Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Cultura y Arte Nativa de las Americas CANA
Legal Name (if Different): Carnaval San Francisco
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 1333 Florida Street
City: SF
State: California
Postal Code: 94110
Main Phone: 4156911147
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org
Employer ID Number: 38-4013756
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: May 2, 2024
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco Merger
Project Description:

The Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco (LJYE) has provided free music and performance training for 24 years with zero barriers to entry to youth ages 10-17 and especially, families of color. It has become an elite performance group with alumni playing and recording with the top bands in the world. Co-founders Dr. John Calloway (Musical Director), Sylvia Ramirez (Publicity Director) and Arturo Riera (Managing Director) are not a non-profit or business. Revenue from performance fees have gone directly to Dr. Calloway and Riera and Ramirez (a married couple) have worked pro bono. The group has recorded three albums and was set to end in May of 2024 but alumni, Daniel Riera and Alex Farrell, volunteered to continue the group if an institutional partner could be found. CANA and their program, Carnaval San Francisco, feel the LJYE is too important a community asset, serving students of color for free, to let die. An LJYE alumni family has challenged our organization to raise $10,000 and they will donate an additional $5,000 as a challenge grant. Year one program budget is $15,000 providing an hourly fee for the two alumni musical directors for rehearsals and performances, liability insurance, website and social marketing. Outgoing directors will act as volunteers during a two year transitionary period to make sure organizational values and pedagogy are passed on. Grants and donations plus performance fees will allow the LJYE to continue well into the future with your support.

Total Project Budget: $15,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): LJYE Alumni family challenge $5,000

Project Duration: One Year
Geographical Area Served: San Francisco Bay Area performances
Age Group To Be Served: 10-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Rodrigo
Contact Last Name: Duran
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 415-691-1147
Contact Email: rodrigoehduran@gmail.com