The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation is a
501(c)(3) organization
A 501(c)(3) organization is a United States corporation, Trust (business), trust, unincorporated association or other type of organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code. It is one of t ...
established in 1996 by
Michael Kamen
Michael Arnold Kamen (April 15, 1948 – November 18, 2003) was an American composer (especially of film scores), orchestral arranger, orchestral conductor, songwriter, and session musician.
Biography Early life
Michael Arnold Kamen was born in ...
(1948-2003), the composer for the motion picture ''
Mr. Holland's Opus
''Mr. Holland's Opus'' is a 1995 American drama film directed by Stephen Herek, produced by Ted Field, Robert W. Cort, and Michael Nolin, and written by Patrick Sheane Duncan. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss in the title role of Glenn Holland, ...
''. It is headquartered in
Studio City, Los Angeles
Studio City is a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, California, in the southeast San Fernando Valley, just west of the Cahuenga Pass. It is named after the studio lot that was established in the area by film producer Mack Sennett in 1927, ...
.
According to the Foundation's website, "MHOF donates
musical instrument
A musical instrument is a device created or adapted to make musical sounds. In principle, any object that produces sound can be considered a musical instrument—it is through purpose that the object becomes a musical instrument. A person who pl ...
s to music programs where students have access to a music curriculum but lack the resources and support base to adequately keep up with equipment loss due to
attrition
Attrition may refer to
*Attrition warfare, the military strategy of wearing down the enemy by continual losses in personnel and material
**War of Attrition, fought between Egypt and Israel from 1968 to 1970
**War of attrition (game), a model of agg ...
,
depreciation
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and wear over time. An infusion of instruments and repairs enables more students to participate and experience a quality music education." The stated goal of MHOF is to "help children achieve their greatest potential and to close the gap that exists in underserved communities."
2007 revenue was $2.8 million, of which 12 percent came from corporate donations, 27 percent from other foundations, and 10 percent from individual contributors. In 2007, more than 91 percent ($2.5 million) of MHOF's revenue was used to fund music program expenses. Management and
fundraising
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expenditures totaled 2 percent each.
Charity Navigator
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rates the Foundation four stars.
In twenty-four years the Foundation has donated more than 33,000 instruments to over 2 million students. A number of well known musicians, philanthropists, and foundations have donated their time and money including,
Eddie and Janie Van Halen,
Jean and Alex Trebek, the Prince Estate, the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, and the Walt Disney Company Foundation.
References
External links
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Charity Navigator - The Mr. Holland's Opus FoundationNAMM Oral History Interview with Executive Director, Felice Mancini(2010)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mister Holland's Opus Foundation, The
1996 establishments in California
501(c)(3) organizations
Charities based in California
Music education organizations
Organizations based in Los Angeles
Organizations established in 1996
Works by Michael Kamen