D'Addario is a manufacturer of musical instrument strings, primarily for guitars, currently headquartered in Farmingdale, Long Island, New York. It is a family-owned and -operated business that is one of the largest string manufacturers in the world, not only producing several lines of strings under their own brand names, but also making OEM strings for other musical instrument companies. The D’Addario Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to inspiring and assisting the growth and appreciation of music throughout the world by partnering with passionate music educators. Grants and product donations are awarded to not-for-profit educational programs that offer sustained opportunities for active participation in music making particularly in under-served areas. The D'Addario Foundation believes in the transformative power of music and that mentoring and building communities through music can positively affect social change. For sponsorship inquiries, email [email protected] or fax to 631-439-3333 to PR Department. read more