Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Spark Silicon Valley
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Spark!
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 51809
City: San Jose
State: CA
Postal Code: 95151
Main Phone: 408-345-5403
Main Fax: 408-459-6614
Organization Website: www.sparksiliconvalley.ngo
Employer ID Number: 86-2309405
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) tax exempt

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 28
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Spark! Masterclass and Pedagogy Clinics
Project Description:

Spark Silicon Valley designed it’s Masterclass and Pedagogy Series to give students in underserved communities the opportunity to receive high level instruction from renown music educators and provide music educators in these same communities the opportunity to learn current and best practices in the music education space. Schools in communities of color and low socioeconomic communities are forced to use resources to meet the basic needs of their schools. When it comes to giving these students the opportunities participate in activities that enhance the student and educator experience, there are not enough dollars to go around to facilitate this need. Also, lack of transportation to these events limits participation of young artists from the communities we serve.

With the Spark! Masterclass and Pedagogy Series, we will eliminate the barriers that inhibit students in our target communities from participating in masterclasses offered in Santa Clara and neighboring counties. First, we will be able to bring these opportunities and resources directly to the communities and students that are consistently unable to participate. Students will not have to find rides to and from these activities or, worse yet, catch public transit with cumbersome instruments. Second, by providing these opportunities free of charge, students in our target communities will be able to participate free from the barrier of expense. Also, teachers in underserved and underrepresented communities will gain access to current instructional practices without placing pressure on their administrators to prioritize resources and services.

Total Project Budget: $35,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grants (US Bancorp, California Arts Council, Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation), Fundraisers (concerts, letter campaign), Donations

Project Duration: 8 monthly events occurring during the 2023-2024 school year (September 2023, October 2023, November 2023, January 2024, February 2024, March 2024, April 2024, May 2024)
Geographical Area Served: Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 12-19

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Kenneth
Contact Last Name: Williams
Contact Title: President
Contact Phone: 408-345-5403
Contact Email: kenneth@sparksiliconvalley.ngo