Your contribution helps bring instruments, instructors, and music programs to underserved schools, giving children a creative outlet and a voice through the blues.

By donating, you support the preservation and celebration of one of America’s most influential musical legacies—keeping John Lee Hooker’s spirit and the history of Black blues alive.

We work directly with grassroots organizations and local educators to create safe, empowering spaces for youth to thrive artistically and academically.

As an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organization, the John Lee Hooker Foundation operates with transparency and heart. Your donation is tax-deductible and directly fuels our mission to educate, inspire, and connect communities.