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Support the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

Support our mission by donating

Be a Rock Star!

Your gift supports our mission that includes our educational programming, exhibits, collecting and preserving the history of Illinois Music!

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is a 501c3 organization and your donations are tax deductible.
Your financial support is critical to our mission.

As a public charity 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization we rely on memberships, individual and corporate donations, grants, and foundation support to operate. 

Corporate Giving

Corporate giving is critical for the success of our Raise 6.6 Capital Campaign that is currently underway. Ongoing operational support from our corporate partners is also vital to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum’s growth and success. Unrestricted operating gifts allows us to advance our music education programs and provide for development of exhibitions and public programs.

Sponsorship

Exhibition sponsorship provides companies with the highest level of visibility and the closest association with the Museum. We also offer sponsorship opportunities for Programs and Events that include multiple options for donor recognition on-site and through our other distribution channels. As a sponsor, you will receive a customized benefits package that may include:

  • Inclusion in the highly visible exhibition advertising and marketing campaign
  • Logo credit on exhibition print and promotional materials, and website
  • Invitations to VIP events

Foundation & Memorial Giving

Grants from charitable foundations, trusts, community, and private foundations are essential to maintain our educational and community development initiatives. A memorial gift offers you a thoughtful way to affirm the Mission of the Museum, but also recognize that these values were shared by the individual being honored.

For more information and upcoming opportunities, please contact SPONSORSHIP@RoadToRock.org

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 is a public charity 501c3 nonprofit organization that exists to preserve the history of musicians and bands with ties to Illinois while educating visitors about our rich music history.   Our mission will meet our goals through the operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts of artists who have reached national and international recognition, and by providing enlightening educational programs.

Other ways to support

  • Planned Giving

    Leave a rock & roll legacy by including the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in your will and make a lasting difference for generations of Illinois music fans! For further information on how to include the Museum in your charitable giving plans, please contact our office at 815-927-1540.

  • Matching Gifts

    Double or triple your donations through matching donations made by the company you work for! Many companies match donations made by their employees. Check with your employer to see if they will double your donation and the impact of your gift!

  • Become a Corporate Partner

    Is your business looking for a unique way to provide your staff and clients with entertaining benefits? Contact our office at 815-927-1540.

  • Donate Artifacts

    Do you own a part of Illinois music history and want to donate it to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66?

Contact our office at 815-927-1540
Note: We do not purchase items or provide appraisals on items.

Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66

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