News: Philanthropy
December 18, 2025
200 L.A. Fire-Affected Students Receive Guitars, Mentorship at Special Event
The Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) and nonprofit Free Guitars 4 Kids (FG4K) welcomed 200 Los Angeles-area students to LACM’s Pasadena campus on Dec. 6…
November 21, 2025
Hal Leonard Chooses Charity Over Holiday Gifts, Donates $7.5K to Local Music Program
Hal Leonard employees demonstrated their commitment to community music-making this holiday season. When parent company Muse Group offered staff the option of…
November 17, 2025
NAMM Foundation Expands Grantmaking for 2026
NAMM and the NAMM Foundation have announced more than $800,000 in grants to 57 charitable organizations, which represents the largest number of grants ever…
October 20, 2025
NAMM Opens Applications for 2026 Best Communities for Music Education
The NAMM Foundation has announced that applications are now open for its 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award. Now in its 27th year, the…
October 13, 2025
DR Strings, Fodera Guitars Partner with Pink Aid
DR Strings and Fodera Guitars have teamed up with Pink Aid to support to breast cancer patients. DR Strings’ Pink Strings for Pink Aid campaign returns for…
October 06, 2025
Pearl River Guitars Powers Charity Weekend in Indiana
Pearl River Guitars took part in the 12th Annual Bread of Life Ministry Celebrity Benefit Weekend, a three-day fundraiser held Sept. 12–14 in Lynville,…
September 29, 2025
Brighton Music Center Hosts ‘Harmony for Hope’ Fundraiser
On Sept. 13, Brighton Music Center held “Harmony for Hope — Live Music & Fundraiser,” an event created to support Noah Schiemer, the eldest son of…
September 26, 2025
Prestige Guitars Partners with Veritree
Prestige Guitars has partnered with veritree, a Canadian-based, data-driven restorative platform that connects nature-based solutions with mission-driven…
