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Tipitinas Foundation Inc

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Causes: Arts & Culture, Bands & Ensembles

Mission: The mission of the Tipitina’s Foundation is to support Louisiana and New Orleans' irreplaceable music community and preserve the state’s unique musical cultures. The Foundation works to support childhood music education, the professional development of adult musicians, and the increased profile and viability of Louisiana music as a cultural, educational, and economic resource.

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Results: - Provided more than $2.2 million worth of high-quality musical instruments to more than 70 area schools and after-school programs, benefiting more than 4,000 students each school year. - Helped adult musicians and filmmakers achieve annual music/media income increases ranging from 13% to 35%, creating more than $19 million in new earnings and investment. - 100% of participating seniors in Tipitina's Internship Program have graduated high school or received GEDs. Thirteen of those students have received full four-year academic scholarships with the program's help, to institutions including the Berklee School of Music (Boston MA). - Provided biweekly Music Workshops, offering free hands-on music lessons to students of all experience and skill levels, benefiting more than 1000 students.

Target demographics: Tipitina's Foundation serves low-income adult musicians, filmmakers, and other media workers across the state of Louisiana, and also serves low-income music students ages 7 to 19 in the New Orleans metro area

Direct beneficiaries per year: 7525

Geographic areas served: MUSIC OFFICE CO-OP: State of Louisiana YOUTH MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS - New Orleans metro area

Programs: - Instruments A Comin' (IAC) – Tipitina's Internship Program (TIP) – Tipitina's Music Office Co-Op (currently in New Orleans, Shreveport, Alexandria, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette) – Sunday Music Workshops

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Gordon-T General Member of the Public 10/15/2015

Rating: 5

10/15/2015

Much respect to this fine organization that's helping to protect, support and nurture New Orleans' legendary music community.

Adrienne K. General Member of the Public 06/10/2011

Rating: 5

06/10/2011

These guys are great- after the tsunami they organized benefits for Japaense school children who lost their instruments-they did this to honor the Japanese who gave them instruments after Katrina- they even fronted the money before the benefits so that the kids could play concerts in shelters without delay! Really great organization.

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CraigO General Member of the Public 03/09/2011

Rating: 5

03/09/2011

One of the best Foundations in the city of New Orleans, if not the country. Tips has done more for the betterment of the music community than any celebrity or large corporation could dream of doing. The best part is that they give back to music professional and kids, providing uniforms and instruments alike.

If you are looking to donate, I strongly suggest you look at The Tipitina's Foundation!

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