612-508-7272
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.invisiblechildren.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 51-0570258
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/27\/25
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: National CASA & Child Advocacy Support Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
In 2021, 588,221 children in the United States were victims of child abuse and neglect.<\/p>\n
KARA (Kids At Risk Action), with the help of Google Ad Grants experts, provides up to $120,000 per year in free advertising to CASA programs and child advocacy nonprofits across the country. This includes support for CASA for Lancaster County (Court Appointed Special Advocates), where dedicated staff often have limited time or resources for strategic communications.<\/p>\n
To help bridge that gap, KARA offers a powerful database of over 11,000 subject matter reports, videos, blogs, and 40 new TikTok videos, as well as our Invisible Children AI-powered podcast featuring 17 interviews with child welfare experts. These tools strengthen our partners\u2019 outreach, raise awareness, and drive community action.<\/p>\n
We believe knowledge drives change. Our goal is to significantly increase awareness throughout Lancaster County and the U.S. about the realities of child abuse\u2014through statistics, real-life stories, and the urgent need for intervention. Communities must understand the long-term consequences for abused children, including suicide, mental health struggles, homelessness, and involvement in the justice system.<\/p>\n
Our initiative aims to build deeper community support for CASA for Lancaster County and vulnerable children by inspiring people to take action\u2014as volunteers, foster parents, or financial supporters.<\/p>\n
Our 12-month pilot with CASA Minnesota generated 40,000 website visits and 200,000 user interactions. This kind of growth fuels stronger nonprofits and ensures at-risk children receive the care, healing, and stability they need to thrive.<\/p>\n
Through our Google Ad Grants Support Program, we aim to fully leverage CASA for Lancaster County\u2019s $10,000\/month in free Google advertising through directed messages and search engine optimization. <\/p>\n
Our objectives include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Quadrupling website traffic
\n\u2022 Expanding social media reach
\n\u2022 Growing email subscriber lists<\/p>\n
We track success through Google Analytics, focusing on increases in engagement, awareness, and volunteer\/supporter involvement.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $155,600<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Funding Sources (Committed & Pending) \u2022 Committed \u2022 Elmer and Eleanor J. Andersen Foundation \u2013 $2,000 \u2022 KARA Board of Directors \u2013 $10,000 \u2022 Pending \u2022 The Baker Foundation \u2013 $10,000 \u2022 The Baratz Family Foundation \u2013 $10,000 \u2022 The Beverly Foundation \u2013 $10,000 \u2022 Brady Family Foundation \u2013 $14,800 \u2022 Bob\u2019s Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation \u2013 $10,000 \u2022 Faye L. and William L. Cowden Foundation \u2013 $12,900 \u2022 Edina Realty Foundation \u2013 $1,000 \u2022 Geico Foundation \u2013 $142,000 \u2022 Charles and Joan Hermanowski Foundation \u2013 $10,000 \u2022 Highland Bank \u2013 $2,000 \u2022 KARA Annual Individual Giving Campaign \u2013 $3,000 \u2022 Leonette M. & Fred T. Lanners Foundation \u2013 $10,000 \u2022 Pachel Foundation \u2013 $4,800 \u2022 Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation \u2013 $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Duration: Jan 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: Serving vulnerable children in Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska, with an emphasis on expanding community awareness, volunteer recruitment, and advocacy.
\nAge Group To Be Served: 0 – 18 years<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Mike
\nContact Last Name: Tikkanen
\nContact Title: President\/Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 612-508-7272
\nContact Email: mike@invisiblechildren.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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