Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: The Children’s Gallery
\nLegal Name (if Different): The Children’s Gallery Chicago
\nAlso Known As: TCGC
\nMailing Address: PO Box 25238
\nCity: Chicago
\nState: Illinois
\nPostal Code: 60625
\nMain Phone: 7084915412
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.thechildrensgallerychicago.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 39-2506846
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: June 10, 2025
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: The Children\u2019s Gallery Chicago: After-School Arts & Academic Enrichment Program
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Children\u2019s Gallery Chicago is a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming after-school hours into creative, educational, and emotionally supportive experiences for underserved Chicago youth. In our pilot year, we will directly serve 150 children, ages 5\u201317, through free after-school programs blending visual arts, creative writing, academic tutoring, and mentorship.<\/p>\n
Our initiative responds to an urgent need: for every child in an after-school program in Chicago, three more are waiting for a spot. With foundational funding, we will partner with 2\u20133 public schools or community sites on the South and West sides of Chicago to offer high-impact programming that improves school engagement, boosts literacy, and cultivates emotional resilience. Led by skilled teaching artists and tutors, our model centers identity, creativity, and connection\u2014making sure no child is alone during peak hours for youth crime and risky behavior.<\/p>\n
Funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will directly support our 2026 program cycle, enabling us to expand our pilot work into a full-year initiative at partner school sites. This investment will allow young participants to complete original art and writing portfolios, build academic confidence, and experience the joy of being seen, heard, and celebrated.<\/p>\n
The project will be evaluated through attendance, pre\/post academic assessments, creative portfolios, and stakeholder surveys. Every dollar of the grant will be spent within the 2026 program cycle and reported accordingly. Together, we can make the after-school hours a canvas for growth, safety, and hope.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $275,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Pending foundation grants; Individual donors and grassroots sponsors; Earned income from youth-designed merchandise; In-kind support from community partners and local businesses<\/p>\n
Project Duration: January 2026 \u2013 December 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: Chicago\u2019s South and West Sides
\nAge Group To Be Served: Children and youth ages 5\u201317<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
\nContact First Name: Patty
\nContact Last Name: Aikonedo
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 7084915412
\nContact Email: patty@tcgchicago.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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