---
title: Great American Songbook Foundation
description: Carmel nonprofit preserving and celebrating the American Songbook through a library, archives, exhibits and education.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/great-american-songbook
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-15"
updatedAt: "2026-10-16"
organizationType: Foundation / private collection
location: Carmel, IN, United States
website: https://thesongbook.org/
---

# Great American Songbook Foundation

*Foundation / private collection • Carmel, IN, United States*

## About

Carmel nonprofit preserving and celebrating the American Songbook through a library, archives, exhibits and education.

The Great American Songbook Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Carmel, Indiana, founded by Michael Feinstein. Its mission is to inspire and educate by celebrating the enduring American popular songs and jazz standards known as the Great American Songbook.

It curates a Library & Archives that preserves the physical and cultural history of this music, and presents gallery and online exhibits, including traveling exhibits. The foundation also runs educational programs for all ages, such as the Songbook Academy for high school vocalists, and honors artists through its Songbook Hall of Fame.

## Details

- **Address:** 1 Carter Green, Carmel, IN 46032
- **Website:** https://thesongbook.org/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SongbookFoundation/, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FeinsteinInitiative, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songbookfoundation/, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/songbook-foundation

## Programs

View current programs from Great American Songbook Foundation on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/great-american-songbook