The Lenox Underground Foundation was founded by LU members to support needs-based music education for young people. The Foundation sponsors Lenox Underground Scholarships for music students attending the Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School and the Wharton Performing Arts School in Berkley Heights. Through the Scholarships the Foundation provides funds for music lessons for students meeting certain requirements. We have also supported the Newark Boys Chorus School, Renaissance EMS and the Paterson Music Project with grants that align with our Foundation objectives. The Lenox Underground Foundation is a NJ tax-exempt corporation and a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt entity for federal tax purposes. Fees paid to Lenox Underground Foundation for the band’s services are generally tax deductible.

The members of Lenox Underground donate their time and energy to the band and Foundation. In addition, all funds  raised through performances, CD sales and donations, net of certain band performance expenses, are used to support our charitable initiatives. To date, we have donated more than $[35,000]. We have also donated the band to play at charitable events or as an auction item.