Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Boys & Girls Club of Vista
Legal Name (if Different): Boys and Girls Club of Vista Inc.
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 410 W. California Ave.
City: Vista
State: CA
Postal Code: 92083
Main Phone: 7607246606
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.bgcvista.org
Employer ID Number: 952266749
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/11/2024
Requested Amount: 5000

Project Title: Music Matters
Project Description:

To help provide positive creative outlets where no child is turned away, BGCV is asking for support of $15,000 to expand learning opportunities by providing free music lessons and recording opportunities. Forte for Children, a foundation funded by Directed Electronics that has funded our music program since 2008 is ending. Our music program is popular and provides many kids with their first consistent foray into exploring new forms of music. Music boosts social and emotional skills as well as helping kids academically by interweaving math and language skills along the way. BGCV offers guitar, piano, drums and vocal lessons 5 days a week in a recording studio. Lessons are split into tiers depending on music experience to strengthen their musical skills. This program provides Club members with the discipline to learn to play an instrument, record and mix music in a safe, positive setting open throughout the year. Club members engage in group activities, private lessons, and practice and “jam” sessions. Upon successful progress, Club members will learn how to set up and record in the studio. They will also be able to hypothesize and study the various effects in terms of various equipment positioning, cables, effects, etc.

Total Project Budget: 65000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Forte for Children- $20,000 commited, Scalice Foundation- $5,000 commited

Project Duration: 07/1/2024-6/30/2025
Geographical Area Served: San Diego County
Age Group To Be Served: 5-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Matt
Contact Last Name: Koumaras
Contact Title: CEO
Contact Phone: 760-724-6606
Contact Email: matt@bgcvista.com