I wish you the best of luck and can glean from your brief note that you have great intentions. I agree with others are saying: 1) focus on donations from individuals, and modest program fees to sustain the organization, and 2) look to collaborate/merge with other similar organizations.
Here are several observations based on honest feedback that I hope you will take in the spirit of helping you out:
1) Funders and donors are going to be leary of a nonprofit with a name derived from its founder....albeit I'm sure it's more common in the dance world.
2) I found having the words - Ministry, Corporation and War all associated with your organization to be just odd and to raise semi-red flags.
3) Your note had several grammar errors - if similar errors are in proposals, they often lead to rejection. I know in electronic communication there is a more relaxed standard so you may of just been ripping off a quick note with out proof-reading....
4) I know in Michigan that arts funding has really shrunk and I'm sure this has happened elsewhere.
5) Do you have a board of directors? What do they say....
Good luck,
Charlie
