At streetsounds.net, we believe in the power of sound and its profound connection to community and culture. This belief is amplified by the incredible generosity of our donors, who are the very heartbeat of our mission and, in many ways, the spirit of Charlotte Street itself. Their contributions fuel our work, enabling us to amplify diverse voices, showcase groundbreaking artists, and foster a vibrant cultural landscape. We extend our deepest gratitude to every individual, foundation, and organization listed here for their invaluable support as of February 6, 2024. Your belief in streetsounds.net and the artistic energy of Charlotte Street makes everything we do possible.
Trailblazers: Leading the Charge for Charlotte Street Arts ($25,000+)
These visionary leaders have made transformative contributions, setting the pace for philanthropic support and demonstrating an exceptional commitment to the arts and the Charlotte Street vision.
- The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
- Anonymous
- Hall Family Foundation
- David Hughes, Jr.
- Jedel Family Foundation
- Louetta M. Cowden Foundation
- Missouri Arts Council
- Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation
- National Endowment for the Arts
- Pollock-Krasner Foundation, Inc
- RebuildKC, City of Kansas City, MO
- Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts
- Ruth Foundation for the Arts
- The Seeley Foundation
- Windgate Foundation
Pioneers: Building the Foundation of Charlotte Street’s Future ($10,000-$24,999)
Our Pioneers are instrumental in building a sustainable future for streetsounds.net and the artistic community it serves. Their leadership gifts provide critical resources for growth and innovation within the Charlotte Street cultural ecosystem.
- Crossroads Community Association
- Gary and Pam Gradinger
- Hallmark Corporate Foundation
- Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund, City of Kansas City, MO
- The Seeley Foundation
- Charles and Jeanne Sosland
- Sosland Foundation
- Stanley J. Bushman Philanthropic Fund, gift of Stanley J. Bushman and Ann Canfield
Launchers: Propelling Charlotte Street Initiatives Forward ($5,000-$9,999)
Launchers provide vital momentum, enabling streetsounds.net to initiate new projects and expand our reach. Their generous contributions are catalysts for artistic exploration and community engagement throughout Charlotte Street.
- ArtsKC
- Dimensional Innovations
- Hufft
- Marquee Event Rentals
- Hatch and Laura McCray
- Lewis and Sue Nerman
- Todd and Emily Voth, in memory of Mary O’Dell Swett
- Jean-Paul Wong
Producers: Cultivating Creativity on Charlotte Street ($2,500-$4,999)
Producers are essential partners in cultivating the creative spirit of Charlotte Street. Their support directly empowers artists and ensures the ongoing production of compelling content and experiences on streetsounds.net.
- 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City
- Darren & Jodi Abbott
- Ellen and Jamie Copaken
- Creative Planning Foundation
- David and Janis Francis
- Marcy Earwood
- Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- Gary and Pam Gradinger
- Haw Contemporary
- Neil Karbank and Gretchen Calhoun
- Gordon Kauffman
- Lisa Schmitz Interior Design
- Josue Montes/1 Dapper Latino
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP
Advocates: Champions for Charlotte Street’s Artistic Voice ($1,000-$2,499)
Advocates are passionate champions for the artistic voice of Charlotte Street. Their contributions demonstrate a deep belief in the power of art to transform communities and enrich lives.
- Elvis Achelpohl
- Baba’s Pantry
- G. Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund
- Bill and Maureen Berkley
- The Bite
- BNIM
- Brinshore Development
- Mary Lou Brous
- Pete Browne and Julie Walker Browne
- Eileen Cohen
- cottontale/Cookies & Creamery
- Design Ranch
- Devoured Pizza Club
- Elizabeth Oran Collection
- José Faus
- Kristin Goodman and Marty Peterson
- Jeffrey Goldstein and Kim Klein
- Chad and Taylor Grossenkemper
- Donald Hall, Sr.
- Hargroves Family Foundation
- Barnett and Shirley Helzberg
- J. Frank Hudson Legacy Foundation
- John P. and Maida S. Hulston Family Fund
- Husch Blackwell
- Mark and Emily Johnson
- Amy and Misha Kligman
- Leonard and Irene Bettinger Philanthropic Fund
- Linda Lighton
- Lucky Boys
- Mike and Linda Lyon
- David and Noelle Manica
- Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund
- Meta
- N. W. Dible Foundation
- Newkirk Novak Construction Partners
- Bradley W. and Linda J. Nicholson
- The Prospect KC
- David Wayne Reed
- Room 39
- Lisa and Charles Schellhorn
- Sherman Family Foundation
- SixTwentyOne
- Catherine Beaham Smith
- Susan Stanton
- Michele and James Stowers
- Succotash
- Swoon Cookie Crafters
- Toma and Andy Wolff
Patrons: Sustaining Charlotte Street’s Creative Ecosystem ($250-$999)
Patrons are vital to sustaining the rich creative ecosystem of Charlotte Street. Their consistent support provides a strong foundation for ongoing programming and artist development initiatives.
- 40north
- Brenda Althouse and Paul Fingerish
- Richard and Gloria Anderson
- Alan and Mary Atterbury
- Lee and Claudia Barewin
- Nancy Simons Bean
- Laura Blumenberg
- Margaret and Jack Chilcoat
- Casey Claps and Justin Graves
- Thomas Cohen
- Fred Coulson
- Janann B. Eldredge
- Kristen and Dan Fromm
- Estuardo Garcia
- Kirk and Joan Gastinger
- Katie Kwo Gerson
- Andrea Glinn
- Rashawn Griffin
- Paul Gutiérrez
- Saralyn Reece Hardy
- Bruce Hartman
- Matt Jones
- Ward and Donna Katz
- KC Clay Guild
- Bill and Regina Kort
- Jane and Mike Kress
- Lamar Johnson Collaborative
- Lever for Change
- Jessica McKinney
- Sam Meers and Julie Nelson Meers
- Matthew and Heather Mellor
- Melanie Miller
- Dylan Mortimer
- Multistudio
- Heidi and Nelson Nast
- Rachel Nicholson + David Kemper
- Dr. Regina Nouhan and Mr. John Eck
- O’Dea Charitable Foundation
- Drs. Michelle Pal and Tony Albracht
- The Patrons
- Steve Paul
- Margaret Perkins-McGuinness and Nathan Benjamin
- Linda S. Rellergert
- Matthew Schulte
- Daryl Shipp
- Linda Shipp
- J. Michael Sigler
- Rebecca Smith
- Lori Spoozak
- Frank and Helen Wewers
- Mary Kemper Wolf and Gary Wolf
Friends: Embracing the Charlotte Street Community (UP TO $249)
Every Friend of streetsounds.net plays a crucial role in embracing and expanding the Charlotte Street community. Your collective generosity amplifies our impact and ensures that streetsounds.net remains a vibrant platform for artistic expression.
- Stephen and Barbara Abend
- Michael Adams
- Austin Albright
- Suzie Aron
- Holly Bawden
- Nancy Bean
- Charles Beavers
- Natalie Beer
- Carson Bennett
- Abigail Bland
- James Michael Bland
- Bloom Aesthetics LLC
- Wolfe Brack
- Jamie Braun
- Akea Brionne
- Eric and Kaitlyn Bunch
- Annie Burndrett
- Rhonda Burnett
- Lydia Butler
- Stuart Carden
- David and Beth Cateforis
- Jeremy Chen
- Kate Clements
- Barry and Suzanne Cooper
- Courtney Crappell
- Todd Decker
- Delbrenna Jewelry
- Deornery Fine Arts Services
- Deanna Dikeman
- Gregory J. Drake
- Christopher Draven
- Jaasiel Duarte-Terrazas
- Jorden Duda
- Rie Egawa and Burgess Zbryk
- Rachel Eilts
- Nora Ekeanya
- Angelia M Flanagan
- Margarita Friedman
- Andy Fromm
- Rachelle Gardner-Roe
- Mia Gonzalez
- H21 LLC
- Samantha Haan
- Jennifer Hack
- Shawn E Hansen
- Luke Harbur
- Robert Harris and Lisa Lala
- Joshua Harrold
- Holly Hayden
- Carl and Lauren Helmstetter
- Laetitia Hohenberg
- Kyle Holt
- Caitlin Horsmon
- Avery Hughes
- Ashley Hufft
- Morsal Ibrahimi
- Cory Imig
- Camry Ivory
- Maggie Jahnke
- Cayla James
- Jette Jones
- Kaitlyn B. Jones
- Rachel Kabukala
- Sandra Kelly
- Bryan Kitahara
- Stephanie Lawrence
- Sherry Leedy
- Nathanaeli Leno
- Laura Lesniewski
- Georgianna Londre
- Lisa Maione
- Donna Mandelbaum
- Alej Martinez
- Marie McInerney
- Kreshaun McKinney
- Gina McLain
- Lillian Amelia McMahan
- Amanda Middaugh
- Grant Miller
- Sarah Mishew
- Paul Mohr
- Jessica Molina
- Meg Moore
- Laura Spencer Morris
- Anna Negrete
- John Nolen
- Erin Olm-Shipman
- Abby Oyesam
- Neysa Page-Lieberman
- Sarah Paul
- Dan Peterson
- Shelly Pinto
- Allison Puff
- Lilah Powlas
- Nicolle Ratliff
- John Raux
- Katrina Revenaugh
- Autumn Reynolds
- Jaime Rovenstine
- E.G. Schempf
- Tyson Schroeder
- Karen Shell
- Marissa Shell
- Herbert Sih
- Sike Style Industries
- Alex Skorija
- Debra Smith
- Marlo Solyan
- Tom Styrkowicz
- Bernadette Esperanza Torres
- Gerry and Howard Trilling
- Undercover Ink
- Holly Villasi
- Hope-Lian Vinson
- Warrior Ant Press
- Berk Wasserman
- Courtney Wasson
- Lorie Whitaker
- Lorena Wiedeman
