Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: LUCHA Wrestling Club
\nLegal Name (if Different): Lucha Vida Inc.
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 1401 Broadway, 7J
\nCity: Astoria
\nState: NY
\nPostal Code: 11106
\nMain Phone: 347-855-3301
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/luchawrestlingclub.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 46-3823729
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 11, 2026
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Expanding Access to Girls\u2019 Wrestling and College Pathways in New York City
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
LUCHA Wrestling Club is New York City\u2019s first and only all-girls freestyle wrestling program, serving middle and high school girls from the Bronx and across the city. LUCHA uses the sport of wrestling as a platform for leadership development, academic success, and pathways to higher education.
\nThe requested support will help expand access to year-round wrestling training, academic guidance, and mentorship for girls from low-income communities who often face significant barriers to participating in organized sports. Many families cannot afford the costs associated with athletics\u2014equipment, tournament fees, transportation, and coaching\u2014which limits opportunities for girls to develop the confidence, discipline, and leadership skills that sports provide.
\nThrough LUCHA, participants receive high-level wrestling coaching, academic expectations and support, nutrition education, leadership development, and exposure to college opportunities. The program also connects athletes with college wrestling programs and guidance on scholarships and the admissions process.
\nIn its first full season, LUCHA grew from 22 wrestlers at its first practice to more than 75 regular participants. The team produced 14 state qualifiers, 5 state medalists, and 3 national qualifiers\u2014demonstrating the extraordinary potential of girls when access barriers are removed.
\nFunding from the Hermanowski Family Foundation will help ensure that no athlete is turned away due to cost. Support will help cover coaching, equipment, facility space, and competition travel so that girls from underserved communities can participate fully in the program and pursue opportunities in athletics and higher education.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $150,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Individual donors, foundation grants, film screenings connected to Lucha: A Wrestling Tale, and community fundraising events.<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 12 months
\nGeographical Area Served: New York City, primarily the Bronx
\nAge Group To Be Served: Girls ages 11\u201318 (middle and high school students)<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: Joshua
\nContact Last Name: Lee
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 347-855-3301
\nContact Email: luchadevelopment@gmail.com\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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