Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Ted Rhodes Foundation Inc.
\nLegal Name (if Different): Ted Rhodes Foundation Inc.
\nAlso Known As: Ted Rhodes Foundation Inc.
\nMailing Address: 10730 S Eberhart Ave
\nCity: Chicago
\nState: IL
\nPostal Code: 60628-3708
\nMain Phone: 8779139009
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: www.tedrhodes.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 62-1610441
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501 (c) (3)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/4\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Future Golfers of America – "Growing the Champions of Tomorrow"
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Ted Rhodes Foundation seeks support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation to expand its youth development initiative, Future Golfers of America \u2013 \u201cGrowing the Champions of Tomorrow.\u201d <\/p>\n
This program introduces underrepresented youth ages 5\u201318 to the game of golf while providing mentorship, life skills training, and opportunities for personal growth.<\/p>\n
Through this initiative, the Foundation hosts youth golf clinics and the Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Tour, which offers competitive playing opportunities and exposure to the game for youth who may not otherwise have access to the sport. <\/p>\n
In 2026, the tour will host events in Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Jacksonville, FL, Montgomery, AL, and Dallas, engaging youth from urban communities and providing them with meaningful experiences in golf and leadership development.<\/p>\n
Grant funds will help support essential program costs including golf course access, professional instruction, equipment for youth participants, tournament operations, and transportation assistance. By reducing financial barriers, the Foundation ensures that youth from underserved communities can participate in structured golf programming that promotes confidence, discipline, and sportsmanship.<\/p>\n
Beyond learning the fundamentals of golf, participants gain valuable life skills such as goal setting, perseverance, leadership, and teamwork. The program also introduces youth to potential educational and career pathways connected to the golf industry.<\/p>\n
Through this initiative, the Ted Rhodes Foundation expects to serve hundreds of youth annually across multiple cities while honoring the legacy of golf pioneer Ted Rhodes, one of the first African American professional golfers to break barriers in the sport.<\/p>\n
Support from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will help expand access to the game of golf and empower the next generation of diverse leaders both on and off the course.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $85,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): $10,000 – World Golf Foundation, $5,000- Troon, $5,000 – Renasant Bank, $5,000 – Nashville Convention Bureau, Potential Individual donors<\/p>\n
Project Duration: February 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas, Montgomery, AL, Jacksonville,FL
\nAge Group To Be Served: 5-18 Years Old<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
\nContact First Name: Tiffany
\nContact Last Name: White
\nContact Title: President
\nContact Phone: (312) 502-9009
\nContact Email: tiffanywhite@tedrhodes.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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