The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation is a

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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

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. According to the Foundation's website, "MHOF donates

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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

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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

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expenditures totaled 2 percent each.

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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.

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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