Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Baton Rouge Youth Coalition, Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: BRYC
\nMailing Address: 448 N. 11th Street
\nCity: Baton Rouge
\nState: Louisiana
\nPostal Code: 70802
\nMain Phone: 225-456-5752
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: thebryc.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 262477597
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/28\/2025
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: BRYC\u2019s 2025\u20132026 College Mentor Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a common misconception that all students who perform well academically will attain college success. This assumption ignores or underestimates resource gaps that cause 17 percent of lower-income students nationally to drop out of college. Those who do persist carry $52,000 in student debt on average. A systemic lack of academic, financial, and personal support during the college application process leaves high-achieving, under-resourced students in Baton Rouge unable to access affordable higher education and become leaders and innovators for Louisiana.<\/p>\n
BRYC was founded in 2009 when two high school teachers realized even their brightest students would struggle to realize college success due to a dearth of resources. Today, we provide best-in-class college preparatory services \u2014 for free \u2014 to over 500 teen \u201cFellows,\u201d preparing them to enter, persist in, and graduate from college. Closing out our 16th year, BRYC\u2019s 750 alumni have collectively earned $90+ million in scholarships and boast an 83% persistence rate \u2013 five times the national average for lower-income students.<\/p>\n
BRYC humbly requests $10,000 from the Hermanowski Foundation to support our College Mentor Program, which continuously delivers impressive results. Our 15th class (2024) received 616 college acceptances and $5 million in gift aid. One-hundred percent are enrolled in two- or four-year degree programs with affordable payments plans. We ask the Hermanowski Foundation to support this program because, quite simply, it works.<\/p>\n
BRYC\u2019s 200 Class of 2026 Senior Fellows will receive:
\n\u20131:2 support from dedicated BRYC College Counselors and trained College Mentors
\n\u2013Robust essay coaching
\n\u2013College tours\/preview visits
\n\u2013Family financial aid counseling
\n\u2013Min. $100 direct financial assistance<\/p>\n
Senior Fellows focus on submitting the FAFSA; writing and submitting applications; applying for scholarships; and choosing a best-fit school. They cap off senior year with \u201cCollege 101,\u201d BRYC\u2019s eight-week course focused on the transition to college life.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $350,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): \u2013 Lisa and Thomas Adamek: $200,000 (committed) \u2013 Annette Barton: $25,000 (committed) \u2013 Ava and Cordell Haymon: $25,000 (committed) \u2013 Garrett and Mary Moran: $25,000 (committed) \u2013 Lemoine Company: $20,000 (committed) \u2013 Unum: $20,000 (potential) \u2013 Cheryl and Dave Luecke: $10,000 (committed) \u2013 TJX Foundation: $10,000 (potential) \u2013 Entergy: $5,000 (potential)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: January 2026 \u2014 August 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: Greater Baton Rouge Area, Louisiana
\nAge Group To Be Served: 14-18 years<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Connor
\nContact Last Name: Gonzales
\nContact Title: Director of Administration
\nContact Phone: 225-456-5752
\nContact Email: connor@thebryc.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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