Michael Feinstein Foundation....

Our mission is to preserve and gain appreciation of the great American music, lyrics, culture, history and artists created during the 20th century for present and future generations. To prevent the lack, and eventual loss, of awareness, enjoyment and exposure of great American popular song for youngsters today and future generations.

The Feinstein Foundation is dedicated to preserving and increasing the appreciation fo the Great American Songbook; that uniquely American composition of music, lyrics, culture, and history, created by artists of the 20th century such as George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Rodgers and Hart and many others.

As the 21st century progresses, songs and artists from the early and mid-1900's seem to be less appreciated and diluted by the music of the new millenium. Many children are never exposed to the wonderful and uniquely American music that constitutes the Great American Songbook. So too, as the American population ages, the millions who love and appreciate this great music are passing away, and with them their memories and passion for the Great American Songbook.