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Your gift funds the platform build and the programs behind it. Campfire Music Foundation is a Minnesota 501(c)(3); your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Fundraising progress
$150,000+
raised toward our next $1,000,000 funding checkpoint to support the organization's development and growth
Figures as of August 2026, updated monthly.
15%
Of goal
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You cannot put a price tag on artistic expression. Yet streaming has become how the world hears music, and it has made earning a living from music nearly impossible for independent artists.
The problem is not that there is no money in music. It is how that money gets divided. Campfire is building a nonprofit platform that routes each subscription to the artists that person actually listens to.
Secure donation
Status
501(c)(3) public charity. Tax-deductible.
EIN
88-3475249
Based in
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Transparency
Board, financials, and state registrations on the transparency page.
Impact
Sponsored and co-produced the JAM Duluth concert series and other live programs, putting working jazz musicians on stage in the Twin Ports and Iron Range communities of Minnesota.
1,500+ artists and fans pre-registered on platform waitlists. User-centric royalty model designed, built, and running in the private pilot.
Co-hosted Music Policy Forum 2024 and 2025. Co-produced Cascadia Music Summit. National conversations on artist pay and platform accountability.
Tiers
Pick a level that fits. Custom amounts work too. Choose a tier to jump back up to the giving form.
Sustainer
$5
per month
Help continue the buildout of the platform and the livelihoods of those creating it.
Giving $5,000 or more? Stock, donor-advised funds, and multi-year pledges are welcome. Let's talk.
Start a conversationOther ways
Per the foundation's Fundraising and Gift Acceptance Policies, the following gift types are welcome. Each requires a quick conversation first.
Donate publicly traded securities directly. Use the contact form and we will send transfer instructions.
Recommend a grant from your DAF to Campfire Music Foundation (EIN 88-3475249). We can confirm receipt and provide documentation.
Mail a check made out to Campfire Music Foundation. Contact us for mailing instructions. We send a written acknowledgement for gifts of $250 or more.
Equipment, professional services, or pro-bono support that helps the platform grow. Subject to gift acceptance review. Use the contact form to discuss.
FAQ
Yes. Campfire Music Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 88-3475249). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by US law. You will receive an email receipt suitable for tax records.
Use the contact form with your name and the email used to set up the recurring gift. We will cancel or adjust the amount within two business days and confirm by email.
Credit and debit cards through our payment processor. Apple Pay and Google Pay are supported on mobile. ACH bank transfer is available on the donation form. Stock, donor-advised fund grants, and checks are accepted; see Other Ways To Give above.
If you donate by mistake, use the contact form within 14 days and we will refund the gift. We do not issue refunds outside that window except in extraordinary circumstances.
No. The foundation does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share donor information with third parties for marketing or fundraising purposes. See the Donor Bill of Rights for the full commitment.
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Donor commitments
Campfire Music Foundation adopts the Donor Bill of Rights, developed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and other professional fundraising organizations. As a donor, you are entitled to the following.
To be informed of the organization’s mission, the way it intends to use donated resources, and its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.
To be informed of the identity of those serving on the governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in stewardship responsibilities.
To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.
To be assured your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.
To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
To be assured that information about your donation is handled with respect and confidentiality to the extent provided by law.
To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.
To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization, or hired solicitors.
To have the opportunity for your name to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.
To feel free to ask questions when making a donation, and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers.
Adapted from the Donor Bill of Rights, originally developed by the AFP, AHP, CASE, and Giving Institute. The foundation does not sell, rent, trade, or share donor information with third parties for marketing or fundraising purposes.