THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION

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The Guitar Center Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting music-related initiatives, having awarded a total of $30,000 in grants to seven grantees in 2022. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
DONATE RESOURCES TO MUSIC EDUCATION AND THERAPY PROGRAMS SO THAT THEY CAN OFFER MORE PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE MUSIC.
Cause Areas
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Music
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE FREDERICK FOUNDATION
Bend, OR
$10K
27%

KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE FOUNDATION
Deerfield Beach, FL
$6.6K
18%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION?
No. THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION give?
THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, Ohio, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2022, THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FREDERICK FOUNDATION and KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION?
THE GUITAR CENTER MUSIC FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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