Organization Name:

Mr. Holland Opus Foundation

Grant Title:

Grants to Support School and Community Music Programs

Contact Person:

n/a

Location:

4370 Tujunga Avenue • Suite 330
Studio City, CA 91604

Phone Number:

818.762.4328

Fax Number:

818.762.4329

Email Address:

info@mhopus.org

Web Address:

http://www.mhopus.org/teachers.asp

Source of Funding:

Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF),inspired by the acclaimed motion picture Mr. Holland’s Opus, the story of the profound effect a dedicated music teacher had on generations of students. The film's composer, Michael Kamen, founded MHOF in 1996 as his commitment to the future of music education.

Application Deadline:

August 1 annually

Budget/Available Funding:

$5,000

Activity Type:

Arts/Culture

Geographic Scope:

All U.S.

Objectives/Outcomes:

MHOF donates both new and refurbished instruments to school and after-school music programs that lack the resources to keep up with equipment loss due to attrition, depreciation and wear over time, and to accommodate students on waiting lists or who have to share instruments.

Eligibility:

Students who can't afford to rent an instrument and kids on waiting lists are given an opportunity to play quality instruments which improves their experience and inspires them to accomplish more and more.

Beneficiary:

Every year, an average of 10,000 young people across the country benefit from MHOF Programs.