 The main focus of the Tipitina's Foundation is to provide musical instruments and uniforms to New Orleans public high school marching bands.The Foundation has been especially active in supporting the musicians victimized by Hurricane Katrina.During the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival period, Tipitina's hosts a concert series titled "Fess Jazztival", which is a play on "Jazz Festival" and Professor Longhair's nickname, "Fess".