Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Learning Ally, Inc
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Formerly Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
\nMailing Address: 20 Roszel Road
\nCity: Princeton
\nState: NJ
\nPostal Code: 08540
\nMain Phone: 3363278622
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/learningally.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 13-1659345
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/31\/2015
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Ensuring Access to Literacy
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Learning Ally is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of struggling readers through proven literacy solutions. Founded in 1948 as Recording for the Blind, Learning Ally has evolved into a leader in accessible educational resources. Our Audiobook Solution empowers students with visual impairments, learning differences, such as dyslexia, and those who read below grade level to access curriculum-aligned materials, improve reading comprehension, and succeed academically. With over 75 years of innovation, we remain committed to ensuring equitable access to literacy resources for all students.
\nWith the nation\u2019s largest library of human-read audiobooks, our solution integrates seamlessly into K – 12 classrooms, providing struggling readers with an effective way to engage with grade-level content. Used in 20% of schools nationwide, it boosts literacy skills, confidence, and classroom participation, fostering a lifelong love of reading.
\nAs financial landscapes shift many schools struggle to afford the resources their students desperately need. The potential closure of the Department of Education raises significant uncertainty, leaving schools in limbo as they plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Without clear federal guidelines, state and local education agencies are making critical decisions about budgets, staffing, services, and resources, leading to delays or reductions in vital support programs.
\nIn response, Learning Ally is strengthening philanthropic partnerships to provide the Audiobook Solution free to schools in need. Without this resource, thousands of students could lose access to the tools they rely on to learn and succeed.
\nYour support of $10,000 through our Literacy Opportunities Program will directly fund schools for the 2025-2026 school year in underserved communities who are at risk of losing this vital accommodation to student who struggle with literacy and printed text, ensuring equitable access to the literacy tools that change lives. Together, we can bridge the literacy gap and empower every student to thrive.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 500000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Louise Washington Charitable Trust: $250,000 Commited, Zarlengo Foundation: $50,000 Commited, Individual donors: $50,000 Commited, Schwartz Family Foundation: $10,000 Pending, Fred C. Rummel Foundation: $20,000 Pending, <\/p>\n
Project Duration: Sept 2025 – August 2026: Funds are used on a rolling basis to support school who lose funding to purchase the Audiobook solution.
\nGeographical Area Served: Nationally
\nAge Group To Be Served: K-12 grade students<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs
\nContact First Name: Brittany
\nContact Last Name: Barkow
\nContact Title: Director of Foundation Relations
\nContact Phone: 336.327.8622
\nContact Email: bbarkow@learningally.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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