An infusion of instruments and repairs enables more students to participate and experience a quality music education."
The stated goal of MHOF is to "help children achieve their greatest potential and to close the gap that exists in underserved communities."
[4] In 2007, more than 91 percent ($2.5 million) of MHOF's revenue was used to fund music program expenses.
[3] In twenty-four years the Foundation has donated more than 33,000 instruments to over 2 million students.
[5] A number of well known musicians, philanthropists, and foundations have donated their time and money including, Eddie and Janie Van Halen,[6] Jean and Alex Trebek, the Prince Estate, the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, and the Walt Disney Company Foundation.