This foundation confirms that philanthropy in the U.S. is an honorary duty not only for millionaire businessmen and government men, but also for rather odious representatives of show business. The members of the famous rock band Linkin Park established Music For Relief to help the victims of natural disasters and to draw the world’s attention to environmental problems (especially global warming).

The organization was founded in 2005. Since its inception, more than $3.9 million has been allocated to help people affected by the

• from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake;
• the California wildfire in 2007;
• the 2011 earthquake in Japan.

Donations have also been made to victims of Hurricane Katrina, Cyclone Sidr, the Haiti earthquake and more.

With these donations, the Foundation was able to fund the planting of 355,000 trees in order to reduce the effects of global warming.

The most important fundraising event organized by the foundation is the benefit concert, which includes the participation of U.S. biggest stars. Music For Relief is, for the most part, the brainchild of Linkin Park, which raises money for the fund in a variety of ways that overlap with the team’s core work.