[4] Hungry for Music was founded and is directed by Jeff Campbell,[5] and became a nonprofit[2] 501(c)(3) charity organization in 1994.
[3][4] To date, the nonprofit has distributed thousands of free musical instruments to underprivileged children, groups and schools.
[5] The orgonization acquires income, in part, through the sale of compact discs the organization produces.
[2][3][4][5] Campbell has also had success in acquiring major artists for the compilation compact discs, including licensed songs from performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and others.
[11] Hungry for music is supported by many notable donors, including Vanguard, Hard Rock Cafe, BMI, Violins Etc., Strathmore, Austin Grill, Tau Beta Sigma fraternity, Mark's Kitchen, Rockport, and National Chamber Ensemble, among others.