The Recording Academy is a founding partner of the Grammy Museum, a non-profit organization whose stated mission is preserving and educating about music history and significance.

The Recording Academy also founded MusiCares, a charity with the stated goal of impacting the health and welfare of the music community.

The Recording Academy's advocacy team lobbies for music creators' rights at the local, state, and federal levels.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce asked the help of major recording industry executives in compiling a list of people in the music business who should be honored by Walk of Fame stars.

[1][2] The music committee, made up of these executives, compiled a list, but as they worked, they realized there were many more talented industry people who would not qualify to be recognized with a Hollywood Boulevard bronze star.

It offers forms of networking, interactive educational experiences and programs, advice from music professionals, and internship opportunities.

[citation needed] The Recording Academy supports the MusiCares Foundation, a philanthropic organization which provides money and services to musicians in an emergency or crisis.