About The Foundation

Our foundation donates musical instruments to kids and youth programs across America. Donate your new or used musical instrument today (sorry, no pianos) and change a child's life forever. We are a certified 501(c)(3) charity with the IRS. Contact us at wafflesfoundation@gmail.com or (321) 246-0335.

This foundation has been created in loving memory of my son, Matthew "Waffles" Bahna, who left this world on 8/12/19 at the age of 27. The nickname "Waffles" was bestowed upon "Matt" at Celebration High School in Florida because he always ate waffles for breakfast. "Waffles" was a kind soul who had an affinity for music of all genres. He was a highly skilled musician who could play piano and any stringed instrument as well as read music. "Waffles" was a charming person who mixed rock star cool with a kind and tender heart. He reveled in playing music and carried his guitar wherever he went. Teaching kids how to play music was something he excelled in because he knew how to make it fun and was able to explain intricate concepts in ways kids could understand. The world, and all of us who loved him, lost a special soul when he left the earth, but I, as his dad, know that he would want us to go on and the music to never stop.

Our mission statement is to serenade the world with healing music, to inspire optimism, happiness, and hope, to create opportunities, and make a difference for kids of all races, colors, genders, and creeds. Help us to "Help Tomorrow's Musicians Today" by donating a new, slightly used, or somehow workable musical instrument. We will see it to a deserving child or youth program wherever it is needed in the United States. We are a certified 501(c)(3) charity, and we believe that the healing gift of music should be heard and played by any and all children who wish to do so.

Thank you from "Al," "Waffles" Dad.