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Little Kids Rock transforms lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in our schools! Little Kids Rock began in 1996 as an informal effort by ESL teacher David Wish to give his San Francisco Bay Area second grade students a music enrichment program because the school did not have funding for one. What began as one teacher’s effort to bring music education to a few dozen public school children has catapulted into a national nonprofit that serves hundreds of thousands of young people year after year. Little Kids Rock was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2002, and has since expanded with programs in 48 states. We accomplished this by: • Championing an innovative modern band music education that connects learning to the music kids already know and love—styles including rock, pop, hip-hop, country, EDM, reggae, and other contemporary styles as they emerge—performed on guitar, keyboard, bass guitar, drums, vocals, and technology • Recruiting, training, and equipping public school teachers to start music programs utilizing our methods and materials • Partnering with public school districts to provide a quality music education to as many young people as possible—especially those in underserved communities Today, Little Kids Rock is the largest nonprofit provider of musical instruments, program curriculum, and teacher training in the country. Having trained more than 5,000 teachers and served more than 1,000,000 students in 500 public school districts to date, Little Kids Rock has emerged as a national thought leader in the field of music education to become a valued service provider to the U.S. public school system.

Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) is committed to expanding the reach of dance and theater arts with the hope of enriching, inspiring, and transforming the lives of people across the nation. The founding principles of DADA are based on the fact that arts education has a powerful manifestation: “Character Education." This, beyond the artistic awakening, defines discipline, creativity, and self-confidence. These principles empower individuals, regardless of their professional artistic pursuits, and raise their sense of humanity and compassion. This is for LIFE.

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center presents live performances, film, and cultural events year-round, bringing a variety of content to the stage and screen of our historic Berkshire theater, through programs of the highest quality in dance, music, drama, comedy, ​and educational and family programs. We bring together diverse audiences and artists, highlight national and regional talent, and contribute to the quality of life of our community through the performing arts.

In an age where the notion of “neighborhood” is fast evolving into a series of intangible on-line social media webpages, A Public Fit aims to reinvigorate the tangible community by working with emerging Las Vegas artists to create exciting, innovative and provocative professional theater. APF believes strongly in the communal power of great stories, dramatic ideas and the sincere engagement that audiences find in challenging theatrical events. A Public Fit genuinely hopes to unite professional artists and audiences through the most effective form of human connection, treating each production as the beginning of an unending conversation.

The mission of the Mockingbird Foundation is to provide support to organizations which promote the education, involvement and appreciation of musical activities for children throughout the United States. The Mockingbird Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Phish fans in 1996 (incorporated March 1997) to generate charitable proceeds from the Phish community. And since we’re entirely volunteer – with no office, salaries, or paid staff – administrative costs are less than 2% of revenues! So far, we’ve distributed over $1.28M to support music education for children – 368 grants in all 50 states, with more on the way!

What Is Noise is an award-winning ensemble that has performed throughout the United States. The ensemble made its Carnegie Hall debut in May of 2014 as part of their “American Stories” concert tour that included performances in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and New York. What Is Noise is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is passionate about building community through music by performing culturally relevant concerts that connect audiences with musicians and composers of their time. The sextet remains a strong advocate for new music and educational outreach.

AIDING EAST COWETA HIGH SCHOOL BAND IN PROCURING NECESSARY FUNDS TO OBTAIN INSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS TO PROVIDE FOR ENRICHMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE MUSICAL EDUCATION OF THE BAND MEMBERS AND TO FACILITATE PERFORMANCES BY THE BAND BY HELPING TO COVER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMANCES.

Karlovsky & Company Dance is a St. Louis based contemporary modern dance company dedicated to exploring and nurturing the art of dance with innovative choreography that illuminates the human experience. The company fosters collaborative relationships among musicians, visual artists, and choreographers reaching local, national, and international audiences through concert and informal performances, and dance education. Founder and artistic director, Dawn Karlovsky, is a 2015 Artist Fellow of the Regional Arts Commission in St. Louis.

Second Stage Theatre produces an adventurous range of premieres, musicals, bold new interpretations of contemporary plays, and unique theatrical experiences from America's most dynamic writers of the 21st century. Through the discovery of emerging talent, the commissioning new work, and the creation of a training base for directors, Second Stage reflects the diverse city and the world we live in today and reaches an ever-growing audience through its Broadway runs, national tours and regional productions.

Baltimore Center Stage is a theater committed to artistic excellence. We engage, enrich, and broaden the perspectives of diverse audiences through entertaining and thought-provoking work and educational programs. We value access, inclusion, community, and fiscal stability. In the past five years, Center Stage has been a leader in local, national, and international theater not only by creating diverse and rich work but also by thinking about how art and entertainment can engage our community.

Mobile Opera, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt non-profit organization whose mission is to culturally enrich the community by producing opera and other musical productions of the highest quality while cultivating emerging artists and developing new audiences through education programs across the Gulf Coast region. It is the oldest performing arts organization in the State of Alabama and the 12th oldest opera company in the nation. Donations and gifts to Mobile Opera, Inc. are tax-deductible.

The CPFQ Child Sponsorship Program is designed to build bridges between the Canadian community and Palestinian children living under occupation or in refugee camps. Children enrolled in our program live under conditions of extreme poverty and unemployment. Many of them live in densely populated refugee camps. A suitable infrastructure is absent, seriously threatening the physical and mental health of residents. Many children suffer from serious health problems and disabilities. Due to financial hardship, many have to leave school at a very young age to help support their families. The severe restrictions on employment and movement make the future of these children very bleak. In addition to providing much needed financial assistance, the program helps maintain stable and rewarding relationships between each child and their sponsor. This simple message of hope can offset some of the effects of the chaotic and insecure conditions in which they live.