2021–2022
The Beginning
Weekend practices, donated instruments, family support, mentoring, and charity-event planning laid the foundation.
Empowering young hearts through arts and music.
Savera Arts and Music Foundation provides arts and music education, youth mentorship, leadership development, scholarship opportunities, performances, and community outreach for children and students.
Savera Arts and Music Foundation
Inspiring Hearts • Nurturing Talent • Building a Harmonious Community
The Journey to Savera
From a small act of music and service to a growing community of young leaders.
Music Community Grows
4+
Major Concerts
Student performances that inspire and unite.
100+
Students
Current and former student members.
$9,000+
Raised for ASAN
Community generosity in action.
Countless
Community Events
Service, collaboration, and outreach.
2026
A New Dawn
The JFS Musical Enrichment Recital, ChaboyaPalooza, and Savera’s launch as an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity began the next chapter.
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Our Purpose
Our Mission
We provide accessible arts education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities that empower young people to grow, give back, and shape a brighter future.
Our Vision
A world where every child can experience the joy of music, develop leadership, and contribute meaningfully to the community.
Programs
Explore the core ways students learn, create, lead, and serve. Tap a program to see more.
Piano FoundationsPosture • Rhythm • Reading
Beginner piano instruction focused on posture, rhythm, finger technique, note reading, and joyful learning.
Voice & ExpressionTechnique • Listening • Confidence
Vocal training, listening skills, expression, and performance confidence for young learners.
Music LiteracyRhythm • Notes • Theory
Rhythm, notes, staff reading, basic theory, and creative exercises for long-term musical growth.
Student MentorshipLeadership • Practice • Encouragement
Older students help younger learners practice, stay motivated, and experience peer encouragement.
Arts ExpansionCreativity • Workshops • Exhibitions
Future workshops may include visual arts, theater, dance, creative writing, and community exhibitions.
ScholarshipsAccess • Opportunity • Support
Scholarships and fee waivers help make arts and music education accessible to more families.
Founders & Leadership
Youth inspiration supported by responsible adult nonprofit governance.
Sana Dalmia
Founder & Student Program Director
Student leadership, mentorship, outreach, program ideas, and performance culture.
Veera Dalmia
Co-Founder & Junior Program Ambassador
Younger learner representation, outreach, participation, and community spirit.
Dr. Sidharth Dalmia
Chief Executive Officer (President)
Adult governance, operations, compliance, partnerships, and organizational leadership.
Dr. Lopa Dalmia
Secretary & Chief Financial Officer (Treasurer)
Governance records, financial controls, compliance documentation, and administrative oversight.
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Don’t Just Join Something. Build Something.
Enter the Savera Student Impact Lab — a youth pathway where students can teach, research, code, design curriculum, lead programs, raise funds, and build a documented body of work that shows what they actually accomplished.
YOUR NEXT LEVEL STARTS HERE
Turn Your Talent Into Real-World Impact
You are already earning grades. At Savera, you can also create a project portfolio, mentor younger students, contribute to supervised research, develop educational tools, and lead initiatives with measurable community value.
Verified Hours
Real Projects
Leadership Roles
Portfolio Evidence
Earned Recommendations
Apply to the Student Impact Lab
BUILD YOUR SAVERA PROFILE
01Choose a TrackResearch • Tech • Teaching • Leadership
02Complete Real WorkProjects with goals, mentors, and evidence
03Document Your ImpactHours, deliverables, reflections, and results
04Level UpContributor → Mentor → Scholar → Fellow
Choose Your Mission
Start with one track or combine several as your experience grows.
Research Fellow
Help frame questions, collect data, review literature, analyze results, and prepare posters, presentations, or papers under appropriate adult and professional supervision.
Example: Study how peer music mentoring affects confidence, practice habits, or student engagement.
Programming & Innovation
Build websites, learning tools, practice trackers, student dashboards, digital forms, accessibility features, or prototypes that support Savera programs.
Example: Create an adaptive beginner-music practice app or volunteer-hours dashboard.
Curriculum Designer
Develop lesson plans, workbooks, games, assessments, teacher guides, reflection tools, and age-appropriate learning activities that can be tested and improved.
Example: Design a four-week beginner piano or music-theory module for younger students.
Peer Mentor
Support younger students with supervised instruction, encouragement, practice routines, performance preparation, and positive role modeling.
Example: Lead a small-group practice station and maintain lesson reflections.
Program Builder
Plan workshops, student clubs, concerts, outreach projects, recruitment campaigns, or new Savera initiatives from concept through execution.
Example: Launch and manage a student-led weekend music workshop.
Campaign Creator
Develop ethical fundraising ideas, sponsorship materials, community campaigns, event plans, donor communications, and impact reports with adult oversight.
Example: Organize an instrument drive or sponsor-a-student campaign with measurable goals.
NOT JUST “VOLUNTEERING”
You Leave With Evidence of What You Built
Savera can maintain a structured record of approved participation, including dates, hours, role, supervisor, project objectives, deliverables, reflection, and demonstrated impact.
Activity RecordVerified dates, roles, and approved hours
Project PortfolioWork samples, photos, code, curricula, posters, or presentations
Impact SummaryWhat changed because of the student’s contribution
Completion RecognitionCertificates or program recognition when requirements are met
Recommendation EligibilityPersonalized letters may be earned through sustained, meaningful work
School DocumentationForms may be completed when a school accepts the activity and its requirements are satisfied
Level Up Through the Savera Pathway
Progress is based on responsibility, quality, consistency, initiative, and impact — not simply showing up.
🌱ExplorerObserve, train, and try a first project.
→
⚡ContributorComplete defined tasks and document the work.
→
🧭MentorGuide others and take ownership of outcomes.
→
⭐ScholarLead a substantial project or research contribution.
→
🏆FellowCreate lasting impact and help train the next team.
Important: Savera documents bona fide service and project participation based on
actual supervised work. Community-service credit, academic credit, accreditation, publication,
authorship, certificates, and recommendation letters are not automatic. They depend on the
student’s work, applicable program standards, school policies, research ethics, adult supervision,
and any required approvals.
FOR FAMILIES, EDUCATORS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS
More Ways to Get Involved
Students can enter the Impact Lab, while adults and community partners can help make the work possible.
Teach
Share music, art, dance, theater, STEM, language, or another skill with young learners.
Mentor
Guide student projects, research, curriculum development, technology, and leadership growth.
Volunteer
Help with concerts, events, stage crew, hospitality, outreach, marketing, or administration.
Partner or Sponsor
Schools, businesses, nonprofits, teachers, and community groups can help expand our impact.
Support the Mission
Help fund instruments, materials, scholarships, supervised programs, performances, and outreach.
Which Role Will You Build?
Tell us your interests, skills, grade level, and the kind of challenge you want. Savera can help identify a suitable starting pathway based on available projects and supervision.
Start Your Savera Journey
Savera Arts and Music Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity under
Section 509(a)(2). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Logo & Brand Meaning
The Savera identity reflects love, music, charity, education, and a new dawn for young learners.
| Logo Element | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | Hope, opportunity, and a new beginning. |
| Heart | Charity, compassion, service, and love. |
| Piano | Music education, discipline, practice, and performance. |
| Musical Notes | Creativity, rhythm, expression, and joy. |
| Human Figure | Student growth, confidence, mentorship, and leadership. |
| Leaves | Nurturing talent and helping children flourish. |
Official Website: saveraartsandmusic.org
Official General Email: info@saveraartsandmusic.org
Core Message: Empowering young hearts through the arts and music. Creating a kinder, more harmonious world.
Official General Email: info@saveraartsandmusic.org
Core Message: Empowering young hearts through the arts and music. Creating a kinder, more harmonious world.
Foundation Status & IRS Recognition
Savera Arts and Music Foundation is formally established and recognized as a federal tax-exempt public charity.
✅ California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Formed
Completed — June 2026
Savera Arts and Music Foundation is registered as a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation.
✅ EIN Issued by IRS
Completed — June 2026
The Foundation received its federal Employer Identification Number for banking, filings, and official records.
✅ California SI-100 Filed
Completed — June 2026
The Statement of Information was filed with the California Secretary of State.
✅ IRS 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status Approved
Approved — June 29, 2026
The IRS recognized Savera Arts and Music Foundation as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), effective June 8, 2026.
✅ Public Charity Classification
Section 509(a)(2)
Savera is classified as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(2).
✅ Tax-Deductible Contributions
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Transparency Commitment: Savera will continue sharing its nonprofit status, program progress, community milestones, and future governance documents as the Foundation grows.
Latest Updates
Follow Savera's formation, IRS review, program planning, and community launch milestones.
Website Launched
June 2026
saveraartsandmusic.org is live as the Foundation's public home for programs, volunteer interest, community updates, and future scholarship information.
Professional Email Established
June 2026
The Foundation now uses official email at info@saveraartsandmusic.org.
IRS Recognition Approved
June 29, 2026
Savera received IRS recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity under Section 509(a)(2), effective June 8, 2026.
Contact Savera
Website: saveraartsandmusic.org
Email: info@saveraartsandmusic.org
Location: San Jose, California, USA
For youth safety, minor leaders are contacted only through foundation-managed communication channels.
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