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HISTORY · LEGACY · COMMUNITY · FUTURE

MUTUAL MUSICIANS FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL

150,000 NOTES
FOR THE FUTURE

Preserve the Legacy. Invest in the Future.

A musical legacy dating back to 1917.

Campaign Goal: $150,000
Deadline: December 21, 2026

Own a Piece of History.
Help Preserve the Future.

Since the founding of Musicians Local 627 in 1917, Kansas City's African American musicians have helped shape a musical legacy celebrated around the world.

Mutual Musicians Foundation International invites you to help preserve that legacy through our 150,000 Notes for the Future fundraising campaign.

Your contribution helps support historic preservation, music education, museum programming, and opportunities for working musicians.

Choose your donor appreciation level below. These collectible packages also make wonderful holiday gifts for jazz lovers!

MAKE YOUR NOTE COUNT

Six ways to preserve the legacy. Each higher level includes previous rewards.

$50+

THE PRESERVATION NOTE

Receive your choice of a historic MMF panoramic photograph poster or Local 627 plaque poster.

CONTRIBUTE $50 OR MORE

$100+

THE HERITAGE NOTE

Receive your choice of historic poster plus an official Local 627 T-shirt. Available sizes S through XXXL.

CONTRIBUTE $100 OR MORE

$200+

THE BLUE DEVIL NOTE

Receive your historic poster, Local 627 T-shirt, and Blue Devil Revival CD.

CONTRIBUTE $200 OR MORE

FEATURED COLLECTOR'S PACKAGE

$250+

THE COLLECTOR'S NOTE

Receive the historic poster, Local 627 T-shirt, Blue Devil Revival CD, and exclusive 12-inch Blue Devil Revival vinyl record.

A wonderful collectible gift for jazz lovers and music enthusiasts.

CONTRIBUTE $250 OR MORE

$500+

THE LEGACY NOTE

Receive the complete collector's package, plus an exclusive 30-minute virtual concert featuring professional musicians, an interactive Q&A, and a historical presentation on the Mutual Musicians Foundation and Local 627.

CONTRIBUTE $500 OR MORE

$2,500+

THE FOUNDERS' NOTE

Receive all previous donor gifts and experiences, plus an exclusive private concert at the historic Mutual Musicians Foundation.

Experience Kansas City jazz inside the historic building where generations of musicians have gathered and performed. Private concert arrangements are subject to advance scheduling and availability.

CONTRIBUTE $2,500 OR MORE

Donor Appreciation Details

Poster Selection: Historic panoramic photograph or Local 627 plaque poster.

T-shirt Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL, and XXXL.

Shipping: Physical gifts ship within 14 business days after confirmed contribution and receipt of complete fulfillment details. Holiday arrival is not guaranteed.

Concert Experiences: Virtual and private concerts will be coordinated individually with donors.

MMFI will contact donors as needed to confirm merchandise selections and delivery arrangements. Contributions may be only partly tax-deductible because of donor benefits.

Every Note Matters.
Every Gift Makes History.

Thank you for supporting the preservation of Kansas City's musical and cultural legacy.

James D. McGee, Sr.
Creative Director
Mutual Musicians Foundation International

1823 Highland Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64108

Visit the Campaign Website

ABOUT

The Mutual Musicians Foundation International invites you to support the 150,000 Notes for the Future Campaign, a short-term fundraising effort created to preserve one of America’s oldest and most important African American music institutions. Since 1917, the Foundation has stood as a living museum, cultural landmark, performance space, and home for Kansas City Jazz. Today, we are raising $150,000 to support three urgent priorities: building preservation and equipment, programs and education, and staff and campaign infrastructure. Your gift helps maintain our historic headquarters at 1823 Highland Avenue, strengthen youth music education and community programming, and prepare the organization for the larger 1 Million Notes Capital Campaign. Every contribution helps protect our history, sustain our legacy, serve our community, and build our future.

OUR PROJECTS

  • Building Preservation. Building in background with tools in front.

    Building Preservation

    Preserving our historic home, and the tools that keep it running.

  • Music notes above an open book.

    Programs & education

    Promoting education, workforce development, workshops and community programming.

  • Image of three huan figures joining hands with a cog and gear in the middle.

    staff, support staff & capital campaign infrastructure

    Strengthening the team and systems that support our mission.

LET’S GET STARTED

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Donate Today. Preserve the Legacy. Build the Future.

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