Lawrence E. Thomas

Founded in 2005, the Fender Music Foundation, formerly the Guitar Center Music Foundation, is a non-profit organization located in Agoura Hills, California. They provide funding and resources for music programs throughout America and strive to educate the public on the value of musical education. They also donate musical instruments to qualifying school music programs, after school programs and music therapy programs. The Fender Music Foundation is an authorized, official licensee of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. manufactures stringed instruments and amplifiers. It offers electric and acoustic guitars, basses, effects pedals, headphones, electric guitar and bass parts, and accessories. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

California United Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers deposit services, lending, international banking, online banking, treasury management, and private banking services. The firm focuses on serving small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organization. The company was founded by Charles Sweetman on September 30, 2004 and sis headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Guitar Center, Inc. distributes musical instruments. It offers musical lessons, repairs, and rentals. The company was founded by Wayne Mitchell in 1959 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA.

National Association of Music Merchants, Inc. operates an association of manufacturers of musical instruments. The firm?s services include creates music making opportunities foe people of all ages, funding groundbreaking music research and advocating for music education. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.