---
title: Les Paul Foundation
description: Sharing Les Paul's legacy through grants for music education, recording and innovation.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/les-paul
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-06"
updatedAt: "2026-09-29"
organizationType: Foundation / private collection
location: Syosset, NY, United States
website: https://www.les-paul.com/
yearFounded: 1995
---

# Les Paul Foundation

*Foundation / private collection • Syosset, NY, United States*

## About

Sharing Les Paul's legacy through grants for music education, recording and innovation.

The Les Paul Foundation extends the legacy and spirit of innovation of Les Paul, the inventor of the solid-body electric guitar and pioneer of multi-track recording. The Foundation shares his story while supporting music education, recording, innovation and medical research related to hearing. It provides grants to educational organizations and institutions such as Little Kids Rock, Soulsville Foundation/Stax Music Academy, Notes for Notes, and Guitars For Vets. Founded by Les Paul himself, the Foundation continues to champion creative and innovative thinking in music.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1995
- **Address:** 485 Underhill Blvd., Suite 108, Syosset, NY 11791, USA
- **Website:** https://www.les-paul.com/
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lespaulfoundation, twitter: https://twitter.com/lespaulfound, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lespaulfoundation, tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lespaulofficial, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lespaulfound

## Programs

View current programs from Les Paul Foundation on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/les-paul