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Invest in a living legacy
Your gift preserves the history of West Coast music and opens doors for the young artists who will shape its future.
The V.I.P. Records Legacy Fund
Help us build the V.I.P. Records Music Museum & Media Arts Center
A historic capital campaign to raise $20 million for a premier cultural institution that preserves the rich legacy of urban music and keeps the stories of Black music pioneers accessible for generations to come.
The campaign also seeks to acquire and restore the historic V.I.P. Records location, a cornerstone of Southern California’s Black music scene since 1978.
Our goal
$20M
To build a lasting home for our history and our future.
Many ways to give
Choose how you give
01 · Online
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Secure donation to the V.I.P. Records Legacy Fund. Scan the code or tap below.
02 · Cash App
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03 · By mail
335 E Albertoni St.
#200-334
Carson, CA 90746
Prefer to give by check? Mail your gift to the address above.
Your impact
Where your gift goes
Through sponsorship and donations, you help us provide programs and initiatives including:
01
The historic location
Acquiring the shopping center where V.I.P. Records has stood since 1978 and transforming it into a world-class museum and arts center.
02
Studio equipment
State-of-the-art studio equipment and a safe, well-maintained space where participants have the tools they need.
03
Professional mentorship
Bringing experienced music industry professionals in to mentor our young artists.
04
Workshops & seminars
Educational events on the topics essential for success in the music business.
05
Community outreach
Expanding our reach and creating more opportunities for personal and artistic growth.
06
Sponsorships & major gifts
Interested in sponsoring a program or making a larger gift? Let’s talk about the impact you want to make.
Join the movement
Be part of history
Your contribution helps preserve a cultural treasure and build a place where music history lives on and new voices can rise.