Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Charleston Symphony Orchestra
Mailing Address: 480 Easy Bay Street, Suite F
City: Charleston
State: SC
Postal Code: 29403
Main Phone: 8437237528
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.CharlestonSymphony.org
Employer ID Number: 57-6000192
Organization Tax Status: 501 (c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: December 8, 2025
Requested Amount: 5,000

Project Title: Expanding Accesss to the Arts
Project Description:

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra’s response to the large number of impoverished families residing in the Lowcountry is reflected in their laser focused programs that introduce and/or help pave the way to the world of classical music for counties and schools that are Title 1 (a federal entitlement program designed to level the playing field for low-income students by providing additional resources to high poverty schools or school districts).

Total Project Budget: 491,186,00

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Committed: Mark Elliott Motley Fnd; Yaschik Family Fnd; Northern Lowcountry Community Fnd. Potential: Boeing; Namm Fnd; First Horizon; Patrick Fnd; FJ Brotherton Fnd; Joan and Tim Fenton Fnd; John and Crolyn Peterson Charitable Fnd; Joan Wismer Fnd; Campbell Family Fnd; Kiawah Cares; Crocker Catalyst Fnd; Susan Morrow Fnd.

Project Duration: 7/1/2026-6/30/2027
Geographical Area Served: Charleston, Dorchester, Berkley Counties
Age Group To Be Served: 8-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Simms
Contact Last Name: Oliphant
Contact Title: Director of Institutional Development
Contact Phone: 843-723-7528
Contact Email: soliphant@charlestonsymphony.com