Does Guitar Center donate to fundraisers?

A Guitar Center donation can be a great money maker for music oriented 501(c)(3) organizations and events.

Guitar Center support organizations or events that are in line Guitar Center's focus of music. You can submit your donation request via their online form, please include the following information in your request: • Organization name • Address • Contact person’s name, position, address, email address and phone number • Contribution request (cash amount and/or specific musical instruments or equipment) • Date required • Federal Tax ID • Organization web address • Describe your mission statement and your organization, who you serve and a brief history. • Describe the program or project for this request. • How does this request support music education? • How many students will benefit from this request? • What objectives do you hope to accomplish and what outcomes do you expect? Requests must be submitted at least two months prior to the date needed and will be reviewed on a monthly basis. Company Information: Guitar Center trademarks and copyrights are owned by: Guitar Center

Example Response from a Donation Request Submission: Dear Chris Pulver, This email is to inform you that we have received your request for donation. After we review your request, we believe that your event meets with our guidelines. Our team will contact you soon to discuss the details. Keep up the great work! Regards, Donation Committee

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What Guitar Center donates

Guitar Center has typically donated: in-kind donation.

Who can apply

Guitar Center donates to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Guitar Center does not donate to individuals. Guitar Center does not support events run for profit.

Guitar Center limits donation requests by area: National.

How to apply

Our record of Guitar Center's requirements reads:

501(c)(3) music-instruction nonprofits or US public schools only; apply via Submittable; one grant per org per year; program must be 1+ years old with weekly instruction 8+ months/year.

Common questions

Do I need to be a 501(c)(3) to request a donation from Guitar Center?

Yes. Guitar Center's donation program is limited to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, so you will need your determination letter and Tax ID before you apply.