Appropriations Requests for : Hype Athletics Out-of-School Programming

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

No Cosponsors

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

Hype Athletics Out-of-School Programming

3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:

4635 Howe Rd, Wayne, MI 48184

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

20-5698007

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$1,000,000.00

6. What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?

HYPE Athletics provides high-quality out-of-school time programming that gives children safe, structured, and inspiring opportunities to learn and grow beyond the school day. Their programs include elementary athletics, robotics, STEAM, art, esports, tutoring, reading, math, and summer enrichment, all designed to strengthen both academic and social development. By combining academics with athletics and creative programming, they ensure students are not only staying active and engaged but also building critical skills that will help them succeed in school and in life. Funding these programs directly supports families by providing affordable, accessible, and impactful opportunities for their children outside of traditional K12-hours

7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?

✓ Yes: State Funding

Amount received: $1,000,000.00

8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:

FY

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?

Yes

4. Officers and active members on the board of directors:

Johnny Hammoud, Board Chair Judge Yvonna Abraham, Sabbaghir Maha Sabbagh, Secretary Judge Jessica Cheaib, Treasurer Mo Sabbagh Dr. Ryan Lazar Chris Peipish Houssam Kataya Todd Turfe Abhinav Krishnan

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator

• "I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
• "I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
• "I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."

Senator Sylvia A Santana