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Whether you’re interested in supporting our mission, partnering on community projects, bringing music education to your school, or simply learning more about the legacy of John Lee Hooker, we welcome your message.
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Info@johnleehookerfoundation.org
1174 National Dr., #20
Sacramento, CA 95834
JLH is a charitable foundation that was established by the Hooker Family in Alameda County, California in 2001. Its purpose is to support the well-being of children and youth through educational programs.
The foundation makes grants to community-based; grass- roots organizations that work with children and youth, especially those at risk and disadvantaged due to such factors as poor health, illiteracy, or insufficient educational and cultural opportunities.
JLH focuses upon three areas: (A) helping children and youth live healthy lives through education and prevention; (B) helping live literate lives through learning; and (3) helping live culturally enriched lives through arts education.
JLH is located in Oakland, California, and it supports local Bay Area and northern California nonprofits. But the foundation's service area also includes the remainder of California, the United States, and nations around the world.
The JLH Foundation is supported by the Hooker Family and its musical organization, as well as through contributions from individuals who have been fans of John Lee Hooker and his musical artistry.
JLH is a public charity and must continue to demonstrate public support in order to carry on its philanthropic efforts. Therefore contributions are welcome and may be sent to the foundation office at: 1174 National Dr., #20, Sacramento, CA 95834. These will be acknowledged in writing. Please do not send cash. Deductions may be made to the extent permitted by law.
JLH makes grants in the United States only to federal tax-exempt 501©(3) nonprofit organizations. Outside of the U.S. other rules may apply, about which inquiries are invited. JLH does not make grants to individuals. Nonprofit organizations that have not received a tax-exempt letter must work through a fiscal agent that has such exemption.
First, read about JLH on the web site. Second, prepare a Letter of Inquiry (the Foundation does not have any prescribed application forms). This document should include all of the basic information about your organization, the proposed project, and how you would use grant funds.
(A) Background about the organization and its programs; (B) project or program for which support is requested; (C) description of the needs addressed and the goals of the grant project; (D) amount requested and what other support has been pledged or is pending; (E) project time line; (F) project budget; (G) current budget for the applicant organization; (H) list of the board of directors; (I) evaluation plan; and , (J) documentation of the applicant's federal tax-exempt status.