News: Philanthropy
May 26, 2026
All-In Milwaukee Receives $11M Gift from Former Hal Leonard CEO
All-In Milwaukee has announced that philanthropists Keith Mardak and Mary Vandenberg have made an $11 million gift to the organization, the largest contribution…
April 20, 2026
Music Will, Sweetwater Launch National Instrument Fund
Celebrating a decade-long partnership, Music Will and Sweetwater have launched the National Instrument Fund to help under-resourced schools establish music…
February 24, 2026
Sweetwater, Yamaha Launch $25K Giveaway to Support School Music Programs
Sweetwater has announced a partnership with Yamaha to transform one lucky school music program with a $25,000 giveaway. Music educators will have the…
February 02, 2026
On-Stage Donates 2026 NAMM Booth to Music Will, Anaheim School District
On-Stage, brand of The Music People, continued its long-standing support for teacher-centered music education through its annual donation of On-Stage gear to…
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…
