The Living Legends Foundation (LLF) is a registered non-profit, tax-exempt organization first founded in Los Angeles in 1991 and incorporated in 1992, by record industry icon Ray Harris and radio programming legend Jerry Boulding. The organization has been funded primarily with corporate contributions and individual donations. Initial funding was provided from the sale of tickets to the first annual Living Legends Dinner, which was held on April 22, 1993 at the site of the Impact Conference at The Bally's Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The original purpose of The Living Legends Foundation was to recognize and honor legendary music and radio industry figures that have distinguished themselves by their contributions as trailblazers, trendsetter, teachers and/or mentors. The Living Legends Foundation is an organization dedicated to recognizing those members of the entertainment industry whose efforts and contributions have paved the way for many in the entertainment industry, especially, minorities and women. Many of those opportunities are in the areas of recorded music, radio broadcasting and retail (record stores). The LLF honors those unsung heroes whose efforts might otherwise go unnoticed. The LLF exists because of a need to recognize and promote the achievements of those members of the radio, music and entertainment industries and to help secure their place in history.