The AGS Impactful Giving Initiative:

Chords of Kindness & Heartfelt Harmony

The American Guitar Society (AGS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, invites your generous donations to support its musical, cultural, and educational programs. The AGS operates on membership dues and donations, with all board members volunteering their time. Your contributions directly fund our initiatives and help inspire the classical guitar community.

Your donations will support:

•          Scholarships for young and college guitarists

•         The AGS International Guitar Concert Series

•          Educational seminars and masterclasses

•          The AGS Guitar Orchestra

•          Community Artist Awards; Music Publications

•          Monthly member performance meetings

•          AGS operational expenses (insurance, website, etc.)

You may direct your gift to a specific program or the general fund. Donations will help ensure the AGS remains healthy and able to provide classical guitar education, culture, and artistry for future generations.

Donation Levels:

$10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 | $250 | $100 | $50 | $25 | $10
(Minimum online donation is $5)

To donate by check, please mail your donation to

The American Guitar Society, c/o Gregory Newton

20762 San Jose St.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

Legacy Giving: Endowments & Bequests

Consider making a lasting impact through an endowment or bequest in your will or trust. You may contribute to existing Memorial Scholarships, such as:

The Richard Denner Memorial Scholarship, or the Bickford Award Competition.

For more information on charitable giving or to opt out of donor recognition, please contact Michael Camp, AGS Director of Development, at michael_ags@yahoo.com.  Donations to the AGS may be tax deductible. AGS is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

We are proud to be a part of A Century of Fostering The Classical Guitar: The American Guitar Society.