Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads
Legal Name (if Different):
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Mailing Address: 5033 White Owl Way NE
City: Rio Rancho
State: NM
Postal Code: 87144
Main Phone: 5059774160
Main Fax: 5058911768
Organization Website: www.rr-cc.org
Employer ID Number: 462763023
Organization Tax Status: 501c3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/29/2025
Requested Amount: 7500

Project Title: Spring 2026 Children and Youth Chorus
Project Description:

At Rio Rancho Creative Crossroads (RRCC), we are committed to providing barrier-free access to arts education for young people. We seek funding to support our Spring 2026 Children and Youth Chorus, a 15-week program running from January through May, serving children ages 8–18.

During weekly rehearsals, the chorus members learn vocal techniques and choreography from highly qualified professional instructors. The season culminates in a vibrant community performance, where the children showcase their hard work before an audience of family, friends and community members.

RRCC takes pride in our barrier-free approach, ensuring every child can experience the joy of making music. Our chorus programs welcome all participants, with no prior experience required—only a love of singing. We recognize that every participant is unique, and we accommodate a wide range of physical and neurodevelopmental differences. Additionally, RRCC keeps tuition exceptionally low, offering need-based scholarships so that financial circumstances never prevent a child from participating in our programs.

Funding from this grant will support rehearsal and performance facilities, artistic staff, sheet music, costumes, and supplies. With your support, we can continue providing this enriching experience, empowering young singers to grow artistically and personally while developing a lifelong love of music.

Total Project Budget: 30000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Grants from Rio Rancho Kiwanis, Rio Rancho Community Foundation, Albuquerque Community Foundation, NM Arts, Marshall L and Perrine D McCune Charitable Foundation, Thrivent Choice, Walmart Foundation, individual donors, corporate donors, ticket sales, fundraising, program ad sales, and sponsorships

Project Duration: 15 weeks
Geographical Area Served: Sandoval County NM
Age Group To Be Served: 8-18

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Neal
Contact Last Name: Shotwell
Contact Title: Volunteer Executive Director
Contact Phone: 5052289808
Contact Email: nshotwell@rr-cc.org