Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Arching Oaks Japanese Arts and Culture Center LLC
Legal Name (if Different): Arching Oaks Arts and Culture Center LLC
Also Known As: Arching Oaks Arts and Culture Center LLC
Mailing Address: 37114 N thrill Hill Rd
City: Eustis
State: FL
Postal Code: 32736
Main Phone: 4074738859
Main Fax:
Organization Website: ArchingOaks.org
Employer ID Number: 83-3573969
Organization Tax Status: 501 c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: May 13 2026
Requested Amount: 9500

Project Title:
Project Description:

On behalf of Arching Oaks Japanese Arts & Culture Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Eustis, Florida, I respectfully submit this Letter of Inquiry requesting $9,500 in support of our proposed youth education project, “Young Guardians of Culture: Japanese Arts, Discipline, and Character Education for Youth.”

Arching Oaks exists to preserve, practice, and share Japanese arts and culture with the broader community. Through our affiliated Florida Budokan programs, we provide instruction in Japanese cultural and martial traditions, including karate, kyudo, iaido, calligraphy, etiquette, and cultural history. Our work gives children and young adults meaningful access to arts education, discipline, mentorship, and cross-cultural understanding.

This project will serve youth ages 10–21 through a year-long series of classes, workshops, demonstrations, and educational activities focused on Japanese traditional arts and character development. Participants will learn not only physical and artistic skills, but also values such as respect, patience, perseverance, humility, responsibility, and service. Programming will include introductory Japanese arts workshops, youth cultural education days, mentorship opportunities with instructors, and accessible learning materials for families and students.

The need for this program is clear. Many young people today face social isolation, reduced attention spans, limited access to cultural education, and fewer structured environments where discipline, respect, and community responsibility are consistently reinforced. Japanese traditional arts offer a powerful educational framework for helping youth build confidence, self-control, cultural literacy, and positive relationships with peers and mentors.

Grant funds would support instructor time, youth scholarships, educational materials, supplies, equipment, outreach, and program documentation. We will evaluate success through participation numbers, student retention, parent feedback, instructor observations, and documented youth outcomes.

We would be honored to be considered for support and would gladly provide any additional information requested.

Total Project Budget: 15000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 5500

Project Duration: 2 years
Geographical Area Served: Central florida
Age Group To Be Served: 10-21

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
Contact First Name: Sabastian
Contact Last Name: Velilla
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 4074738859
Contact Email: sabastian.velilla@floridabudokan.org