Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: GreenSpring Foundation
Legal Name (if Different): HARPS Foundation
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: PO Box 14718
City: Richmond
State: VA
Postal Code: 23221
Main Phone: 804-484-2187
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.greenspringmusic.org/
Employer ID Number: 31-1657824
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/26/25
Requested Amount: $5,500

Project Title: Music Education, Performance and Outreach Programs
Project Description:

GreenSpring Foundation, founded in 1999, is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high-quality music education and performance opportunities for all youth, regardless of financial means or disability. Recognized nationally for its innovative music-based outreach, mentorship, and social justice programs, GreenSpring serves students and families throughout the Richmond region, focusing on the City of Richmond. Combining top-tier music instruction with dynamic community engagement, GreenSpring currently serves 376 students and has 4,000+ alumni, many of whom have received full scholarships to leading conservatories and universities. Through its commitment to artistic excellence and accessibility, GreenSpring continues to use music as a catalyst for personal growth, social change, and a more just and equitable world.

Each year, GreenSpring’s Music Education, Performance and Outreach Programs encompass:
1. Year-round, seven-day-a-week music education programming, offering one-on-one and group music lessons, classes, workshops, summer camps, rehearsals, and performance opportunities. Performing groups include the American Youth Harp Ensemble, GreenSpring Chamber Music Ensembles, and Virginia Choristers.
2. Tuition-free music education programs- Sound Experiences and the Harp Therapy Outreach Program- that provide multi-day-a-week music education outreach programming in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs and the Resources for Independent Living Center (a transitioning facility for youth with disabilities) serving 200+ students yearly. Scholarships are valued at $550 per student per year.
3. Free instrument loan program to address the need gap for students. We currently have 72 instruments (including piano, guitar, violin, and harp) on loan.
4. 50+ free performances annually
Planning, rehearsing, and preparing for the core season concerts. As an example, the 2025- 2026 season includes many free public concerts, including E Pluribus Unum, Celtic Celebration, Spring Serenade, Classical Jam, Music Feeds RVA (benefitting the food bank), Rising Stars, holiday concerts, and solo recital concerts.
5. Local, national, and international tours.

Total Project Budget: $400,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Other Funding: GreenSpring receives income through a wide variety of funding streams. We are grateful to have support from individual, government, business, and foundation donors such as the Virginia Commission for the Arts, The Community Foundation, and CultureWorks, who consistently support our organization. To ensure sustainability, we prioritize maintaining strong relationships with existing funders while continuously conducting prospect research and submitting applications to secure new funding opportunities and sustain diverse revenue streams annually. Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): GreenSpring is pleased to have the support of funders who support our Music Education, Performance, and Outreach Programs. Pending funding includes the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Community Foundation of Richmond, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, Associated Chamber Music Players, Altria, and CultureWorks.

Project Duration: 2026 calendar year
Geographical Area Served: GreenSpring is based in Richmond, Virginia, with services taking place across the Metro Richmond area, in the city of Petersburg, Virginia, as well as summer programming in Frederick, Maryland.
Age Group To Be Served: Students K5-12th (ages 5-21)

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Sydney
Contact Last Name: Bass
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 804-402-7545
Contact Email: sydneyp.lester@gmail.com