Charities
Foundation Scholarships
Foundation Scholarships
Foundation Scholarships
We provide an annual scholarship to a high school senior in Waconia, Minnesota where David attended high school. The scholarships go to students that have demonstrated a love of music.
Supporting Music
Foundation Scholarships
Foundation Scholarships
David said that throughout his life he had many interests and was blessed to experience a wide variety of things; however music was a constant passion
Chase Our Dreams
Foundation Scholarships
Chase Our Dreams
Dave taught us to hold close the things that are important to us; spending time with family, making people laugh, having the courage to express yourself openly, and to chase our dreams. May David's love for music help others pursue their dreams!
Light of Hope
Light of Hope
Chase Our Dreams
The Foundation makes contributions to Light of Hope in Kenya to support the work of Sandy and Boni Karanja.
Music Program
Light of Hope
Music Program
Light of Hope purchased a keyboard with our first donation to start a music program for the girls. Music, joy, happy faces, we are all one!
More Music
Light of Hope
Music Program
The girls made a video playing and singing "Go Light Your Candle" for David. Amazing talent!
Guitar Lesson
Letter from LOH Girls
David Remembered
John and Melissa delivered a guitar donated by the Foundation for the girls. John developed a book to teach the girls how to play and keep their music rockin!
David Remembered
Letter from LOH Girls
David Remembered
As founders of Light of Hope gals School and Home and entire community girls and staff, we unite in remembering David, and the wonder of his music. 🎶 His legacy has inspired many, especially our girls. 💖 We light candles of love for him and your family, creating a warm space for remembrance. 🕯️ The music instruments we have are all from the proceeds, celebrating his impact. 🎸
Letter from LOH Girls
Letter from LOH Girls
Letter from LOH Girls
For the Children
For the Children
For the Children
We donated soccer balls, a special storybook with David's favorite bedtime story, and games for the children to the KinderCare class that David taught. One of David's students gave us this special picture.
For Families
For the Children
For the Children
We support Willow House who aides grieving children and families as they cope with loss of a mom, dad, spouse, brother, sister, or child
Fighting Cancer
For the Children
Fighting Cancer
We support programs that help children afflicted with diseases or cancer
Research
Music Production
Fighting Cancer
We support groups that work to find a cure for cancer and other diseases that afflict children and families
Music Production
Music Production
Music Production
We support "Keeping the Music Alive" through production of David's music by groups like "Tribe". Tribe has released a tribute album with some of Dave's songs
Music Brings Joy
Music Production
Music Production
We donated a keyboard to a church in Kenya that was struggling to raise enough money to buy a keyboard for their ministry. We believe in God's power to bring joy through music!
Fitting Our Purpose
Fitting Our Purpose
Fitting Our Purpose
The Foundation provides to groups to help children in need. We are looking for charities that fit our criteria. If you know a charity you feel may support our mission let us know