Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Grace Notes Music Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 500 Commerce Way Suite 9
City: Jupiter
State: FL
Postal Code: 33458
Main Phone: 561-379-9072
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: gracenotesmusicfoundation.org
Employer ID Number: 27-1548189
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 5, 2024
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Music Education for At-Risk Children in Palm Beach County
Project Description:

Grace Notes Music Foundation (GNMF), founded in 2010, is a 501c3 community-based organization in Jupiter, Florida. GNMF provides access to free music education programs for underserved children throughout Palm Beach County (PBC) in partnership with PBC Schools and Community-based Non-Profit agencies serving low-income children and families in need. Grace Notes develops and provides a variety of initiatives for school-age children and youth, including,

• In and After-School Music Education in collaboration with non-profit human services organizations and PBC Title 1 Public Schools
• Individual Music Lessons with need-based scholarships for children
• Mindful Music – Music Therapy Program with PBC nonprofit partners.
• Instrument Assistance for PBC Students.
• Current development of a preschool music program in collaboration with non-profit entities in high-poverty, high-crime communities
• Current development of an after-school youth orchestra in collaboration with non-profit entities in high-poverty, high-crime communities

The purpose of our work goes beyond learning to play an instrument and into the well-documented benefits of music education that prepares students for learning by helping develop their basic mental skills and capacities. (citations available):

A. Music education prepares students to learn
1. Enhances fine motor skills
2. Fosters superior working memory
3. Cultivates better thinking skills

B. Facilitates student academic achievement
1. Improves recall and retention of verbal information
2. Boosts reading, language, and math skills
3. Improves average SAT scores

C. Develops the creative capacities for lifelong success
1. Sharpens student attentiveness and strengthens perseverance
3. Fosters creativity
4. Supports better study habits and self-esteem

The benefits above create an imperative to bring music education to underserved communities where children are subject to barriers to success in all five areas of the Social Determinants of Health (Neighborhood, Finances, Nutritious food, Healthcare, and Education). GNMF aims to provide music education that facilitates learning and academic achievement and develops creative capacities for lifelong success.

Total Project Budget: 118,850

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed funding sources are Board of Directors Donations, Loxahatchee Club, Fundraising and Events. Pending funding is from Johnathan’s Landing Cares (Site visit is complete), Mirasol Foundation (Site visit is complete), First Horizson Foundation, and Palm Beach Community Trust Fund.

Project Duration: Programs and services provided by GNMF are on-going, and generally operate during the school-year with special projects during the summer months. Funding from the Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation will be expended between January 2025 and June 2025.
Geographical Area Served: Northern Palm Beach County including Riviera Beach, Mangonia Park, Lake Park, Jupiter, Coleman Park and similar
Age Group To Be Served: Preschool through 12th grade

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Susan
Contact Last Name: Bykofsky
Contact Title: Grant Manager
Contact Phone: 772-626-4267
Contact Email: susanrbykofsky@gmail.com