Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Cincinnati Opera Association
Legal Name (if Different): N/A
Also Known As: N/A
Mailing Address: 1243 Elm Street
City: Cincinnati
State: Ohio
Postal Code: 45202
Main Phone: 513-768-5500
Main Fax: N/A
Organization Website: https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/
Employer ID Number: 31-0549044
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)3

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/11/26
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Cincinnati Opera Education and Outreach Programs
Project Description:

As access to arts education continues to decline, local students have limited opportunities to experience the performing arts. Cincinnati Opera’s education programs create positive, fun, and meaningful experiences that introduce students to the artform and enhance school curriculum, developing essential 21st Century Skills like critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, and providing students of all ages with the tools they need to succeed in today’s world.

Opportunities include:

The Art of Storytelling (Ages 13-17): In partnership with the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Detention Facility, this immersive residency encourages local incarcerated youth to explore identity, imagination, and self-expression through original poetry, rap, drawings, and music.

Behind the Voice (Ages 10-17): A professional opera singer from an underrepresented background performs and shares their career journey to educate and inspire young people to pursue a job in the arts.

Cincinnati Opera in Concert (All Ages): This flexible concert series, ideal for school assemblies or other large gatherings, is customizable to suit the preferences of each audience.

Community Open Dress Rehearsal (All Ages): To ensure economic accessibility, we offer a dress rehearsal each season that is free and open to the public.

Opera & Oranges (Ages 3-5): To foster a passion for both literature and music, and to ensure that young children are receiving at least one nutrient-rich meal, we visit local preschools to read a story and perform a short, interactive song while sharing healthy foods.

Opera Storybook Hour (Ages 5-10): We visit local schools, libraries, and community centers to create an interactive arts experience that blends the magic of storytelling, the power of music, and the joy of arts and crafts.

Sensory-Friendly Dress Rehearsal (All Ages): Through a collaboration with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, we adapt our performance environment to better serve youth with sensory sensitivities.

Total Project Budget: $122,500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Dater Foundation, $30,000, potential; P&G Fund, $30,000, potential; Millstone Fund, $25,000, potential; Luther Foundation, $20,000, potential; PNC Foundation, $7,500, potential

Project Duration: 1/1/27-12/31-27
Geographical Area Served: Greater Cincinnati Area (OH-KY-IN)
Age Group To Be Served: 3-17

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Kimberly
Contact Last Name: Passaro
Contact Title: Institutional Giving Manager
Contact Phone: 513-768-5527
Contact Email: kpassaro@cincinnatiopera.org