Question 1

Does my cash donation go directly to a school in need?

Accepted Answer

Your cash donation goes directly to MHOF allowing the foundation to work with each teacher to purchase the school’s needed instruments at a deeply discounted rate (⅓ of list price for most instruments.) Instruments are then delivered directly to the school, cash is not exchanged with granted schools.

Question 2

Are there fees taken out of my donation?

Accepted Answer

5% of donations are retained for JustGiving’s required service fee, MHOF retains an additional 10% to cover administrative costs associated with school vetting and granting of instruments.

Question 3

Is a school eligible for a grant just because they participated in the Adopt A School survey?

Accepted Answer

No, the Adopt a School teacher survey was the first step for teachers to inform the foundation as to their school's needs. In order to ensure sustainability of the investment and that a donation will result in the intended impact on students, schools in need of instruments must complete MHOF's grant application and participate in an in-person or remote site visit as part of the foundation's qualification process.

Question 4

Does the foundation decide the types of instruments to donate to schools in need?

Accepted Answer

Music teachers know the needs of their program and students best which is why the foundation works with each individual teacher to determine the types of instruments to donate in order to best meet each school's unique needs.

Question 5

I know of a school in need that isn't on the Adopt A School list. Can I designate my donation to this school?

Accepted Answer

With a minimum $5k donation for an elementary school or a minimum $10k donation for a middle or high school, this is possible if the school meets MHOF's eligibility criteria to apply, completes the grant application and meets MHOF's qualification criteria. For more information, please contact Natalia Hernandez at Natalia@mhopus.org or 818-762-4328.

Question 6

Is it too late for schools in need in my community to participate in the Adopt A School campaign?

Accepted Answer

No! Music teachers at schools in need within your community that meet the foundation's grant guidelines should contact the foundation at adoptaschool@mhopus.org for more information.

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