Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: All Florida Youth Orchestra, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Florida Youth Orchestra
Mailing Address: 1708 N 40 AVE
City: Hollywood
State: FLORIDA
Postal Code: 33021
Main Phone: 9549625666
Main Fax:
Organization Website: floridayouthorchestra.org
Employer ID Number: 650063799
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 31, 2022
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Music STEPS (Student Transformed Through Education & Performance Skills)
Project Description:

The Florida Youth Orchestra (FYO) Music STEPS (Students Transformed through Education and Performance Skills) Program goal in 2022 / 2023 is to reach 400 children (125 – pre-school age and 275 – elementary age) at sites in two counties who would otherwise not have access to arts education.
Children participating in our Music STEPS preschool classes range in age from 1 – 5 years old.

Participating elementary school children received up to 40 weeks of free after school music lessons once a week for a minimum of one hour. In addition, Music STEPS has been designed not only to increase capacity in music, but also to improve social and behavioral skills. Music STEPS students are selected based on their interest to join. On average, 20 – 35 students participate in each class based on the instrument (larger classes can occur for band and percussion).

Total Project Budget: $460,950

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): DeLuca Foundation, Moran Family Foundation, A.D. Henderson Foundation,

Project Duration: Annually September – June + July Summer Camp
Geographical Area Served: Broward, North Miami-Dade Counties
Age Group To Be Served: Preschool ages 1 to 5 years old. Elementary ages 8 through 12.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Myra
Contact Last Name: Weaver
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: M. 954-558-3227
Contact Email: fyomusic@gmail.com