William L. Mendello

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.