Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation

Mission

Founded in 1997, The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation donates new and refurbished musical instruments to underserved schools, community music programs and individual students nationwide, in an effort to give youngsters the many benefits of music education, help them to be better students and inspire creativity and expression through playing music.

Programs

Melody Program helps underserved K-12 school music programs Special Projects Program helps after-school and community music programs serving underserved youth Michael Kamen Solo Award helps talented students with limited resources to obtain instruments

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Give the Gift of Music to Under-Served Students

Personnel Overview

Tricia Steel - Programs Director
Tricia graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1999 with Percussion Performance and Music Business/Management Bachelor degrees and was awarded scholarships from Vic Firth, Inc., the Eubie Blake Scholarship Fund and the Berklee College of Music U.S. Scholarship Tour. Tricia delivers outstanding service to MHOF’s schools and maintains quality relationships with vendors, teachers and donors.

Personnel Statistics

Felice Mancini,
Executive Director
Founded in 1996
Employees: 3
Volunteers: 5

Financial Statistics

Budget (2008): $ 1,750,000
Budget (2007): $ 2,502,000
Maximum Budget: $ 2,502,000
Overhead: 9 %
Other funding sources: Foundation/Corporate Grants Individual donations Auction/event income
Religious Affiliation: none