News: Philanthropy

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…

August 31, 2025

Guitar Center Music Foundation Expands Efforts

The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting music education and therapy programs through instrument donations, has expanded…