News: Philanthropy
January 05, 2026
Gibson Gives Reports Milestone Year of Giving
Gibson together with its philanthropic division Gibson Gives, has reflected on its milestone year of giving in 2025. This milestone marks its unwavering…
December 24, 2025
NAMM Foundation Announces Long-Term Endowment Initiative
NAMM and the NAMM Foundation have announced the creation of an initial endowment of $10 million, made possible by NAMM’s decade of contributions, investment…
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,…
