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WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES THE NEXT CHAPTER

BUILDINGTHE NEXTCHAPTEROF THE MISSION

Your support strengthens the Giving Guitars foundation by funding the instruments, travel, technology, operations and people that make the mission possible. Together, we can reach more communities and serve more people.

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POWER OF MUSIC • LIVES ENCOURAGED • HOPE SHARED
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Music can meet people where words cannot.

Steven CadeFounder, Giving Guitars

2026 FUNDING PRIORITIES

2026 FUNDING
PRIORITIES

Choose a priority to see the funding goal, why it matters, and exactly what your support makes possible for the Giving Guitars foundation.

01
Guitars for mission travel
ANNUAL / RECURRING

GUITARS &
MISSION TRAVEL

$75,000 / YEAR

Funds guitars, related equipment, fuel, airfare, lodging, meals and mission travel that allow Giving Guitars to bring instruments and live music to communities that need them most.

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02
Foundation operating work
ANNUAL / RECURRING

FOUNDATION
OPERATING EXPENSES

$25,000 / YEAR

Covers accounting, insurance, software, website and technology services, nonprofit filings, communications, marketing materials, storage and other essential administrative expenses.

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03
Computer technology upgrade
CAPITAL PURCHASE

COMPUTER &
TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE

$8,000

Replace the organization's primary computer with a system capable of handling increased media, video, graphics, websites, communications, donor materials and the expanding digital archive needs.

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04
Sprinter-style mission vehicle
CAPITAL PURCHASE

GIVING GUITARS
SPRINTER VEHICLE

$150,000

Purchase and fully equip a Sprinter-style mission vehicle with the storage, equipment configuration, branding and mission-specific features needed for Giving Guitars travel.

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05
Donor development and shelter communications
ANNUAL / RECURRING

DONOR DEVELOPMENT &
SHELTER COMMUNICATIONS

$70,000 / YEAR

Funds donor development, fundraising follow-up, corporate and foundation relationships, shelter outreach, visit scheduling, communications, database management and mission expansion.

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CURRENT FOUNDATION
FUNDING GOAL
$328,000
ANNUAL MISSION &
OPERATING NEEDS
$170,000
CAPITAL
NEEDS
$158,000

Every gift helps move these priorities forward. Donors, sponsors, corporations and foundations can direct support to the priority that best aligns with their interests.

FOUNDATION IMPACT

WHAT YOUR SUPPORT
MAKES POSSIBLE

01

GUITARS DELIVERED

Instruments placed in the hands of shelters, veterans, youth and families.

02

COMMUNITIES REACHED

Live music and encouragement brought to more communities across the country.

03

LIVES ENCOURAGED

Hope, connection and encouragement through music and personal interaction.

04

MISSION EXPANDED

Stronger infrastructure and team capacity help Giving Guitars serve more people consistently.

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WHAT COMES NEXT

Support a priority, become a year-round sponsor or make a direct gift to the Giving Guitars foundation.

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CONTACT
GIVING GUITARS

For questions about giving, sponsorship, the November 2 event or the work of the foundation, contact Giving Guitars directly.

PHONE 615-422-5706 CALL GIVING GUITARS EMAIL contact@givingguitars.org SEND A MESSAGE
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Ste 105
Franklin, TN 37067
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