Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: BGCEC
\nMailing Address: 1102 W Lincoln Ave #240
\nCity: Goshen
\nState: Indiana
\nPostal Code: 46526
\nMain Phone: 5745345933
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.greatfutures.club
\nEmployer ID Number: 351033735
\nOrganization Tax Status: Nonprofit<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 2\/23\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 5000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Brain Gain Initiative
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Promoting literacy and STEAM in a fun and engaging environment is crucial to enhance the falling math and reading rates in Elkhart County. 32.4% of fourth through eighth grade students demonstrated language arts proficiency as opposed to the state average of 44.8%. Math scores are significantly lower, with 22.5% of third through eighth graders demonstrating grade level efficiency, compared to the state average of 40.7%. This declining academic achievement demonstrates a significant need for out-of-school education initiatives. Brain Gain is a supplementary educational program designed to enhance education initiatives through hands-on fun and high yield learning activities. Offering a plethora of activities, Brain Gain can be utilized for homework help, small group tutoring, individualized education supplementation, college and career exploration, and a myriad of STEAM projects. Maintaining a no-cost program is crucial to the Elkhart County area. 40% of our members are from single parent households, 73% from asset limited, income constrained, employed (ALICE) households and 59% qualify for free\/reduced school lunch. Restrictions placed upon families, whether financial, physical, etc., present challenges when academic enrichment is needed. We remain committed to providing academic programming to bolster the lives of all youth in Elkhart County for no additional cost. We provide a variety of different ways to get involved with club that promote inclusivity and comfortability. We recognize that providing multiple avenues to engage with peers and learn new skills can benefit a broader scope of youth. Additionally, each of these sectors can be completed simultaneously if the youth desires, or it can be mapped out one at a time. The schools that BGCEC serves do not provide comprehensive tutoring or academic support outside of school time. It is crucial that we can provide a wide range of opportunities for our community at no additional cost.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $368,889<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Indiana Kids, United Way, Community Block Development Grant<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 8\/1\/26-7\/31\/27
\nGeographical Area Served: Elkhart, noble, Steuben Counties
\nAge Group To Be Served: K-12th Grade<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
\nContact First Name: Emma
\nContact Last Name: Breezley
\nContact Title: Grant Research and Data Coordinator
\nContact Phone: 5745345933
\nContact Email: ebreezley@bgcelkhartcounty.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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