The Fund for East Ramapo's Public School Students (Established by Latham & Watkins)

The Fund for East Ramapo's Public School Students

Established by: Latham & Watkins

Fund Type: Donor Advised Fund

Fund Category: Education, Youth

Geographic Scope: East Ramapo Central School District, Rockland County, NY

Mission: To partner with the East Ramapo community to identify areas of greatest need for its public school students and to support education and enrichment opportunities for those students.

Focus Areas:

• Education and enrichment for East Ramapo public school students
• Programs addressing civil rights and civil liberties
• Youth support and academic reinforcement
• Mental health and substance abuse prevention
• Leadership development for students

Award Range: Typically awards grants in the $15,000-$20,000 range per approved project

Recent Grant Recipients:

• Wonder Girls: $15,000 - Leadership, business skills, social responsibility, confidence building and wellness for female students at East Ramapo High School
• CANDLE (Community Awareness Network for a Drug-Free Life and Environment): $20,000 - Psycho-social support and peer refusal skills for youth
• Martin Luther King Multi Purpose Center: $33,000 - Saturday's At The Center educational support program for grades 4-6
• New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU): $20,000 - Youth program providing civil rights and civil liberties education for high school students

Eligibility: Organizations serving East Ramapo Central School District students

Advisory Board:

• Russell Mangas (Chair) - Associate, Latham & Watkins
• Corey Calabrese - Associate, Latham & Watkins
• Jean Fields - Co-chair, Education Committee, NAACP Spring Valley Chapter
• Olivia Castor - East Ramapo graduate, Harvard Law School student
• Brandon Holmes - Hudson Valley Regional Director, NY Civil Liberties Union
• Oscar Cohen - Co-chair, Education Committee, NAACP Spring Valley Chapter
• Chevon Dos Reis - Community Services Worker II, Rockland County Department of Social Services

Current Status: Grant applications are open. Donations to the fund are not yet being accepted; individuals wishing to donate are asked to consider direct contributions to NAACP, NYCLU, RCF, or the fund's grantees.

Contact Information:

• Name: Lisa Mitchell, Programs and Donor Services Coordinator
• Phone: 845-769-9393
• Email: lisa@cfosny.org
• Address: 30 Scott's Corners Drive, Suite 203, Montgomery, NY 12549

Application Process

1. Access the Grant Portal:
   • Visit The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan & Rockland Grant Portal
   • Register for an account
   • Search for "The Fund for East Ramapo's Public School Students"
2. Complete Online Application:
   • Access the easy-to-use online application form
   • Provide required information about your organization and proposed project
3. Questions and Support:
   • Contact Lisa Mitchell, Programs and Donor Services Coordinator
   • Phone: 845-769-9393
   • Email: lisa@cfosny.org

Required Materials

• Standard online grant application form (specific requirements available through the portal)