Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Blues Kids Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Blues Kids
Mailing Address: 10754 Rhodes Ane
City: Chicago
State: IL
Postal Code: 60628
Main Phone: 773-841-5262
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.BluesKids.com
Employer ID Number: 27-0678661
Organization Tax Status: Good Standing as a 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 2/4/24
Requested Amount: $8,500

Project Title: Blues Camp Chicago
Project Description:

Blues Kids Foundation will present Blues Camp for the 15th year at Columbia College Chicago. It’s free for all Blues Kids to participate ages 12 to 18 years.

All they have to do is simply pass their online or in-person audition. Then they will be placed into a band based on their age and skill level with like-minded others.
Our instructors are highly trained/qualified and internationally traveled.

Placement is for beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level vocalists and instrumentalists. All instruments are welcome. Your Blues Kid will be immersed in America’s “Root” music through the lens of structured ensemble instruction, team-building activities, field study trips, and public concert performance presentations. Blues Camp has been successfully established on college campuses and performing arts centers in America, Asia, The Caribbean, and Europe for the last 15 years.

Total Project Budget: $45K

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Mary Barnes Donnelley Family Foundation

Project Duration: 1 week run, 6 months of prep
Geographical Area Served: City-wide
Age Group To Be Served: 12-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Fernando Jones
Contact First Name: FERNANDO
Contact Last Name: JONES
Contact Title: Artistic Director and Founder
Contact Phone: 7738415262
Contact Email: BluesNewz@aol.com