ABOUT US
The Guitar Center Music Foundation is an independent 501c3 organization. Through instrument grants and donations, we help ensure schools and music education programs get the resources they need to keep music alive and accessible. We believe in a world in which music is cherished and respected for the immense value it brings to humanity, where every person who seeks to pursue music has the means to do so.
Our mission is to give everyone the power to create and express themselves through music. Since 2005, we have supported hundreds of music education and therapy programs and reached over 300,000 people. With your generous support, we aim to assist many more.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation is an independent 501c3 organization. Through instrument grants and donations, we help ensure schools and music education programs get the resources they need to keep music alive and accessible. We believe in a world in which music is cherished and respected for the immense value it brings to humanity, where every person who seeks to pursue music has the means to do so.
Our mission is to give everyone the power to create and express themselves through music. Since 2005, we have supported hundreds of music education and therapy programs and reached over 300,000 people. With your generous support, we aim to assist many more.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and CEO
Valeisha Butterfield
Executive Director and CEO
President and Chair of the Board, Board Member
President of Business Solutions at The Guitar Center Company
CFO, Board Member
Senior Director of Operations Business Solutions at The Guitar Center Company
Secretary, Board Member
Assistant General Counsel at The Guitar Center Company
Board Member
CEO of JBR Creative Group and Founder of Alicat Media
Board Member
EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer at The Guitar Center Company
Board Member
EVP, Chief People Officer at The Guitar Center Company
Board Member
VP of Custom House at The Guitar Center Company
Board Member
Senior Partner at Law Offices of David A. Helfant
Executive Director and CEO
President and Chair of the Board, Board Member
President of Business Solutions at The Guitar Center Company
CFO, Board Member
Senior Director of Operations Business Solutions at The Guitar Center Company
Secretary, Board Member
Assistant General Counsel at The Guitar Center Company
Board Member
CEO of JBR Creative Group and Founder of Alicat Media
Board Member
EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer at The Guitar Center Company
Board Member
EVP, Chief People Officer at The Guitar Center Company
Board Member
VP of Custom House at The Guitar Center Company
Board Member
Senior Partner at Law Offices of David A. Helfant
“Being exposed to music early in my life had a profound impact on my development as an artist, so I am thrilled to be a part of the rebuild of Elmhurst United Middle School’s music program. These students are so passionate about music, and I’m excited to see them grow into the next generation of artists.”
– Sheila E.
MAKE A
DONATION
Our impact is made possible thanks to the generous support of people like you. Donations remain one of the most effective ways for us to expand our efforts.
BECOME A
VOLUNTEER
We welcome volunteers who are passionate about contributing their time and talent to helping secure and expand access to the music community.
SPREAD
THE WORD
Connecting and cultivating a diverse community of difference makers amplifies our ability to reach schools and in-need music education programs.
