Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Filipino American Symphony Orchestra
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: FASO
Mailing Address: 6621 Denny Ave.
City: North Hollywood
State: CA
Postal Code: 91606-2204
Main Phone: 213-770-2807
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: fasomusic.org
Employer ID Number: 46-2720347
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/24/2025
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: FASO’s Education & Outreach Program
Project Description:

FASO aims to expand it’s year-round Education & Outreach Program, which currently educates 100-300 underserved youth from elementary to college level in BIPOC communities in L.A. and Orange counties with instrumental, songwriting, vocal classes and workshops. FASO’s programming is meant to nurture individual self-esteem and confidence as a person of color, and instill pride in one’s cultural identity, encouraging youth to advocate for themselves across industries. Filipino Americans are described as "invisible" or as the “forgotten minority,” with cultural narratives that are virtually unknown to the American public. Through its music programs, FASO increases visibility and helps integrate this predominantly immigrant group into the larger Los Angeles civic and cultural discourse. FASO’s Education & Outreach program provides music education and performance opportunities to diverse communities through:
Accessible string classes with free instruments for BIPOC communities and weekly music theory instruction.
The FASO Youth String Ensemble, serving over 40 young musicians aged 8-15 from the String Classes.
Interactive workshops in vocals, strings, winds, and songwriting, culminating in adjudicated recitals.
The Composition Program, fostering new works incorporating Filipino traditional music and indigenous instruments.
FASO’s diverse concert programming engages musicians, composers, educators, and producers to develop repertoire that resonates with the community. FASO’s unique educational program builds cultural bridges for young people and fosters appreciation for Filipino orchestral music.
The Filipino American Symphony Orchestra College Scholarship was established for college students in a degree program at an accredited higher education institution based in the United States to provide annual support.
Hermanowski funding would go directly to educating the students.

Total Project Budget: $70,400

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): California Arts Council, LA County Arts, City of LA Dept. of Cultural Affairs

Project Duration: Year-Round
Geographical Area Served: Glendale, LA, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Carson, Yorba Linda, Brea
Age Group To Be Served: 8 – 18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Jilly
Contact Last Name: Canizares
Contact Title: Executive Director
Contact Phone: 3232409371
Contact Email: jilly@fasomusic.org