Art + Research

To create a one-of-a-kind research and production art residency program offering the chance for artists to work with experts

City Year Miami

To develop new young leaders while at the same time have an impact on education in Miami by supporting the start-up, launch and implementation of a full-time City Year site in Miami-Dade County

Miami Music Project

To extend the joy of music to students in Miami-Dade schools through a year-round classical education program culminating in an annual festival with performances by youth and professional musicians

Miami World Cinema Center

To assist the prosperity of the Miami's independent film community by establishing an extensive institute for connecting, funding and advising local film makers

The Miami Choral Project

To use music and teamwork to stimulate under appreciated neighborhoods by building youth choirs across greater Miami

YoungArts/Miami

To develop young South Florida artists by creating a new regional competition as part of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts' youngARTS program

Young at Art Children's Museum

To create the first art museum specially designed for children

LegalArt Residency

To ensure longevity for the careers of local artists through a program that will provide permanent affordable work space, housing and legal counseling

O Cinema

To construct O Cinema, The Independent, Miami's first art-house cinema so that the community can experience gripping, educational and thought provoking independent films. 

Ballet + Orchestra Collaboration

To spawn new passion for artistic collaboration by implementing a high-quality partnership between the renowned Cleveland Orchestra and the award-winning Miami City Ballet

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami

To stimulate donations through a challenge grant in order to serve 5,000 additional children by 2015 with the benefits of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami (BBBSGM) program

Classical South Florida

To ensure the continuation and progression of South Florida's only classical radio station by supplying challenge funds to motivate the financial support of listeners