Carlos and Deborah Santana founded the Milagro Foundation, which helps disadvantaged youth through grants and donations, such as the donation of dozens of electric and acoustic guitars for students at Little Kids Rock.

The Santanas founded the Amandla AIDS Fund, part of Artists for a New South Africa.

Santana is the recipient of One X One’s 2008 Difference Awards recognizing his fight against child poverty and suffering.

Charities & foundations supported

Carlos Santana has supported the following charities:

Andre Agassi Foundation for EducationArtists for a New South AfricaClothes Off Our BackElevate Hope FoundationFeeding AmericaGuitar Center Music FoundationHeadCountLittle Kids RockMake-a-Wish FoundationMilagro FoundationMusicians on CallNational Stroke AssociationONEXONEP.A.D.Safety Harbor KidsSpirit of Women Health NetworkTreatment Action CampaignTrips for KidsWe Are The World FoundationYMCA Read more about Carlos Santana's charity work and events. Related articles AIDS Orphan Project in Running to Win $5M in American Express ContestCelebrity Shoe Auction for Women’s Heart...