News: Philanthropy
September 30, 2024
Hohner, American Cancer Society Team on Special-Edition Pink Harmonica
Hohner Harmonica has announced the second year of its collaboration with the American Cancer Society (ACS). Throughout October, recognized as Breast Cancer…
September 27, 2024
Hal Leonard’s Keith Mardak, Mary Vandenberg Donate $5.25M to Milwaukee School
Former Hal Leonard CEO Keith Mardak and his wife, Mary Vandenberg, who served as Hal Leonard's former VP of business affairs, recently donated $5.25 million to…
September 23, 2024
NAMM Raises $147K for Museum of Making Music During Annual Benefit
The NAMM Foundation held its annual Play it Forward benefit concert for the Museum of Making Music on Sept. 12 at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach,…
August 09, 2024
GC Store in California Grants Local Girl’s Birthday Wish
Guitar Center in Roseville, California, hosted a surprise birthday party for Carmen Ramirez, a 12-year-old girl who dreamed of owning and playing an electric…
July 19, 2024
D’Addario Foundation Awards $165.7K in Monetary Grants in Second Half of 2024
The D’Addario Foundation has announced its grantees for the second half of 2024. In this cycle, the Foundation awarded $165,700 in cash donations and some…
June 17, 2024
Buffet Crampon USA Teams with Jacksonville Charity
Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor for Buffet Crampon clarinets, recently partnered with Dreams Come True of Jacksonville to donate an R13…
May 16, 2024
Suzanne D’Addario Brouder Steps Down from D’Addario Foundation
After leading the D’Addario Foundation for 15 years, Suzanne D’Addario Brouder has stepped down, leaving the foundation in the hands of Karen Shelley. “I…
April 29, 2024
Gibson Gives, FirstBank Amphitheater Raise Over $120K for Music Education
Gibson Gives, the non-profit division of Gibson, has partnered once again with FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee, to raise funds to support…