Hungry for Music

Hungry for Music is a charitable nonprofit organization located in Washington, D.C., that works to support music education and cultural enrichment,^[1] and acquires and provides musical instruments to underprivileged children^[2][3] around the world.^[4] Hungry for Music was founded and is directed by Jeff Campbell,^[5] and became a nonprofit^[2] 501(c)(3) charity organization in 1994.^[3][4] To date, the nonprofit has distributed thousands of free musical instruments to underprivileged children, groups and schools.^[5]

Hungry for Music

Company type	Non-governmental organization
Industry	musical charity
Headquarters	Washington, D.C., United States
Key people	Jeff Campbell (Founder)
Products	Compact discs (for financial support)
Website	www.hungryformusic.org

Support

The orgonization acquires income, in part, through the sale of compact discs the organization produces.^[2][3][4][5] Campbell has also had success in acquiring major artists for the compilation compact discs, including licensed songs from performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and others.^[3][5] Other sources of income include conducting raffles, membership sales^[3] and concerts.^{[6][7][8][9][10]}

Federal grants

Hungry for Music was granted a Resources and Equipment grant from the National Educational Association in 2011.^[11]

Donors

Hungry for music is supported by many notable donors, including Vanguard, Hard Rock Cafe, BMI, Violins Etc., Strathmore, Austin Grill, Tau Beta Sigma fraternity, Mark's Kitchen, Rockport, and National Chamber Ensemble, among others.

Hungry for Music was showcased by BMI and Hard Rock Cafe in February 2011.^[12]